40507 1/18/06 2:36 Page IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE...
Page 3
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual This microwave oven is not To reduce the risk of fire in the approved or tested tbr marine use. oven caviW:...
Page 4
40507 1/18/06 2:36 Page IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. .4, WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwm'e term Met;d, such as twist-ties, for sparks in/he oven. Arcing poult*)' pins or g_dd-rimmed is caused dishes, in the mmrowave.
Page 5
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page gR.com SUPERHEATEDWATER Avoid heating baby tood glass jars, even with the lid Liquids,such as water, coffee olE Make sure all inlimt t_)od or tea are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir overheatedbeyond the boiling tood to distribute the heat point without appearing to be...
Page 6
40507 1/18/06 2:36 Page IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. .4, WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your nAcrowavv oven is sui/able products. Recycled paper for microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes, paper can contdn metal measuring cups,...
Page 7
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page _O.com Plastic cookware_Plastic "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags cookware designed should lye slit, pierced microwave cooking is very vented as directed useful, but should lye used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during saiL=plastic...
40507 1/18/06 2:36 Page IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This applim3ce must grounded. In fl_e event of m3 electrical short drcuit, grounding reduces risk ofelectric shock providing m_ escape...
40507 1/18/06 2:36 Page 9:i% g&com ADAPTER P LUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will he disconnected infrequently Because of potential sate W hazaMs under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. H_)we_x; still elect to use ml adapte_, ifyou where locM codes...
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting ti'om becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Exmnsion cords m_y be used if}_m are c m-efiA in using them. If an exmnsion cord is used-- children...
Page 11
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS ..\ii; .... \ii; ..
405@7 1/18/06 2:36 Page About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1150Warts ..\17 .... \17 ..Featuresof the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield.Screen allo_vs cooking viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Page 13
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page ge.com You can microwave bytime, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. TIME COOK AUTO/TIMEDEF POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POWERLEVEL VEGETABLE BAKED POTATO AUTO/TIME DEF CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features...
Page 14
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page 14:i% About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately alter entering the tcamre time %r TIME COOK,TIMEDEFROSTorEXPRESS COOK. The power level POWER LEVEL m_E also he clmng_d during time countdown. Press TIMECOOKorsdect 77me Defrost.
Page 15
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the time features, go ogre Time Cook _me Cook, TIME COOK Allows you to microwme fiw m_y time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level I0 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibilit).
Page 16
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments Asparagus (froshspoars) llb. Med-High5 to 8rain.,(7) dish,ha ]Z_lt.l)la, eObhmg]/4 cup w ater.glass baking (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 17
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page ge.com Comments Amount Time 2 to 6 rain. (frozen kernel)1 O-oz. package In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons watch Cornon the cob (fresh) l to 5 ears 11/to 4 rain. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.
Page 18
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the time features. Time Defrost Allo_vs you to defiost tot a selected lengdJ of time. See AUTO/TIME the DefrostingGuidetot sugg.csted times. (AutoDefrost explained in the Aboutthe auto feature section.) 3¢bupower_ Press START. Tu_'llc._tnleX,e set(teti.(_st t[_1_(t°ve_'s_/_tll*VlJellitem 1 is mmmmtically ,tlje oven s quickly...
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page ge.com Defrosting Guide Commen_ Time Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsorrolls (1piece) ]/4 mhz. Sweet rolls (approx.I2 oz.) 2 to 4 _mn. FishandSeafood Fillets,frozen(1lb.) 6 to 9 rain. Shellfish, s mallpieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 rain. Place hlock in casserole.
Page 20
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the time features. Express Cook Thisis a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Pressone of the ExpressCook pads (tiom 1 to 6) f_)r 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at powerlevel 10. For example, press the 2 pad t_)r 2 minutes of cooking time.
Page 21
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the auto feature, geoom Auto Defrost The Auto/lime Defrost feature gi_es }ou two ways to AUTOFnME defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/TIME DEF once for Auto Defrost or twice for lime Defrost. Use AutoDefrost for meat, poultr_ and fish. Use lime Defrost for most other flozen foods.
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humkti b released during cooking. Tile (wen automatically adjusts the cooking time to various bpes and amounts of %od. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same...
Page 23
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page ge.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feattne: POPCORN Follow package instructions, using 77me Cookifthe package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the fless time) imore eme) center of the microwave.
Page 24
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the sensor features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single sel_ings of pre_iousl} REHEAT cooked foods or a plate of leftoxers. Place coxered food in the oxen. Press REHEAT (less time)(m_re time) The (xen ztart,' immediately. How to Change the The oxen signals when...
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you haxe food in the oxen, the oxen will displa} FOOD IS READYand beep once a minute until }ou either CLEAR/OFE open the oxen door or press Clock ¸¸¸¸%...
Page 27
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page gO.com Child Lock-Out lock control panel to pre_ent microwaxe fiom heing accidentall} started or used h} children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFFI_)r ahout three seconds. When control panel is locked, an £ will he displayed to the extreme right.
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page Microwave terms. Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term tot sparks in the oven. Arcing clmsed b;_: metal or toil touching the side of the oxen. t_)il that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like _lntenn_ls).
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page Cam andcleaning of the microwaveoven. ge.oom Helpful Hints Open the o_en door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional d_orough _iping with a solution of haking soda and x<_te, keeps the inside fiesh.
Page 30
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside xxxxxxxxxx Do notusecleanerscontaining ammoniaor alcoholon the microwaveoven.Ammoniaor alcoholcan damagethe appearanceof the microwave. Case Clean the omside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dr>_Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page Before you call for service.., ge.oom Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start P.eplace tuse or reset...
Page 32
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page Before you call for service... Troubleshooting 77ps What ToDo Press and hold CLEAR/OFF "LOCKED" appears in The control has been tot about three seconds locked. (When the control pa_,el _ locked,a_,twin unlock the control. be dLsplayed.) Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single...
405@7 1/18/06 2:37 Page _e.com Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven Steam or vapor escaping flom around the door: IJght reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and chang_ in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
Page 35
Staple your receipt here. Centers, o r anauthorized Customer Care +technician, Proof of the original Toschedule service, o n-line,24hoursaday,visit purchase date is needed usat ge,com,or call800,GE, CARES (800,432,2737), to obtain service under Pleasehaveserial a ndmodelnumbers available the warranty. whencallingfor service.
Page 36
..\X7..while your _umnt)' is still in effect. _i)u can ptnchase it on-line an)'time, or call 800.626.2224 thriving normal business hours. GE Consumer Home Services _11 still be there after your _u'canty expires. Partsand Accessories ge.com lndivichlals qualified to service their own appliances...