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Microwave Oven 164D3370P286 49-40356-1 05-04 JR JEM31 Owner’ s Manual Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . .2–11 Operating Instr uctions Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .30, 31 Changing Power Level . . . . . .14 Features of Y our Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12, 13 Microwave T erms . . . . . . . . . .29 Other F[...]

■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installat[...]

3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a[...]

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the mic[...]

GEAppliances.com 5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER 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 pres[...]

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 dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” ■ If you are not sure if a dish is [...]

GEAppliances.com 7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ “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 stor[...]

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. [...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 adapte[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 W ARNING! 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 the[...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-40356-1v01 5/11/04 3:59 PM Page 11[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. T ou[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Y ou can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. GEAppliances.com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of d[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About changing the power level. 14 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. En[...]

About the time features. GEAppliances.com 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. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’ t want full power . (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired [...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 16 V egetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water [...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions V egetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water . Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking per ear dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. T ime 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 DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. Enter defrosting time. Press ST A[...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 8 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. T urn over a[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 le[...]

About the auto feature. GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultr y and fish. Use Time Defrost for[...]

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[...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Popcorn T o use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediatel[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the sensor features. 24 Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single ser vings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEA T . The oven starts immediately . The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remai[...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 25 (less time) (more time) Sensor Cooking V egetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the VEGET ABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times f[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 26 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day . Select AM or PM. Press ST ART or CLOCK. 4 3 2 1 Cooking Complete Reminder T o remind you that you have food in the oven, [...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 27 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELA Y ST ART . Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day .) Select AM or PM. Select any com[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 28 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 . Enter time you want to count down. Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. When time is up, the oven will signal.[...]

Microwave terms. GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 29 Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 30 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[...]

GEAppliances.com 31 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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 [...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… 32 T roubleshooting T ips 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 T o Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or rese[...]

GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 33 ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door . ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. ■ T urntab[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes. 34 49-40356-1v01 5/11/04 4:00 PM Page 34[...]

GE Microwave Oven W arranty . Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). This warranty [...]

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