WINIA Electronics 7NF1AMO110N Microwave Oven User Manual USERS MANUAL

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USERS MANUAL

Microwave Oven164D3370P210 49-40249-2 04-02 JRKOR-1A5AOwner’s Manualwww.GEAppliances.comSafety Instructions . . . . . . . .2–6Operating InstructionsConvenience Features . . . .13–15Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .18Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8Other Features . . . . . . . . . .16, 17Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Time Features . . . . . . . . . .10–12Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .19Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .20Things That Are Normal . . . . .20Consumer SupportConsumer Support . . .Back CoverWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Write the model and serialnumbers here:Model # __________________Serial # __________________You can find them on a label insidethe oven.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.■Read and follow the specific precautions in thePrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above.■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GroundingInstructions section on page 5.■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance withthe provided installation instructions.■Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3″ormore back from the countertop edge to avoid accidentaltipping of the appliance in normal usage.■Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near anyportion of a heating or cooking appliance.■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwaveoven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.■Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged powercord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped.■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.■Use this appliance only for its intended use as describedin this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vaporsin this appliance. This microwave oven is specificallydesigned to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use thisproduct near water—for example, in a wet basement,near a swimming pool, or near a sink.■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table orcounter. ■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials areplaced inside the oven while cooking.– Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper orplastic containers before placing them in the oven.– Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leavepaper products, cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in use.– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the ovendoor closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breakerpanel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.■GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt toservice the microwave yourself.■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING!(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front faceand the door or allow soil or cleaner residue toaccumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door closeproperly and that there is no damage to the:(1) door (bent),(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired byanyone except properly qualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY2
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsGEAppliances.comARCINGIf you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by:■Metal or foil touching the side 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 towels containing small metalpieces being used in the microwave.FOODS■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave ovenunless in a special microwave popcorn accessoryor unless you use popcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.■Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed jars—willexplode and should not be heated in thismicrowave oven. Such use of the microwave ovencould result in injury.■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resulting in injury.■Operating the microwave with no food inside formore than a minute or two may cause damage tothe oven and could start a fire. It increases theheat around the magnetron and can shorten thelife of the oven.■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolksshould be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.■SUPERHEATED WATERMicrowaved water and other liquids do not alwaysbubble when they reach the boiling point. They canactually get superheated and not bubble at all.Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup whenit is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bagis put into it.To prevent this from happening and causing injury, donot heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even withthe lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughlycooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warmingformula. The container may feel cooler than theformula really is. Always test the formula beforefeeding the baby.■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even ifthe container is opened, pressure can build up.This can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in injury.■Spontaneous boiling—Under certain specialcircumstances, liquids may start to boil during orshortly after removal from the microwave oven.To prevent burns from splashing liquid, werecommend the following: before removing thecontainer from the oven, allow the container tostand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after theoven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wineflasks, and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.Even if the container is opened, excessive steamcan build up and cause it to burst or overflow.■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefulwhen opening any containers of hot food,including popcorn bags, cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steamaway from hands and face.■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrateand catch fire, causing damage to your oven.■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F andpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usuallyprotects against foodborne illness.WARNING!3
4Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWAREMake sure all cookware used in your microwaveoven is suitable for microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or china dinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen canbe used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable formicrowaving.”■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filledwith 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup eitherin or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkins and waxed paper cancontain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon ornylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. ■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat ispackaged on) have a thin strip of metalembedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use inmicrowave ovens. Check the package for proper use.■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retainmoisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.■Cookware may become hot because of heattransferred from the heated food. Pot holdersmay be needed to handle the cookware.■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closedplastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented asdirected by package. If they are not, plastic couldburst during or immediately after cooking,possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storagecontainers should be at least partially uncoveredbecause they form a tight seal. When cookingwith containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,remove covering carefully and direct steam awayfrom hands and face.■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″high; remove the top foil cover and return thetray to the box. When using foil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from thesides of the oven.■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed formicrowave cooking is very useful, but should beused carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic maynot be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften orchar if subjected to short periods of overcooking.In longer exposures to overcooking, the food andcookware could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and usethem in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations. Do not microwave empty containers. Do not permit children to use plasticcookware without complete supervision.321WARNING!
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsGEAppliances.comADAPTER PLUGSUsage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of 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 thepower cord.CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is groundedthrough the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properlygrounded.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 thishappen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord placesundue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualifiedelectrician before using the appliance.Ensure proper groundand firm connectionbefore use.TEMPORARYMETHODAlign largeprongs/slots(Adapter plugs notpermitted in Canada)5GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit, grounding reduces therisk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technicianif the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation tohave it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prongwall outlet.Do not under any circumstances cut or remove thethird (ground) prong from the power cord.We do not recommend using an extension cordwith this appliance. If the power cord is too short,have a qualified electrician or service technicianinstall an outlet near the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
6Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsEXTENSION CORDSA short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or trippingover a longer cord.Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.If an extension cord is used—The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating ofthe appliance;The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletopwhere it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when themicrowave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.321READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!
7Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsThroughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.1100 WattsFeatures of the OvenDoor Latches.Window with Metal Shield. Screen allowscooking to be viewed while keepingmicrowaves confined in the oven.Convenience Guide.Touch Control Panel Display.Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.Removable Turntable. Turntable and supportmust be in place when using the oven. Theturntable may be removed for cleaning.Removable Turntable Support. The turntablesupport must be in place when using theoven.NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.About the features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.8Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsCooking ControlsTime FeaturesPress EnterTime Cook Amount of cooking timePress number padsTIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting timePOWER LEVEL Power level 0 to HIEXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!Convenience FeaturesPress Enter OptionPOPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz. Press once, twice or three timesBEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1 cup, 2 cups or 3 cupsPress once, twice or three timesREHEAT Starts immediately! 12 oz. or 15 oz.Press once or twiceCOOK Food type 1–5Press one to five timesAUTO DEFROST Food weight 1 lb., 1.5 lbs., 2 lbs. Press one to four times or 2.5 lbs.FROZEN PIZZA Starts immediately! 7 oz. or 14 oz.Press once or twiceCheck the Convenience Guide before you begin.About the features of your microwave oven.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsAbout changing the power level. GEAppliances.comThe power level may be entered or changed before entering the time for Time Cook.Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to selectpower level 0to HI.Enter cooking time.Press START.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each powerlevel gives you microwave energy a certainpercent of the time. Power level 70 ismicrowave energy 70% of the time. Powerlevel 30 is energy 30% of the time. Mostcooking will be done on HI which gives you100% power. HI power level will cook fasterbut food may need more frequent stirring,rotating or turning over. A lower setting willcook more evenly and need less stirring orrotating of the food. Some foods may havebetter flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lowerpower level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scallopedpotatoes.Rest periods (when the microwave energycycles off) give time for the food to“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shownwith power level 30—the defrost cycle. Ifmicrowave energy did not cycle off, theoutside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for variouspower levels:HI: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.Med-High 70: Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casseroles and reheating.Medium 50: Slow cooking and tenderizingfor stews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 20 or 30: Defrosting; simmering;delicate sauces.Warm 10: Keeping food warm; softeningbutter.3219
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips10About the time features.Time CookAllows you to microwave for any time up to99 minutes and 99 seconds.HI power level is automatically set, but youmay change it for more flexibility.Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVELrepeatedly to select a desired powerlevel.)Enter cooking time. Press START.You may open the door during Time Cookto check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.Defrosting and CookingYou can program the oven to automaticallybegin Time Cook after defrosting.Press AUTO DEFROST and select foodweight, or press TIME DEFROST andenter defrosting time.Press POWER LEVEL. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level.)Enter the amount of cooking time.Press START.The oven will begin defrosting. Afterdefrosting is complete, Time Cook will count down.4321321Express CookThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds. It will add 30 seconds to the time each time the pad is pressed. The oven will start immediately.
