Models: JVM1750
JVM1752
HVM1750
LVM1750
Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
2
to Excessive Microwave Energy
Special Notes About Microwaving
2
5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
The Controls on Your Microwave
Time Cooking
Automatic Cooking
Other Features
Oven Shelf
10
10
11
14
20
28
33
Helpful Information
35
41
Microwave Terms
Care and Cleaning
35
36
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
GE Service Numbers
41
46
Warranty
Back Cover
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
GEAppliances.com
DE68-03699A
49-40652
04-11 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• Read and follow the
specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy” on page 2.
• 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 microwave oven is
intended for household
use and is UL listed for
installation over
electric and gas
ranges.
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to • Do not cover or block
properly grounded outlet.
See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 9.
This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.
any openings on the
appliance.
• Use this appliance only for
its intended use as
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave
oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or
cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 36”
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION
BEFORE USING
• 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.
• To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this
manual.
— Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
• This appliance must only be
serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility
for examination, repair
or adjustment.
• Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
— 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.
• Do not store anything directly
on top of the microwave
oven surface when the
microwave oven
is in operation.
— If materials inside the oven
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.
— Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in succession
on the same food portion. If
food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
ARCING
Arcing is the microwave
term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal, such as twist-ties,
If you see arcing, press
the CLEAR/OFF pad and
correct the problem.
poultry pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
• The metal shelf (if
included) not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
• Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in
the microwave.
Only use microwave
shelf when reheating
on more than one level.
DO NOT store the oven
shelf in the microwave.
See operating
• Metal or foil touching the
side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
instructions for oven
shelf.
FOODS
• Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
• 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
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
magnetron and can
shorten the life of
the oven.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
to escape during cooking.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
• 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 or breast
milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk before feeding
• Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
SAFETY FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
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.
• 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
the baby.
• 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.
foodborne illness.
• 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.
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE-
SAFE
COOKWARE
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
If the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish
• 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.
is microwave-safe.
• If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure
it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
• Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
• 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.
microwaving.”
• “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.
How to test for a microwave-
safe dish.
• 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 high.
If the dish heats,
• 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.
• Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
it should not be used
for microwaving.
• Not all plastic wrap
is suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
Check the package
for proper use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
• Use foil only as
• 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
Follow these guidelines:
directed in this manual.
When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the
foil at least 1” away from
the sides of the oven.
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
overcooking. In longer
exposures to over-
cooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
supervision.
THE VENT
FAN
The fan will operate
• In the event of a grease
fire on the surface units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surface unit by
covering the pan
• When preparing
flaming foods under
the microwave, turn
the fan on.
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and
automatically under certain
conditions (see Automatic
Fan feature). Take care to
prevent the starting and
spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent
fan is in use.
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Clean the underside of the • Use care when cleaning
microwave often.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
fan filter.
the vent fan filter.
greasy spillovers that may
ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is
operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
Corrosive cleaning agents,
such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the
filter.
cookware and use high
heat on surface units only
when necessary.
NOTICE –
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are
shielded from interference
from electronic products,
including microwaves.
However, patients with
pacemakers may wish
to consult their physicians
if they have concerns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly
Do not under any
circumstances cut or
remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
installed and grounded.
Do not use 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.
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.
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it
replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Optional Kits
Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH—White
JX48BL—Black
For installation between
cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two
3” wide filler panels.
Two kits are needed for
a 36” opening.
Available at extra cost from
your GE supplier, or see the
GE Service numbers.
When replacing a 36” range
hood, filler panelkits fill in
the additional width to
provide a custom built-in
appearance.
JX81J
JX81J—Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the
microwave oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
JX48
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance
may vary from your model.)
Features
3
4
5
2
1
9
7
8
6
7
1
Door Handle. Pull to
open the door. The door
must be securely
latched for the
microwave to operate.
4
Shelf. Lets you
8
9
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must be in place
when using the oven.
The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
microwave several
foods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
oven floor or turntable.
2
3
Door Latches.
5
Touch Control Panel.
You must set the clock
and calendar before
using the microwave.
Convenience Guide.
Window with Metal
Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
6
7
Cooktop Light.
Grease Filter.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the
convenience features.
1
1
Time Features
Time Cooking
Press
Enter
TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice)
EXPRESS COOK
Amount of cooking time.
Amount of defrosting time.
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10.
Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL
ADD 30 SEC
Defrosting by Weight
Press
Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once)
Food weight
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
HELP
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Reheat
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
• Snacks
2
3
2
Convenience Features (on some models)
Press
Enter
Option
SNACKS (See Snacks Guide)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
(Press once)
Snack type 1–6
Food weight
number/weight
3
Sensor Features
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
more/less time
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
POTATO
VEGETABLE (on some models)
Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
(on some models)
COOK (on some models)
Press 1 for Chicken
Food type 1–6
Starts immediately!
Press 2 for Fish
Press 3 for Ground Meats
Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables
Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables
Press 6 for Canned Vegetables
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power
Levels
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. High
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 level 10) 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.
Here are some examples
of uses for various power
levels:
Power Level Best Uses
How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may be
entered or changed
immediately after
entering the feature time
for TIME COOK, TIME
DEFROST or EXPRESS
COOK. The power level
may also be changed
during time countdown.
High 10
Fish, bacon,
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
A high setting (10) will cook
faster but food may need
more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over.
Most cooking will be done
on High (power level 10). A
lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring
or rotating of the food.
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.
Low 2 or 3 Defrosting
without cooking;
1 Press TIME COOK or
select Time Defrost.
2 Enter cooking or
defrosting time.
3 Press POWER LEVEL.
4 Select desired power
level 1–10.
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.
simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food
warm without
overcooking;
softening
butter.
5 Press START.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time for the food
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Operating Instructions
Time Features
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Time Cook II
Allows you to microwave for Lets you change power
any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to
do it:
Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you
may change it for more
flexibility.
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
You may open the door
during Time Cook to check
the food. Close the door and
press START to resume
cooking.
4 Press TIME COOK again.
5 Enter the second cook
time.
1 Press TIME COOK.
2 Enter cooking time.
6 Change the power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
3 Change power level
if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a
desired power level
1–10.)
7 Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counts down.
4 Press START.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb.
6 to 9 min.,
In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half
9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
(fresh spears)
1 bunch
9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
(frozen,
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.)
water.
(wedges)
7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
7 to 9 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
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Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II
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 4 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed
vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min.
10-oz. package 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)
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white)
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen,
chopped
and leaf)
10-oz. package 5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced
and yellow)
5 to 7 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn
butternut)
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
8 to 11 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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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. Plastic
storage containers should be
at least partially uncovered.
Power level 3 is automatically
set, but you may change this
for more flexibility. You may
defrost small items more
quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time.
However, they will need more
frequent attention than usual.
• 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.
Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about half;
power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate or stir food frequently.
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
• 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
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
4 Turn food over when
the oven signals.
signals TURN. At this time, turn
food over and break apart or
rearrange pieces for more even
defrosting. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
temperature promotes the
growth of harmful bacteria.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained
in the section on
Convenience Features.)
• For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as beef,
lamb and veal roasts, use
Auto Defrost.
A dull thumping noise may
be heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the oven
is not operating at High power.
• 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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Operating Instructions
Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
1 min.
3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
6 to 8 min.
5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and
break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2
(10-oz. package)
3 to 6 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min.
2 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
5 to 7 min.
12 to 16 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 7 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over after half the time and shield
warm areas with foil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
15 to 19 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.
cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. Finish
(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
side-up. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
5 to 9 min.
per lb.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-
side-down. 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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Time Features
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1–6
minutes.
The power level can be
changed as time is counting
down. Press POWER LEVEL
and enter 1–10.
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for
1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10. For
example, press the
2 pad for 2 minutes of
cooking time.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature
two ways:
• It can be used as a quick
way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
• It will add 30 seconds to
the time counting down
each time the pad is
pressed.
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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
Snacks
(on some models)
The Snacks feature
3 Enter the number of items
or the food weight in
ounces.
automatically sets the
microwaving times and
power levels to warm a
variety of snack foods.
4 Press START.
Hint: You can press
and hold the SNACKS pad
1 Press SNACKS.
2 Select snack type 1–6 (see during cooking to display
the Snacks Guide below).
the snack type and
remaining microwaving
time.
Snacks Guide
Food Type
Quantity or Weight
1 Bread, rolls, muffins
2 Sandwiches
1 to 4
1 to 2
3 Pizza (leftover slices)
4 Dessert toppings
5 Soup
1 to 4
1 to 4
8 to 40 oz.
4 to 16 oz.
