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Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Owner’s Adapter Plugs ...... 9 Before You Call Manual Arcing ...... 4 For Service ...... 33, 34 Extension Cords . . . . .10 Things That Are JES1334 ...... 4, 5 Normal With Your Grounding . . . . .34 Instructions ...... 8 Microwave-Safe Consumer Support Cookware ...... 6, 7 Consumer Precautions to Avoid Support . . . . .Back Cover Possible Exposure to Warranty ...... 35 Excessive Microwave Energy ...... 2 Safety Precautions . . .2, 3

Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning ...... 31, 32 Changing the Power Level ...... 16 Features ...... 23–26 Features of Your Microwave Oven . .12–15 Microwave Terms . . . . .30 Other Features . . . .27–29 Time Features . . . .17–22

Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ______Serial # ______Microwave Oven Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-02730A 49-40501 01-06 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric Safety Information shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the oven if it this oven with the door open is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation important that the oven door can result in harmful close properly and that there exposure to microwave is no damage to the: Operating Instructions energy. It is important not door (bent), to defeat or tamper with the 1 safety interlocks. hinges and latches 2 (broken or loosened), Do Not Place any object between the oven front door seals and sealing face and the door or allow 3 surfaces. soil or cleaner residue to The Oven Should Not be accumulate on sealing adjusted or repaired by surfaces. anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Read and follow the specific Install or locate this appliance precautions in the Precautions only in accordance with the to Avoid Possible Exposure to provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. section above. Be certain to place the front This appliance must be surface of the door three grounded. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to avoid Consumer Support outlet. See the Grounding accidental tipping of the Instructions section on page 8. appliance in normal usage. 2 Safety Information ge.com

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved Do not let power cord hang over edge or tested for marine use. of table or counter. Do not mount this appliance over To reduce the risk of fire in the oven a sink. cavity: Do not mount the microwave oven —Do not overcook . Carefully

over or near any portion of a heating attend appliance when paper, Operating Instructions or appliance. or other combustible materials are Do not store anything directly on top placed inside the oven while cooking. of the microwave oven surface when —Remove wire twist-ties and metal the microwave oven is in operation. handles from paper or plastic Do not operate this appliance if it has containers before placing them in a damaged power cord or plug, if it is the oven. not working properly, or if it has been —Do not use the oven for storage damaged or dropped. If the power purposes. Do not leave paper cord is damaged, it must be replaced products, cooking utensils or food by General Electric Service or an in the oven when not in use. authorized service agent using a —If materials inside the oven ignite, power cord available from General keep the oven door closed, turn the Troubleshooting Tips Electric. oven off and disconnect the power Do not cover or block any openings cord, or shut off power at the fuse or on the appliance. circuit breaker panel. If the door is Use this appliance only for its opened, the fire may spread. intended use as described in this See door surface cleaning instructions manual. Do not use corrosive in the Care and cleaning of the chemicals or vapors in this appliance. microwave oven section of this manual. This microwave oven is specifically This appliance must only be serviced designed to heat, dry or cook food, by qualified service personnel. Contact and is not intended for laboratory or nearest authorized service facility for industrial use. examination, repair or adjustment. Do not store this appliance outdoors. As with any appliance, close Consumer Support Do not use this product near water— supervision is necessary when for example, in a wet basement, near used by children. a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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Safety Information ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave. Metal or foil touching the Recycled paper towels side of the oven. containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Operating Instructions FOODS Do not pop in your Operating the microwave microwave oven unless in a with no food inside for more special than a minute or two may accessory or unless you use cause damage to the oven popcorn labeled for use in and could start a fire. It microwave . increases the heat around the magnetron and can Some products such as shorten the life of the oven. whole eggs and sealed Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting containers—for example, Foods with unbroken outer closed —are able to “skin” such as potatoes, hot explode and should not be dogs, sausages, tomatoes, heated in this microwave apples, chicken livers and oven. Such use of the other giblets, and egg yolks microwave oven could should be pierced to allow result in injury. steam to escape during cooking. Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,

