WINIA Electronics 7NF22MO120N MICROWAVE OVEN User Manual USERS MANUAL

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Microwave OvenKOR-220SOwner’s ManualSafety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6Operating InstructionsAuto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16–18Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .13–15Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20Consumer SupportConsumer Support . . .Back CoverProduct Registration . . . . . .21, 22Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23164D3370P238 49-40298-1 09-02 JR www.GEAppliances.comWrite the model and serial numbers here:Model # __________________Serial # __________________You can find them on a labelinside the oven.
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, orto prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.■Read and follow the specific precautions in thePrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above.■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GroundingInstructions section on page 4.■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance withthe provided installation instructions.■Be certain to place the front surface of the door threeinches or more back from the countertop edge to avoidaccidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.■Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near anyportion of a heating or cooking appliance.■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwaveoven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.■Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged powercord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Serviceor an authorized service agent using a power cordavailable from General Electric.■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.■Use this appliance only for its intended use as describedin this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vaporsin this appliance. This microwave oven is specificallydesigned to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use thisproduct near water—for example, in a wet basement,near a swimming pool or near a sink.■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials areplaced inside the oven while cooking.– Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper orplastic containers before placing them in the oven.– Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leavepaper products, cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in use.– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the ovendoor closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the powercord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breakerpanel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.■This appliance should be serviced only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact nearest authorized servicefacility for examination, repair or adjustment.■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front faceand the door or allow soil or cleaner residue toaccumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door closeproperly and that there is no damage to the:(1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired byanyone except properly qualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY2WARNING!
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.comARCINGIf you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by:■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act likeantennas).■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.■Recycled paper towels containing small metalpieces being used in the microwave.FOODS■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave ovenunless in a special microwave popcorn accessoryor unless you use popcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.■Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed jars—willexplode and should not be heated in thismicrowave oven. Such use of the microwave ovencould result in injury.■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressurewill build up inside egg yolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resulting in injury.■Operating the microwave with no food inside formore than a minute or two may cause damage tothe oven and could start a fire. It increases theheat around the magnetron and can shorten thelife of the oven.■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such aspotatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolksshould be pierced to allow steam to escape duringcooking.■SUPERHEATED WATERMicrowaved water and other liquids do not alwaysbubble when they reach the boiling point. They canactually get superheated and not bubble at all.Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup whenit is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bagis put into it.To prevent this from happening and causing injury, donot heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even withthe lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughlycooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warmingformula. The container may feel cooler than theformula really is. Always test the formula beforefeeding the baby.■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-neckedbottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even ifthe container is opened, pressure can build up.This can cause the container to burst, possiblyresulting in injury.■Spontaneous boiling—Under certain specialcircumstances, liquids may start to boil during orshortly after removal from the microwave oven.To prevent burns from splashing liquid, werecommend the following: before removing thecontainer from the oven, allow the container tostand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after theoven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wineflasks, and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.Even if the container is opened, excessive steamcan build up and cause it to burst or overflow.■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be carefulwhen opening any containers of hot food,including popcorn bags, cooking pouches andboxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steamaway from hands and face.■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrateand catch fire, causing damage to your oven.■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F andpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usuallyprotects against foodborne illness.WARNING!3
4Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWAREMake sure all cookware used in your microwaveoven is suitable for microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or china dinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen canbe used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable formicrowaving.”■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 filledwith 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup eitherin or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkins and waxed paper cancontain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon ornylon filaments should be avoided, as they mayalso ignite. ■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat ispackaged on) have a thin strip of metalembedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignitea paper towel.■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use inmicrowave ovens. Check the package for proper use.■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retainmoisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.■Cookware may become hot because of heattransferred from the heated food. Pot holdersmay be needed to handle the cookware.■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closedplastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented asdirected by package. If they are not, plastic couldburst during or immediately after cooking,possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storagecontainers should be at least partially uncoveredbecause they form a tight seal. When cookingwith containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,remove covering carefully and direct steam awayfrom hands and face.■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinnersmay be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″high; remove the top foil cover and return thetray to the box. When using foil in the microwaveoven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from thesides of the oven.■Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed formicrowave cooking is very useful, but should beused carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic maynot be as tolerant of overcooking conditions asare glass or ceramic materials, and may soften orchar if subjected to short periods of overcooking.In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. Follow these guidelines: Use microwave-safe plastics only and usethem in strict compliance with the cookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations. Do not microwave empty containers. Do not permit children to use plasticcookware without complete supervision.321WARNING!
