LG Electronics USA MS0700A Microwave Oven User Manual 49 401891v03

LG Electronics USA Microwave Oven 49 401891v03

Users Manual

Microwave OvenOwner’s Manual700 WattsModels: JES735JES739225Helpful InformationMicrowave Terms 25Care and Cleaning 2628If Something Goes WrongBefore You Call For Service 28GE Service Numbers 30Warranty Back CoverGE Appliances11Important Safety InformationPrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2Special Notes About Microwaving 6Operating InstructionsFeatures of Your Microwave 11The Controls on Your Microwave 12Time Cooking 15Automatic Cooking 18Other Features 2249-401891v03 3/1/01 8:18 AM Page 1
2IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL SAFETYINFORMATION BEFORE USINGFOR YOURSAFETYPRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGYFor your safety the information in this manualmust be followed to minimize the risk of fire orexplosion or to prevent property damage,personal injury or loss of life.Do Not Attempt tooperate this oven withthe door open sinceopen-door operationcan result in harmfulexposure to microwaveenergy. It is importantnot to defeat or tamperwith the safetyinterlocks.Do Not Place any objectbetween the oven frontface and the door orallow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulateon sealing surfaces.Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly importantthat the oven doorclose properly and thatthere is no damage tothe:1door (bent),2hinges and latches(broken or loosened),3door seals and sealingsurfaces.The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repairedby anyone exceptproperly qualifiedservice personnel.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:18 AM Page 2
3Welcome to the GE family.We’re proud of our qualityproducts and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hearit in the friendly voices ofour consumer servicedepartment. Best of all, you’llexperience these valueseach time you use yourmicrowave. That’simportant, because yournew microwave will be partof your family for a longtime.WelcomeWrite down the model andserial numbers here.Theyare on a label inside theoven.Model numberSerial numberDate of purchaseStaple your receipt to theinside back cover of thismanual. You will need it toobtain service underwarranty.Help ushelp youBefore you call for service, there are a few things youcan do to help us serve youbetter.Read this manual. It contains instructions tohelp you use and maintainyour microwave properly.If you received a damagedoven...immediately contactthe dealer (or builder) thatsold you the oven.Save time and money. Check the section titled “If Something GoesWrong” before calling.This section helps yousolve common problemsthat might occur.If you do need service, you can relax knowing helpis only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customerservice numbers isincluded in the back of this book.Need Help?Start Here!…Before using your Microwave49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:18 AM Page 3
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.WARNING•Read and follow thespecific “Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposureto Excessive MicrowaveEnergy” on page 2.•This appliance must begrounded. Connect onlyto properly groundedoutlet. See GroundingInstructions section onpage 9.•Do not mount thisappliance over a sink. •Install or locate thisappliance only inaccordance with theprovided InstallationInstructions.•Be certain to place thefront surface of the doorthree inches or moreback from the countertopedge to avoid accidentaltipping of the appliancein normal usage.•Do not mount themicrowave oven over ornear any portion of aheating or cookingappliance.•Do not store anythingdirectly on top of themicrowave oven surfacewhen the oven is inoperation.•Do not operate anyheating or cookingappliance beneath this microwave.•Use this appliance onlyfor its intended use asdescribed in this guide.Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors inthis appliance. Thismicrowave oven isspecifically designed toheat, dry or cook food,and is not intended for laboratory orindustrial use.This microwave oven isnot approved or testedfor marine use.SAFETYPRECAUTIONS4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL SAFETYINFORMATION BEFORE USING49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 4
•Do not operate thisappliance if it has adamaged power cord orplug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it must bereplaced by GeneralElectric Service or anauthorized service agentusing a power cordavailable from GeneralElectric.•Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance.•Do not store thisappliance outdoors. Donot use this product nearwater—for example, in awet basement, near aswimming pool or near a sink.•Keep power cord awayfrom heated surfaces.•Do not immerse powercord or plug in water.•Do not let power cordhang over edge of tableor counter.•To reduce the risk of firein the oven cavity:— Do not overcook food.Carefully attendappliance if paper,plastic or other combustible materialsare placed inside theoven while cooking.— Remove wire twist-tiesand metal handles from paper or plasticcontainers beforeplacing them in theoven.— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paperproducts, cookingutensils or food in theoven when not in use.