800 Watts 900 Watts
Models: JE835
JE1235
Turntable Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
2
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2
Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6
11
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12
Time Cooking..........................................................15
Automatic Cooking................................................21
Other Features........................................................25
27
30
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning.................................................28
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
(Problem Solver)...............................................30
GE Service Numbers.............................................34
Warranty ...............................................Back Cover
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inside the oven.
Before
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Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following sections.
Safety Precautions
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy.”
• Do not operate any heating or
cooking appliance beneath this
microwave.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested for
marine use.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
• This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding Instructions
section.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
guide. Do not use corrosive
• Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
chemicals or vapors in this
• Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• Be certain to place the front surface
of the door three inches or more
back from the countertop edge to
avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
• Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
• Do not mount the microwave oven
over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance.
• Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
• Do not store anything directly on
top of the microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven is in
operation.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
• Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
• Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
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• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
— Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
• This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
— Remove wire twist ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them in
the oven.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used
by children.
— Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door closed,
turn the oven off and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire may
spread.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• Metal, such as twist ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
If you see arcing, press the
PAUSE/CLEAR pad and
• Metal or foil touching the side of • Recycled paper towels containing
correct the problem.
the oven.
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
•
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
Foods
• Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
• Foods with unbroken outer
“skin,” such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks, should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—for
example, closed jars—will explode • Avoid heating baby food in glass
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in
injury.
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk really is.
Always test the milk before
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
feeding the baby.
• Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than a
minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around the
magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
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• Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before
removing the container from the
oven, allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after the oven has shut off. Do not
boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink
bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if
the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to
burst or overflow.
• Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
SAFETY FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and
other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the
boiling point. They can
actually get superheated
and not bubble at all.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
Superheated liquid will
bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it.
• When cooking pork, follow the
directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be
killed and meat will be safe to eat.
To prevent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30
seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe
Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have
metallic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
Cookware
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
• 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
filled with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
• Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by
package. If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting in
injury. Also, plastic storage
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
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.
containers should be at least
• Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
• Use foil only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
• Some styrofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin strip of metal embedded in the
bottom. When microwaved, the
metal can burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box.
When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
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newspapers.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines:
designed for microwave cooking is
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only
very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite.
and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty
containers.
3 Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
Grounding Instructions
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly
PREFERRED
METHOD
escape wire for the electric current. grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
This appliance is equipped with a
Do not under any circumstances
power cord having a grounding
cut or remove the third (ground)
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
wire with a grounding plug. The
prong from the power cord.
plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions
Use of Adapter Plugs
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
You should have the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
(Adapter plugs not permitted
in Canada)
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
When disconnecting the power cord
from the adapter, always hold the
adapter with one hand. If this is not
Align large
prongs/slots
adapter plug. However, if you still elect done, the adapter ground terminal is
to use an adapter, where local codes
permit, a TEMPORARY
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use
CONNECTION may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall
receptacle by the use of a UL listed
adapter which is available at most local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
Usage situations where appliance’s
power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
The larger slot in the adapter must be
aligned with the larger slot in the wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity in
the connection of the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug in these
situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places
undue strain on the adapter and leads
to eventual failure of the adapter
ground terminal. You should have the
two-prong wall receptacle replaced with
a three-prong (grounding) receptacle
by a qualified electrician before using
the appliance.
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 grounded through the
house wiring.
Use of Extension
Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
2 The extension cord must be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 The extension cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over
Extension cords may be used if you are
careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
1 The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance;
unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the
interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
Features
1
2
3
6
5
4
1 Door Latches.
5 Removable Turntable. Turntable
and support must be in place
when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
Wattage:
2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.
JE835
800 Watts
JE1235
900 Watts
6 Convenience Guide
3 Touch Control Panel Display.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s)
and oven lights are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
4 Door Latch Release. Press latch
release to open door.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
You can
microwave
by time or
with the
convenience
features
1 2 3
AUTO
DEFROST
6
4 5
7 8 9
0
QUICK
SET
POWER
LEVEL
1
Time Features
Allows you to cook by time.
Press
Enter
NUMBER PADS
Amount of
Cooking Time
AUTO DEFROST
(Press twice)
Amount of
Defrosting Time
QUICK SET
Starts immediately!
Power Level 1–10
POWER LEVEL
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GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check the guide located on the
inside front of the oven when you open the door.
• Time Defrost
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
DINNER
PLATE
FROZEN
PIZZA
FRESH
VEG.
SOUP
BAKED
AUTO
POTATO
DEFROST
2
Convenience Features
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
1.75 oz. or 3.5 oz. package
1–3 servings
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
BEVERAGE
FROZEN PIZZA
DINNER PLATE
SOUP
7 oz. or 10 oz. pizza
Starts immediately!