6 Cheese dip
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Auto Defrost
The Defrost Auto/Time
feature gives you two ways
to defrost frozen foods.
Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME
once for Auto Defrost or
twice for Time Defrost.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is
stated in pounds and
ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Use Auto Defrost for meat,
poultry and fish up to
6 pounds. Use Time Defrost
for most other frozen foods.
Weight of
Food in
Ounces
Enter Food
Weight
(tenths of
a pound)
1–2
3
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
Auto Defrost automatically
sets the defrosting times
and power levels to give
even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish.
4–5
6–7
8
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
There is a handy guide
located on the inside front
of the oven.
9–10
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2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter
food weight. For
12–13
14–15
example, press pads 1
and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
• Remove meat from
package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost is
explained in the Time
Features section.)
• Twice during defrost,
the oven signals TURN. At
each TURN signal, turn the
food over. Remove
Guide
defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small
pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most
meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about
30 minutes.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Humidity Sensor
What happens when
using the Sensor
Features…
The Sensor Features
detect the increasing
humidity released
during cooking. The
oven automatically
adjusts the cooking
time to various types
and amounts of food.
Covered
Dry off dishes so they don’t
mislead the sensor.
• The proper containers and
covers are essential for
best sensor cooking.
• 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.
Do not use the Sensor
Features twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
Vented
• 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.
overcooked or burnt
food. If food is
undercooked after the
countdown, use Time
Cook for additional
cooking time.
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Popcorn
How to Use the Popcorn
Feature
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a
Shorter or Longer Cook Time
1 Follow package
instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is less
than 3.0 ounces or larger
than 3.5 ounces. Place the
package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops
or overcooks consistently, you
can add or subtract
20 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
(less time) (more time)
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to
3.5 ounces.
2 Press POPCORN. The oven
To add time:
starts immediately.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when
cooking popcorn.
After pressing POPCORN,
press 9 immediately after the
oven starts for an extra 20
seconds.
If you open the door while
“POPCORN” is displayed,
“SENSOR ERROR” will appear.
Close the door, press
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
Press 9 again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN,
press 1 immediately after the
oven starts for 20 seconds
less cooking time.
Press 1 again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds less time).
Beverage
Press BEVERAGE to heat
a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
Drinks heated with the
Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
If food is undercooked
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Reheat
How to Use the Reheat
Feature
1 Place covered food in
the oven. Press REHEAT.
The oven starts
Some Foods Not
Recommended For Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook
for these foods:
(less time)
(more time)
immediately.
• Bread products.
For reheating single servings of
previously cooked foods or a
plate of leftovers.
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and the
time remaining begins
counting down.
• Foods that must be
reheated uncovered.
• Foods that need to be
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
stirred or rotated.
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting down.
If the door is opened, close
it and press START
• Foods calling for a dry
look or crisp surface
after reheating.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking
time: Press 9 after the
feature pad.
immediately.
After removing food from
the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the
temperature. Reheated
foods may have wide
variations in temperature.
Some areas may be
extremely hot.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf when using
the Reheat feature.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
If food is not hot enough
after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional
reheating time.
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Sensor Cooking
(on some models)
Sensor Cooking gives you
If food is undercooked after
easy, automatic results with the countdown, use Time
a variety of foods.
Cook for additional cooking
time.
1 Place covered food in
the oven.
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for
canned vegetables cannot
be adjusted on some
models)
2 Press the COOK pad.
3 Select food type 1–6
(see the Cooking Guide
below). The oven starts
immediately.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
4 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time
remaining is counting
down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
(less time) (more time)
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
You can adjust the cooking
time for all foods to suit
your personal taste.
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting down.
If the door is opened, close
it and press START
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the food pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the food pad.
immediately.
Cooking Guide
Food Type
1. Chicken
2. Fish
Amount
Comments
2–8 pieces
4–16 oz.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
3. Ground Meats
(Beef, Pork, Turkey)
1/2 – 2 lbs.
Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into
dish. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Drain and stir at signal.
4. Fresh Vegetables
5. Frozen Vegetables
6. Canned Vegetables
4–16 oz.
4–20 oz.
4–20 oz.
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Operating Instructions
Sensor Features
Sensor Cooking
(on some models)
Vegetable
If food is undercooked after
the countdown, use Time
Cook for additional cooking
time.