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SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in Liquids, such as water, glass jars, even with the lid coffee or tea are able to be off. Make sure all infant food overheated beyond the is thoroughly cooked. Stir point without appearing to be food to distribute the heat boiling. Visible bubbling or evenly. Be careful to prevent boiling when the container is scalding when warming removed from the microwave formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula oven is not always present. Operating Instructions THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY really is. Always test the HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY formula before feeding BOILING OVER WHEN THE the baby. CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR Don’t defrost frozen A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL beverages in narrow-necked IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the To reduce the risk of injury container is opened, pressure to persons: can build up. This can cause — Do not overheat the liquid. the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. — Stir the liquid both before and halfway through Hot foods and steam can heating it. cause burns. Be careful when Troubleshooting Tips opening any containers of — Do not use straight-sided hot food, including popcorn containers with narrow bags, cooking pouches and necks. boxes. To prevent possible — After heating, allow the injury, direct steam away container to stand in the from hands and face. microwave oven for a short Do not overcook potatoes. time before removing the They could dehydrate and container. catch fire, causing damage — Use extreme care when to your oven. inserting a spoon or other Cook and poultry utensil into the container.

thoroughly—meat to at Consumer Support least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against .

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Safety Information MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Recycled paper for microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed , cooking dishes, paper can contain metal measuring cups, custard cups, flecks which may cause arcing pottery or china dinnerware or ignite. Paper products which does not have metallic containing nylon or nylon trim or glaze with a metallic filaments should be avoided, sheen can be used. Some as they may also ignite. cookware is labeled “suitable Some styrofoam trays (like for microwaving.” those that meat is packaged

Operating Instructions If you are not sure if a dish is on) have a thin strip of metal microwave-safe, use this test: embedded in the bottom. Place in the oven both the When microwaved, the metal dish you are testing and a can burn the floor of the glass measuring cup filled oven or ignite a paper towel. with 1 cup of water—set the Do not use the microwave to measuring cup either in or dry newspapers. next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish Not all is suitable heats, it should not be used for use in microwave ovens. for microwaving. Check the package for proper use. If the dish remains cool and

Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting only the water in the cup Paper towels, waxed paper heats, then the dish is and plastic wrap can be used microwave-safe. to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent If you use a meat spattering. Be sure to vent thermometer while cooking, plastic wrap so steam can make sure it is safe for use escape. in microwave ovens. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. Consumer Support

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“Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic bags cookware designed for should be slit, pierced or microwave cooking is very vented as directed by useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during or safe plastic may not be as immediately after cooking, tolerant of overcooking possibly resulting in injury. conditions as are glass or

Also, plastic storage materials and may Operating Instructions containers should be at least soften or char if subjected partially uncovered because to short periods of they form a tight seal. When overcooking. In longer cooking with containers exposures to overcooking, tightly covered with plastic the food and cookware wrap, remove covering could ignite. carefully and direct steam Follow these guidelines: away from hands and face. Use microwave-safe Use foil only as directed in 1 only and use this guide. TV dinners may them in strict compliance be microwaved in foil trays with the cookware less than 3/4″ high; remove manufacturer’s Troubleshooting Tips the top foil cover and return recommendations. the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave Do not microwave empty oven, keep the foil at least 2 containers. 1 inch away from the sides Do not permit children of the oven. 3 to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Consumer Support

7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of

Safety Information electric shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or Operating Instructions if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING— EXTENSION CORDS section.) Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of , blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Consumer Support

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ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada) Operating Instructions use of an adapter plug. However, Align large if you still elect to use an adapter, prongs/slots where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded Ensure proper ground and firm connection 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of TEMPORARY METHOD before use. a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores. The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is Troubleshooting Tips metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established. Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently. Consumer Support Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

9 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 10 READ ALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. times maybelonger, too. whenthemicrowaveovenison.Cooking blower soundmayvary If youuseanextensioncord,theinteriorlightmayflickerand If anextensioncordisused— Extension cordsmaybeusedifyouarecarefulinusingthem. from becomingentangledinortrippingoveralongercord. A shortpowersupplycordisprovidedtoreducetherisksresulting EXTENSION CORDS 2 3 1 children ortrippedoverunintentionally. over thecountertoportabletopwhereitcanbepulledonby The extensioncordshouldbearrangedsothatitwillnotdrape it mustbepluggedintoa3-slotoutlet; The extensioncordmustbeagrounding-type3-wireand least asgreattheelectricalratingofappliance; The markedelectricalratingoftheextensioncordshouldbeat WARNING! Safety Information ge.com

