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For your safely the information in dfis manual must be ibllowed 1o minimize lhe risk offire o1" explosion or to prevent property damage, PRE CA UTIONS personal injm'y or loss of litc. TO A VOID Oo Not Attempt to Do Not Operate lhe oven operale this oven wilh if it is damaged. It is POSSIBLE d_e door e pen since particularly important EXPOSURE open-door operation lhat the oven doe1 can result in harmful close properly and/hat FOEXCESSIVE exposure/o microwave there is no damage 1o energy. It is important the: MICR 0 WAVE not to defeat or tamper I door (benO wilh the satc/y 2 hinges and lalches ENERGY inmrlocks. ,broken or loosened_. 0o Not Place any objecl 3 door seals and scaling belween the oven ti'ont sm:thces. thee and ihe door or Welcometo the GE family. You'll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you'll We're proud of our quality use manual and you'll hear experience these values products and we believe it in the fiiendly voices of each time you use your in dependable se_,ice. OUr consulneI sel_qce microwave. That's department. important, because your new microwave will be part of your family tbr a long time.

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Read thismanual. If you do need se_qce, It contains instructions to you can relax knowing help help you use and maintain is only a phone call away. Help tts your microwave prope_ly. A list of toll-flee customer se_qce numbers is helpyou If you received a damaged included in the back of oven...immediately contact this manual. ()r call the 800. 626.2000 the deale_ (or builder) that GE Answer CenmF _at sold you the oven. 800.626.2000, 24 hours Save time andmoney. a day, 7 days a week. Before you call tbr se_qce, Check the section titled the_e are a tew things you "if Something Goes can do to help us se_ve you Wrong" befi)re calling. better. This section helps you solve common problems that might occur. READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

o Read and follow the o Do not operate this a listed i,staHatio, specific "Precautions to appliance if it has a Avoid Possible Exposure damaged power cord or overelectricandgas to Excessive Microwave plug, ifit is not working ra.oesl Enerw" on page 2. properly, or ifit has been Thismicrowave oven is o This appliance must be damaged or dropped. not approved Or tested grounded. Connect only * Do not cover or block for marine use. to properly grounded aW openings on the outlet. See Grounding appliance. Instructions section on o Use this appliance only page 10. for its intended use as o Do not mount this described in this manual. appliance over a sink. Do not use corrosive • Install or locate this chemicals or vapors in appliance only in this appliance. This accordance with the nlicrowave oven is provided Installation specifically designed to Instructions. heat, d_T or cook food, and is not intended This over-the-range oven for laborato_ T or was designed for use over industrial use. ranges no wider than 42 inches. It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. oDonots/orethis "To reduce tile risk of fire " See door surfhce cleaning applianceoutdoors.Do in tile oven cavity: instruclions in tile Care nolusethisproductnear - Do not overcook tood. and Cleaning section(s) wate_fbrexample,ina of this guide. wetbasement,neara Caretully atlend appliance it paper, * This appliance should swimmingpoolornear asink. plastic or other com- be serviced only by bustible mamrials are qualified se_-ice " Keep power cord away placed inside tile oven personnel. Conlact flom heated surfaces. while cooking. nearest authorized ,, Do nol immerse power - Remove wire twisl-fies service fhcility for examina6on, repair cord or plug in water. and metal handles flom paper or plastic con- or ac!juslmenl. tainers be%re placing "As with any appliance, them in tile oven. close supervision is Do not use tile oven necessa_ y when used by children. fbr storage purposes. Do nol leave paper producls, cooking ulensils or food in lhe oven when nol in use. If materials inside oven should ignite, keep tile oven door closed, turn tile oven off and disconnect tile power cord, or shut off power al tile fuse or circuit breaker panel. If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m SPECIAL NOTES ABO UT MICR O WA VING

soo,o,, Arcing is the microwave Metal, such as twist-ties, th,aEAR/OFFp,d,,d term tbr sparks in tile oven. pouln T pins, or ,gold- Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the :!Co ,,tth,P ob/,m, microwave. * Metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven. * Recycled paper towels o Foil not molded to food containing small metal (upturned edges act like pieces being used in the microwave. antennas).

