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Microwave Oven
with Browner Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6 Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions JES1384SF
Convenience Features . . . . .14–16
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13

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.

3513913700 49-40503 01-06 JR

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Safety Instructions

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

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
open since open-door operation can result in harmful particularly important that the oven door close
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to properly and that there is no damage to the:
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (1) door (bent),
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
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and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to

accumulate on sealing surfaces. (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the ■ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
Microwave Energy section above. near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only locations.
to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding ■ Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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Instructions section on page 4.

■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or
the provided installation instructions.
counter.
■ Be certain to place the front surface of the door three
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. —Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
inside the oven while cooking.
marine use.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven
■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave when not in use.
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
■ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
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been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
cord available from General Electric.
■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described examination, repair, or adjustment.
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
when used by children.
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).

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FOODS
■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven ■ SUPERHEATED WATER
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in overheated beyond the boiling point without
microwave ovens. appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed when the container is removed from the microwave
containers—for example, closed jars—are able oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
to explode and should not be heated in this IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
oven could result in injury. SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID.
■ Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
to burst, possibly resulting in injury. —Do not overheat the liquid.
■ Operating the microwave with no food inside for

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—Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
more than a minute or two may cause damage heating it.
to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten —Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
the life of the oven. necks.
■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as —After heating, allow the container to stand in the
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, microwave oven for a short time before removing
chicken livers, and other giblets, and egg yolks the container.
should be pierced to allow steam to escape —Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
during cooking. other utensil into the container.
■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even ■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is when opening any containers of hot food,
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
when warming formula. The container may feel away from hands and face.
cooler than the formula really is. Always test the
■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
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formula before feeding the baby.

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even ■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
if the container is opened, pressure can build up. least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
This can cause the container to burst, possibly poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
resulting in injury. of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.

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WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during ■ Cookware may become hot because of heat
microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or may be needed to handle the cookware.
china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed
or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, burst during or immediately after cooking,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with containers should be at least partially uncovered
1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in because they form a tight seal. When cooking
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or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used remove covering carefully and direct steam away
for microwaving. from hands and face.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in ■ Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″
■ If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, high; remove the top foil cover and return the
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the
■ Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled sides of the oven.
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing ■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
also ignite. not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or
■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, cookware could ignite.
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
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ignite a paper towel. Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
■ Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. 1 them in strict compliance with the cookware
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in manufacturer’s recommendations.
microwave ovens. Check the package for proper
Do not microwave empty containers.
use. 2
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can Do not permit children to use plastic
be used to cover dishes in order to retain 3 cookware without complete supervision.
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
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BROWNER SAFETY
■ Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when ■ Use of the browner shelf:
browning in the oven. Place the dish directly on – Remove the shelf from the oven when not
the shelf. in use.
■ The oven and door will get hot when browning. – Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling
■ Cookware will become hot when browning. the shelf. It may be hot.
Pot holders or oven mitts will be needed to – Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
handle the cookware. inside the oven to prevent product damage.
■ Do not use paper towels or coverings, containers – Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
or cooking/roasting bags made of foil or other with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when

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the oven.
browning.
■ During and after use, do not touch, or let
■ Do not place food directly against the browner clothing, pot holders or other flammable
element. materials contact the browner element or guard.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
■ Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
■ Make sure food is cooked all the way through
before browning.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the your personal responsibility and obligation to have
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
for the electric current. outlet.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is We do not recommend using an extension cord
properly installed and grounded. with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician have a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely install an outlet near the appliance. (See
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the EXTENSION CORDS section.)
appliance is properly grounded. 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, (Adapter plugs not
we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if permitted in Canada)
you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall prongs/slots
receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most
local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in Ensure proper ground
TEMPORARY and firm connection
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the before use.
power cord. METHOD

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
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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.

EXTENSION CORDS
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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
1 the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
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The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
3 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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Safety Instructions
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

1000 Watts

Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Features of the Oven
Door Latches. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows turntable may be removed for cleaning.
cooking to be viewed while keeping Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
microwaves confined in the oven. support must be in place when using the
Convenience Guide. oven.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located
Control Panel and Selector Dial. When entering on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
cooking time using the dial, time will add
or subtract in 10-second increments up to Browner Element. Allows you to brown already-
5 minutes. For cooking times of 5 to 10 cooked food quickly on top.
minutes, time will add or subtract in Browner Shelf.
30-second increments. When entering
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cooking times greater than 10 minutes, time

will add or subtract in 1-minute increments.

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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Press Enter Option
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time more/less time
Turn dial
DEFROST
Press once Food weight
Press twice Amount of defrosting time
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POWER LEVEL Power level 0–HI

EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
TOP BROWN Amount of browning time more/less time
POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz.
Press once, twice or more/less time
three times
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1 cup, 2 cups or 3 cups
Press once, twice or more/less time
three times
AUTO COOK Food type 1–9 more/less time
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The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave
changed before entering the time for energy cycles off) give time for the food
Time Cook. to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select
1 Press
power level 0 to HI.
with power level 30—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook before
2 Turn the dial to enter cooking time. the inside was defrosted.
3 Press START. Here are some examples of uses for various
Variable power levels add flexibility to power levels:
microwave cooking. The power levels on HI: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
the microwave oven can be compared to
the surface units on a range. Each power Med-High 70: Gentle cooking of meat and
level gives you microwave energy a certain poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

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percent of the time. Power level 70 is Medium 50: Slow cooking and tenderizing
microwave energy 70% of the time. Power for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
level 30 is energy 30% of the time. Most
cooking will be done on HI which gives you Low 20 or 30: Defrosting; simmering;
100% power. HI power level will cook faster delicate sauces.
but food may need more frequent stirring, Warm 10: Keeping food warm; softening
rotating or turning over. A lower setting will butter.
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.