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11 About the features of your microwave oven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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12 Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 ge.com be must Screen allows cooking to be Screen allows cooking Turntable and support Turntable Press latch release to open door. Press latch release to in place when using the oven. The turntable may be in place when using the oven. The turntable removed for cleaning. Removable Turntable. Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. confined in the oven. viewed while keeping Convenience Guide. Panel Display. Control Touch Door Latch Release. Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven are located on the inside Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located NOTE: walls of the microwave oven. Features of the Oven Features About the features of your microwave oven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Safety Information Time Features Convenience Features

TIME COOK

POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT TIME DEFROST

30 SEC. COOK POWER LEVEL 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO DEFROST Operating Instructions 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Consumer Support

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Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Operating Instructions Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10

Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. Press once, twice or 1.75 oz.

or three times more/less time Troubleshooting Tips BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 4 oz., 8 oz. Press once, twice or 12 oz. or three times REHEAT Food type 1–7 Serving size COOK (on some models) Food type 1–9 + weight AUTO DEFROST Food weight Consumer Support

15 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 16 About changingthepowerlevel. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 789 1 4 POWER START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK LEVEL 0 5 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 6 3 Warm 1: Low 2or3: less tendercuts of meat. Medium 5: casseroles andreheating. Med-High 7: High 10: Here aresomeexamplesofusesforvariouspowerlevels: percent ofthetime. power levelgivesyoumicrowaveenergyacertain unitsonarange.Each be comparedtothesurface cooking. Thepowerlevelsonthemicrowaveovencan Variable powerlevelsaddflexibilitytomicrowave before theinsidewasdefrosted. did notcycleoff,theoutsideoffoodwouldcook power level3 the insideoffood.Anexamplethisisshownwith give timeforthefoodto“equalize”ortransferheat Rest periods(whenthemicrowaveenergycyclesoff) tendency toboilover, suchasscallopedpotatoes. lower powerlevelwhencookingfoodsthathavea appearance ifoneofthelowersettingsisused.Usea Some foodsmayhavebetterflavor, textureor evenly andneedlessstirringorrotatingofthefood. rotating orturningover. Alowersettingwillcookmore faster butfoodmayneedmorefrequentstirring, which givesyou100%power. time. Mostcookingwillbedoneon 70% ofthetime. level mayalsobechangedduringtimecountdown. Time Cook,Time Defrost immediately afterenteringthefeaturetimefor The powerlevelmaybeenteredorchanged 4 2 5 3 1 Press Select desiredpowerlevel1–10. Press Enter cookingordefrostingtime. Press Fish, ,vegetables,boiling liquids. Keeping foodwarm;softening butter. START. POWER LEVEL. TIME COOK Slow cookingandtenderizingfor stewsand Defrosting; ; delicatesauces. Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; Gentle cookingofmeatandpoultry; —the defrostcycle.Ifmicrowaveenergy Power level3 Power level7 or or TIME DEFROST. Express Cook. Power level10 is energy30%ofthe is microwaveenergy High (powerlevel10) The power will cook Safety Information

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Time Cook Time Cook I

TIME COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes 1 2 3 and 99 seconds. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK change it for more flexibility. 789 1 Press TIME COOK. Operating Instructions 0 2 Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full 3 power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) START 4 Press START. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. Time Cook II Troubleshooting Tips Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it: 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. Change the power level if you don’t want full 3 power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full Consumer Support 6 power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.