Do not pop popcorn in * Operating the microwave your microwave oven with no tbod inside for unless in a special more than a minu/e or microwave popcorn two m W cause damage to accessoi)_ or unless you the oven and could start a use popcorn labeled for fire. It increases the heat use in inicrowave ovens. around the magnetron and can shorten the life o Some products such as of the oven. whole eggs and sealed containers-ibr example, Foods with unbroken closed jars-_ill explode outer "skin" such as and should not be heated potaloes, hot dogs, in this microwave oven. sausages, tomatoes, Such use of the microwave apples, chicken livers oven could resuh in il_juU. and other giblets, and * Do not boil eggs in a egg yolks should be microwave oven. Pressure pierced to allow smam will build up inside egg to escape during cooking. yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resuhing in inju U. Avoid heating baby food o Don't deflost flozen SAFETY in glass jars, even with the beverages in narrow- lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially FACT infant food is thoroughly carbonamd beverages). SUPERHEATEDWATER cooked. Stir food to Even if the container is distribute the heat opened, pressure can Microwaved water and evenly. Be careful to build up. This can cause otherliquids donot prevent scalding when the container to burst, always bubblewhen warming fbrmula or possibly resuhing in they reach theboiling breast milk. The container il_juu. point. They can actually m W teel cooler than the get superheated and not * Hot fbods and steam milk really is. Always test bubbleat all. can cause burns. Be the milk betore feeding caret_al when opening Superheatedliquid will the baby. any containers of hot bubbleup outof the cup Spontaneous boiling- tbod, including popcorn when it is moved or Under certain special bags, cooking pouches when something like a circumstances, liquids and boxes. To prevent spoon or tea bag is put m W start to boil during possible il_ju U, direct into it. or shortly after removal steam aw W flom hands Toprevent thisfrmn flom the microwave oven. and f_tce. happeningandcausing To prevent burns flom = Do not overcook injury,do not heat any splashing liquid, we potatoes. They could liquid for more than 2 recommend the fbll(m_ng: dehydrate and catch minutesper cup. After betbre removing the fire, causing damage to container flom the oven, heating, let thecup your oven. stand in themicrowave allow the container to for 30 secondsbefore stand in the oven tor 30 * Cook meat and pouln T thoroughly-meat to at movingit orputting to 40 seconds after the least an INTERNAL an_hing into it. oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narr()w- temperature of 160 °F. necked containers such and pouh D, to at least an as soft drink bottles, wine INTERNAL temperature flasks and especially of 180 °F. Cooking to narrow-necked coffee these temperatures cups. Even if the usually protects against toodborne illness. container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow. m SPECIAL NOTES ABO UT MICR O WA VING

Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool * Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only tile water in tile paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable tor cup heats, then tile dish can be used to cover microwaving. Most glass is microwave-safe. dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, moisture and prevent If you use a meat ther- measuring cups, custard spattering. Be sure to mometer while cooking, cups, potm U or china make sure it is safe for vent plastic wrap so steam dinner,rare which does not use in microwave ovens. can escape. have metallic trim or glaze * Do not use recycled * Cookware may become with a metallic sheen can hot because of heat paper products. Recycled be used. Some cookware is transferred flom tile paper towels, napkins labeled "suitable *or heated food. Pot holders microwaving." and waxed paper can contain metal flecks may be needed to handle the cookware. which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products "Boilable" cooking containing nyhm or pouches and tightly nylon filaments should closed plastic bags should be avoided, as they may be slit, pierced or vented How to test for a microwave- safe dish. also ignim. as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could * If you are not sure ifa e Solne styrof()aln trays burst during or immed- dish is microwave-sate, (like those that meat is iately after cooking, use this lest: Place in tile packaged on) have a thin possibly resuhing in il_juU. oven both tile dish you strip of metal embedded in tile bottom. When Also, plastic storage are testing and a glass microwaved, tile metal containers should be at measming cup filled with can burn the floor of the least partially uncovered 1 cup of water--set tile oven or ignite a paper because they f_rm a tight measuring cup either in seal. When cooking with or next to tile dish. towel. containers tightly covered Microwave 1 minute at Do not use tile ulicrowave with plastic wrap, remove to dU newspapers. high. If tile dish heats, it covering caretully and should not be used for Not all plastic wrap is direct steam aw W fiom microwaving. suitable tor use in micro- hands and face. wave ovens. Check tile package for proper use. *Usefbilonlyasdirected Plasticcookware--PlasticFollowtheseguidelines: inthismanual.TV cookwaredesignedfor I Use microwave-safe dinnersmaybe microwavecookingisvesT useful,butshouldbeused plastics only and use microwavedinfbiltrays them in s/fict compliance lessthan3/4"high; carefully.Evenmicrowave- with the cookware removetiletopfoilcover safeplasticmaynotbeas inanuf_tcturer's andreturntiletraytothe tolerantofovercooking recolnulendalions. box.Whenusingfoilin conditionsasareglassor themicrowaveoven, ceramicmaterialsand 2 Do not microwave empty keepthefbilatleast mWsoftenorcharif containers. 1inchawayflomthe sul)jectedtoshortperiods 3 Do not permit children sidesoftheoven. ofovercooking.Inlonger to use plastic cool

Thefmawilloperate In the event of a grease * When preparing automaticallyunder fire on the surf_tce units flaming foods under certainconditions(see below the microwave the microwave, turn the AutomaticFanfeature). oven, smother a flaming tim on. Takecaretopreventthe pan on the surface unit * Never leave surface units startingandspreadingof by covering the pan beneath your microwave accidentalcookingfires completely with a lid, a oven unattended at high whiletheventfanisinuse. cookie sheet or a fiat tray. heat settings. Boilovers *Cleantheundersideof Use care when cleaning cause smoking and greasy themicrowaveoften.Do the vent fan fihers. spillovers that m W ignite nc,Iallow,greaseIt;,build Corrosive cleaning and spread if the uponthemicrowaveor agents, such as lye-based microwave vent f_m is thefanfillers. oven cleaners, Illay operating. To minimize damage the fillers. automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessa_ T. m GR0 UNDING INSTR UCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

