GE Microwave Oven JE1590 User Manual

Safety Information  
Care and Cleaning  
Owner’s  
Manual  
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . 6  
Important Safety  
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
JE1590  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Before You Call For Service . . . 26  
Things That Are Normal  
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7  
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5  
Precautions to Avoid Possible  
Exposure to Excessive  
With Your Microwave Oven . . . 27  
Consumer Support  
Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Product Registration . . . . . 29, 30  
Consumer Support . . Back Cover  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Operating Instructions  
Best Method of  
Cooking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . 13  
Combination Features . .10, 18, 19  
Convection Features . . . 10, 17, 19  
Cooking Options . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Features of Your Oven . . . . . 8, 9  
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22  
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Cooking Complete  
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . .22  
Display Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
OFF/CLEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
START/PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Sensor Microwave  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16  
Time and Auto  
Microwave Features . . . . 9, 11, 12  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here:  
#
#
You can find them on a label  
when the door is open.  
3828W5A3768 164D3370P333 49-40406 10-03 JR  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
I When using the convection or combination cooking  
functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will  
become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers  
of food and accessories such as the oven shelf.  
I Do not mount this appliance over a sink.  
I Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any  
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.  
I Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave  
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.  
I Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven  
thermometers when cooking by microwave or  
combination. The metal and mercury in these  
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage  
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are  
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or  
recommended for use in the microwave oven.  
I Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance  
beneath this microwave oven.  
I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and  
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.  
I This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
I Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn  
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of  
electric shock.  
I As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
when used by children.  
I Do not store any materials, other than our recommended  
accessories, in this oven when not in use.  
I Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—  
for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should  
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the  
microwave oven could result in injury.  
I Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,  
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.  
I Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
I Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
I Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or  
counter.  
WARNING!  
ARCING  
If you see arcing, press the OFF/CLEAR button and correct the problem.  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.  
Arcing is caused by:  
I Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act  
like antennas).  
I The metal shelf not installed correctly so it  
touches the microwave wall.  
I Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-  
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
I Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces being used in the microwave.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
FOODS  
I 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.  
I Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may  
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing  
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the  
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section  
for instructions on how to clean the inside of  
the oven.  
I 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.  
I Avoid heating baby food in glass 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. The container may feel cooler than the  
formula really is. Always test the formula before  
feeding the baby.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I SUPERHEATED WATER  
I 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.  
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to  
be overheated beyond the boiling point without  
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling  
when the container is removed from the microwave  
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT  
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER  
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON  
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
I Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate  
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.  
I Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at  
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and  
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature  
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually  
protects against foodborne illness.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
— Do not overheat the liquid.  
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through  
heating it.  
— Do not use straight-sided containers with  
narrow necks.  
— After heating, allow the container to stand in  
the microwave oven for a short time before  
removing the container.  
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the container.  
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE  
Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable  
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.  
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.”  
I 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 30–45 seconds at  
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for  
microwaving.  
I
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave  
ovens. Check the package for proper use.  
I 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.  
I
Do not use paper products when the microwave/  
convection oven is operated in the convection or  
combination mode.  
If the dish remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
I
I
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware  
should not be used in a microwave/convection  
oven because they increase the risk of electric  
shock and could cause a fire.  
I Cookware may become hot because of heat  
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle the cookware.  
I “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  
containers should be at least 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.  
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls  
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching  
the floor, turntable and walls during and after  
cooking.  
I If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
I 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.  
I Use foil only as directed in this manual.  
TV dinners may be 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 1away  
from the sides of the oven.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I Use of the shelf accessory:  
— Remove the shelf from the oven when  
not in use.  
— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and  
cookware. They may be hot.  
— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly  
inside the oven to prevent product damage.  
Follow these guidelines:  
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance with the cookware  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
1
— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven  
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of  
the microwave/convection oven.  
Do not microwave empty containers.  
2
I Do not use your microwave/convection oven to  
dry newspapers.  
Do not permit children to use plastic  
cookware without complete supervision.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is  
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of your personal responsibility and obligation to  
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the  
electric current.  
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong  
wall outlet.  
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the  
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly  
installed and grounded.  
third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
We do not recommend using an extension cord  
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,  
have a qualified electrician or service technician  
install an outlet near the appliance. (See EXTENSION  
CORDS section.)  
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.  
For best operation, plug this appliance into its  
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,  
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or  
tripping over a longer cord.  
