GE Microwave Oven PEB2060 User Manual

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6  
Owner’s Manual  
Operating Instructions  
PEB2060  
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16–18  
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8  
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .13–15  
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12  
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20  
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20  
Consumer Support  
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover  
Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here:  
Model # __________________  
Serial # __________________  
You can find them on a label  
inside the oven.  
MFL38268201 49-40551 04-07 JR  
 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.  
I This microwave oven is not approved or tested for  
I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and  
marine use.  
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.  
I Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this  
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,  
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar  
locations.  
I This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility  
for examination, repair or adjustment.  
I As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary  
I Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
I Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
when used by children.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
I Do not let power cord hang over edge of table  
or counter.  
I To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance  
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are  
placed inside the oven while cooking.  
Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or  
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.  
Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave  
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven  
when not in use.  
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.  
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. I Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-  
Arcing is caused by:  
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.  
I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
I Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces being used in the microwave.  
I Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act  
like antennas).  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
FOODS  
I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven  
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory  
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in  
microwave ovens.  
I 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 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers—for example, closed jars—are able  
to explode and should not be heated in this  
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave  
oven could result in injury.  
I Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked  
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if  
the container is opened, pressure can build up.  
This can cause the container to burst, possibly  
resulting in injury.  
I Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure  
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it  
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.  
I 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 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 Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate  
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.  
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.  
I Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at  
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and  
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature  
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually  
protects against foodborne illness.  
I 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.  
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:  
— Do not overheat the liquid.  
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway  
through heating it.  
— Do not use straight-sided containers with  
narrow necks.  
— After heating, allow the container to stand in  
the microwave oven for a short time before  
removing the container.  
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or  
other utensil into the container.  
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE  
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 Cookware may become hot because of heat  
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle the cookware.  
I “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed  
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as  
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could  
burst during or immediately after cooking,  
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage  
containers should be at least partially uncovered  
because they form a tight seal. When cooking  
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,  
remove covering carefully and direct steam away  
from hands and face.  
I If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish  
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled  
with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup  
either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45  
seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not  
be used for microwaving.  
I Use foil only as directed in this manual.  
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less  
than 3/4high; remove the top foil cover and  
return the tray to the box. When using foil in  
the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch  
away from the sides of the oven.  
If the dish remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
I If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
I Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled  
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can  
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing  
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or  
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may  
also ignite.  
I Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for  
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be  
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may  
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as  
are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or  
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.  
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food  
and cookware could ignite.  
I 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.  
Follow these guidelines:  
I Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.  
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use  
them in strict compliance with the cookware  
manufacturer’s recommendations.  
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I
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave  
ovens. Check the package for proper use.  
Do not microwave empty containers.  
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.  
2
Do not permit children to use plastic  
cookware without complete supervision.  
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.  
WARNING  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
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.  
NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this  
appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping  
over a longer cord.  
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.  
If an extension cord is used—  
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of  
the appliance;  
1
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;  
2
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where  
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.  
3
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the  
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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About the features of your microwave oven.  
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
1200 Watts  
Features of the Oven  
Optional Accessories  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
Door Latches.  
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below  
to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.  
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined in the oven.  
For 27installations:  
Convenience Guide.  
Model  
Kit  
PEB2060DMBB  
PEB2060DMCC  
PEB2060SMSS  
PEB2060DMWW  
JX2027DMBB  
JX2027DMCC  
JX2027SMSS  
JX2027DMWW  
Touch Control Panel Display.  
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to  
open door.  
For 30installations:  
Model  
PEB2060DMBB  
PEB2060DMCC  
PEB2060SMSS  
PEB2060DMWW  
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support  
must be in place when using the oven. The  
turntable may be removed for cleaning.  
Kit  
JX2030DMBB  
JX2030DMCC  
JX2030SMSS  
JX2030DMWW  
Removable Turntable Support. The turntable  
support 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.  
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About the features of your microwave oven.  
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  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
EXPRESS COOK  
POWER LEVEL  
Amount of defrosting time  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10  
ADD 30 SEC  
Starts immediately!  