This appliance is equipped Do not under a W circum- with a power cord having a stances cut or remove the grounding wire witl_ a third (ground) prong fiom grounding plug. The plug tl_e power cord. must be plugged into an Do not use an adapter plug Ensure proper ground outlet that is properly exists before use. witl_ this appliance. installed and grounded. Do not use an extension Consuh a qualified electri- cord with this appliance. If WARNING cian or se_,ice technician it the power cord is too short, Improper use of the tl_e grounding instructions have a qualified elecuician groundingplug can result in are not completely under- or se_,ice technician install a risk of electric shock. stood, or if doubt exists as an outlet near the This appliance must be to whed_er tl_e appliance is appliance. grounded. In the evenl of properly grounded. For best operation, plug an elec/rical short circuit, If the outlet is a standard this appliance into its own grounding reduces the risk 2-prong wall outlet, it is electrical outlet to prevent of electric shock by your personal responsibility tlickering of lights, blowing providing an escape wire and obligation to have it of tuse or uipping of tbr the electric current. replaced with a properly circuit breaker. grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Filler Panel Kits For installation between Decorative Pane/Kit JX48WH--White cabinets only; not tbr end- JX22SS--Stain/ess Steel JX48Bl--Black el:cabinet installation. Each When replacing a Hi/Low JX48Al--Almond kit contains two 3"-wide range, the decorative panel When replacing a 36" or filler panels. Two kits are kit fills in the area between 42" range hood, filler panel needed tot a 42" opening. tl_e microwave and the kits fill in the additional Filter Kits range left by tl_e Hi/Low width to provide a custom JXS1A--Recirculating model. built,in appearance. Charcoal FilterKit Available at exua cost fiom Fiher kits are used when your GE supplier. the microwave oven cannot

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Ooor Handle. Pull to 4 Shelf, Lets you 8 Removable Turntable. ()pen the door. The microwave several Turntable and support door must be securely tbods at once. Food must be in place when latched for the microwaves best when using the oven. The

inicrowaye to operate. placed directly on the turntable may be 2 Ooor Latches. oven floor or turntable. removed for cleaning. 3 Window with Metal 5 TouchControlPanel 9 Convenience Guide. You must set the clock Shield. Screen allows NOTE"Rating plate, oven cooking to be viewed betbre using the vent(s) and oven light are microwave. while keeping located on the inside walls microwaves confined 0 Cooktop Lights. of the microwave oven. in the oven. 7 Grease Filters.

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A Time Features

TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKJ& JJ(Press once or twice)Amoum of cooking time. DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Press twice) Amoum of deflosfing time. EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately! POWERLEVEL Power level 1-10. ADD30 SEC Slarts immediately!

12 i HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES iN BOOR Press this pad and any Before you begin, check • Cooking

feature pad for usage the guide located on the • Time Defrost instructions and tips. inside front of the oven when you open the door. • Reheat • Snacks

[e0 .. l BEVERAGE}

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• 1 DEFROST AUTO / TIME

Convenience Features

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time Press once 3.5 oz. Press twice 3.0 oz. 1.75 oz. BEVERAGE Starts immediately[ 1-3 sex_qngs COOR Food typel-9 + weight REHEAT Food type 1-6 1-3 servings Food weight (Press once)

13 Variable power levels add /o "'equalize" or transfer flexibility to microwave heat lo the inside of the cooking. The power levels tbod. An example of this is on the microwave oven can shown wi/l_ power level 3 be compared to the surt_tce the deflost cycle, if micro- units on a range. High wave ener_'v did not cycle (power level 10) or t;all ott. the outside of the t_)od power is the fastest way to would cook betbre the cook and gives you 100% inside was deflosled. power. Each power level Here are some exmnples gives you microwave of uses tbr various power energ T a certain percent of levels: the time. Power level 7 is microwave energ T 70% of Power Level Best Uses the time. Power level 3 is High I0 Fish. bacon. energ T 30% of the time. vegetables, A high set 0ng (10) will boiling liquids. cook taster but tood may Med-High7 Gentle need more flequent cooking of n_ea! arid time t_)r TIME COOK; stirring, rotating or turning pouhry; TIME DEFROST or over. Most cooking will be baking EXPRESS COOKI The done on High (power level casseroles P0wer level may a!s0 be 10). A lower setting will and reheming. Changed during time cook more evenly and Medium 5 Slow cooking i_Coumdo_m need less stirring or and lenderiz- _g ing such as I Pressr/MECOOKor rot ating of the tbod. stowsand less select TimeDefrost. Some toods m W have lender cuts oJ 2 Enter CooMngog better flavor, texture or lrlea]. defrostingtimel appearance if one of the Low 2 or 3 De[i'osdng 3 Press POWERLEVEL lower settings is used. Use without 4 Se!ectdesiredpower a lower power level when cooking; /eve/l-10. simmering: cooking toods that have a delicale sauces. 5 PressSTART tendency to boil over, such WarmI Keeping [bod as scalloped potatoes. warm wilhout Rest periods (when the ovcrcooking; microwave energ T cycles soJ['lenin¢ ])uller. off) give time for the food 14 7_me Fea tu res