8 oz. or 12 oz. serving
8 oz. or 12 oz. serving
1–3 servings
FRESH VEG.
BAKED POTATO
AUTO DEFROST
(Press once)
Food weight
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power Levels
Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. You may
wish to use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as
scalloped potatoes.
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be changed
before setting the cooking time.
POWER
LEVEL
1 Press POWER LEVEL.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 Select desired power level 1–9.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Enter cooking
Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the
food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food.
time.
START
4 Press START.
Variable power levels add
flexibility to your microwave
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared
to the surface units on a range.
Hi or full power is the fastest way
to cook and gives you 100% power.
Each power level gives you
microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the
time. Power level 3 is energy 30%
of the time.
Power Level Best Uses
Hi
Fish, bacon,
vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of
meat and poultry;
baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and
tenderizing such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Power level Hi will cook faster but
food may need additional
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without
cooking; simmering;
delicate sauces.
attention such as frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. Most of
your cooking will be done on Hi. A
lower setting will cook more evenly
and with less attention given to
stirring or rotating the food.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm
without overcooking;
softening butter.
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Time Features
Time Cooking
Cook 1
Cook 2
Allows you to microwave for
any time up to 59 minutes and
99 seconds.
Lets you change power levels
automatically during cooking.
Here’s how to do it:
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Power level Hi is automatically set, 1 Change the power level if you
but you may change it for more
flexibility.
don’t want full power for Cook 1.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–9.)
START
You may open the door during
time cooking to check the food.
Close the door and press START
to resume cooking.
2 Enter the first cook time.
1 Change power level if
you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Enter
a desired power level 1–9.)
3 Change the power level if you
don’t want full power for Cook 2.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–9.)
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Press START.
4 Enter the second cook time.
5 Press START.
At the end of COOK 1, COOK 2
counts down.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cooking
NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb.
4 to 7 min.,
Med-High (7)
3 to 5 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
7 to 12 min.
3 to 5 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package
1 bunch
3 to 5 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
9 to 15 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch
4 to 7 min.
5 to 9 min.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
1 bunch
(fresh spears)
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head
(about 2 lbs.)
5 to 8 min.
4 to 7 min.
In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
3 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
5 to 9 min.
6 to 14 min.
3 to 5 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
3 to 5 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears
2 to 4 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
4 to 6 min.
2 to 4 min.
per ear
Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package
3 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
10-oz. package
6 to 9 min.
3 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
9 to 12 min.
4 to 5 min.
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
4 to 7 min.
3 to 5 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1
1 lb. sliced
3 to 6 min.
3 to 7 min.
In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for the
length of time you select. See the
Defrosting Guide for suggested
times.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted.
AUTO
DEFROST
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Power level 3 is automatically set.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the oven is
not operating at Hi power.
Plastic storage containers should
be at least partially uncovered.
START
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen
dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a
foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
You may defrost foods by using
higher power levels; however, they
will need more frequent attention
than usual.
1 Press AUTO DEFROST
twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting • Foods that spoil easily, such as
time in about half; power level Hi
cuts the total time to approximately
1/3. Rearrange or stir food
frequently.
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry
and pork, should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
If you want to defrost foods at a
power level other than 3, you must
use the Time Cooking function by
selecting power level and then
entering the time.
• For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Auto Defrost.
• Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before
cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be
cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to the
microwave very briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 10 to 30 sec.
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1 to 3 min.
Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
6 to 10 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
Follow package directions.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
3 to 6 min.
3 to 6 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
5 to 7 min.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Turn meat over after half the time.
5
to 11 min.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 10 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
per lb.
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to
complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
15 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
cut up (21/2 to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
20 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
(21/2 to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen
9 to 16 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn
per lb.
over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
5 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
per lb.
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Quick Set
Allows you to start cooking by
pressing just 1 pad.
By pressing QUICK SET up to
10 times you can set cooking time
up to 5 minutes. Cooking times
will always be at power level Hi.
Each time you press the QUICK
SET pad, cooking time will
increase 30 seconds.
QUICK
SET
Each time you press this
pad, cooking time will
increase 30 seconds.
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Convenience Features
Popcorn
Use only with prepackaged
To add time:
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 or 3.5 ounces.
Before pressing POPCORN,
press
for an extra 10–20
+
Follow package instructions.
seconds of cooking time.
POPCORN
Press POPCORN once for a
3.5 ounce package or twice for
a 1.75 ounce package.
To subtract time:
Before pressing POPCORN,
press
for 10–20 seconds
+
less cooking time.
(more time)
(less time)
1 Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the turntable.
2 Press POPCORN. The oven
starts immediately.
Frozen Pizza
Use only with frozen pizza made
for microwave ovens.