Sensor Features and Auto Features  
Press  
Enter  
Options  
POPCORN  
VEGETABLE  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
more/less time  
Press once (fresh vegetables)  
Press twice (frozen vegetables)  
Press three times (canned vegetables)  
REHEAT  
BEVERAGE  
POTATO  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
more/less time  
CHICKEN/FISH  
Press once (chicken pieces)  
Press twice (fish)  
Press  
Enter  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
Food weight  
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About changing the power level.  
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Rest periods (when the microwave energy  
The power level may be entered or  
changed immediately after entering the  
time for Time Cook or Express Cook.  
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.  
Press TIME COOK.  
1
Enter cooking time.  
2
Press POWER LEVEL.  
3
Select desired power level 1–10.  
Here are some examples of uses for various  
power levels:  
4
Press START.  
5
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling  
liquids.  
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  
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.  
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. A high  
setting (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.  
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate  
sauces.  
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening  
butter.  
About the time features.  
Time Cook  
Allows you to microwave for any time up  
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
Time Cook II  
Lets you change power 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.  
Press TIME COOK.  
1
Time Cook I  
Enter the first cook time.  
2
Press TIME COOK.  
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a desired power level 1–10.)  
1
3
Enter cooking time.  
2
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a desired power level 1–10.)  
3
Press TIME COOK again.  
4
Enter the second cook time.  
5
Press START.  
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.  
Select a desired power level 1–10.)  
4
6
You may open the door during Time Cook  
to check the food. Close the door and press  
START to resume cooking.  
Press START.  
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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 High power level (10) unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
Asparagus  
(fresh spears)  
1 lb.  
5 to 8 min.,  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
Med-High (7)  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
4 to 7 min.  
Beans  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
(frozen lima)  
1 lb. cut in half  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
10 to 14 min.  
4 to 8 min.  
4 to 8 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
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)  
(fresh spears)  
1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)  
1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)  
10-oz. package  
5 to 9 min.  
7 to 10 min.  
4 to 7 min.  
4 to 7 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)  
6 to 9 min.  
5 to 9 min.  
In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced)  
(frozen)  
1 lb.  
10-oz. package  
4 to 8 min.  
3 to 7 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Cauliflower  
(flowerets)  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
1 medium head  
1 medium head  
10-oz. package  
7 to 10 min.  
7 to 14 min.  
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.  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
10-oz. package  
1 to 5 ears  
2 to 6 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
11/4 to 4 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. 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  
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)  
(frozen)  
2 lbs. unshelled  
10-oz. package  
7 to 9 min.  
2 to 6 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)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
9 to 11 min.  
2 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, sweet  
or white)  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″  
apart, in circular arrangement. 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 and leaf) 10-oz. package  
Squash  
(fresh, summer, and yellow) 1 lb. sliced  
3 to 5 min.  
In 112-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.  
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Time Defrost  
Defrosting Tips  
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.)  
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.  
Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME.  
1
Enter defrosting time.  
2
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.  
Press START.  
3
When the oven signals, turn food over and  
break apart or rearrange pieces for more  
even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with  
small pieces of foil. The oven will continue  
to defrost if you don’t open the door and  
turn the food.  
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.  
A dull thumping noise may be heard  
during defrosting. This is normal when  
oven is not operating at High power.  
I When defrosted, food should be cool  
but softened in all areas. If still slightly  
icy, return to the microwave oven very  
briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.  
Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)  
1/4 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Rearrange after half the time.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
6 to 9 min.  
3 to 7 min.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 or 2  
(10-oz. package)  
1 to 5 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  
4 to 6 min.  
9 to 12 min.  
per lb.  
Turn meat over after first half of time.  
Use power level 1.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
4 to 8 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield  
warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.  
Let stand to complete defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up  
14 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.  
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.  
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.  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
Chicken, whole (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Cornish hen  
7 to 12 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of 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 microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half  
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.  
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About the time features.  
Express Cook  
The power level can be changed as time  
is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and  
enter 1–10.  
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.  
Add 30 Seconds  
You can use this feature two ways:  
I It can be used as an express cook for  
I It will add 30 seconds to the time  
counting down each time the pad  
is pressed.  