Time Cook / TimeCook// Allows you to microwave Lets you (han,ge power ibr any time up to 9.(} levels automatically during minutes and 9.(}seconds. cooking. Here's how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you I Press TIME CO()K.

may change it for more 2 Enter the first cook time. flexibility, 3 Change the power level You may ()pen the door if you don't want tull during Time (_ook to power. (Press POWER check the tbod. Close the [PAust_ LEVEL Select a desired door and press START to power level 1-10.) resume cooking. 4 Press TIME CO()K again. 5 Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level LEVEL:se/ectodesi,ed if you don't want lull p_Wer_1_lo._i ¸ power. (Press POWER 4 P_essSTART. LEVEL. Select a power level 1-10.) Press START.

At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook IXcounts down.

15 Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II

NOTE."Usepower/eve/High(10)un/essotherwisenoted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus (fi'esh Spears) 111). 6 to 9 rain., In 17_,-qLoblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup waler. (ti'ozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh gree n) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 rain. In 17,_,4tl.casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fiozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 rain. In l-ql. casserole, place 2 lablespoons Wa[eF. (fi'ozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 rain. In 1-ql. casserole, place 1/4 cup waler. Beets (ti'esh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 rain. In 2-(11.casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Broccoli (ti'esh Cut)1 bunch 7 to 10 rain. In 2-(11.casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (l_+to 1'/:lbs.) (fl'esh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place (1%Io 1% lbs.) 1/4 cup water. (frozen; 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons WaleY. Cabbage (fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1%-or 2-(11.casserole, place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) Wa[eF. (wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-(11.casserole, place 1/4 cup waleY. Carrots if esh;SUCedi1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1%-

16 Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn fi'ozen kernel1 lO-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-tit. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob flesh) 1 lo 5 ears 3 to 4min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place perear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) l ear 5 to 6 rain. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 |o 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. per ear Rearrange after half of time. Mixed vegetables (frozen) lO-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-tit. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas Itresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-tit. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen} lO-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-tit. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Potatoes (flesh. cubed. 4 potatoes 9 Io 12 rain. Peel and cut into 1inch cubes. Place in white _ (_ m b oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. (flesh, whole I (6 I() 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Spinach (fi'esh} 10 Io 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen. lO-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons chopped water. and leaf, Squash (flesh. summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1'/__1t. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow) (wdn ter, acorn I to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous butlernut_ _about I lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side- down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minums.

17 Allows you to deflost tor DefrostingTips the length of time you , Foods fozen in paper or select. See tl_e Deflosting plastic can be deflosted Guide tor suggested times. in the package. Tightly Power level 3 is au/omati- closed packages should cally set, but you may be slit, pierced or vented change this for more flexi- AFTER fbod has partially bili/y. You may deflost deflosted. Plastic storage containers should be at small items more quickly by raising tim power level least partially uncovered. @ after entering the time. * Family-size, prepackaged PAUSE However, they will need fozen dinners can be more flequent attention deflosmd and micro- I PressDEFROST titan usual. waved. If tl_e fbod is in a AUTO/T/ME twice. Power level 7 cuts d_e total foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. 2 Enterdefrostingtime. deflosting time in about Foods that spoil easily, 3 PressSTART half; power level f 0 cuts * flae total time to approxi- such as milk, eggs, fish, 4 Turnfoodover when mately f/3. Rotate or stir stuffings, poulu T and the oven Mgna/s. tbod fequently. pork, should not be allowed to sit out fbr 5 PressSTART At one half of selected more fllan one hour (AutoDefrostexplained deflosting time, the oven after deflosting. Room in thesectionon signals TURN. At this time, temperatme promotes ConvenienceFeatures.) turn tbod over and break the growth of harlnf_al apart or rearrange pieces bacteria. for more even deflosting. Shield any warm areas with * For more even deflosting small pieces of foil. of larger foods, such as beeL lamb and veal A dull dmmping noise may roasts, use Auto Deflost. be heard during defrosting. This sound is normal when * Be sure large meats are fl_e oven is not operating at completely deflosted High power. befbre cooking. * When defosmd, fbod should be cool but sofened in all areas. If still slightly iW, return to the 18 microwave ve_T briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. Defrosting Guide

