Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2–11
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1456
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .29, 30
Changing Power Level . . . . . .14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .28
Other Features . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . .22–25
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .15–20
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .31, 32
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . .32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________________
Serial # ________________________
You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
164D3370P211 49-40252 03-02 JR
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner’s Manual.
I Do not mount this appliance
– Do not overcook food.
over a sink.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while
cooking.
I Do not mount the microwave
oven over or near any
portion of a heating or
cooking appliance.
– Remove wire twist-ties and
metal handles from paper
or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
I Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven
is in operation.
– Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
I 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.
– If materials inside the oven
should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven
off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If the door is opened, the fire
may spread.
I Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
I Use this appliance only for its
intended use as 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.
I See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven section of this manual.
I GE does not support any
servicing of the microwave.
We strongly recommend
that you do not attempt
to service the microwave
yourself.
I Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for
example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool or
near a sink.
I As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
I Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
I Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
I Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
I To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If 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:
I Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
I Metal or foil touching the
I Recycled paper towels
side of the oven.
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
I Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
FOODS
I Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
I Operating the microwave
with no food inside for more
than a minute or two may
cause damage to the oven
and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around
the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
I Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—will explode
and should not be heated
in this microwave oven.
Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
I Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes,
hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.
I 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.
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I Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after
removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following:
before removing the
container from the oven,
allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,
wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is
I SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening
and causing injury, do not
heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand in
the microwave for 30 seconds
before moving it or putting
anything into it.
opened, excessive steam can
build up and cause it to burst
or overflow.
I Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even with the lid
off. Make sure all infant food
is thoroughly cooked. Stir
food to distribute the heat
evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula
really is. Always test the
formula before feeding
the baby.
I 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.
I Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
I Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause
the container to burst,
I Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
possibly resulting in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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 microwaving.”
I Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
I 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
I If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and
a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
oven or ignite a paper towel.
I Do not use the microwave to
dry newspapers.
I Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use.
If the dish remains cool and
only the water in the cup
heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
I Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
I If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
I Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed
to handle the cookware.
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I “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by
package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury.
Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering
I Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-
safe plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and
may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
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I Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4″ high; remove
the top foil cover and return
the tray to the box. When
using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least
1″ away from the sides
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
2 containers.
Do not permit children
3
of the oven.
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
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 installed and grounded.
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.
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 cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING—
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.
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage 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
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
Align large
prongs/slots
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the
use of a UL listed adapter which is
available at most local hardware stores.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection
of the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through
the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
1
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
2 it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
3 over the countertop or tabletop where 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 the microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
1100 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place
when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press
Enter
TIME COOK
Press once or twice
Amount of cooking time
AUTO/TIME DEFROST
Press twice
Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
POWER LEVEL
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
POTATO
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately! more/less time
Starts immediately! more/less time
VEGETABLE
Starts immediately!
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
(on some models)
Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)
AUTO/TIME DEFROST
Press once
Food weight
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About changing 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.
Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost.
1
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
2
Press POWER LEVEL.
3
Select desired power level 1–10.
4
Press START.
5
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on a range. Each
power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 will cook
faster but food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a
lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to
the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy
did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows 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.
Press TIME COOK.
1
Enter cooking time.
2
Change power level if you don’t want full power.
3 (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
4
You may open the door during Time Cook to check
the food. Close the door and press START to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press TIME COOK.
1
Enter the first cook time.
2
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
3 (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press TIME COOK again.
4
Enter the second cook time.
5
Change the power level if you don’t want full power.
6 (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level
1–10.)
Press START.
7
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb.
5 to 8 min.,
In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch
5 to 9 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
(fresh spears)
1 bunch
7 to 11 min.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,
place 1/4 cup water.
(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
(
frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 6 to 10 min.
(about 2 lbs.)
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 11 min.
1 medium head 7 to 15 min.
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
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Comments
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
2 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1
1 to 5 ears
1 /4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
per ear
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
3 to 6 min.
2 to 3 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
2 to 6 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 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 12 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,
sweet or white)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place
in center of the oven. Let stand
5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
3 to 6 min.
3 to 6 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn,
or butternut)
1 lb. sliced
3 to 5 min.
5 to 9 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
cup water.
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.
1 or 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
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About the time features.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the
Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost
explained in the About the auto feature section.)
Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.
1
Enter defrosting time.
2
Press START.
3
Turn food over when the oven signals.
4
Press START.
5
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power
level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total
defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3. However, food will need more
frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals to
turn the food over. 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.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
I Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the
package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or
vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic
storage containers should be partially uncovered.
I Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
I Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit
out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
I For more even defrosting of larger foods, such
as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before cooking.
I When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave
very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, 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.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
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.)
4 to 6 min.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 9 to 13 min. Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 8 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
14 to 20 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over after half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let
stand to finish defrosting.
cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole
20 to 25 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. Place unwrapped hen in the oven
per lb.
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.)
3 to 8 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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About the time features.
Express Cook
This 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 at power level 10. For
example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting
down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
I It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.