1 Place covered food in
the oven. Press the food
pad. (For vegetables,
press the VEGETABLE pad
once for fresh vegetables,
twice for frozen
Sensor Cooking gives you easy,
automatic results with a variety
of foods (see the Cooking Guide
below).
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for
vegetables, or three times canned vegetables cannot
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
for canned vegetables.)
The oven starts
be adjusted on some
models)
immediately.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
2 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time
remaining is counting
down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
(less time)
(more time)
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
You can adjust the cooking
time for all foods to suit
your personal taste.
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting down.
If the door is opened, close
it and press START
Reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the food pad.
Add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the food pad.
immediately.
Cooking Guide
Food Type
Amount
Comments
Fresh Vegetables
4–16 oz.
4–20 oz.
4–20 oz.
Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables
Canned Vegetables
Follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
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Potato
(on some models)
1 Pierce potato skin with
fork and place potato in
the oven.
How to Change the
Automatic Settings
You can adjust the cooking
time for all foods to suit
your personal taste.
2 Press POTATO. The oven
starts immediately.
3 The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time
remaining is counting
down. Turn or stir the
food if necessary.
NOTE: Do not use the
metal shelf with Sensor
Cooking.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in
succession on the same
food portion—it may
result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
(less time)
(more time)
Reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the food pad.
Do not open the oven door
until time is counting down.
If the door is opened, close
it and press START
Add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the food pad.
immediately.
If food is undercooked after
the countdown, use Time
Cook for additional cooking
time.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Help
The HELP pad displays
feature information and
helpful hints. Press HELP,
then select a feature pad.
Cooking Complete
Reminder
To remind you that you
have food in the oven, the
oven will display “FOOD IS
READY” and beep once a
minute until you either open
the oven door or press
CLEAR/OFF.
Clock
Press to enter the time of
day or to check the time of
day while microwaving.
To check the time of day
while microwaving, press
CLOCK.
1 Press CLOCK.
2 Enter time of day.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press START or CLOCK.
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Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the
display can be changed.
Press and hold the AM/PM
pad about 3 seconds to
bring up the display. Select
1–5 for
slow to fast scroll speed.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display off, To redisplay the clock,
press and hold 0 for about
three seconds.
repeat.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set 4 Select any combination of
the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
Defrost Auto/Time
or Time Cook I & II.
1 Press DELAY START.
5 Press START.
2 Enter the time you
The Delay Start time will
want the oven to start. (Be be displayed plus “DS.”
sure the microwave clock
shows the correct time of
day.)
The oven will automatically
start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be
displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
3 Select AM or PM.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off operates as a
minute timer and can be
used at any time, even
When time is up, the oven
will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press TIMER
ON/OFF.
when the oven is operating.
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicator
will be lit while the timer
is operating.
2 Enter time you want to
count down.
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to
start.
Start/Pause
Reminder
In addition to starting many
functions, START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or
clearing the display.
The Reminder feature can
be used like an alarm clock
and can be used at any
time, even when the oven is
operating. The Reminder
time can be set up to 24
hours later.
3 Select AM or PM.
4 Press REMINDER. When
Reminder signal occurs,
press REMINDER to turn it
off. The Reminder time
may be displayed by
pressing REMINDER.
1 Press REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator
will remain lit to show that
the Reminder is set. To clear
the Reminder before it
occurs, press REMINDER,
then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.
2 Enter the time you want
the oven to remind you.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct
time of day.)
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Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control
panel to prevent the
microwave from being
accidentally started or
used by children.
To lock or unlock the
controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about three
seconds. When the control
panel is locked,
an “L” will be displayed to
the extreme right.
Turntable
For best cooking results,
leave the turntable on.
Sometimes the turntable
can become too hot to
It can be turned off for large touch. Be careful touching
dishes. Press TURNTABLE to
turn
the turntable during and
after cooking.
the turntable on or off.
Vent Fan
The vent fan removes
steam and other vapors
from surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for
high fan speed, twice for
low fan speed or a third
time to turn the fan off.
Automatic Fan
An automatic fan feature
protects the microwave
from too much heat rising
If you have turned the fan
on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. The fan
from the cooktop below it. It will automatically turn off
automatically turns on at
low speed if it senses too
much heat.
when the internal parts are
cool. It may stay on for
30 minutes or more after
the cooktop and microwave
controls are turned off.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Surface Light
Press to turn the surface
light on or off.