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.  
If an extension cord is used—  
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating  
of the appliance;  
1
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;  
2
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop  
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.  
3
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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ADAPTER PLUGS  
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.  
(Adapter plugs not  
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,  
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However,  
if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a  
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded  
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which  
is available at most local hardware stores.  
permitted in Canada)  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
Ensure proper ground  
and firm connection  
before use.  
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.  
TEMPORARY  
METHOD  
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.  
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly  
grounded.  
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.  
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.  
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places  
undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have  
the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before  
using the appliance.  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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About the features of your oven.  
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
1000 Watts  
Features of the Oven  
Optional Accessories:  
Door Latch Release Handle.  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
Door Latches.  
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to  
convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.  
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined in the oven.  
For 27installations:  
Model  
Kit  
JE1590BH  
JE1590CH  
JE1590SH  
JE1590WH  
JX1527CBH  
JX1527CCH  
JX1527CSH  
JX1527CWH  
Control Panel and Selector Dial.  
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support  
must be in place when using the oven. The  
turntable may be removed for cleaning.  
For 30installations:  
Model  
Kit  
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable  
support must be in place when using  
the oven.  
JE1590BH  
JE1590CH  
JE1590SH  
JE1590WH  
JX1530CBH  
JX1530CCH  
JX1530CSH  
JX1530CWH  
Shelf. Use when convection or combination  
cooking. (Do not use when microwave  
cooking.)  
NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside  
walls of the microwave oven. The rating plate is located on  
the face of the oven (visible when the door is open).  
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About the cooking features of your  
microwave/convection oven.  
You can cook by microwave, convection or combination.  
Selector Dial  
Cooking Controls  
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features  
Press  
Turn and push dial to enter  
TIME COOK  
Press once or twice  
Amount of cooking time  
EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec.  
Starts immediately!  
DEFROST  
Press once (Time)  
Press twice (Auto)  
Amount of defrosting time  
Food weight  
POWER level  
Sensor Features  
Press  
Power level 1–10  
Turn and push dial to enter Option  
POPCORN  
Press once or twice  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
REHEAT  
BEVERAGE  
COOK  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Food type 1–7  
more/less time  
more/less time  
Convection Cooking  
Press  
Turn and push dial to enter  
CONVECTION cook  
Oven temperature and cook time  
Combination Cooking  
Press  
Turn and push dial to enter  
COMBINATION cook  
Oven temperature and cook time  
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Available cooking options.  
Microwave Cooking  
Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically  
by sensor.  
Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.  
The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.  
Cooking Method  
Heat Source  
Heat Conduction  
Benefits  
Microwave energy  
is distributed evenly  
throughout the oven  
for thorough, fast  
cooking of food.  
Microwave energy.  
Heat produced  
within food by  
instant energy  
penetration.  
Fast, high efficiency  
cooking. Oven and  
surroundings do  
not get hot.  
Easy clean-up.  
Do not use the shelf when  
microwave cooking.  
Convection Cooking  
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air  
inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A fan  
gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food,  
producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors.  
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to  
develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.  
Cooking Method  
Heat Source  
Heat Conduction  
Benefits  
Hot air circulates  
around food to  
produce browned  
exteriors and seal  
in juices.  
Circulating  
heated air.  
Heat conducted  
from outside of food  
to inside.  
Aids in browning  
and seals in flavor.  
Cooks some foods  
faster than regular  
ovens.  
Always use the shelf when  
convection cooking.  
Combination Cooking  
Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along  
with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping  
to perfection.  
Cooking Method  
Heat Source  
Heat Conduction  
Benefits  
Microwave energy  
and convection heat  
combine to cook  
foods in up to  
one-half the time  
of regular ovens,  
while browning and  
sealing in juices.  
Microwave energy  
and circulating  
heated air.  
Food heats from  
Shortened  
instant energy from  
cooking time from  
penetration and heat microwave energy,  
conducted from  
outside of food.  
plus browning and  
crisping from  
convection heat.  
Always use the shelf when  
combination cooking.  
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About the time and auto microwave features.  
Time Cook  
TIME COOK  
Time Cook I  
Time Cook II  
Allows you to microwave for any time  
between 15 seconds and 95 minutes.  
Lets you change power levels automatically  
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,  
Press the TIME COOK button.  
1
but you may change it for more flexibility.  