— If materials inside ovenshould ignite, keep theoven door closed, turnthe oven off anddisconnect the powercord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker panel. If thedoor is opened, the firemay spread.•See door surface cleaninginstructions in the Careand Cleaning section(s)of this guide.•This appliance should be serviced only byqualified servicepersonnel. Contactnearest authorizedservice facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.•As with any appliance,close supervision isnecessary when used by children.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS549-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONSPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVINGArcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by:•Metal or foil touching theside of the oven.•Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas).•Metal, such as twist-ties,poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.•Recycled paper towelscontaining small metalpieces being used in the microwave.If you see arcing, pressthe STOP/CLEAR padand correct the problem.ARCING•Do not pop popcorn inyour microwave ovenunless in a specialmicrowave popcornaccessory or unless youuse popcorn labeled foruse in microwave ovens.•Some products such aswhole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example,closed jars—will explodeand should not be heatedin this microwave oven.Such use of the microwaveoven could result in injury.•Do not boil eggs in amicrowave oven. Pressurewill build up inside eggyolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resultingin injury.•Operating the microwavewith no food inside formore than a minute ortwo may cause damage tothe oven and could start afire. It increases the heataround the magnetronand can shorten the lifeof the oven.•Foods with unbrokenouter “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs,sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers and other giblets, andegg yolks should bepierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.FOODS649-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 6
7•Avoid heating baby foodin glass jars, even with thelid off. Make sure allinfant food is thoroughlycooked. Stir food todistribute the heatevenly. Be careful toprevent scalding whenwarming formula. Thecontainer may feel coolerthan the formula really is.Always test the formulabefore feeding the baby.•Spontaneous boiling—Under certain specialcircumstances, liquidsmay start to boil duringor shortly after removalfrom the microwave oven.To prevent burns fromsplashing liquid, werecommend the following:before removing thecontainer from the oven,allow the container tostand in the oven for 30to 40 seconds after theoven has shut off. Do notboil liquids in narrow-necked containers suchas soft drink bottles, wineflasks and especiallynarrow-necked coffeecups. Even if thecontainer is opened,excessive steam can buildup and cause it to burstor overflow.•Don’t defrost frozenbeverages in narrow-necked bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Even if the container isopened, pressure canbuild up. This can causethe container to burst,possibly resulting ininjury.•Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Becareful when opening any containers of hotfood, including popcornbags, cooking pouchesand boxes. To preventpossible injury, directsteam away from handsand face.•Do not overcookpotatoes. They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing damage toyour oven.•Cook meat and poultrythoroughly–meat to at least an INTERNALtemperature of 160°F and poultry to at least anINTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to thesetemperatures usuallyprotects against foodborneillness.SAFETYFACTSUPERHEATED WATERMicrowaved water and other liquids do notalways bubble whenthey reach the boilingpoint. They can actuallyget superheated and notbubble at all.Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved orwhen something like aspoon or tea bag is putinto it.To prevent this fromhappening and causinginjury, do not heat anyliquid for more than 2minutes per cup. Afterheating, let the cup stand in the microwavefor 30 seconds beforemoving it or puttinganything into it.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONSPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVINGMake sure all cookwareused in your microwaveoven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or chinadinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glazewith a metallic sheen canbe used. Some cookware islabeled “suitable formicrowaving.”•If you are not sure if adish is microwave-safe,use this test: Place in theoven both the dish youare testing and a glassmeasuring cup filled with1 cup of water—set themeasuring cup either inor next to the dish.Microwave 1 minute athigh. If the dish heats, itshould not be used formicrowaving. If the dish remains cooland only the water in thecup heats, then the dishis microwave-safe.•If you use a meat thermometer whilecooking, make sure it issafe for use in microwaveovens.