Vegetable Amount Time CommentsAsparagus(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.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 11/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in per ear husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after per ear 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 2 tablespoons water.Potatoes(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inchor white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, chopped, and leaf) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Squash(fresh, summer, and yellow)1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(winter, acorn, or butternut)1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsCooking Guide for Time CookNOTE: Use HI power level unless otherwise noted.11GEAppliances.com
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the time features.Food Time CommentsBreads, CakesBread, buns, or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, 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.FruitPlastic 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, pork9 to 13 min.Use power level 10.per lb.Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and per lb. shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with tableknife. Let stand to complete defrosting.PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up14 to 20 min.Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)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 (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)20 to 25 min.Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. per lb. 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 dish breast-side-down. After first half per lb. 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 refrigerator to complete defrosting.Defrosting GuideTime DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. (Auto Defrost explained inthe About the convenience features section.)Press TIME DEFROST.Enter defrosting time.Press START. Turn the food over after half the time.Press START. At one half of selected defrosting time, turnfood over and break apart or rearrangepieces for more even defrosting. Shield anywarm areas with small pieces of foil. Theoven will continue to defrost if you don’topen the door and turn the food.A dull thumping noise may be heardduring defrosting. This is normal whenoven is not operating at HI power.Defrosting Tips■Foods frozen in paper or plastic can bedefrosted in the package. Closed packagesshould be slit, pierced or vented AFTERfood has partially defrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be partially uncovered.■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.■Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out for more than one hourafter defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.■For more even defrosting of larger foods,such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be surelarge meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.■When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,return to the microwave very briefly, orlet it stand a few minutes.5432112
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions13About the convenience features. GEAppliances.comPopcornTo use the Popcorn feature:Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.Place the package of popcorn in thecenter of the microwave.Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ouncepackage of popcorn, twice for a 3.0ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven startsimmediately.21Use only with prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.ReheatThe Reheat feature reheats 12 or 15 ounceservings of many previously cooked foods.Press REHEAT once to select 12 ounces ortwice to select 15 ounces. The oven startsimmediately.BeverageTo use the Beverage feature:Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups.Drinks heated with the Beverage feature maybe very hot. Remove the container with care.Frozen PizzaTo use the Frozen Pizza feature:Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the pizza is less than 7 ounces or larger than 14 ounces.Press FROZEN PIZZA once for a 7 ouncepizza or twice for a 14 ounce pizza. The oven starts immediately.21
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the convenience features.14CookThe Cook feature automatically sets thecooking times and power levels for a varietyof foods.Press COOK repeatedly to select foodtype 1–5.Press START.211 Canned Vegetables 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover (14 to 16 oz.) with lid or vented plastic wrap.2 Soup 12 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.3 Potatoes 4 potatoes Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the 8 to 10 oz. each turntable.4 Fresh Vegetables 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.5 Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Food Type Weight CommentsCook Guide
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions15GEAppliances.comAuto DefrostUse Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 2.5 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrostingtimes and power levels to give evendefrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.Press AUTO DEFROST repeatedly to select1 to 2.5 pounds.Press START.(Time Defrost is explained in the About thetime features section.)There is a handy guide located on the insidefront of the oven.■Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.■When the oven signals, turn the foodover. Remove defrosted meat or shieldwarm areas with small pieces of foil.■After defrosting, most meats need tostand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.21Guide
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips16About the other features.ClockPress to enter the time of day.Press CLOCK once to select 12 hour time or twice to select 24 hour time.Enter time of day.Press CLOCK.321Pause/ClearIn addition to cancelling selections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking withoutopening the door or clearing the display. Press START to restart the oven.Child Lock-OutYou may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsGEAppliances.comKitchen TimerThis pad performs three functions:■It operates as a minute timer.■It can be set to delay cooking.■It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.How to Use as a Minute TimerThe Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.Press KITCHEN TIMER.Enter the amount of time you want to count down.Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.How to Use to Delay the Start of CookingYou can set the microwave to delay the start of cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.Press KITCHEN TIMER.Enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking.Press POWER LEVEL. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level.)Enter the amount of cooking time.Press START.The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin.How to Use to Set a Holding TimePress AUTO DEFROST and select food weight, or press TIME DEFROST and enter defrosting time.Press KITCHEN TIMER.Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold.Press START.The oven will begin defrosting. After defrosting is complete, the holding time will count down.43215432132117
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsMicrowave terms.18Arcing 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.Covering Covers 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.Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. Whenmicrowaving, 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 Time When 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.Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.Term Definition
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.comConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions19Helpful HintsAn 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.How to Clean the InsideWalls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the DoorSome 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 uponclosing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.Rinse with a damp cloth 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 itcarefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can bebroken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.How to Clean the OutsideDo not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia oralcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.CaseClean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and thendry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and DoorWipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts ofsoap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some papertowels can also scratch the control panel.Door SurfaceIt is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use onlymild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.Power CordIf the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsywater may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly beforeplugging cord into outlet.Stainless Steel (on some models)Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips20Problem Possible Causes What To DoOven will not start A fuse in your home may be •Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.blown or the circuit breaker tripped.Power surge. •Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.Plug not fully inserted into wall •Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted outlet. into wall outlet.Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close securely.yet oven will not start START pad not pressed after •Press START.entering cooking selection.Another selection entered •Press PAUSE/CLEAR.already in oven and PAUSE/CLEARpad not pressed to cancel it.PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed •Reset cooking program and press START.accidentally.Microwave oven control The control has been locked. •Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds will not work (When the control panel is to unlock the control.locked, the lock indicator will be lit.)Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven■Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.■Light reflection around door or outer case.■Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.■Dull thumping sound while oven isoperating.■TV/radio interference might be noticedwhile using the microwave. Similar to theinterference caused by other smallappliances, it does not indicate a problemwith the microwave. Plug the microwaveinto a different electrical circuit, move theradio or TV as far away from the microwaveas possible, or check the position andsignal of the TV/radio antenna.Troubleshooting Tips.

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