30 seconds.  
About the auto features.  
Auto Defrost  
There is a handy guide located on the inside  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and  
fish. Use Time Defrost for most other  
frozen foods.  
front of the oven.  
Guide  
Auto Defrost automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power levels to give  
even defrosting results for meats, poultry  
and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.  
Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME.  
1
I Remove meat from package and place  
Using the Conversion Guide below,  
enter food weight. For example,  
press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds  
(1 pound, 3 ounces).  
on microwave-safe dish.  
2
I When the oven signals, turn the food  
over. Remove defrosted meat or shield  
warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
Press START.  
3
I After defrosting, most meats need to  
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.  
Large roasts should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the  
time features section.)  
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  
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About the sensor features.  
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Humidity Sensor  
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven  
automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.  
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result  
in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use  
Time Cook for additional cooking time.  
I The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.  
Covered  
Vented  
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.  
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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About the sensor features.  
Popcorn  
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to  
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
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.  
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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.  
Use only with prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing  
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.  
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).  
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice  
in succession on the same food  
portion—it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
Press POPCORN. The oven starts  
2
immediately.  
If you open the door while POPCORN  
is displayed, a SENSOR ERROR message will  
appear. Close the door and press START  
immediately.  
To add time:  
If food is undercooked after the countdown  
use TIME COOK for additional cooking 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).  
Beverage  
Press Beverage to heat an 8–10 oz. cup of  
coffee or other beverage.  
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice  
in succession on the same food  
portion—it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
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.  
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Reheat  
The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces  
of previously cooked foods or a plate of  
leftovers.  
Some Foods Not Recommended for  
Use With Reheat  
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice  
in succession on the same food  
portion—it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:  
I Bread products.  
Place covered food in the oven. Press  
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.  
1
I Foods that must be reheated uncovered.  
I Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.  
The oven signals when steam is sensed  
and the time remaining begins  
counting down.  
2
I Foods calling for a dry look or crisp  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press START immediately.  
surface after reheating.  
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.  
If food is not hot enough after the  
countdown, use TIME COOK for additional  
reheating time.  
Sensor Cooking  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press START immediately.  
Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces  
Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic  
results with a variety of foods (see the  
Cooking Guide below).  
If food is undercooked after the countdown  
use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.  
Place covered food in the oven.  
Press the food pad. For vegetables,  
1
How to Change the Automatic Settings  
(automatic settings for canned vegetables  
cannot be adjusted)  
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice  
in succession on the same food  
portion—it may result in severely  
overcooked or burnt food.  
press the VEGETABLE pad once for  
fresh vegetables, twice for frozen  
vegetables or three times for canned  
vegetables. For chicken or fish, press  
the CHICKEN/FISH pad once for chicken  
pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts  
immediately.  
You can adjust the cooking time for some  
foods to suit your personal taste.  
To reduce time by 10%:  
After pressing the feature pad, press 1  
immediately after the oven starts.  
The oven signals when steam is  
sensed and the time remaining begins  
counting down. Turn or stir the food  
if necessary.  
2
To add 10% to cooking time:  
After pressing the feature pad, press 9  
immediately after the oven starts.  
Cooking Guide  
Food  
Amount  
4–16 oz.  
4–16 oz.  
Comments  
Canned Vegetables  
Frozen Vegetables  
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.  
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 or  
vented plastic wrap.  
Potatoes  
Fish  
8–32 oz.  
4–16 oz.  
Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Chicken Pieces  
2–8 pieces  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
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About the other features.  
Help  
The HELP pad displays feature information  
and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a  
feature pad.  
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.  
Reminder  
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.  
Press REMINDER.  
1
Enter the time you want the oven to  
remind you. (Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct time of day.)  
2
Select AM or PM.  
3
Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal  
occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off.  
The Reminder time may be displayed  
by pressing REMINDER.  
4
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.  
Delay Start  
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave  
to delay cooking up to 24 hours.  
Press DELAY START.  
1
Enter the time you want the oven to  
start. (Be sure the microwave clock  
shows the correct time of day.)  
2
Select AM or PM.  