•Do not use recycledpaper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkinsand waxed paper cancontain metal fleckswhich may cause arcingor ignite. Paper productscontaining nylon ornylon filaments shouldbe avoided, as they mayalso ignite. •Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat ispackaged on) have a thinstrip of metal embeddedin the bottom. Whenmicrowaved, the metal canburn the floor of the ovenor ignite a paper towel.•Do not use the microwaveto dry newspapers.•Not all plastic wrap issuitable for use inmicrowave ovens. Checkthe package for proper use.•Paper towels, waxedpaper and plastic wrapcan be used to coverdishes in order to retainmoisture and preventspattering. Be sure tovent plastic wrap so steamcan escape.•Cookware may becomehot because of heattransferred from theheated food. Pot holdersmay be needed to handlethe cookware.•“Boilable” cookingpouches and tightlyclosed plastic bags shouldbe slit, pierced or ventedas directed by package. If they are not, plasticcould burst during orimmediately aftercooking, possibly resultingin injury. Also, plasticstorage containers shouldbe at least partiallyuncovered because theyform a tight seal. Whencooking with containerstightly covered withplastic wrap, removecovering carefully anddirect steam away fromhands and face.MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE8How to test for a microwave-safe dish.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 8
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS•Use foil only as directedin this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved infoil trays less than 3/4″high; remove the top foilcover and return the trayto the box. When usingfoil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil atleast 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.•Plastic cookware—Plasticcookware designed formicrowave cooking is veryuseful, but should be usedcarefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be astolerant of overcookingconditions as are glass orceramic materials and maysoften or char if subjectedto short periods ofovercooking. In longerexposures to overcooking,the food and cookwarecould ignite. Follow these guidelines: 1Use microwave-safeplastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’srecommendations. 2Do not microwave emptycontainers. 3Do not permit children to use plastic cookwarewithout completesupervision.WARNINGImproper use of thegrounding plug can result ina risk of electric shock.This appliance must begrounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the riskof electric shock byproviding an escape wirefor the electric current.This appliance is equippedwith a power cord having agrounding wire with agrounding plug. The plugmust be plugged into anoutlet that is properlyinstalled and grounded.Consult a qualified electricianor service technician if thegrounding instructions arenot completely understood,or if doubt exists as to whetherthe appliance is properlygrounded.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it isyour personal responsibilityand obligation to have itreplaced with a properlygrounded 3-prong walloutlet.Do not under anycircumstances cut orremove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet toprevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or trippingof circuit breaker.GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONSEnsure proper groundexists before use.PREFERREDMETHOD949-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSUsage situations whereappliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.Because of potential safetyhazards under certainconditions, we stronglyrecommend against the use of an adapter plug.However, if you still elect to use an adapter, wherelocal codes permit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTION may be made to a properlygrounded two-prong wallreceptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most localhardware stores.The larger slot in theadapter must be alignedwith the larger slot in thewall receptacle to provideproper polarity in theconnection of the powercord.CAUTION:Attaching theadapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle coverscrew does not ground theappliance unless the coverscrew is metal, and notinsulated, and the wallreceptacle is groundedthrough the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by aqualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.When disconnecting thepower cord from the adapter, always hold theadapter with one hand. Ifthis is not done, the adapterground terminal is verylikely to break with repeateduse. Should this happen,DO NOT USE the applianceuntil a proper ground hasagain been established.Usage situations whereappliance’s power cord willbe disconnected frequently.Do not use an adapter plugin these situations becausefrequent disconnection ofthe power cord placesundue strain on the adapterand leads to eventual failureof the adapter groundterminal. You should havethe two-prong wallreceptacle replaced with athree-prong (grounding)receptacle by a qualifiedelectrician before using the appliance.ADAPTER PLUGSA short power supply cord isprovided to reduce the risksresulting from becomingentangled in or tripping overa longer cord.Extension cords may be usedif you are careful in usingthem.If an extension cord is used—1The marked electricalrating of the extensioncord should be at least asgreat as the electricalrating of the appliance;2The extension cord mustbe a grounding-type 3-wirecord and it must beplugged into a 3-slotoutlet;3The extension cordshould be arranged so thatit will not drape over thecountertop or tabletopwhere it can be pulled onby children or trippedover unintentionally.If you use an extension cord,the interior light may flickerand the blower sound mayvary when the microwaveoven is on. Cooking timesmay be longer, too.EXTENSIONCORDSEnsure proper groundand firm connectionbefore use.TEMPORARYMETHODAlign largeprongs/slots(Adapter plugs notpermitted in Canada)1049-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 10
