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    GE Appliances GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Microwave Oven Part No. 164D3370P017 Pub. No. 49-40016 JE1540 Owner’ s Manual[...]

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    ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to A void Possible Exposur e to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Gr ounding Instructions section on page 8. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Instal[...]

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    3 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not store anything directly [...]

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    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[...]

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    5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instr uctions Safety Information ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER Micr owaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they r each the boiling point. They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all. Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like [...]

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    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.” ■ If you are not sure if a dish is m[...]

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    7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ “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 shou[...]

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    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. [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Usage situations wher e 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 cod[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 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 them[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information REMEMBER… Y our continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully . W e want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11[...]

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    Congratulations! Y ou Ar e Now Part of the GE Family . Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these value[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Ser vice Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven. Read th[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the features of your microwave oven. Thr oughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 14 1000 Watts Featur es of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in th[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features. POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SE C TIME DE F ROS T MICRO CO OK PO PCOR N R EHE A T BE V E R AG E CO OK SN A C KS AU TO DE F ROS T 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 4 EXPRESS COOK Cooking Con[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About changing the power level. 16 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST. Enter co[...]

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    About the time features. Micr o Cook Micr o 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 MICRO COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1?[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. Cooking Guide for Micro Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 18 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fr esh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup Med-High (7) water. (fr ozen spear[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen ker nel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cor n on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 1 / 4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defr osting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST . Enter defrosting time. Press ST ART . Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can def[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Food T ime Comments Br eads, Cakes Br ead, buns or r olls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (appr ox. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, fr ozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up af[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. 22 Expr ess Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–5 minutes. Press one of the Expr ess Cook pads (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The powe[...]

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    About the convenience features. 23 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Micr o 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[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. Press ST ART . NOTE: The serving[...]

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    Beverage The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage. Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately. The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Customer Service T roubleshooting [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the convenience features. Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press ST ART . Hint: Pr ess and hold the COOK pad[...]

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    Auto Defrost Use Auto Defr ost for meat, poultry and fish. Use T ime Defr ost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defr ost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. Press AUTO DEFROST . Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the other features. 28 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press ST ART or CLOCK. 3 2 1 To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you eithe[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 29 Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven. The Reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later. Press DELA Y ST ART . Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the other features. 30 Kitchen T imer This pad per for ms three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer. ■ It can be set to delay cooking. ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Kitchen T imer operates without microwave energy. How to [...]

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    Micr owave terms. Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 Ar cing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Car e and cleaning of the microwave oven. 32 Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of [...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 33 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 wi[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Befor e you call for service… 34 T r oubleshooting 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 res[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 35 ■ 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. ■ TV/radio interference might[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 36[...]

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    Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 37[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 38[...]

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    GE Micr owave Oven W arranty Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased[...]

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    Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for per[...]