3
Select any combination of Auto Defrost,  
Time Defrost and Time Cook.  
4
Press START.  
5
The Delay Start time will be displayed plus  
DS. The oven will automatically start at the  
delayed time. To cancel the Delay Start time,  
press CLEAR/OFF.  
The time of day may be displayed by  
pressing CLOCK.  
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Clock  
Press to enter the time of day.  
Press CLOCK.  
1
Enter the time of day.  
2
Select AM or PM.  
3
Press START or CLOCK.  
4
To check the time of day while  
microwaving, press CLOCK.  
Start/Pause  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking  
without opening the door or clearing  
the display.  
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 the time you want to count down.  
2
Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.  
3
When the 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.  
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, L will  
appear in the display.  
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About the other features.  
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.  
Beeper Volume  
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.  
Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for  
mute to loud.  
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.  
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.  
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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 oven.  
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it  
carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be  
broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and  
support in place.  
How to Clean the Outside  
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or  
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave oven.  
Case  
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and  
then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.  
Control Panel and Door  
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap  
and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels  
can also scratch the control panel.  
Door Surface  
It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.  
Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.  
Power Cord  
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy  
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before  
plugging cord into outlet.  
Stainless Steel (on some models)  
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.  
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for  
stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean  
cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the chart below 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.  
Door not securely closed.  
Open the door and close securely.  
Open the door and close securely.  
Control panel lighted, yet  
oven will not start  
START pad not pressed after  
entering cooking selection.  
Press START.  
Another selection entered  
already in oven and CLEAR/OFF  
pad not pressed to cancel it.  
Press CLEAR/OFF.  
Cooking time not entered after  
pressing TIME COOK.  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after  
pressing TIME COOK.  
CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally.  
Reset cooking program and press START.  
Food weight not entered after  
selecting AUTO DEFROST.  
Make sure you have entered food weight after  
selecting AUTO DEFROST.  
Oven was paused accidentally.  
Press START to restart the cooking program.  
Close the door and press START immediately.  
SENSOR ERROR message  
appears on display  
During the Sensor cooking  
program, the door was opened  
or START/PAUSE was pressed  
before steam could be detected.  
Steam was not detected in  
maximum amount of time.  
Use Time Cook to heat for more time.  
Control panel does  
not work  
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  
servings of recommended foods.  
Use Time Cook for large amounts of food.  
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven  
I Steam or vapor escaping from around  
I TV/radio interference might be noticed  
the door.  
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 TVas far away from the microwave  
as possible or check the position and signal  
of the TV/radio antenna.  
I Light reflection around door or outer case.  
I Dimming oven light and change in  
the blower sound at power levels other  
than high.  
I Dull thumping sound while oven is  
operating.  
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GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you  
Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—  
No Matter What Brand!  
Benefits Include:  
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We’ll Cover Any Appliance.  
Anywhere. Anytime.*  
You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back  
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.  
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!  
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker  
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Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224  
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Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us.  
We are proud to have you as a customer!  
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:  
Complete and mail  
your Consumer  
After mailing the  
registration below,  
store this document  
in a safe place. It  
contains information  
you will need should  
you require service.  
Our service number is  
Read your Owner’s  
Manual carefully.  
It will help you  
operate your new  
appliance properly.  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of  
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Important: If you did not get a registration card with your  
product, detach and return the form below to  
ensure that your product is registered, or register  
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers,  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
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or an authorized Customer Care technician during normal  
working hours. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit  
us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have  
serial and model numbers available when calling for service.  
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related  
service costs to replace the defective part.  
Five Years  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this five-year limited warranty, you will be responsible for any labor or in-home  
service costs.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
I Service trips to your home to teach you how to  
use the product.  
I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
I Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you  
have an installation problem, contact your dealer or  
installer. You are responsible for providing adequate  
electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.  
I Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods  
or acts of God.  
I Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
I Product not accessible to provide required service.  
I Damage caused after delivery.  
I 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.  
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. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your  
legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,  
order parts or even schedule service on-line.  
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Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal  
business hours.  
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GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.  
Parts and Accessories  
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by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.  
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally  
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause  
unsafe operation.  
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