Operating InstructionsFeatures of Your Microwave(Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay vary from your model.)1 Door Latches.2 Window with MetalShield. Screen allowscooking to be viewedwhile keepingmicrowaves confined in the oven.3 Touch Control PanelDisplay.4 Door Latch Release.Press latch release toopen door.5 Removable Turntable.Turntable and supportmust be in place whenusing the oven. Theturntable may beremoved for cleaning.6 Convenience Guide.NOTE: Rating plate, ovenvent(s) and oven light arelocated on the inside wallsof the microwave oven.Features2165 4311700 Watts49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 11
Time FeaturesPress EnterTIME COOK (Press once, twice, or three times) Amount of cooking time.30 SEC. Starts automatically!POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9 (automatically set at Hi).12Quick StartThe Controls on Your Microwave Oven(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)TIME COOKPOWERLEVEL30 SEC1You canmicrowave by time or with theconveniencefeatures.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 12
Press EnterPOPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., or 1.75 oz. packagePIZZA 1–3 slicesBEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beveragePOTATO 1–4 servingsFOOD PLATE 1 or 2 servingsFRESH VEG. 1–4 cupsAUTO WT. DEF. Food type, food weightConvenience Features13FOOD PLATEPOPCORN BEVERAGEFRESH VEG.POTATOPIZZAAUTO WT. DEF.* * *2GUIDE ON MICROWAVEBefore you begin, check the guide locatedon the inside front of the oven when youopen the door.GUIDES IN BOOK•Cooking49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 13
Operating InstructionsVariable power levels addflexibility to microwavecooking. The power levelson the microwave oven canbe compared to the surfaceunits on a range. Powerlevel Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.Each power level gives youmicrowave energy a certainpercent of the time. Powerlevel 7 is microwave energy70% of the time. Powerlevel 3 is energy 30% of the time.A high setting will cookfaster but food may needmore frequent stirring,rotating or turning over.Most cooking will be doneon power level Hi. A lowersetting will cook moreevenly and need lessstirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may havebetter flavor, texture orappearance if one of thelower settings is used. Usea lower power level whencooking foods that have atendency to boil over, suchas scalloped potatoes.Rest periods (when themicrowave energy cyclesoff) give time for the food to “equalize” or transferheat to the inside of thefood. An example of this isshown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. Ifmicrowave energy did notcycle off, the outside of thefood would cook beforethe inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for various powerlevels:Power Level Best UsesHiFish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.Med-High 7Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casserolesand reheating.Medium 5Slow cooking and tenderizingsuch as stews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.Warm 1Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changedimmediately afterentering the featuretime for TIME COOK. 1 Press TIME COOK.2 Enter cooking time.3 Press POWER LEVEL.4 Select desired powerlevel 1–9.5 Press START.Changing PowerLevels1 325678904POWERLEVELSTART1449-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 14
Time FeaturesTime Cook IAllows you to microwavefor any time up to 99minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi isautomatically set, but youmay change it for moreflexibility. You may open the doorduring Time Cook tocheck the food. Close thedoor and press START toresume cooking.Time Cook II & IIILets you change powerlevels automatically duringcooking. Here’s how to do it:1Press TIME COOK. 2Enter the first cook time. 3Change the power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a desiredpower level 1–9.)4Press TIME COOKagain.5Enter the second cooktime.6Change the power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a powerlevel 1–9.)7Press START, or, to set a third cooking stage,repeat steps 4–6 andpress START. Time Cook I will countdown first, followed byTime Cook II, then TimeCook III. If an Auto WeightDefrost stage was set, it willcount down before theTime Cook stages.Time Cook allows you to program up to threedifferent cooking stages.In addition, you can also set one AutoWeight Defrost stage for a total of four stages.See the Auto WeightDefrost section forinstructions on how to set Auto WeightDefrost.1 Press TIME COOK.2 Enter cooking time.3 Change power level if you don’t want fullpower. (Press POWERLEVEL. Select a desiredpower level 1–9.)4 Press START.Time Cook1 325678904TIME COOKSTART1549-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 15