Turn the dial to set the first cook time  
and press the dial to enter.  
2
Press the TIME COOK button.  
1
Turn the dial to set the cook time and  
press the dial to enter.  
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the  
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)  
2
3
Change power level if you don’t want  
full power. (Press POWER. Turn the dial  
to select. Press the dial to enter.)  
3
Press the TIME COOK button again.  
4
Turn the dial to set the second cook  
time and press the dial to enter.  
5
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
cooking.  
4
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the  
dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)  
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You may open the door during Time cook  
to check the food. Close the door and press  
START/PAUSE to resume cooking.  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
cooking.  
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At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II  
counts down.  
Express Cook  
EXPRESS  
This is a quick way to set and start cooking in 30 second blocks each time the EXPRESS button  
is pressed.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.  
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the POWER button,  
turn the dial and press to enter.  
EXPRESS  
Add 30 Seconds  
I Each time the EXPRESS button is pressed, it will add 30 seconds to any cooking time  
counting down, until the maximun cooking time is reached.  
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About the time and auto microwave features.  
Time Defrost  
DEFROST  
Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected  
length of time.  
Defrosting Tips  
I
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be  
defrosted in the package. Closed packages  
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER  
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage  
containers should be partially uncovered.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Press the DEFROST button.  
1
Turn the dial to select the time you  
want. Press the dial to enter.  
2
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
I 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.  
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defrosting.  
Turn the food over if the oven signals  
TURN FOOD OVER.  
4
I Foods that spoil easily should not be  
allowed to sit out for more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room temperature  
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can  
be changed. You can defrost small items  
quickly by raising the power level after  
entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the  
total defrosting time in about half; power  
level 10 cuts the total time to approximately  
1/3. However, food will need more  
promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.  
I For more even defrosting of larger foods,  
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure  
large meats are completely defrosted  
before cooking.  
frequent attention than usual.  
A dull thumping noise may be heard  
during defrosting. This is normal when  
oven is not operating at High power.  
I 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.  
Auto Defrost  
DEFROST  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.  
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.  
Conversion Guide  
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and  
ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths  
(.1) of a pound.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Auto Defrost automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power levels to give  
even defrosting results for meats, poultry  
and fish.  
Weight of Food  
in Ounces  
Enter Food Weight  
(tenths of a pound)  
I Remove meat from package and place  
on microwave-safe dish.  
1–2  
3
4–5  
6–7  
8
9–10  
11  
12–13  
14–15  
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.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
Press the DEFROST button twice.  
1
Turn the dial to the food weight,  
using the Conversion Guide at right.  
For example, dial 1.2 for 1.2 pounds  
(1 pound, 3 oz.) Press the dial to enter.  
2
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
defrosting.  
3
Turn the food over if the oven signals  
TURN FOOD OVER.  
4
I Remove defrosted meat or shield warm  
areas with small pieces of foil.  
I After defrosting, most meats need to  
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.  
Large roasts should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
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About changing the power level.  
The power level may be entered or  
Rest periods (when the microwave energy  
cycles off) give time for the food to  
“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside  
of the food. An example of this is shown  
with power level 3—the defrost cycle.  
If microwave energy did not cycle off,  
the outside of the food would cook before  
the inside was defrosted.  
POWER  
changed immediately after entering the  
time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express  
Cook. The power level may also be changed  
during time countdown.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
First, follow directions for Time Cook,  
Time Defrost or Express Cook.  
1
Press the POWER button.  
Here are some examples of uses for various  
power levels:  
2
Turn the dial clockwise to increase and  
counterclockwise to decrease the power  
level. Press the dial to enter.  
3
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling  
liquids.  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
cooking.  
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and  
poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.  
4
Variable power levels add flexibility to  
microwave cooking. The power levels  
on the microwave oven can be compared  
to the surface units on a range. Each power  
level gives you microwave energy a certain  
percent of the time. Power level 7 is  
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing  
for stews and less tender cuts of meat.  
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate  
sauces.  
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening  
butter.  
microwave energy 70% of the time.  
Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.  
Most cooking will be done on High (power  
level 10) which gives you 100% power.  
Power level 10 will cook faster but food may  
need more frequent stirring, rotating or  
turning over. A lower setting will cook more  
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of  
the food. Some foods may have better flavor,  
texture or appearance if one of the lower  
settings is used. Use a lower power level  
when cooking foods that have a tendency  
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.  