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.comADAPTER PLUGSUsage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.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 TEMPORARYCONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wallreceptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.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 thepower cord.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 groundedthrough the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properlygrounded.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 placesundue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should havethe two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electricianbefore using the appliance.Ensure proper groundand firm connectionbefore use.TEMPORARYMETHODAlign largeprongs/slots(Adapter plugs notpermitted in Canada)5GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSThis appliance must be grounded. In the event ofan electrical short circuit, grounding reduces therisk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cordhaving a grounding wire with a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into an outlet that isproperly installed and grounded.Consult a qualified electrician or service technicianif the grounding instructions are not completelyunderstood, or if doubt exists as to whether theappliance is properly grounded.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.Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.We do not recommend using an extension cordwith this appliance. If the power cord is too short,have a qualified electrician or service technicianinstall an outlet near the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
6Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.EXTENSION CORDSA short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or trippingover 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 ofthe appliance;The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletopwhere it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when themicrowave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.321READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7About the features of your microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.comConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsThroughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.1200 WattsFeatures of the OvenDoor Latches.Window with Metal Shield. Screen allowscooking to be viewed while keepingmicrowaves confined in the oven.Convenience Guide.Touch Control Panel Display.Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.Removable Turntable. Turntable and supportmust be in place when using the oven. Theturntable may be removed for cleaning.Removable Turntable Support. The turntablesupport must be in place when using the oven.NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.Optional AccessoriesAvailable at extra cost from your GE supplier.Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.For 27″installations:Model KitJE2160BF JX2127BFJE2160CF JX2127CFJE2160SF JX2127SFJE2160WF JX2127WFFor 30″installations:Model KitJE2160BF JX2130BFJE2160CF JX2130CFJE2160SF JX2130SFJE2160WF JX2130WF
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.8Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the features of your microwave oven.Cooking ControlsTime FeaturesPress EnterTIME COOK Amount of cooking timePress once or twiceTIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting timeEXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!Sensor Features and Auto FeaturesPress Enter OptionsPOPCORN Starts immediately! more/less timeVEGETABLE Starts immediately! more/less timePress once (fresh vegetables)Press twice (frozen vegetables)Press three times (canned vegetables)REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less timeBEVERAGE Starts immediately! POTATO Starts immediately! more/less timeCHICKEN/FISH Starts immediately! more/less timePress once (chicken pieces)Press twice (fish)Press EnterAUTO DEFROST Food weightCheck the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsAbout changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.comThe power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering thetime for Time Cook or Express Cook.Press TIME COOK.Enter cooking time.Press POWER LEVEL.Select desired power level 1–10.Press START.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each powerlevel gives you microwave energy a certainpercent of the time. Power level 7 ismicrowave energy 70% of the time. Powerlevel 3 is energy 30% of the time. Mostcooking will be done on High (power level10) which gives you 100% power. A highsetting (10) will cook faster but food mayneed more frequent stirring, rotating orturning over. A lower setting will cook moreevenly and need less stirring or rotating ofthe food. Some foods may have better flavor,texture or appearance if one of the lowersettings is used. Use a lower power levelwhen cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.Rest periods (when the microwave energycycles off) give time for the food to“equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shownwith power level 3—the defrost cycle. Ifmicrowave energy did not cycle off, theoutside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for variouspower levels:High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boilingliquids.Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casseroles and reheating.Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizingfor stews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicatesauces.Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softeningbutter.54321About the time features.Time CookAllows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Time Cook IIPress TIME COOK.Enter cooking time.Change the power level if you don’twant full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level 1–10.)Press START.You may open the door during Time Cookto check the food. Close the door and pressSTART to resume cooking.Time Cook IILets you change power levels automaticallyduring cooking. Here’s how to do it:Press TIME COOK.Enter the first cook time.Change the power level if you don’twant full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level 1–10.)Press TIME COOK again.Enter the second cook time.Change the power level if you don’twant full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level 1–10.)Press START. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook IIcounts down.765432143219
Vegetable Amount Time CommentsAsparagus(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7)(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.Beans(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 14 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Beets(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.Broccoli(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Cabbage(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 6 to 9 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.Carrots(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Cauliflower(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Corn on the cob(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in per ear husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after per ear half of time. Mixed vegetables(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Peas(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.Potatoes(fresh, cubed, white) 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 9 to 11 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half oftime.(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.Spinach(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.(frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.Squash(fresh, summer, and yellow)1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.(winter, acorn or butternut)1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each)5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the time features.10Cooking Guide for Time CookNOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.