16Operating InstructionsCooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted.Vegetable Amount Time CommentsAsparagus(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.chopped)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 13 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) water.(wedges) 7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 16
17Vegetable Amount Time CommentsCorn(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoonswater.Corn on the cob(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. per ear If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. per ear Rearrange after half of time. Mixed vegetables(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Peas(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9to 12 min.In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Potatoes(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes11 to 14 min.Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons chopped water.and leaf)Squash(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.and yellow)(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous or butternut)(about 1 lb. each)membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 17
Operating InstructionsTime FeaturesConvenience FeaturesThe 30 Second feature is aquick way to set 30 secondsof cooking time. The ovenstarts automatically. Eachtouch will add 30 secondsup to 3 minutes; after 3minutes every touch willadd 1 minute. This featuredoes not work with othertime cook functions.30 Seconds30 SECHow to Use the Popcorn Feature1Follow packageinstructions. Place the package of popcornin the center of themicrowave.2Press POPCORN oncefor a 3.5 ounce packageof popcorn, twice for a3.0 ounce package, orthree times for a 1.75ounce package. Theoven starts automatically.PopcornUse only with prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing1.75 to 3.5 ounces.The Pizza feature is forreheating 1 to 3 slices ofpizza.Press PIZZA once for oneslice of pizza, twice for twoslices, or three times forthree slices. The oven startsautomatically.PizzaPIZZAPOPCORN1849-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 18
The Beverage feature worksbest for heating a beveragethat is at room temperature.Press BEVERAGE once for1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The ovenstarts automatically.Beverages heated with theBeverage feature may bevery hot. Remove thecontainer with care.BeverageThe Potato feature cooks upto four 8–10 ounce potatoes.Press POTATO. Theserving size is automaticallyset at 1, but can be changedby pressing POTATO asecond time for 2 potatoes, a third time for 3 potatoes,or a fourth time for 4potatoes. The oven startsautomatically.PotatoBEVERAGEPOTATOThe Food Plate featurereheats a plate ofpreviously cooked food.Press FOOD PLATE onceto reheat one 8 ounceserving, or twice to reheattwo 8 ounce servings. Theoven starts automatically.Be sure to cover the platewith plastic wrap.Food PlateFOOD PLATE1949-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 19
20Operating InstructionsConvenience FeaturesUse the Fresh Vegetablefeature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables.Press FRESH VEG. once to cook 1 cup of vegetables,twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups,or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven startsautomatically.Fresh VegetableFRESH VEG.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 20
21Auto Weight DefrostAuto Weight Defrostautomatically sets thedefrosting times and powerlevels to give evendefrosting results formeats, poultry and fish.There is a handy guidelocated on the inside frontof the oven. •Remove meat frompackage and place onmicrowave-safe dish.•Twice during defrost, the oven signals. At eachsignal, turn the foodover. Remove defrostedmeat or shield warmareas with small pieces of foil.•After defrosting, mostmeats need to stand 5 minutes to completedefrosting. This 5 minute stand time is set automatically.Conversion GuideIf the weight of food isstated in pounds andounces, the ounces mustbe converted to tenths(.1) of a pound.Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of a pound)1–2 .13.24–5 .36–7 .48.59–10 .611 .712–13 .814–15 .9Auto Weight Defrost GuideAuto Weight Defrost willdefrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs(0.1 kg to 4.0 kg) of meat,poultry or fish.1 Meat: Beef—ground beef, steaks, stew meat, roastsLamb—chops, roastsPork—chops, hotdogs, ribs, roasts, sausagesVeal—cutlets2 Poultry: Poultry—whole (under 4 lbs), boneless cut-up breastsCornish hens—wholeTurkey—breast (under 6 lbs)3 Fish: Fish—fillets, steaks, wholeShellfish—crabmeat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops1 Press AUTO WT. DEF.1–3 times to select thedesired defrostingcategory (see AutoWeight Defrost Guide at right).2 Using the ConversionGuide at right, enterfood weight. Forexample, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).3 Press START. Guide1 325678904AUTO WT. DEF.* * *START49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 21