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About the sensor microwave features.  
Humidity Sensor  
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven  
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.  
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may  
result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown,  
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.  
I The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.  
Covered  
I Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.  
Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and  
cause food to overcook.  
Vented  
I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are  
dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead  
the sensor.  
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead  
the sensor.  
Cook  
COOK  
Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook, this feature is best with  
foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.  
NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Cook is not recommended.  
Recommended Foods  
A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using  
this feature.  
Foods not recommended  
Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that  
require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp  
surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature. It is best to Time Cook them.  
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COOK  
Cook  
Place covered food in the oven and  
Cooking Tips  
1
close the door. Press the COOK button.  
SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in the  
display.  
I When oven signals and countdown time  
is displayed, the door may be opened  
for stirring, turning or rotating food.  
To resume cooking, close the door and  
press START/PAUSE.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Turn the dial to the desired food type.  
Press to enter.  
2
I Match the amount of food to the size of  
container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.  
See the Sensor Food Type Guide below for  
specific foods and instructions.  
I Be sure outside of container and inside  
of oven are dry.  
The oven starts immediately.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
NOTE: If the door was open while the  
control was being set, close the door and  
press the START/PAUSE button to begin  
cooking.  
feature twice in succession  
on the same food portion—  
it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
I After completion of Cook cycle, if food  
needs additional cooking, return food to  
oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.  
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic  
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
(Not available for all food types)  
Do not open the oven door before the countdown  
time is displayed—steam escaping from the oven  
can affect cooking performance. If the door is  
opened, close the door and press START/PAUSE  
immediately.  
To subtract 10% from the automatic  
cooking time:  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial counterclockwise and press to enter.  
If ground meat was selected, the oven may  
signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open  
the door, drain the meat and close the door.  
Press the START/PAUSE button if necessary  
to resume cooking  
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial clockwise and press to enter.  
If food is undercooked after the countdown  
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.  
Sensor Food Type Guide  
Food Type  
Servings  
Serving Size  
Comments  
Chicken Pieces  
1 to 4  
2 to 8  
pieces  
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with wax paper.  
Fish  
1 to 4  
4 to 16 oz.  
Use oblong, square or round dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Ground Meat  
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)  
1/2 to 2 lbs.  
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat  
into dish. Cover with wax paper or vented  
plastic wrap.  
Potatoes  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
1 to 4  
1/2 to 2 lbs.  
4 to 16 oz.  
4 to 16 oz.  
Pierce skin with fork.  
Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.  
Canned Vegetables  
Fresh Vegetables  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
Frozen Vegetables  
1 to 4  
4 to 16 oz.  
Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.  
Follow package instructions for adding  
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
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About the sensor microwave features.  
Popcorn  
POPCORN  
To use the Popcorn feature:  
How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting  
to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
Follow package instructions, using  
1
Use only with prepackaged  
Time Cook if the package is less than  
If you find that the brand of popcorn you  
use underpops or overpops consistently,  
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to  
the automatic popping time.  
microwave popcorn weighing  
1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.  
Place the package of popcorn in the  
center of the microwave.  
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in succession  
on the same food portion—  
it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
Press the POPCORN button once or  
To subtract time:  
2
twice. The oven starts immediately.  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less  
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to  
reduce cooking time another 10 seconds  
(- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to  
enter.  
Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.)  
bag of popcorn.  
Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.)  
bag of popcorn.  
If you open the door while POPCORN is  
displayed, an error message will appear.  
Close the door, press OFF/CLEAR and  
begin again.  
To add time:  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+)  
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to  
add another 10 seconds (++) total 30  
seconds additional time. Press to enter.  
If food is undercooked after the countdown  
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.  
Reheat  
REHEAT  
If food is not hot enough after the  
countdown use Time Cook for additional  
reheating time.  
The Reheat feature reheats servings of  
previously cooked foods or a plate of  
leftovers.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
feature twice in succession  
on the same food portion—  
it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use  
With Reheat  
Place the cup of liquid or covered  
food in the oven. Press REHEAT once,  
twice or three times. The oven starts  
immediately.  
1
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:  
IBread products.  
Press once for 1/2 to 1 full cup.  
Press twice for 1 to 2 full cups.  
IFoods that must be reheated uncovered.  
IFoods that need to be stirred or rotated.  
Press three times for a plate of leftovers.  
IFoods calling for a dry look or crisp  
surface after reheating.  