17 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 18 About thetimefeatures. NOTE: Cooking GuideforTime Cook (frozen) (wedges) (frozen lima) (frozen green) (frozen) (fresh, whole) (flowerets) (fresh, sliced) Carrots (fresh) Cabbage (fresh cut) (fresh, whole) Beets ( (fresh spears) (frozen spears) chopped) eeal mutTm Comments (fresh green) Beans Time (frozen spears) (fresh spears) Amount Asparagus Vegetable frozen, Use oe ee ih(10) power levelHigh 0o.pcae3to7min. 10-oz. package (about 2lbs.) 4to8min. 10-oz. package 4to8min. 10-oz. package 0o.pcae3to7min. 10-oz. package 7 to 15min. 1 mediumhead 7to11min. 1 mediumhead 4to8min. 1 lb. 6to10min. 1 mediumhead 5to9min. (1 16to22min. 1 bunch 1 bunch uc 7to11min. (1 1 bunch 0o.pcae4to7min. 10-oz. package 4to7min. 10-oz. package b u nhl 10to15min. 5to8min., 1 lb.cutinhalf 4to7min. 10-oz. package 1 lb. 1 1 ⁄ ⁄ 4 4 to 1 to 1 1 1 ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 lbs.) lbs.) 5 to9min. Med-High (7) unless otherwisenoted. In 1-qt.,place 1/4 cupwater. In 2-or3-qt.casserole,place 1/4 cupwater. In 1-qt.casserole,place 2 tablespoonswater. In 1-qt.casserole,place 1/2 cupwater. dish, place1/4cupwater. 2 tablespoonswater. In 1-qt.casserole, place 1/2 cupwater. In 2-qt.casserole,place 1/2 cupwater. In 2-qt.casserole,place In 1 In 1 In 2-qt.casserole,place 1/2 cupwater. In 2-qt.casserole,place 1/4 cupwater. 2 tablespoonswater. 1/4 cupwater. 3 tablespoonswater. place 1/4cupwater. In 2-qt.oblongglassbakingdish, 1/2 cupwater. In 1-qt.casserole,place In 1-qt.casserole. In 1 In 1-qt.casserole. In 1 1 1 1 1 ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 2 2 -qt. casserole,place - or2-qt.casserole,place -qt. casserole,place -qt. oblongglassbaking Safety Information

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Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange Operating Instructions after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. baking dish. Cover with vented per ear plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place Troubleshooting Tips 2 tablespoons water. Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. white) (6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. (fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place sweet or white) in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Spinach (fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place and leaf) 3 tablespoons water.

Squash Consumer Support (fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 and yellow) cup water. (winter, acorn, 1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous or butternut) (about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

19 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 20 About thetimefeatures. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 789 1 4 TIME DEFROST START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 0 5 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 6 3 Defrosting Tips This isnormalwhenovennotoperatingat A dullthumpingnoisemaybeheardduringdefrosting. need morefrequentattentionthanusual. total timetoapproximately1/3.However, foodwill defrosting timeinabouthalf; level afterenteringthetime. You candefrostsmallitemsquicklybyraisingthepower Power levelisautomaticallysetat3,butcanbechanged. See the Allows youtodefrostforaselectedlengthoftime. Time Defrost 2 3 1 very briefly,very orletitstandafewminutes. in allareas.Ifstillslightlyicy, returntothemicrowave When defrosted,foodshouldbe coolbutsoftened completely defrostedbeforecooking. roasts, use For moreevendefrostingoflargerfoods,suchas harmful bacteria. Room temperaturepromotesthegrowthof sit outformorethanonehourafterdefrosting. Foods thatspoileasilyshouldnotbeallowedto container, transferittoamicrowave-safedish. defrosted andmicrowaved.Ifthefoodisinafoil Family-size, prepackagedfrozendinnerscanbe storage containersshouldbepartiallyuncovered. or ventedAFTERfoodhaspartiallydefrosted.Plastic the package.Closedpackagesshouldbeslit,pierced Foods frozeninpaperorplasticcanbedefrosted Press Enter defrostingtime. Press Defrosting Guide START. DEFROST. TIME Auto Defrost. for suggestedtimes. Be surelargemeatsare Power level7 power level10 cuts thetotal cuts the High power. Safety Information

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Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Operating Instructions Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time. Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 13 min. Use power level 1. per lb. Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking Troubleshooting Tips per lb. dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer 14 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Chicken, whole 20 to 25 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.