Food Time CommentsBreads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time.Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min.Shellfish, small pieces(1 lb.)3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.FruitPlastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min.(10-oz. package)Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.Ground meat (1 lb.) 4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork9 to 12 min.Use power level 1.per lb.Steaks, chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shieldper lb. warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.Let stand to complete defrosting.PoultryChicken, broiler-fryer, cut up14 to 19 min.Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)20 to 24 min.Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Cornish hen 7 to 12 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half per lb. of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions11Defrosting GuideTime DefrostAllows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.)Press TIME DEFROST.Enter defrosting time.Press START. When the oven signals, turn food over andbreak apart or rearrange pieces for moreeven defrosting. Shield any warm areas withsmall pieces of foil. The oven will continueto defrost if you don’t open the door andturn the food. A dull thumping noise may be heardduring defrosting. This is normal whenoven is not operating at High power.Defrosting Tips■Foods frozen in paper or plastic can bedefrosted in the package. Closed packagesshould be slit, pierced or vented AFTERfood has partially defrosted. Plastic storagecontainers should be partially uncovered.■Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinnerscan be defrosted and microwaved. If thefood is in a foil container, transfer it to amicrowave-safe dish.■Foods that spoil easily should not beallowed to sit out for more than one hourafter defrosting. Room temperaturepromotes the growth of harmful bacteria.■For more even defrosting of larger foods,such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be surelarge meats are completely defrostedbefore cooking.■When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,return to the microwave oven very briefly,or let it stand a few minutes.321www.GEAppliances.com
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the time features.12Express CookThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking atpower level 10. For example, press the 2pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL andenter 1–10.About the auto features.Auto DefrostUse Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to giveeven defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.Press AUTO DEFROST.Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1and 2for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).Press START.(Time Defrost is explained in the About thetime features section.)There is a handy guide located on the insidefront of the oven.■Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.■When the oven signals, turn the foodover. Remove defrosted meat or shieldwarm areas with small pieces of foil.■After defrosting, most meats need tostand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.321Add 30 SecondsYou can use this feature two ways:■It will add 30 seconds to the timecounting down each time the pad is pressed.■It can be used as an express cook for 30 seconds.Conversion GuideIf the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)1–2 .13.24–5 .36–7 .48.59–10 .611 .712–13 .814–15 .9Guide
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions13Humidity SensorThe Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The ovenautomatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.■The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.■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 andcause food to overcook.■Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven aredry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can misleadthe sensor.Dry off dishes so they don’t misleadthe sensor.VentedCoveredAbout the sensor features. www.GEAppliances.com
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the sensor features.14PopcornTo use the Popcorn feature:Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.Place the package of popcorn in thecenter of the microwave.Press POPCORN. The oven startsimmediately. If you open the door while POPCORNis displayed, a SENSOR ERROR message willappear. Close the door and press STARTimmediately.How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Providea Shorter or Longer Cook TimeIf you find that the brand of popcorn youuse underpops or overcooks consistently,you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds tothe automatic popping time.To subtract time:After pressing POPCORN, press 1immediately 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).To add time:After pressing POPCORN, press 9immediately after the oven starts for anextra 20 seconds. Press 9 again to addanother 10 seconds (total 30 secondsadditional time).21Use only with prepackagedmicrowave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.BeveragePress Beverage to heat an 8–10 oz. cup ofcoffee or other beverage.Drinks heated with the Beverage feature maybe very hot. Remove the container with care.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions15ReheatThe Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces of previously cooked foods or a plate ofleftovers.Place covered food in the oven. PressREHEAT. The oven starts immediately.The oven signals when steam is sensedand the time remaining beginscounting down.Do not open the oven door until time iscounting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately.After removing food from the oven, stir, ifpossible, to even out the temperature. If thefood is not hot enough, use Time Cook toreheat for more time. Reheated foods may havewide variations in temperature. Some areasmay be extremely hot.How to Change the Automatic SettingsTo reduce time by 10%:After pressing REHEAT, press 1 immediatelyafter the oven starts.To add 10% to cooking time:After pressing REHEAT, press 9 immediatelyafter the oven starts.Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With ReheatIt is best to use Time Cook for these foods:■Bread products.■Foods that must be reheated uncovered.■Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.