The oven signals when steam is  
sensed and the time remaining  
begins counting down.  
2
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic  
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press START immediately.  
To subtract 10% from the automatic  
cooking time:  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial counterclockwise and press to enter.  
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,  
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may  
have wide variations in temperature. Some areas  
of food may be extremely hot.  
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:  
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the  
dial clockwise and press to enter.  
Beverage  
BEVERAGE  
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be  
Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an  
8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.  
The oven starts immediately.  
very hot. Remove the container with care.  
NOTE: Do not use this  
If food is undercooked after the countdown  
feature twice in succession  
on the same food portion—  
it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
use Time Cook for additional cooking time.  
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About the convection features.  
Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the  
oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set. A fan gently circulates this  
heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown  
exteriors and rich, moist interiors.  
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air  
to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.  
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.  
For Best Results…  
Always use the shelf when convection cooking.  
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.  
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.  
Convection Time Cook with Preheat  
CONVECTION  
When the oven is preheated, it will  
signal. If you do not open the door  
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off  
automatically.  
Press the CONVECTION button.  
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1
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Turn the dial to set the oven  
temperature and press dial to enter  
preheating. Do not enter convection  
cook time now. (The cook time will  
be entered later, after the oven is  
preheated.)  
2
Open the oven door and, using  
caution, place the food in the oven.  
5
6
Close the oven door. Turn the dial  
to set the cook time and press  
START/PAUSE to start cooking.  
Press the START/PAUSE button  
3 to start preheating.  
When cooking is complete, the oven  
will signal and turn off.  
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Convection Time Cook without Preheating  
CONVECTION  
If your recipe does not require  
preheating, press the CONVECTION  
button.  
Turn the dial to set the cook time and  
press to enter.  
1
3
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
the oven.  
4
Turn the dial to set the oven  
temperature and press to enter.  
2
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About the combination features.  
Combination Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking.  
Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods  
beautifully. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be set.  
For Best Results…  
Always use the shelf when combination cooking.  
The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning.  
See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.  
Combination Time Cooking with Preheat  
COMBINATION  
When the oven is preheated, it will  
signal. If you do not open the door  
within 1 hour, the oven will turn off  
automatically.  
Press the COMBINATION button.  
4
1
Turn the dial to set the oven  
temperature and press dial to enter  
preheating. Do not enter combination  
cook time now. (The cook time will  
be entered later, after the oven is  
preheated.)  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
2
Open the oven door and, using  
caution, place the food in the oven.  
5
6
Close the oven door. Turn the dial to  
set the cook time and press to enter.  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
cooking.  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
3 preheating.  
When cooking is complete, the oven  
will signal and turn off.  
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Combination Time Cooking without Preheat  
COMBINATION  
If your recipe does not require  
preheating, press the COMBINATION  
button.  
NOTE:  
1
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
I Some recipes call for preheating.  
I Check the Cookware Tips section for  
correct cookware when Combination  
Cooking.  
Turn the dial to set the oven  
temperature and press to enter.  
2
3
Turn the dial to set the cook time  
and press to enter.  
I Do not use metal cookware when  
Combination Cooking.  
Press the START/PAUSE button  
I Place meat on a trivet in a glass dish to  
collect juices and prevent spattering.  
4 to start the oven.  
I For best roasting and browning results,  
whole roasts should be cooked in a glass  
dish placed directly on the oven shelf.  
I For foods that are too tall to fit in the  
oven, you can leave out the trivet. If  
necessary, you may take out the shelf and  
place the dish directly on the turntable.  
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Cookware tips.  
Convection Cooking  
Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where  
browning or crusting is important.  
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat  
and produce crisper crust.  
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans  
reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.  
Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese  
recipes due to the cleanability of glass.  
Combination Cooking  
Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use  
items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf,  
damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.  
Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is not  
recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the  
plastic is a poor conductor of heat.  
Cookware  
Microwave  
Convection  
Combination  
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
(Pyrex®, Fire King ®, Corning Ware®, etc.)  
Metal  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Non Heat-Resistant Glass  
Microwave-Safe Plastics  
Plastic Films and Wraps  
Paper Products  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Straw, Wicker and Wood  
Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F.  
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Select the best method of cooking.  
Use the following guide to select the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.  
