GE Microwave Oven JE635 User Manual

600 Watts  
Model: JE635  
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........................................................24  
26  
29  
Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning.................................................27  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
(Problem Solver)...............................................29  
GE Service Numbers.............................................34  
Warranty ...............................................Back Cover  
GE Answer Center®  
800.626.2000  
GE Appliances  
 
Welcome to the GE family. We’re  
proud of our quality products and  
we believe in dependable service.  
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use  
manual and you’ll hear it in the  
friendly voices of our customer  
service department.  
Best of all, you’ll experience  
these values each time you use your  
microwave. That’s important,  
because your new microwave will  
be part of your family for a long  
time.  
Welcome  
Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial  
Start Here!  
cover of this manual.  
numbers here. They are on a label  
inside the oven.  
Before  
using  
your  
microwave  
oven  
Model number  
Serial number  
Date of purchase  
Before you call for service,  
there are a few things you can  
do to help us serve you better.  
Save time and money. Check the  
section titled “If Something  
Goes Wrong” before calling.  
This section was designed to solve  
common problems you might  
encounter.  
Need Help?  
Help us  
help you  
Read this manual. It contains  
instructions to help you use and  
maintain your microwave properly.  
If you do need service, you can  
relax knowing help is only a  
phone call away. A list of toll-free  
customer service numbers is  
included in the back of this book.  
If you received a damaged  
oven...Immediately contact the  
dealer (or builder) that sold you  
the oven.  
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Or call the GE Answer Center  
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,  
7 days a week.  
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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 This appliance should be  
or other combustible materials  
are placed inside the oven while  
cooking.  
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  
3/4high; 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  
designed for microwave cooking  
is 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.  
Follow these guidelines:  
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only  
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  
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 two-prong wall  
receptacle by the use of a UL listed  
adapter which is available at most  
local hardware stores.  
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 this happen, DO NOT USE the  
appliance until a proper ground has  
again been established.  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
Ensure proper ground  
and firm connection  
before use  
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:  
600 Watts  
2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen  
allows cooking to be viewed  
while keeping microwaves  
confined in the oven.  
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
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUTO  
DEFROST  
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  
FROZEN  
PIZZA  
DINNER  
PLATE  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
FRESH  
VEG.  
BAKED  
POTATO  
AUTO  
DEFROST  
2
Convenience Features  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
POPCORN  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Food weight  
1.75 oz. or 3.5 oz. package  
1–3 servings  
BEVERAGE  
FROZEN PIZZA  
DINNER PLATE  
FRESH VEG.  
7 oz. or 10 oz. pizza  
8 oz. or 12 oz. serving  
1–3 servings  
BAKED POTATO  
AUTO DEFROST  
(Press once)  
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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  
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.  
Low 3  
Defrosting without  
cooking; simmering;  
delicate sauces.  
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.  
7 to 9 min.,  
Med-High (7)  
5 to 7 min.  
In 112-qt. 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 11 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
(frozen lima)  
10-oz. package  
1 bunch  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
13 to 18 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
7 to 9 min.  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
1 bunch  
(fresh spears)  
9 to 12 min.  
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup  
water.  
(114 to 112 lbs.)  
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 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.)  
9 to 14 min.  
8 to 10 min.  
In 112- 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  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 112-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  
9 to 12 min.  
9 to 15 min.  
5 to 7 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  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
1 to 5 ears  
3 to 5 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. 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.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
4 to 5 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. Cover  
with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange  
after half of time.  
Mixed vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled)  
(frozen)  
2 lbs. unshelled  
10-oz. package  
7 to 9 min.  
5 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)  
12 to 14 min.  
5 to 7 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.  
5 to 8 min.  
5 to 7 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)  
1 lb. sliced  
3 to 5 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(winter, acorn  
butternut)  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
6 to 10 min.  
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  
Foods that spoil easily, such as  
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry  
and pork, should not be allowed  
to sit out for more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room  
defrosting time in about half;  
power level Hi cuts the total time  
to approximately 1/3. Rearrange  
or stir food frequently.  
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) 20 to 45 sec.  
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.  
Rearrange after half the time.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
9 to 12 min.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 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 5 min.  
3 to 5 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  
7 to 9 min.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
7
to 11 min.  
per lb.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
7 to 11 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  
20 to 24 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  
26 to 30 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  
11 to 17 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.)  
7 to 11 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 the pad,  
cooking time will increase  
30 seconds.  
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Convenience Features  
Popcorn  
Use only with prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing  
1.75 or 3.5 ounces.  
Press POPCORN once for a  
3.5 ounce package or twice for a  
1.75 ounce package.  
Follow package instructions.  
POPCORN  
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.  
Press FROZEN PIZZA once for a  
7 ounce pizza or twice for a  
10 ounce pizza. The oven starts  
immediately.  
Follow package instructions.  
FROZEN  
PIZZA  
Beverage  
The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3  
servings of any beverage.  
Beverages heated with the Beverage  
feature may be very hot. Remove the  
container with care.  
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.  
BEVERAGE  
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Operating Instructions  
Convenience Features  
Dinner Plate  
The Dinner Plate feature reheats a Press DINNER PLATE. The oven  
plate of previously cooked food.  
starts immediately.  
Be sure to cover the plate with  
plastic wrap.  
DINNER  
PLATE  
Fresh Vegetable  
Use the Fresh Vegetable feature  
to cook up to 12 ounces of fresh  
vegetables.  
Press FRESH VEG. once to cook  
8 ounces of vegetables or twice to  
cook 12 ounces of vegetables. The  
oven starts immediately.  
FRESH  
VEG.  
Baked Potato  
The Baked Potato feature cooks  
up to three 8–9 ounce potatoes.  
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.  
BAKED  
POTATO  
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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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Operating Instructions  
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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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  
accidentally started or used by  
children.  
for 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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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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Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning  
How to Clean the  
Case. Clean the outside of the  
Outside  
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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If Something Goes Wrong  
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  
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Notes  
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Notes  
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GE Service Numbers  
We’ll be there!  
GE Answer Center®  
Whatever your question about any And you can call any time. GE  
GE major appliance, GE Answer  
Center® information service is  
available to help. Your call—and  
your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously.  
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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Para los clientes  
de habla española  
Para obtener instrucciones en  
español, llame a GE Answer  
Center , servicio de información  
para el consumidor, teléfono  
800.626.2000.  
®
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Service Contracts  
You can have the secure feeling  
Purchase a GE contract while your  
that GE Consumer Service will still  warranty is still in effect and you’ll  
be there after your warranty expires.  receive a substantial discount.  
With a multiple-year contract,  
800-626-2224  
you’re assured of future service at  
today’s prices.  
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  
We’re proud of our service and  
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  
Part No. 164D3370P001  
Pub. No. 49-40000  
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