Food time Commoots

Breads, Cakes Bread, bunsor rolls (t piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls _approx. 12 oz. 3 It 5 rain. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen( l lb./ Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb. ) Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half/he lime. Fruit Plastic pouch--I to2 3 It 6 rain. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 _o 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after deflosting. Franks(1 lb./ 2 _o 5 rain. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave,just until Danks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessm T, to complete detiosting. Groundmeat ( 1 lb. 5 It 7 rain. Turn meal over after half the time. Roast:beef,lamb, veal, pork 12 Io 16 min. Use power level 1. per lb. Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 1o 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. per lb. Turn over after half the time and shield warul areas with toil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete deflosting. Poultry Chicken,broiler-fryer 15/o 19 rain. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap cut up (2'A _o 3 lbs.) and turn over after half the time. When tinished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessm T. Eel stand to finish detiosting. Chicken,whole 17/o 21 rain. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half 12% to 3 lbs. the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with toil. Finish detiosting. If necessm T, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Cornishhen 7 l() 13 min Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast: per lb. side-up. Turn over after half tl_e time. Run cool water in tl_e cavily until giblets can be removed. Turkeybreast(4 to 6 lbs.) 5 it 9 rain. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast: per lb. side-down. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas wilh tbil. Finish deflosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refligerator to complete deflosting.

19 7 me Features

This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for I-6 minutes. changed as time is

Press one of the Express counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (tiom 1 to 6) enter 1-10. t()I" 1 tO 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad f_)r 2 minutes of cooking lime.

You can use this feature two wavs: 30 SEC. * It will add 30 seconds to * It can be used as a quick the time counting down way to set 30 seconds of each time the pad is cooking time. pressed.

2O Convenience Features

How to Use the Popcorn How toAdjust thePopcorn Feature Programto Providea Shorter or LongerCook Time Follow package insuuc- tions, using Time Cook if If you find that the brand of Iless time} Imore ume_ the package is less than popcorn you use underpops

Use only with prepackaged 1.75 ounces or larger or ove_vooks consistently, microwave popcorn weighing than 3.5 ounces. Place you can add or subtract 1.75 to 3,5 ounces the package of popcorn 20-30 seconds to the in the center of the autonlatlc popping time. microwave. To add thne: Press P()PCORN. The After pressing P()PCORN, oven starts immediately. press 9 immediately after Tap POPCORN to select the oven starts f()r an extra the bag size you are 20 seconds. cooking. Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time). To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 1immediamly after the oven starts tbr 20 seconds less cooking ume. Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).

21 Convenience Features

The Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 It) 3 sepdngs of many 3 servings. previously cooked foods. 4 Press START. ( 1 Press REHEAT. NOTE"Theserving size may 2 Select food type 1-6 fin he changedor addedafter one se_Mng (see Reheat pressing START.Press C,uide below). numberpad2 or 3.

ReheatGuide

lPas-TZ Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Meats, casseroles, Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 Beverages, 8-10 Works best with wide mouth mug-do not cover. 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Cover with vented plastic wrap. (2 to3 foods,4 oz.each)

_i_ _ _ _ _iii !ii_i_iII The Beverage feature heats Drinks heated with the 1 to 3 se_qngs of a W Beverage feature may be beverage. very hot. Remove the Press BEVERAGE. The container with care. oven starts immediately. The se_qng size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE.

22 The Cook feature 3 Enter weight in ounces. aulomalically sets the 4 Press START. cooking times and power Hint: Press and hold the levels tbr a variety of tbods. CO()K pad during cooking 1 Press CO()K. _o display dm tbod type 2 Select food type 1-9 (see and remaining cook time. lhe Cook Guide below).

CookGuide

FoodType Weight Comrflents

I Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-satE casserole or bowl. Cover _4/h lid or venled plastic wrap. 2 FrozenVegetables 41o 20 oz. Use microwave-satE casserole or bowl. Follow package ins/ruc/ions t()r adding water. Cover wi/h lid or ven/ed plastic wrap. 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. A' dd 2/ablespoons water tor each sel_qng. Cover wi/h lid or venled plastic wrap. 4 Potatoes 8/o 40 oz. Pierce skin wi/h tbrk. Place pota|oes on oven tloor or/urnlable. 5 Fish 4to 16oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover wfih vetoed plastic wrap or wax paper. 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with venled plastic wrap. 7 GroundMeat 8/o 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat (beef, pork, turkey) inlo dish. Cover wi/h lid or venled plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal. 8 8acon 2 to 10 oz. Layer slrips on a plale, 4 to a layer. Cover each layer with a paper/owel. 9 Pizza 4 lo 1{5oz. Follow package ins/ruc/ions/o prepare (frozen,microwaveahle) pizza for microwaving.