On some models, there is
a night light option.
Press SURFACE LIGHT once
for bright light, twice for the
night light or three times to
turn the light off.
Beeper Volume
Auto Nite Light
The beeper sound level can
be adjusted. Press BEEPER
VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for
mute
to loud.
You can set the night
light to turn on and off
automatically at any time
you want.
You can review the Auto
Nite Light settings by
pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.
To erase your settings
and turn off the automatic
feature, press AUTO NITE
LIGHT, then 0.
1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
2 Enter the time you want
the light to turn on. Select
AM or PM.
3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT
again and enter the time
you want the light to turn
off. Select AM or PM.
4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
NITE will stay lit to remind
you that the feature is set.
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Shelf
How to Use the Shelf
When Microwaving
Food microwaves best when
placed on the turntable or
on the shelf
Notice: Only use
microwave shelf when
reheating on more than
one level. DO NOT store
the oven shelf
in the lower position.
in the microwave.
• Make sure the shelf is
positioned properly
For best results
inside the microwave
to prevent damage to
the oven from arcing.
The shelf gives you the
option to reheat more
than one dish of food at the
same time.
• Do not use a microwave
browning dish on the
shelf. The shelf could
overheat.
• Do not use the oven
with the shelf on the
microwave floor. This
could damage the
microwave.
2-level reheating
Uneven results
• Use pot holders when
handling the shelf—
it may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf
when cooking
popcorn.
• Do not use the shelf
with Sensor Cooking
or Reheat.
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Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Shelf and Reheating
• To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
Switch places after 1/2 time.
1 Multiply reheat time
by 11/2.
2 Switch places after 1/2
the time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
• To reheat on 3 levels
(on some models)
1 Double the reheating
time.
Switch places twice
2 Switch places twice and
give the dishes a 1/2 turn
during reheating. (Place
dense foods,
or those that require
a longer cook time, on the
upper shelf first.)
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the
microwave walls.
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips
of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
Venting
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of
baking soda and water
keeps the inside fresh.
NOTE: Be certain the power
is off before cleaning any
part of this oven.
How to Clean
the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside
Window, Metal and Plastic
Parts on the Door
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
To prevent breakage,
do not place the turntable
into water just after
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.
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.
Shelf (if included)
Clean with mild
soap and water or in the
dishwasher. Do not clean
in a self-cleaning oven.
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How to Clean
the Outside
Case
CleanSteel
We recommend against
using cleaners with
ammonia or alcohol,
as they can damage
the appearance of the
microwave oven. If you
choose to use a
common household
cleaner, first apply the
cleaner directly to a
clean cloth, then wipe
the soiled area.
Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with appliance wax, polish, bleach
a damp cloth.
Use a clean, soft, light and
lightly dampened cloth, then
dry thoroughly. Do not use
or products containing any
chemical agent on the
CleanSteel surfaces.
Control Panel
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly. Do not
use cleaning sprays, large
Plastic Color Panels
Use a clean, soft, lightly
amounts of soap and water, dampened cloth, then dry
abrasives or sharp objects
on the panel—they can
damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch
the control panel.
thoroughly.
Door Seal
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.
Door Panel
Before cleaning the front
door panel, make sure you
know what type of panel you
have. Refer to the eleventh
digit of the model number.
“S” is stainless steel, “L” is
CleanSteel and “B”, “W” or “C”
are plastic colors.
Bottom
Stainless Steel
The stainless steel panel can
be cleaned with Stainless
Steel Magic or a similar
Clean off the grease and
dust on the bottom often.
Use a solution of warm
product using a clean, soft
cloth. Apply stainless cleaner water and detergent.
carefully
to avoid the surrounding
plastic parts. Do not use
appliance wax, polish,
bleach or products
containing chlorine on
Stainless Steel finishes.
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Helpful Information
Light Bulb Replacement
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
1 To replace the bulb(s), first
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool before
removing. After breaking
the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
Replace with the same size
and type bulb.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 120 volt,
40-watt incandescent
bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
disconnect the power at
the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2 Remove the screw at the
left of the light cover and
lower the cover.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical power
to the oven.
Remove screw
Oven Light
1 To replace the oven light,
first disconnect the power
at the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
3 Lift the metal tab on the
light cover located above
the handle.
4 After breaking the
adhesive seal, remove the
bulb by gently turning.
