GE wes1130 - User Manual

Make sure all cookware used inyour microwave oven is suitablefor microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custard cups,pottery or china dinnerwarewhich does not have metallictrim or glaze with a metallicsheen can be used. Somecookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” ■...

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical shortcircuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing anescape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a groundingwire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an o...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnectedinfrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you st...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 10 WARNING! A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resultingfrom becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension co...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge.com

12 Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Pres...

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 Time Features Convenience Features About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time ADD 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRE...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 The power level may be entered or changedimmediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOK or TIME DE...

Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutesand 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power.(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 18 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, p...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time. Press START/PAUSE. Power level is automatically set at 3, but c...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. 22 Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 ...

About the convenience features. ge.com 23 Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or largerthan 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn ...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT. Select food type 1–4 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). For food types 1–3, press 2 or 3 to reheat...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–6 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press START/PAUSE. Hint: P...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the convenience features. 26 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give e...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press START/PAUSE or CLOCK. 3 2 1 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay coo...

ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer. ■ It can be set to delay cooking. ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Kitchen Timer operates without microwa...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ m...

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ofbaking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How ...

Safety Information Operating Instructions Tr oubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 32 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean th...

Troubleshooting tips. ge.com Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 33 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker. circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the...

Consumer Support Tr oubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchasedfor home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE AuthorizedServicer is not avail...

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