23 Convenience Features

The Defrost Auto/Time ConversionGuide teature gives you/we ways to deflost flozen roods. It' !h e weigh t 0f fi,od is stated in pounds and Press DEFROST ounces, the ounces IllUS[ AUTO/TIME once tbr be converted t,o tenths Auto Deflost or twice tor (!1) 0fa pOUndl Time Defrost. Weighto) EnterFood Use Auto Defrost tbr meat, Foodin Weight Ounces. (teothsof pouh_ T and fish. Use Time .... a pound) Defrost f()r most other @, frozen toods. t_2 21 Pause Auto Deflost automatically 3 12 sets the deflosOng times 4-5 13 1 PressDEFROST and power levels to give 6_7 .4 AUTO/T/MEonce. even deflosting resuhs tor 8 .5 2 Usingthe Conversion meats, pouln y and fish 9_10 .6 Guideat right, enter weighing up to six pounds. foodweight. For 11 .7 There is a handy guide 12_13 18 example,presspads I located on tile inside flont and2 for 1.2pounds of tile oven. 14-15 29 (I pound,3 ounces). o Remove meal flom 3 PressSTART. package and place on (TimeDefrost is microwave-sate dish. explainedin the 77me * Twice during defrost, the Featuressection.) Guide oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn tile toed over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of toil.

*After deflosting, UlOSt meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete deflosdng. Large roasts should stand tor about 30 minutes.

24 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have

The HELP pad displays ieature intbrmation and helptul hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad.

To remind you that you have tbod in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a minute until you either open tile oven door or press (_LEAR/OFF.

Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CL()CK.

2 Enter time of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 P_ess START or CL()CK.

SCSO_LS_O

25 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have

The scroll speed of the

AM PM Press and hold the AM/PM _. pad about 3 seconds _o SCROLL SPEED bring up the display. Select 1-5 for slow to ti_slscroll speed.

i i i i i i i ii i To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock, off, press and hold 0 tor repeal. aboul d_ree seconds.

i_ ii i i i_ i i i _ i_I Delay Starl allows you to sel 4 Select any combination the microwave to delay of Deflosl Aulo/Time cooking up m 24 hours. or Time Cook I & II. 1 Press DELAY START. 5 Press START.

2 Enter the time you wahl The Delay Slart time will be the oven to starl. (Be sure displayed plus "DS." The the microwave clock oven will automatically shows the correct time slarl al Ihe delayed time. of day.) The time of day may be displayed by pressing

SC_OLLSeE_O CL()CK.

26 Timer On/Off operales as When time is up, tlae oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off tl_e jiT illi used at aW lime, even timer signal, press TINIER when the oven is operating. ON/OFF. I Press TIMER ON/OFF. HOLE"The timer indicator will be lit while the timer 2 Enler time you wanl to count down. is operating.

3 Press TINIER ON/OFF tO start.

In addition to starting many tunctions START/PAU SE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.

The Reminder teature can 3 Select AM or PM. be used like an alarm clock 4 Press REMINDER. When and can be used at aW Reminder signal occurs, time, even when the oven press REMINDER/o turn is operating. The it off. The Reminder Reminder time can be set time may be displayed by up to 24 hours latex. pressing REMINDER. i( iiiiii iiill ii 1 Press REMINDER. HOLE"The REM indicator LDIS_Ay ON IOFF_ 2 Enter the time you want will remain lit m show that the oven to remind you. the Reminder is set. To sc_oLtSpE_D (Be sure the microwave clear the Reminder betbre clock shows the correct it occurs, press REMINDER, time of dW. ) then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.

27 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have

i i _i _i i I You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel It) prevent fl_e conlrols, press and hold rnicrowave flom being CIJEAR/OFF for about accidentally sialled or used three seconds. When the by children, control panel is locked, an "L" will be displayed to the exlreme right.

For best cooking resuhs, Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to ,an beturnedofft . touch. Be careful touching large dishes. Press the turntable during and !, _L. ) TURNTABLE to turn after cooking. the turntable on or off.

An automatic fan teature If you have turned the tan protects the microwave on you may tind that you tiom too much heat rising cannot turn it off. The fan fiom the cooktop below it. will automatically turn off It automatically turns on at when the internal parts are low speed ifit senses too cool. It may stay on tbr 30 much heat. minutes or more after tim cooktop and microwave controls are turned off. Piess [o [Uln [he sllrface On some models, there is a nighl light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT SURFACELIGHT ] ._h_ono,-off, once tot bright light, twice BRIGHT-NIGHT fbr file night light or three OFF times _o turn file ligh_ off.

Tile beeper sound level

BEEPER {VOL_UME I ChooSelo,d.I_EH'ER0-:_*_,_VOLUME.m.tep_o eSS

Tile vel'iI f_ll-i IelllOVeS Press VENT FAN once for steam and other vapors high fan speed, twice for flom suriace cooking. low fan speed or a third !i It VENTAFAN ]/( time _o mm file fan off. HI-LO-OFF

29 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have

How to Use the She/f Food microwaves best When Mierowaving when placed on tile turnlable or on tile shelf in the lower position.