I It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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About the auto feature.
Auto Defrost
The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use 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 give even defrosting results for meats,
poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once.
1
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight.
2 For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press START.
3
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features
section.)
Guide
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
I Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
I Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each
TURN signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted
meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
I After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for
about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If 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
3
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
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About the sensor features.
Humidity Sensor
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity
released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts
the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
I The proper containers and covers are essential for
best sensor cooking.
Covered
I Always use microwave-safe containers and cover
them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight
sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam
from escaping and cause food to overcook.
Vented
I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing
food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into
steam can mislead the sensor.
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
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Popcorn
To 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 the
center of the microwave.
1
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to
3.5 ounces.
Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
2
If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed,
SENSOR ERROR will appear. Close the door, press
CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or
subtract 20—30 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the
oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press 9 again to add
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional 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.
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About the sensor features.
Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT.
The oven starts immediately.
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How to Change the
Automatic Settings
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time
2 remaining begins counting down.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad. Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press START
To add 10% to cooking time:
immediately.
Press 9 after the feature pad.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even
out the temperature. If the food is not hot enough, use Time
Cook to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
I Bread products.
I Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
I Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
I Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after
reheating.
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Potato
The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.
Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the
turntable. If cooking three or more potatoes,
arrange in a star pattern.
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How to Change the
Automatic Settings
Press POTATO. The oven starts immediately. The
2 oven signals when steam is sensed and the time
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press START
immediately. If food is not done enough, use Time Cook
to cook for more time.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the feature pad.
Vegetable
Use the Vegetable feature to cook 4–16 ounces of fresh,
frozen or canned vegetables.
For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of water
per serving. For frozen vegetables, follow package
instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or
plastic wrap. Place vegetables in the oven.
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How to Change the
Automatic Settings
(automatic settings for
fresh and frozen vegetables
cannot be adjusted on
some models)
Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables, twice
2 for frozen vegetables, or three times for canned
vegetables. The oven starts immediately. The oven
signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is
counting down.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press START
immediately. If food is not done enough, use Time Cook
to cook for more time.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the feature pad.
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About the other features.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the
oven will display 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.
Press CLOCK.
1
Enter time of day.
2
Select AM or PM.
3
Press START or CLOCK.
4
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.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking without opening the door
or clearing the display.
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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.
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be
used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
Press TIMER ON/OFF.
1
Enter time you want to count down.
2
Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
3
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is
operating.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold 0 for
about 3 seconds. The Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
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Microwave terms.
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
I metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
I metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
I recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips
of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes
are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking
soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel,
others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy
spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils
on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that
come together upon closing, use only mild, 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.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into
water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy
water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support
can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate
the oven without the turntable and support in place.
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Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven.
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the
microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the
appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.
Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can
damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the
control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door
seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
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Before you call for service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong
plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close
securely.
Control panel lighted, yet
oven will not start
Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close
securely.
START pad not pressed
after entering cooking
selection.
• Press START.
Another selection entered • Press CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have
after pressing TIME COOK.
entered cooking time
after pressing TIME COOK.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed
accidentally.
• Reset cooking program
and press START.
Food weight not entered
• Make sure you have
after selecting Auto Defrost. entered food weight
after selecting Auto Defrost.
“SENSOR ERROR”
appears on display
During Popcorn, Reheat,
Beverage, Potato, or
Vegetable program, the
door was opened before
steam could be detected.
• Close the door, press
CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
Steam was not detected
in maximum amount
of time.
• Use Time Cook to heat
for more time.
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Before you call for service…
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
“LOCKED” appears in
display
The control has been
locked. (When the control
panel is locked an L will
be displayed.)
• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF
for about three seconds to
unlock the control.
Food amount too large
for Sensor Reheat
Sensor Reheat is for single • Use Time Cook for large
servings of recommended
foods.
amounts of food.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
I Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
I Light reflection around door or outer case.
I Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
I Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
I TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the
microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small
appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave.
Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the
radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check
the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
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Notes.
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GE Microwave Oven
One Year Limited Warranty.
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed
to make a warranty claim.
For The Period Of:
What GE Will Provide:
One Year
From the date of the
original purchase
Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a
defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit
is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original
one-year warranty period.
In Order to Make a Warranty Claim:
I Properly pack your unit.
We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.
I Include in the package a copy of the
sales receipt or other evidence of date
of original purchase. Also print your
name and address and a description
of the defect.
I Return the product to the retail
location where it was purchased.
What GE Will Not Cover:
I Customer instruction. This owner’s
manual provides information
regarding operating instructions
and user controls.
I Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
I Damage to the product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
I Improper installation.
I Incidental or consequential damage
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
I Failure of the product if it is abused,
misused, or used for other than
the intended purpose or used
commercially.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased
for home use within the USA.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. To know what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
state’s Attorney General.
Exclusion of implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are no
warranties, whether express, oral or statutory which extend beyond the description on the face hereof,
including specificially the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225
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