Best method  
yAlternate method  
N/R Not recommended  
Foods  
Appetizers  
Microwave  
Combination  
Convection  
Dips and Spreads  
y
N/R  
N/R  
y
Pastry Snacks  
Beverages  
N/R  
N/R  
y
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
Sauces and Toppings  
Soups and Stews  
Meats  
Defrosting  
Roasting  
y
N/R  
N/R  
y
Poultry  
Defrosting  
Roasting  
y
N/R  
N/R  
y
Fish and Seafood  
Defrosting  
N/R  
y
N/R  
N/R  
Cooking  
Casseroles  
y
y
Eggs and Cheese  
Scrambled, Omelets  
Quiche, Souffle  
y
N/R  
y
y
Vegetables, (fresh)  
N/R  
N/R  
Breads  
Quick  
Yeast  
y
N/R  
y
y
Muffins, Coffee Cake  
y
y
Desserts  
Cakes, Layer and Bundt  
Angel Food and Chiffon  
Custard and Pudding  
Bar Cookies  
y
N/R  
y
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
N/R  
y
y
N/R  
y
N/R  
Fruit  
Pies and Pastry  
Candy  
N/R  
N/R  
Blanching Vegetables  
Frozen Convenience Foods  
N/R  
N/R  
y
y
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About the other features.  
Cooking Complete Reminder  
To remind you that you have food in the  
oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS  
READY and beep once a minute until you  
either open the oven door or press the  
OFF/CLEAR button.  
Clock  
CLOCK  
Turn the dial to select AM or PM.  
Press the dial to enter.  
Press to enter the time of day or to check  
the time of day while cooking.  
4
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Press the START/PAUSE button to start  
the clock.  
Press the CLOCK button.  
5
1
Turn the dial to set hours. Press the dial  
to enter.  
2
Turn the dial to set minutes. Press the  
dial to enter.  
3
Timer  
TIMER  
To pause, press TIMER. To restart, press  
TIMER again.  
The Timer operates as a minute timer and  
can be used at any time, even when the  
oven is operating.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
To cancel, press and hold the TIMER button  
down for about 2 seconds.  
Press the TIMER button.  
1
When time is up, the oven will signal.  
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER.  
Turn the dial to select the minutes.  
Press the dial to enter.  
2
NOTE: The timer indicator willl be lit while the timer  
is operating.  
Turn the dial to select the seconds.  
Press the dial to enter.  
3
Press TIMER to start.  
4
Start/Pause  
START  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking  
without opening the door or clearing the  
display.  
PAUSE  
Off/Clear  
OFF  
Press the OFF/CLEAR button to stop and  
cancel cooking at any time.  
CLEAR  
Child Lock-Out  
OFF  
You may lock the control panel to prevent  
the oven from being accidentally started or  
used by children.  
To lock or unlock the controls, press and  
hold the OFF/CLEAR button for about three  
seconds. When the control panel is locked,  
CONTROL LOCKED will be displayed briefly  
anytime a button or dial is pressed.  
CLEAR  
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About the other features.  
Beeper Volume  
OPTIONS  
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.  
Press the OPTIONS button once and turn  
the dial to select mute to loud. Press the  
dial to enter.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Display ON/OFF  
OPTIONS  
Use to turn your clock display on or off.  
Press the OPTIONS button twice and turn  
the dial to select ON or OFF. Press the dial  
to enter.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
Display Speed  
OPTIONS  
The scroll speed of the display can be  
changed. Press the OPTIONS button three  
times and turn the dial to select slowest to  
fastest. Press the dial to enter.  
TURN TO SELECT  
PUSH TO ENTER  
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Microwave terms.  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:  
I the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.  
I metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).  
I metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
I 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 When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or  
to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not  
placed on a cooling rack.  
Venting  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess  
steam can escape.  
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Care and cleaning of the oven.  
Helpful Hints  
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps  
the inside fresh.  
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.  
How to Clean the 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.  
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon  
closing, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth.  
Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.  
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.  
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash 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.  
How to Clean the Outside  
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or  
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.  
Case  
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then  
dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.  
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 is 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.  
Power Cord  
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy  
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before  
plugging cord into outlet.  
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Stainless Steel  
Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a  
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner.  
Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub  
lightly in the direction of the grain.  
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch  
the surface.  
To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a hot,  
damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable  
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot,  
damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,  
clean cloth.  
After cleaning, use a stainless-steel polish,  
such as Stainless Steel Magic®, Revere  
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner®, or  
Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish®. Follow the  
product instructions for cleaning the  
stainless-steel surface.  