Shield warm areas with foil. To complete Consumer Support defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe per lb. dish breast-side-down. After half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in to complete defrosting. 21 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 22 About thetimefeatures. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 1 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. 5 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 6 3 You canusethisfeaturetwoways: 30 Seconds Press oneofthe This isaquickwaytosetcookingtimefor1–6minutes. Express Cook down. Press The powerlevelcanbechangedastimeiscounting 1–6 minutesofcookingat press the cooking time. It canbeusedasaquickwaytoset30secondsof each timethepadispressed. It willadd30secondstothetimecountingdown 2 pad for2minutesofcookingtime. OE LEVEL POWER Express Cook and enter1–10. power level10. pads (from1–6)for For example, Safety Information

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Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature:

POPCORN Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the 1 package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than

1 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK 9 center of the microwave. (less time) (more time) POPCORN Use only with prepackaged Press once for a 3.5 ounce package of microwave popcorn weighing 2 popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package, or three 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts immediately.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time. Troubleshooting Tips To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.

Beverage To use the Beverage feature: Consumer Support Press BEVERAGE once for a 4 oz. beverage, twice for an 8 oz. beverage or three times for a 12 oz. beverage. BEVERAGE Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

23 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 24 About theconveniencefeatures. Reheat Guide Plateofleftovers 7 Pizza(pieces) 6 Saucesandgravies 5 Comments Beverages,8–10oz. 4 Fruits andvegetables 3 ,casseroles,pizza 2 Pasta 1 Food Type EXPRESS COOK (2 to3foods,4oz.each) 1 EXPRESS COOK REHEAT START 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 pressing NOTE: cooked foods. The Reheat Serving sizeforfoodtype7cannotbechanged. 4 2 3 1 Cover withventedplasticwrap. Do notcover. Cover withlidorventedplasticwrap. Use widemouthmug. Cover withlidorventedplasticwrap. Cover withlidorventedplasticwrap. Cover withlidorventedplasticwrap. Press 3 servings. For foodtypes1–6,press Guide (see Select foodtype1–7foroneserving Press Reheat The servingsizemaybechangedoraddedafter START START. REHEAT. below). feature reheatsmanypreviously by pressingnumberpads 2 or 3 to reheat2or 1, 2 or Reheat 3 . Safety Information

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Cook (on some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times

COOK and power levels for a variety of foods. 1 2 3 Press COOK. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK

1 Operating Instructions 4 5 6 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 789 3 Enter weight in ounces. 0 4 Press START. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time.

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1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Troubleshooting Tips Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Consumer Support 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap or . 7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble (beef, pork, turkey) meat into dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 8 Bacon 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each layer with a paper towel. 9 Pizza 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to (frozen, microwaveable) prepare pizza for microwaving. 25 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 26 About theconveniencefeatures. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 789 1 4 AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Guide 0 5 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 6 3 must beconvertedtotenths(.1)ofapound. If theweightoffoodisstatedinpoundsandounces,ounces Conversion Guide There isahandyguidelocatedontheinsidefrontofoven. Use Auto Defrost Use poultry andfish. poultry power levelstogiveevendefrostingresultsformeats, Auto Defrost 2 3 1 egto odi ucsEnterFoodWeight Weight ofFoodinOunces about 30minutes. to completedefrosting.Largeroastsshouldstandfor After defrosting,mostmeatsneedtostand5minutes of foil. defrosted meatorshieldwarmareaswithsmallpieces At each“TURn”signal,turnthefoodover. Remove Twice duringdefrost,theovensignals“TURn.” safe dish. Remove meatfrompackageandplaceonmicrowave- Press 1.2 pounds(1pound,3ounces). weight. Forexample,presspads Using the Press Auto Defrost Time Defrost START. UODEFROST. AUTO 41 .9 14–15 21 .8 12–13 –0.6 9–10 – .4 .3 6–7 4–5 – .1 1–2 1.7 11 automatically setsthedefrostingtimesand 3.2 8.5 Conversion Guide for meat, poultry andfish. for meat,poultry for mostotherfrozenfoods. below, enterfood (tenths ofapound) 1 and 2 for Safety Information

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Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Operating Instructions Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. CLOCK Press CLOCK. 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1 Enter time of day. 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Press START or CLOCK. 789 3 0 Troubleshooting Tips Delay Delay allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours. DELAY Press DELAY. 1 2 3 1 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure 4 5 6 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 789 3 Select your desired cooking program. 0 4 Press START.

The Delay time will be displayed. The oven will Consumer Support automatically start at the delayed time. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK.

