IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life. TO AVOID Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the oven...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a CSA/UL listed for Avoid Possible Exposure...
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www.GEAppliances.ca • Do not store this appliance • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface cleaning outdoors. Do not use this in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care product near water— and Cleaning section(s) — Do not overcook food. for example, in a wet of this guide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Foil not molded to food If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the (upturned edges act like the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven. Arcing is caused by: antennas).
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www.GEAppliances.ca SAFETY FACT • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with the potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage Liquids, such as water, cooked.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving.
www.GEAppliances.ca Follow these guidelines: • Use foil only as directed in • Plastic cookware—Plastic this manual. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in foil microwave cooking is very plastics only and use trays less than 3/4″ useful, but should be used them in strict compliance (19 mm) high;...
3″-wide filler panels. When replacing a 36″ the microwave oven cannot range hood, filler panel be vented to the outside. kits fill in the additional Available at extra cost from width to provide a custom your GE supplier. built-in appearance.
Operating Instructions www.GEAppliances.ca Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 950 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 7 Removable Turntable. open the door. The Turntable and support door must be securely must be in place latched for the when using the oven.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time.
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www.GEAppliances.ca HELP (on some models) GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Press this pad and any Before you begin, check the • Cooking feature pad for usage guide located on the inside • Time Defrost instructions and tips. front of the oven when you •...
Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this on the microwave oven is shown with power level can be compared to the 3—the defrost cycle.
www.GEAppliances.ca Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but 1 Press TIME COOK.
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. (1.5 l) oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup (60 ml) water.
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www.GEAppliances.ca Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt.
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the Defrosting Tips length of time you select. • Foods frozen in paper or See the Defrosting Guide plastic can be defrosted in for suggested times. the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, Power level 3 is pierced or vented AFTER...
www.GEAppliances.ca Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces 1 lb.
Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (from 1 to 6) enter 1–10.
www.GEAppliances.ca Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1 Follow package instructions, using Time If you find that the brand of (less time) (more time) Cook if the package is popcorn you use underpops less than 1.75 ounces...
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Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to change the servings of many previously serving size. cooked foods. 4 On some models, press 1 Press REHEAT. START. 2 Select food type 1–6 for NOTE: The serving size may one serving (see Reheat be changed or added after...
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www.GEAppliances.ca Beverage The Beverage feature heats Drinks heated with the servings of any beverage. Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the Press BEVERAGE. The container with care. oven starts immediately. On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE.
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, • Remove meat from poultry and fish. Use Time package and place on Defrost for most other microwave-safe dish. frozen foods. • Twice during defrost, Auto Defrost automatically the oven signals TURN. sets the defrosting times At each TURN signal, and power levels to give...
www.GEAppliances.ca Other Features Your Model May Have Help (On some models) The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models) The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
www.GEAppliances.ca Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER when the oven is operating. ON/OFF. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about accidentally started or used 3 seconds. When the by children.
www.GEAppliances.ca Surface Light Press to turn the surface On some models, there is light on or off. a night light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. Beeper Volume (On some models) The beeper sound level...
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on some models) Food microwaves best How to Use the Shelf when placed on the When Microwaving turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level.
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www.GEAppliances.ca Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time. 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time.
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. •...
www.GEAppliances.ca Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough NOTE: Be certain the power wiping with a solution of is off before cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Removable Turntable and Metal and Plastic Parts on...
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Order disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after Part No. WB2X9883 from that helps remove smoke 6–12 months, depending your GE supplier. and odors. on hood usage). To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal Remove the top grille by...
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. •...