If food soil remains, try a general kitchen  
cleaner, such as Fantastik®, Simple Green®,  
or Formula 409®.  
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard  
stainless-steel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami®  
or Cameo®.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following  
pages first and you may not need to call for service.  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Oven will not start  
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 button not pressed after  
entering cooking selection.  
Press START.  
Another selection entered  
Press OFF/CLEAR.  
already in oven and OFF/CLEAR  
button not pressed to cancel it.  
Cooking time not entered after  
pressing TIME COOK.  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing  
TIME COOK.  
OFF/CLEAR was pressed  
accidentally.  
Reset cooking program and press START.  
Food weight not entered after  
selecting AUTO DEFROST.  
Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting  
AUTO DEFROST.  
Food type not entered after  
pressing COOK.  
Make sure you have entered a food type.  
CONTROL LOCKED  
appears on display  
The control has been locked.  
Press and hold OFF/CLEAR for about 3 seconds  
to unlock the control.  
CAUTION—OVEN HOT  
appears on display  
The temperature inside the  
oven is greater than 200°F.  
This is normal.  
One of the sensor cooking  
pads was pressed when the  
temperature inside the oven  
was greater than 200°F.  
These features will not operate when the oven is hot.  
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Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven  
I Steam or vapor escaping from around  
the door.  
I TV/radio interference might be noticed  
while using the microwave. Similar to  
the interference caused by other small  
appliances, it does not indicate a  
problem with the microwave. Plug the  
microwave into a different electrical  
circuit, move the radio or TV as far away  
from the microwave as possible, or check  
the position and signal of the TV/radio  
antenna.  
I Light reflection around door or outer case.  
I Dimming oven light and change in  
the blower sound at power levels other  
than high.  
I Dull thumping sound while oven is  
operating.  
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Notes.  
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GE Service Protection Plus  
GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you  
Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—  
No Matter What Brand!  
Benefits Include:  
Backed by GE  
All brands covered  
Unlimited service calls  
All parts and labor costs included  
No out-of-pocket expenses  
No hidden deductibles  
One 800 number to call  
We’ll Cover Any Appliance.  
Anywhere. Anytime.*  
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back  
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.  
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!  
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker  
coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable  
household products are protected against expensive repairs.  
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224  
for more information.  
*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.  
Cut here  
Please place in envelope and mail to:  
General Electric Company  
Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 32150  
Louisville, KY 40232-2150  
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Dear Customer:  
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.  
We are proud to have you as a customer!  
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:  
Complete and mail  
your Consumer  
After mailing the  
registration below,  
store this document  
in a safe place. It  
contains information  
you will need should  
you require service.  
Our service number is  
Read your Owner’s  
Manual carefully.  
It will help you  
operate your new  
appliance properly.  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of  
mind of knowing we  
can contact you in  
the unlikely event of  
safety modification.  
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800 GE CARES  
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(800.432.2737).  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Important: If you did not get a registration card with your  
product, detach and return the form below to  
ensure that your product is registered, or register  
Cut here  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Mr. I Ms. I  
Mrs. I  
Miss I  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
Street  
Address  
Apt. #  
City  
E-mail Address*  
Zip  
Code  
State  
Date Placed  
In Use  
Month  
Phone  
Number  
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_
Day  
Year  
* Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other  
important communications from GE Appliances (GEA).  
I Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners.  
FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR  
WARRANTY RIGHTS.  
GE Consumer Products  
General Electric Company  
Louisville, Kentucky  
GEAppliances.com  
and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224  
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
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an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service,  
call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).  
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home  
service to replace the defective part.  
Ten Years  
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
From the second through During this additional nine-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home  
the tenth year from the  
date of original purchase  
service costs.  
For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric  
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Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service  
technician’s travel costs to your home.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
I Service trips to your home to teach you how to  
use the product.  
I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
I Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
I Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
I Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
I Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
I Damage caused after delivery.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home  
use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Consumer Support.  
GE Appliances Website  
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,  
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,  
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts”  
your questions, and so much more...  
Schedule Service  
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal  
business hours.  
Real Life Design Studio  
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by  
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and  
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen  
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call  
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).  
Extended Warranties  
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty  
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.  
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.  
Parts and Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their  
homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or  
by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.  
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.  
Contact Us  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details  
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Register Your Appliance  
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for  
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.  
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.  
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