27 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 28 About theotherfeatures. START/PAUSE CLEAR CLEAR STOP OFF clearing thedisplay. allows youtostopcookingwithoutopeningthedooror In additiontostartingmanyfunctions, START/PAUSE locked, for aboutthreeseconds.Whenthecontrolpanelis To lockorunlockthecontrols,pressandhold from beingaccidentallystartedorusedbychildren. You maylockthecontrolpaneltopreventmicrowave Child Lock-Out LOC or L will bedisplayed. START/PAUSE CLEAR/OFF Safety Information

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Timer This pad performs three functions:

TIMER It operates as a minute timer. 1 2 3 It can be set to delay cooking. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK The Timer operates without microwave energy. 789 How to Use as a Minute Timer 0 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. Press START. When the time is up, the timer will 3 signal. How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to

99 minutes and 99 seconds. Troubleshooting Tips Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of 1 cooking time. Press TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay 2 the start of cooking. Press START. The timer will begin counting down 3 to zero and cooking will then begin. How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook, from one second to 99 minutes. Press TIME DEFROST. 1 Consumer Support 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press TIMER. 4 Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold. 5 Press TIME COOK. 6 Enter cooking time. 7 Press START. 29 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 30 Microwave terms. Covering Venting Standing Time Shielding emDefinition Arcing Term cooking time.Venting plasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaper Covers holdinmoisture,allowformoreevenheatingandreduce turning backonecornersoexcesssteamcanescape. After coveringadishwithplasticwrap,youventthewrap by microwaved cakeisnotplacedonacoolingrack. especially importantinmicrowavecooking.Notethata are allowedtostandfinishcookingorset.Standingtimeis When youcookwithregularovens,foodssuchasroastsorcakes poultry, whichwouldcookbeforelargerparts. of foiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipswingsandlegson prevent over-browning. When microwaving,youusesmallstrips In aregularoven,youshieldchickenbreastsorbakedfoodsto allows excesssteamtoescape. caused by: Arcing isthemicrowavetermforsparksinoven. metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins,gold-rimmeddishes. metal suchastwist-ties,poultry antennas). foil thatisnotmoldedtofood(upturnededgesactlike metal orfoiltouchingthesideofoven. recycled papertowelscontainingsmallmetalpieces. Care and cleaning of Safety Information the microwave oven. ge.com

Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Operating Instructions

How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth Troubleshooting Tips and dry. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the . The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. Consumer Support

31 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 32 Care andcleaningofthemicrowaveoven. direction ofthegrain. withadry,Dry cleancloth.Alwaysscrublightlyinthe Useaclean,hot,dampclothtoremovesoap. surfaces. cloth withamilddetergentsuitableforstainlesssteel To useahot,damp cleanthestainlesssteelsurface, Do notuseasteel-woodpad;itwillscratchthesurface. Stainless Steel Rinse well. detergents appliedwithacleanspongeorsoftcloth. seals againstthemicrowave.Useonlymild,non-abrasive It’s importanttokeeptheareacleanwheredoor Door Surface control panel. damage it.Somepapertowelscanalsoscratchthe abrasives orsharpobjectsonthepanel—theycan cleaning sprays,largeamountsofsoapandwater, thoroughly.Wipe withadampcloth.Dry Donotuse Control PanelandDoor damp cloth. Rinse andthendry. Wipethewindowcleanwitha Clean theoutsideofmicrowavewithasudsycloth. Case appearance ofthemicrowave. microwave oven.Ammoniaoralcoholcandamagethe Do notusecleanerscontainingammoniaoralcoholonthe How toCleantheOutside (on somemodels) Safety Information

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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. Operating Instructions circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely. Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close oven will not start securely. START pad not pressed • Press START.

after entering cooking Troubleshooting Tips selection. Another selection entered • Press CLEAR/OFF. already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not pressed to cancel it. Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have after pressing TIME COOK. entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK. CLEAR/OFF was pressed • Reset cooking program accidentally. and press START. Food weight not entered • Make sure you have after pressing AUTO entered food weight DEFROST. after pressing AUTO Consumer Support DEFROST. Food type not entered • Make sure you have after pressing REHEAT entered a food type. or COOK.

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