To add time:
Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA,
Follow package instructions.
press
for an extra 10–20
+
FROZEN
PIZZA
seconds of cooking time.
Press FROZEN PIZZA once for
a 7 ounce pizza or twice for a
10 ounce pizza. The oven starts
immediately.
To subtract time:
Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA,
press
for 10–20 seconds
+
less cooking time.
(more time)
(less time)
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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
Beverage
The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3
To add time:
servings of any beverage.
Before pressing BEVERAGE,
Press BEVERAGE. The serving size
is automatically set at 1, but can be
changed by pressing BEVERAGE a
second time for 2 servings and a
third time for 3 servings. The oven
starts immediately.
press
for an extra 10–20
+
seconds of cooking time.
BEVERAGE
To subtract time:
Before pressing BEVERAGE,
press
cooking time.
for 10–20 seconds less
+
(more time)
(less time)
Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
Dinner Plate
The Dinner Plate feature reheats a To add time:
plate of previously cooked food.
Before pressing DINNER
Press DINNER PLATE. The oven
starts immediately.
PLATE, press
10–20 seconds of cooking time.
for an extra
+
DINNER
PLATE
Be sure to cover the plate with
plastic wrap.
To subtract time:
Before pressing DINNER
PLATE, press
seconds less cooking time.
for 10–20
+
(more time)
(less time)
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Soup
The Soup feature reheats up to
12 ounces of soup.
To add time:
Before pressing SOUP, press
for an extra 10–20 seconds of
cooking time.
+
Press SOUP once to reheat 8
ounces of soup or twice to reheat
12 ounces of soup. The oven starts
immediately.
SOUP
To subtract time:
Before pressing SOUP, press
for 10–20 seconds less cooking
time.
Soup heated with the Soup feature
may be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
+
(more time)
(less time)
Fresh Vegetable
Use the Fresh Vegetable feature
to cook up to 12 ounces of fresh
vegetables.
To add time:
Before pressing FRESH VEG.,
press
for an extra 10–20
+
FRESH
VEG.
Press FRESH VEG. once to cook
8 ounces of vegetables or twice to
cook 12 ounces of vegetables. The
oven starts immediately.
seconds of cooking time.
To subtract time:
Before pressing FRESH VEG.,
press
for 10–20 seconds less
+
cooking time.
(more time)
(less time)
Baked Potato
The Baked Potato feature cooks
up to three 8–9 ounce potatoes.
To add time:
Before pressing BAKED
Press BAKED POTATO. The
serving size is automatically set at
1, but can be changed by pressing
BAKED POTATO a second time
for 2 potatoes and a third time
for 3 potatoes. The oven starts
immediately.
POTATO, press
10–20 seconds of cooking time.
for an extra
+
BAKED
POTATO
To subtract time:
Before pressing BAKED
POTATO, press
seconds less cooking time.
for 10–20
+
(more time)
(less time)
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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
Auto Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry • During defrost, the oven signals.
and fish. Use Time Defrost for
most other frozen foods.
At each signal, turn food over.
Remove defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
AUTO
DEFROST
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels
to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• After defrosting, most meats need
to stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts should
stand for about 30 minutes.
There is a handy guide located on
the inside front of the oven.
START
Auto Defrost can also be used with
time cooking to defrost frozen foods
and then automatically start time
cooking.
1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food
weight. For example,
1 Press AUTO DEFROST.
2 Enter food weight.
Guide
press number pads 1 and
2 for weight of 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
You will need to know the food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
3 Press POWER LEVEL and enter
the power level.
4 Enter cooking time.
3 Press START.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
5 If you want to set a second power
level and cook time:
Press POWER LEVEL and enter
the power level.
Weight of Food
in Ounces
Enter Food
Weight (tenths
of a pound)
Enter cooking time.
6 Press START.
1–2
3
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
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Other Features Your Model Has
Clock
Press CLOCK/AUTO START to
enter the time of day or to check
the time of day while microwaving.
1 Press CLOCK/AUTO START
once for 12 hour clock, twice for
24 hour (military) clock.
CLOCK
AUTO START
2 Enter time of day.
3 Press CLOCK/AUTO START.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The clock can be set as a
12 hour clock or a 24 hour
clock.
Auto Start
Auto Start allows you to delay the
start of cooking up to 12 hours
(up to 24 hours if the clock is set
as a 24 hour clock).
The time of day will be displayed.
The oven will automatically start at
the delayed time.
CLOCK
AUTO START
The Auto Start time may be
displayed by pressing
CLOCK/AUTO START.
1 Enter amount of cooking time.
(Auto Start can only be used
with time cooking.)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
NOTE: If the oven door is opened
after setting Auto Start, you must
press the START pad again to reset
the timer.
2 Press CLOCK/AUTO START.
3 Enter the time you want the oven
to start. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time
of day.)