Replace with the same
size and type bulb.
Replace the burned-out
bulb with a 120 volt,
40-watt incandescent
bulb (WB36X10003),
available from your
GE supplier.
2 To remove the top grille,
open the door and
remove the 3 screws on
top of the oven that hold
the grille into place. Slide
the grille to the left to
remove it.
Filter housing
Light cover
Screws
5 Replace the light cover.
6 Replace the grille and
screws. Connect electrical
power to the oven.
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The Exhaust Feature
The Vent Fan
The vent fan has a metal
reusable grease filter.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also use
a charcoal filter.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filter
(on all models)
Reusable Grease
Filter
The reusable grease filter
traps grease released by
For this reason, the filter
must ALWAYS be in place
foods on the cooktop. It also when the hood is used. The
prevents flames from foods
on the cooktop from
damaging the inside of
the microwave.
grease filter should be
cleaned once a month, or
as needed.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter
To remove, slide it to the
side using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
before replacing.
To replace, slide the filter in
the frame slot on the left
side of the opening. Pull up
and to the right
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
around in hot water and
detergent. Don’t use
to lock into place.
ammonia or ammonia
products because it will
darken the metal. Light
brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
If the model is not vented to The charcoal filter should
The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned. It
must be replaced.
Order Part No.
WB06X10823 from your
GE supplier.
the outside, the air will be
recirculated through a
disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke
and odors.
be replaced when it is
noticeably dirty or
discolored (usually after
6–12 months, depending on
hood usage). See “Optional
Kits,” page 9,
for more information.
To Remove
Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the main fuse or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
Push the filter at the bottom
until it comes free of the
locking tabs. Slide the filter
down and out.
Filter housing
Remove the grille by
opening the door and
Remove 3 grille screws
to remove the grille.
removing the 3 screws on
top of the oven that hold
the grille in place. Slide the
grille to the left to remove it.
To Install
Charcoal Filter
To install a new filter,
remove plastic and other
outer wrapping from the
new filter.
Insert the filter into the
left side of the front top
opening of the oven as
shown. It will rest at an angle
on 2 side support tabs and in
front of the right rear tab.
Replace the grille and 3
screws.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
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
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.
Heat from the cooktop
light may make the oven
floor get warm.
• This is normal.
Floor of the oven
is warm, even
when the oven has
not been used
“LOCKED” appears The control has been
on display
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
about 3 seconds to unlock the control.
locked.
You hear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
You have tried to start
the Reminder without
a valid time of day.
• Start over and enter a valid time
of day.
You have tried to change • Many of the oven’s features are preset
the power level when it is and cannot be changed.
not allowed.
When using a Sensor
feature, the door was
opened before steam
could be detected.
• Do not open door until steam is
sensed and time is shown counting
down on display.
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears on
display
Steam not detected
in maximum amount
of time.
•
Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
Food amount too Sensor Reheat is for
• Use Time Cook for large amounts
of food.
large for Sensor
Reheat
single servings of
recommended foods.
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If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
Things That
Are Normal
• Moisture on the oven door
and walls while cooking.
Wipe the moisture off with
a paper towel or soft cloth.
• 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
• Moisture between the oven
door panels when cooking
certain foods. Moisture
should dissipate shortly
after cooking is finished.
• Steam or vapor escaping
from around the door.
• Light reflection around
door or outer case.
position and signal of
the TV/radio antenna.
• Dimming oven light and
change in the blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
• Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
• The vent fan operating
while the microwave is
operating. The vent fan will
not go off nor can it be
turned off until the
microwave is off.
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Notes
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Notes
44
Notes
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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,
GE will replace any part in the microwave
oven that fails due to a defect in materials or
workmanship. During this limited one-year
warranty, GE will provide, free of charge, all labor
and related
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory
Service Centers or by our authorized Customer
Care® servicers during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty
period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
Please have serial and model numbers available
when calling for service.
service costs to replace the defective part.
What Is Not Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to
use the product.
• Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
• Failure of the product or damage to
the product if it is abused, misused (for example,
cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or
used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
If you have an installation problem, contact
your dealer or installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical, exhausting and
other connecting facilities.
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.
• Product not accessible to provide required
service.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this appliance.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of
circuit breakers.
• Damage caused after delivery.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES—Your sole and exclusive remedy is product
repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may
be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for
service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.
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.
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