Operating InstructionsOther Features Your Model May HavePress CLOCK to enter thetime of day.1Press CLOCK.2Enter time of day.3Press CLOCK.Clock1 325678904CLOCK22The Timer operates as aminute timer.1Press TIMER.2Enter amount of timeyou want to count down.3Press START. When thetime is up, the timer willsignal.The Timer featureoperates withoutmicrowave energy.Timer1 325678904TIMER49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 22
23Press once to pausecooking (all settings will be saved).Press START to continuecooking.Press twice to stop anderase your cookingsettings.Stop/ClearSTOPCLEARYou may lock the controlpanel to prevent themicrowave from beingaccidentally started or usedby children.To lock or unlock thecontrols, press and hold 0for about three seconds.When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display.Child Lock-Out049-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 23
24Notes49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 24
25Arcing 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).•metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.•recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.CoveringCovers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.ShieldingIn a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,which would cook before larger parts.Standing TimeWhen you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.VentingAfter covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.Term DefinitionHelpful InformationMicrowave Terms49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 25
26Open the oven door a fewminutes after cooking toair out the inside. Anoccasional thoroughwiping with a solution ofbaking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh.UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORECLEANING ANY PART OFTHIS OVEN.Helpful HintsWalls, Floor, Inside Window,Metal and Plastic Parts onthe DoorSome spatters can beremoved with a papertowel, others may require a damp cloth. Removegreasy spatters with a sudsycloth, then rinse with adamp cloth. Do not useabrasive cleaners or sharputensils on oven walls. To clean the surface of thedoor and the surface of theoven that come togetherupon closing, use onlymild, nonabrasive soaps ordetergents using a spongeor soft cloth. Rinse with adamp cloth and dry.Never use a commercialoven cleaner on any part of your microwave.Removable Turntable andTurntable SupportTo prevent breakage, donot place the turntableinto water just aftercooking. Wash it carefullyin warm, sudsy water or inthe dishwasher. Theturntable and support can be broken if dropped.Remember, do not operatethe oven without theturntable and support in place.How to Clean the InsideHelpful InformationCare and Cleaning49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 26
27CaseClean the outside of themicrowave with a sudsycloth. Rinse and then dry.Wipe the window cleanwith a damp cloth. Control Panel and DoorWipe with a damp cloth.Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, largeamounts of soap andwater, abrasives or sharpobjects on the panel—theycan damage it. Some papertowels can also scratch thecontrol panel.Door SurfaceIt’s important to keep the area clean where thedoor seals against themicrowave. Use only mild,non-abrasive detergentsapplied with a clean spongeor soft cloth. Rinse well.Power CordIf the cord becomes soiled,unplug and wash with adamp cloth. For stubbornspots, sudsy water may beused, but be certain torinse with a damp clothand dry thoroughly beforeplugging cord into outlet.Do not use cleanerscontaining ammonia oralcohol on themicrowave oven.Ammonia or alcohol candamage the appearance of the microwave.How to Clean the Outside49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 27
28Oven will not startControl panellighted, yet oven will not startProblem Possible Cause What to DoA fuse in your home •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.Plug not fully inserted •Make sure the 3-prong plug on theinto wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.Door not •Open the door and close securely.securely closed.START not pressed •Press START.after entering cookingselection.Another selection •Press STOP/CLEAR twice.entered already in ovenand STOP/CLEAR notpressed to cancel it.Cooking time not •Make sure you have entered cooking entered after pressing time after pressing TIME COOK.TIME COOK.STOP/CLEAR was •Reset cooking program and press pressed accidentally. START.Defrosting category or •Make sure you have entered a food weight not defrosting category and food weight entered after pressing after pressing AUTO WT. DEF.AUTO WT. DEF.If Something Goes WrongBefore You Call For Service49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 28
•Steam or vapor escapingfrom around the door.•Light reflection arounddoor or outer case.•Dimming oven light andchange in the blowersound at power levelsother than high.•Dull thumping soundwhile oven is operating.•TV-radio interferencemight be noticed whileusing the microwave.Similar to the interferencecaused by other smallappliances, it does notindicate a problem withthe microwave. Plug themicrowave into a differentelectrical circuit, move theradio or TV as far awayfrom the microwave aspossible, or check theposition and signal of theTV/radio antenna.Things ThatAre Normal2949-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 29