/////I I I Ill\ \ \\_\ For best cooking resuhs, remove tile shelf unless you Tile shelf gives you tile are reheating on more than option to reheat more than one level. one dish of toed at tile same time. • Make sure file shelf is positioned properly inside die microwave to prevent damage lo the oven ii'om arcing. 2-leve! reheating • DO itlOt use a microwave bro_a> ing dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use 1he oven wilh/he shelf on 1he microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.

" Use pot holders when Uneven results handling the sheli:-it may be hot. =Do not use/he shelf when cooking popcorn. • Do not use lhe shelf with Sensor Cooking or Reheat.

38 * To reheat on 2 levels

or

* To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time, 1 Muhiply rehea| time by 1>_,. 2 Swilch places arier 1/2 the time.

Switch places after 1/2 Iime.

o To reheat on 3 levels:

Double the rehearing time. Switchplaces twiceand Switch places twice. give fl_edishes a 1/2 mm during rehea/ing. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time on fl_eupper shelf tirsl.)

31 Microwave 7 rms

Arcing.... Arcing is the microwave term tbr sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

* metal or toil touching the side of tim oven. * t_)il that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas). _i i iiiiiiiiii i_ iI iii_iii!_!_!_!_!_* metal such as twist lies, pouln T pins, gold-rimmed dishes. * recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow tbr more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or cove_ing with wax paper allows excess steam lo escape. Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked toods to prevent ove>browning. When microwaving, you use small snips of toil to shield thin parts, such as the lips of wings and legs on pouln T, which would cook beti)re larger parts. St.nding When you cook with regular ovens, toods such as _oasts o_cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or/o set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved i i i i i cake isnot placed on a cooling rack. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one coineI so excess steam can escape.

32 Ca e and Cleaning

()pen die oven door a tew NOTE."Be certain the power minutes after cooking It) is off before cleaning any air out tile inside. An part of this oven. occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps tile inside flesh.

Walls, Floor,Inside Window, RemovableTurntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support the Ooor To prevent breakage, do Some spatters can be not place the turntable removed with a paper into water,ju st after towel, others may require cooking. Wash it caret_ally a damp cloth. Remove in warul, sudsy water or in greasy spatmrs widl a sudsy tile dishwasher. Tile cloth, then rinse widl a turntable and support damp cloth. Do not use can be broken itdropped. abrasive cleaners or sharp Remember, do not operate utensils on oven wails. tile oven without tile Never use a commercial turntable and support oven cleaner on any part in place. of your microwave. She/f

(]lean with mild soap and water or in tile dishwasher. Do not clean in a self- cleaning oven.

33 %

Ca e and Cleaning

Bottom

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then &T. Wipe the window clean o with a damp cloth. ofth, microw,v'. ControlPanel and Ooor

Wipe with a damp cloth. Clean off the grease and D_y thoroughly. Do not use dust on the bottom often. cleaning sprays, large Use a solution of warm amounls of soap and water and detergent. water, abrasives or sharp ol_jects on the panel-they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the connol panel. Ooor Surface

It's importanl to keep the area clean where the door seals against the micio- wave. Use only mild, non- abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

34 Light Bulb Replacement

I To replace tile bulb(s), 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be first disconnect tile power replaced are cool before b,,/bwitha40,wa_ at tlle nlain f;aseor circuit incandescentb,/b renloving. After breaking cwB3 xiooo3 ,. ble , breaker panel or pull tile tile adhesive seal, remove _!_,omvO,rcEs,pp_ie_. plug. tile bulb by gently turning. 2 Remove tile screw at tile 4 Replace tile screw. fiont of tlle light cover Connect electrical power and lower tile cover. to tile oven.

REMOVE SCREWS

<: {, {{{ I To replace tlle oven light, 3 Next, relnove the screw Rep/ace the be,ned-Out _i first disconnect tile power located above tlle door at tlle nlain f;ase or circuit near tile center of tile incandescent bu/b breaker panel or pull tile oven that secures tile plug. light housing. 2 Renlove tile top grille by taking out tlle 2 screws Ib____ _I that hold it in place. Ir iull

4 Replace tile screw. Connect electrical power tO tile oven. % The Exhaust Feature

Charcoal Filter The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air (on some models, reusable grease fibers. back into the room also use a charcoal fiher.

Reusable Grease Fikers ion all models}

The metal fihers uap For ll_is reason, the fihers grease released by foods on must ALWAYS be in place the cooktop. They also when ll_e hood is used. prevent flames fiom foods The grease fibers should t)n the cooktop flom be cleaned once a month, damaging d_e inside of fl_e or as needed. microwave.

To remove, slide it to the Rinse, shake and leI iI d_T rear using the lab. Pull it befi)re replacing. down and oul. To replace, slide fl_e tilmr To clean the grease filter, in the flame slot on the soak it and then swish it back of tl_e opening. Pull around in hot water and up and to tim tiont to lock detergent. Donq use into place. ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used lo remove embedded dirt If the model is not venled The charcoal filler should Theoh oo /ti/ter to ll_e outside, the air will be replaced when it is be recirculated through a nouceably dirty or dis- il mustbe replaced. Order disposable charcoal filter colored (usually after 6 to ii Part Nol WBO2X9883 ' that helps remove smoke 12 months, depending on and odors. hood usage).