Cooking can be delayed up
to 12 hours in 12 hour mode
or up to 24 hours when in
the 24 hour mode.
4 Press START.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model Has
Time Preference
These pads will work only with the
Convenience cooking features
(except Auto Defrost).
+
Press
the cook time. Press
10–20 seconds of cook time.
Press the or pad before
to add 10–20 seconds to
to subtract
+
+
pressing the Convenience pad.
Add or subtract 10–20
seconds from Convenience
cooking times.
Pause/Clear
Press once to pause cooking (all
settings will still be saved). Press
START to continue cooking.
Press twice to stop and erase your
cooking settings.
PAUSE
CLEAR
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to
To lock or unlock the controls,
prevent the microwave from being press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for
accidentally started or used by
children.
about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, the LOCK
indicator light will be displayed.
PAUSE
CLEAR
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
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.
In 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 Time
Venting
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.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning
back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
Opening the oven door a few
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE
minutes after cooking helps air out CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
the inside. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking
soda and water keeps the inside
fresh.
How to Clean
the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal
and Plastic Parts on the Door. Some
spatters can be removed with a
paper towel, others may require a
damp cloth. Remove greasy
spatters with a sudsy cloth, then
rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils
on oven walls. Never use a
commercial oven cleaner on any
part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable
Support. To prevent breakage, do
not place the turntable into water
just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsy water or in the
dishwasher. The turntable and
support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the
oven without the turntable and
support in place.
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How to Clean the
Outside
Case. Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse
and then dry. Wipe the window
clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use cleaners
containing ammonia or
alcohol on the microwave
oven. Ammonia or alcohol
can damage the appearance
of the microwave.
Control Panel and Door. Wipe with a
damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do
not use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it. Some
paper towels can also scratch the
control panel.
Door Surface. It’s important to keep
the area clean where the door seals
against the microwave. Use only
mild, non-abrasive detergents
applied with a clean sponge or
soft cloth. Rinse well.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call for Service
Problem
Possible Causes
What to Do
Oven Will Not
Come On
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into
wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is
fully inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed.
• Open the door and close securely.
Control Panel
Lighted, Yet Oven
Will Not Start
Door not securely closed.
• Open the door and close securely.
START pad not pressed after
entering cooking selection.
•
•
Press START.
Another selection entered
already in oven and
PAUSE/CLEAR pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Press PAUSE/CLEAR.
Cooking time not entered after
pressing POWER LEVEL.
•
•
Make sure you have entered cooking time
after pressing POWER LEVEL.
PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed
accidentally.
Reset cooking program and press START.
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All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
•
•
•
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•
Some TV-radio interference might
be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate
a problem with your microwave.
If you notice this interference,
check that the microwave oven is
on a different electrical circuit,
relocate the radio or TV as far
away from the microwave as
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
•
Dull thumping sound while oven
is operating.
possible, or check the position and
signal of the receiving antenna.
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Notes
32
Notes
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GE Service Numbers
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your question—will be answered
promptly and courteously.
GE Answer Center® service is open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
800.626.2000
In-Home Repair Service
A GE consumer service professional Our factory-trained technicians
will provide expert repair service,
scheduled at a time that’s
know your appliance inside and
out—so most repairs can be
handled in just one visit.
800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737)
convenient for you. Many GE
Consumer Service company-
operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at
your convenience (7:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
For Customers With
Special Needs
Upon request, GE will provide
Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure
to assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing
or speech who have access to a
TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-
GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
800.626.2000
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Purchase a GE contract while your
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With a multiple-year contract,
800-626-2224
you’re assured of future service at
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Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service
their own appliances can have
parts or accessories sent directly
to their home. The GE parts system
provides access to over 47,000
parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal
Parts are fully warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
Care and cleaning instructions
contained in this manual cover
procedures to be performed by any
user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be
exercised, since improper servicing
may cause unsafe operation.
800-626-2002
Further Service
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Next, if you are still not pleased,
want you to be pleased. If for some write all the details—including
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
First, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
Finally, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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MICROWAVE
OVEN
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
What is Covered
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
************************************
purchase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor to repair or
replace any part of the microwave oven that
fails because of a manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home
use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,
Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
For the second through the fifth year
from the date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
authorized Customer Care servicers
®
during normal working hours.
replacement magnetron tube if the
magnetron tube fails because of a
manufacturing defect. You pay for any
service labor charges.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
For each of the above warranties:
To avoid any trip charges, you must take
the microwave oven to a General Electric
Service Center or a General Electric
Customer Care® servicer and pick it up
following service.
What is Not
Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you If you have an installation problem,
how to use the product.
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhausting and other
connecting facilities.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about operating the
product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the address
below, or call, toll free:
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
GE Answer Center
• Failure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
•
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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