■Foods calling for a dry look or crispsurface after reheating.21Sensor CookingVegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken PiecesSensor cooking gives you easy, automaticresults with a variety of foods (see theCooking Guide below).Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables,press the VEGETABLE pad once for freshvegetables, twice for frozen vegetablesor three times for canned vegetables.For chicken or fish, press theCHICKEN/FISH pad once for chickenpieces or twice for fish. The oven startsimmediately.The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining beginscounting down. Turn or stir the food if necessary.Do not open the oven door until time iscounting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. NOTE: If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook for more time.How to Change the Automatic Settings(automatic settings for canned vegetablescannot be adjusted)You can adjust the cooking time for somefoods to suit your personal taste.To reduce time by 10%:After pressing the feature pad, press 1immediately after the oven starts.To add 10% to cooking time:After pressing the feature pad, press 9immediately after the oven starts.21www.GEAppliances.comFood Amount CommentsCanned Vegetables 4–16 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Frozen Vegetables 4–16 oz. Follow package instructions for adding water.Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.Fresh Vegetables 4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid orvented plastic wrap.Potatoes 8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.Fish4–16 oz.Cover with vented plastic wrap.Chicken Pieces2–8 piecesCover with vented plastic wrap.Cooking Guide
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the other features.16HelpThe HELP pad displays feature informationand helpful hints. Press HELP, then select afeature pad.ReminderThe Reminder feature can be used like analarm clock, and can be used at any time,even when the oven is operating. TheReminder time can be set up to 24 hourslater.Press REMINDER.Enter the time you want the oven toremind you. (Be sure the microwaveclock shows the correct time of day.)Select AM or PM.Press REMINDER. When Reminder signaloccurs, press REMINDER to turn it off.The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER.NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to showthat the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminderbefore it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. TheREM indicator will no longer be lit.4321Scroll SpeedThe scroll speed of the display can bechanged. Press and hold the AM/PM padabout 3 seconds to bring up the display.Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.Delay StartDelay Start allows you to set the microwaveto delay cooking up to 24 hours.Press DELAY START.Enter the time you want the oven tostart. (Be sure the microwave clockshows the correct time of day.)Select AM or PM.Select any combination of Auto Defrost,Time Defrost and Time Cook.Press START.The Delay Start time will be displayed plusDS. The oven will automatically start at thedelayed time. To cancel the Delay Start time,press CLEAR/OFF.The time of day may be displayed bypressing CLOCK.54321
Timer On/OffTimer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.Press TIMER ON/OFF.Enter the time you want to count down.Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.When the time is up, the oven will signal.To turn off the timer signal, press TIMERON/OFF.NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.321Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsClockPress to enter the time of day.Press CLOCK.Enter the time of day.Select AM or PM.Press START or CLOCK.To check the time of day whilemicrowaving, press CLOCK.4321Child Lock-OutYou may lock the control panel to preventthe microwave from being accidentallystarted or used by children.To lock or unlock the controls, press andhold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds.When the control panel is locked, Lwillappear in the display.Start/PauseIn addition to starting many functions,START/PAUSE allows you to stop cookingwithout opening the door or clearing the display.www.GEAppliances.com 17
Display On/OffTo turn the clock display on or off, pressand hold 0for about 3 seconds. The Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.Beeper VolumeThe beeper sound level can be adjusted.Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsAbout the other features.18Microwave terms.Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).■metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.Covering 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.Shielding 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 orto set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is notplaced on a cooling rack.Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excesssteam can escape.Term DefinitionCooking Complete ReminderTo remind you that you have food in theoven, the oven will display FOOD IS READYand beep once a minute until you eitheropen the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions19Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com Helpful HintsAn 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 InsideWalls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the DoorSome 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 uponclosing, use only mild, nonabrasive 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 oven.Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash itcarefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can bebroken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.How to Clean the OutsideDo not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia oralcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven.CaseClean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth andthen dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and DoorWipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soapand water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towelscan also scratch the control panel.Door SurfaceIt is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.Power CordIf the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsywater may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly beforeplugging cord into outlet.

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