To ielnove lhe charcoal Remove the top grille by filler, disconnect power at removing the 2 screws that lhe main t_ase or circuit hold it in place. Slide the breaker panel or pull the fiher towards the flonl of plug. the oven and remove it.

Remove 2 grille screws tO remove the grille,

To install a new fJheI, Insert the filter inlo the remove plastic and other lop opening of the oven as outer wrapping flom the shown. It will rest at an new fiher. angle on 2 side support labs and in flont of the righl rear tab. Replace the grille and 2 screws.

37 Before You Call For Service

Problem PossibleCause Whatto Do

Oven will not A fuse in your home o Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. o Unplug tile microwave oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted ,_ Make sure tile 3-prong plug on tile into wall outlet. oven is tully inserted into wall outlet.

Floorof tbe ovenis The cooktop light is ,_This is normal. warm,even when located below the oven the ovenhas not floor. When the light been used is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm.

"LOCKED"appears The control has been '_Press and hold (_LEAR/OFF for on displa? locked, about 3 seconds/o unlock tile control.

Youhear an You have tried to start ,_ Start over and enter a valid time unusual,low-tone the Reminder without of day. beep a valid time of day. You have tried to change ,_ Many of the oven's features are preset the power level when it is and cannot be changed. not allowed.

38 * Steam or vapor escaping TV-radio interterence flom around the door. might be noticed while * l,ight reflection around using the microwave. door or outer case. Similar to the inte_lerence caused by other small * Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower indicate a problem with sound at power levels the microwave. Plug the other than high. microwave into a different * Dull thumping sound electrical circuit, move the while oven is operating. radio or TV as i_u away ii'O1Tlthe lnicrowave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. Notes

40 Notes

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42 Individuals qualilied Instructions contained to se_,ice their own in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be parts or accessories sent performed by any user. directly to their home. Other servicing generally (VISA, MasterCard and should be referred to Discover cards are qualified service accepted.) personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

If for some reason you are Finally,if your problem is not happy with the se_,ice still not resolved, write: you receive, here are three Major Appliance steps to follow for farther Consumer Acoon Program help. 20 North Wacker Drive First, contact the people Chicago, IL 60606 who se_,iced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone numbe_to: Customer Relations GE Appliances Louisville, KY 40225

43 StaSe sal_sslip or cancelled chec,qhere. Proof Oforiginal purchase date i.sneeded to obtain .senfice under warranty.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year flom date of original purchase, we will provide, flee of charge, This warranty is extended to the original parts and se_:ice labor in your home to purchaser and any succeeding owner for repair or replace ar U parl o!the microwave products purchased for ordina_ T home use oven that tails because of a manuihcturing in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and detect. Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is LIMITED ADDITIONAL the same except that it is LIMITED because NINE-YEAR WARRANTY you nmst PW to ship the product to the For the second through the tenth year se_qce shop or tor the se_qce technician's travel costs to your honle. tiom the date of original purchase, we willprovide, flee of charge, a replacement All warranty se_,ice will be provided by our magnelron tubeit the magnetron tu be fails FactoD_ Se_,ice Centers or by our because of a manuiacturing detect. You authorized Customer Care" se_qcers pay for the se_:ice trip to your home and during normal working hours. se_qce labor charges. Should your appliance need se_:ice, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

Warrantor is not responsibleJbr consequential damages.

* Se_qce trips to your home to teach you If you have an installation problem, contact how to use the product. your dealer or installer. You are responsible Read your Owner's Manual, If >)u then tot providing adequate electrical, have any questions about operating the exhausting and other connecting tacilities. product, please contact your dealer or * Replacement of house fuses or resetting our Customer Relations office at the of circuit breakers. address below, or call, toll fiee: * Failure of the product ifit is misused, or GE Answer Center '÷ used for other than the intended purpose 800.626.2000 or used commercially. consumer infbrmation se_qce * Damage to product caused by accident, * Improper installation. fire, floods or acts of God.

Some states do not all0w the exclusion or limitation 0f incidenm! or (0nsequentia! damages, ] so the above !in-fitation or exclusion !nay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal ] rights, and yon may a!so have Other rigl_ts which va_T ii'om state to state_ TOkn0w what yo_n" ] legal rights are in yOUrState, Consult y0ur !0ca! 0r Slate c°nsumer a£[hirsOffice 0vy°ur State's ] Attorney (}enera!: Warrantor:Genera!E!ectriccon,av Iffi,rther help is neededCOneerni_"thisWarrant),,write: Manager-CustomerRelations, GEAl_liances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164D337OP081 JVM1640 Printed in Korea JVM1642 Pub. No. 49-40082-1 04-99 JR