30GE Service NumbersWe’ll Be There!www.GEAppliances.comHave a question or needassistance with yourappliance? Try the GEAppliances Website 24hours a day, any day of theyear! For greater convenience andfaster service, you can nowdownload Owner’s Manuals,order parts, catalogs, or evenschedule service on-line. Youcan also “Ask Our Team ofExperts™” your questions,and so much more...GE AppliancesWebsitewww.GEAppliances.com800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)Expert GE repair service isonly one step away fromyour door. Get on-line andschedule your service at yourconvenience 24 hours anyday of the year! Or call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) during normalbusiness hours.Schedule Servicewww.GEAppliances.com800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322)GE supports the UniversalDesign concept—products,services and environmentsthat can be used by peopleof all ages, sizes andcapabilities. We recognizethe need to design for a widerange of physical and mentalabilities and impairments.For details of GE’s UniversalDesign applications,including kitchen designideas for people withdisabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call 800-TDD-GEAC(800-833-4322). Real Life Design Studiowww.GEAppliances.com800-626-2224Purchase a GE extendedwarranty and learn aboutspecial discounts that areavailable while your warrantyis still in effect. You canpurchase it on-line anytime, or call 800-626-2224 duringnormal business hours. GEConsumer Home Services will still be there after yourwarranty expires.Extended Warranties49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 30
31www.GEAppliances.com800-626-2002Individuals qualified to service their ownappliances can have parts or accessories sentdirectly to their home.(VISA, MasterCard andDiscover cards areaccepted.) Order on-line today, 24 hours every day orby phone at 800-626-2002during normal businesshours.Instructions contained in this manual coverprocedures to beperformed by any user.Other servicing generallyshould be referred toqualified servicepersonnel. Caution must be exercised, sinceimproper servicing maycause unsafe operation.Parts andAccessoriesIf for some reason you arenot happy with the serviceyou receive, here are stepsto follow for further help.First,contact the peoplewho serviced yourappliance. Explain why you are not pleased.Next,if you are still notpleased, write all thedetails—including your phone number—to:Customer RelationsGE AppliancesLouisville, KY 40225Contact UsRegister YourAppliancewww.GEAppliances.comwww.GEAppliances.comRegister your newappliance on-line–at your convenience!Timely productregistration will allow forenhanced communicationand prompt service underthe terms of your warranty,should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printedregistration card includedin the packing material.49-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 31
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from date of originalpurchase, we will provide, free of charge,parts and service labor to repair or replaceany part of the microwave oven that failsbecause of a manufacturing defect.LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTYFor the second through the fifth year from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacementmagnetron tube if the magnetron tube failsbecause of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for any service labor charges.For each of the above warranties:To avoid any trip charges, you must takethe microwave oven to a General ElectricFactory Service Center or a General ElectricCustomer Care® servicer and pick it upfollowing service. In-home service is alsoavailable, but you must pay for the servicetechnician’s travel costs to your home.************************************This warranty is extended to the originalpurchaser and any succeeding owner forproducts purchased for ordinary home usein the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaiiand Washington, D.C. All warranty service will be provided by ourFactory Service Centers or by ourauthorized Customer Care® servicersduring normal working hours.Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).MICROWAVE OVENWARRANTYWhat Is CoveredWhat Is Not CoveredStaple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of originalpurchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.•Service trips to your home to teach youhow to use the product.•Improper installation.If you have an installation problem, contactyour dealer or installer. You are responsiblefor providing adequate electrical,exhausting and other connecting facilities.•Replacement of house fuses or resettingof circuit breakers.•Failure of the product if it is misused, orused for other than the intended purposeor used commercially.•Damage to product caused by accident,fire, floods or acts of God.•Incidental or consequential damagecaused by defects with this appliance.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know whatyour legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or yourstate’s Attorney General.Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.Part No. 164D3370P175Pub. No. 49-40189-1 JES735JES739Printed in China02-01 JR3828W5A196749-401891v03 3/1/01 8:19 AM Page 32

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