About the time features.

Troubleshooting Tips
Time Cook
Time Cook I Time Cook II
Allows you to microwave for any time up Lets you change power levels automatically
to 99 minutes. during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
HI power level is automatically set, but you
may change it for more flexibility.
1 Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.
repeatedly to select a desired power
1 Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL
level.)
repeatedly to select a desired power
level.)
2 Turn
time.
the dial to enter the first cook

Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power

2 Turn the dial to enter cooking time. 3 level if you don’t want full power. (Press
3 Press START.
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POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a

desired power level.)
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
START to resume cooking.
4 Enter the second cook time.
Press MORE or LESS to add or subtract
5 Press START.
10 seconds of cooking time during At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
countdown. counts down.
Press MORE or LESS to add or subtract
10 seconds of cooking time during
countdown.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook

NOTE: Use HI power level unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
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Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
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(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in
per ear husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add
1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
per ear half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 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.
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(fresh, whole, sweet 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1″
or white) apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer and yellow) 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn or butternut) 1 to 2 squash (about 1 lb. each) 8 to 11 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 ■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
of time. See the Defrosting Guide for defrosted in the package. Closed packages
suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
the About the convenience features section.) food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
1 Press DEFROST twice. ■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
2 Turn the dial to enter defrosting time. food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
3 Press START. microwave-safe dish.
■ Foods that spoil easily should not be
4 Turn the food over after half the time. allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature
5 Press START. promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
At one half of selected defrosting time, turn ■ For more even defrosting of larger foods,

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food over and break apart or rearrange such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any large meats are completely defrosted
warm areas with small pieces of foil. The before cooking.
oven will continue to defrost if you don’t
open the door and turn the food. ■ When defrosted, food should be cool
but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy,
A dull thumping noise may be heard return to the microwave oven very briefly,
during defrosting. This is normal when or let it stand a few minutes.
oven is not operating at HI power.

Defrosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood

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Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Use power level 10.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 5 to 7 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield
per lb. 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 15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After
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(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) 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.
Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) 17 to 21 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.
Cornish hen 7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time.
per lb. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 5 to 9 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half
per lb. 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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Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for
30 seconds.
The oven will start immediately. It will add
30 seconds to the time counting down each
time the pad is pressed.

More Time/Less Time

Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds to Press MORE or LESS during the time
the cooking time each time the button countdown.
is pressed. Pressing LESS will subtract
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10 seconds of cooking time each time

the button is pressed.

Top Brown
The microwave oven features a heating
element and shelf that allow you to brown
already-cooked food quickly on top.

1 Place the browner shelf on the

turntable.

2 Place a dish of food on the shelf.

3 Press TOP BROWN.
4 Turn the dial to enter the browning
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time.

5 Press START.
When the microwave oven stops, use oven
mitts to carefully remove the dish and browner
shelf. They may be very hot.
During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the browner element or
guard. These surfaces may be hot enough to
burn even though they are dark in color.
Allow sufficient time for cooling first.
Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
Make sure food is cooked all the way through
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Sequence Programming
The oven allows you to automatically begin Time Cook and Browning
microwave cooking after defrosting, or POWER LEVEL. Change the power
automatically begin browning after 1 Press
level if you don’t want full power. (Press
microwave cooking. POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a
desired power level.)
Defrost and Time Cook
Turn the dial to enter the cooking time.
1 Select either Auto Defrost or Time Defrost. 2 Press TOP BROWN.
2 Turn the dial to enter the food weight or 3
defrosting time. 4 Turn the dial to enter the browning time.
Press POWER LEVEL. Change the power
3 level if you don’t want full power. (Press
5 Press START.

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POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a At the end of Time Cook, the oven will begin
desired power level.) browning the food.

4 Turn the dial to enter the cooking time.

Press START to begin defrosting, or
5 press POWER LEVEL again if you want to
program a second Time Cook. Change
the power level if you don’t want full
power.

6 Turn the dial to enter the second

cooking time.

7 Press START.
After defrosting, Time Cook I and Time Cook II
automatically count down.

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Safety Instructions

Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
1 Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than If you find that the brand of popcorn you
1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. use underpops or overcooks consistently,
Place the package of popcorn in the you can add or subtract 10 seconds to the
center of the microwave. automatic popping time.
POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce To add time during countdown:
2 Press
package of popcorn, twice for a
After pressing POPCORN, press MORE
3.0 ounce package or three times for
immediately after the oven starts
Use only with prepackaged a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts
for an extra 10 seconds.
microwave popcorn weighing immediately.
1.75 to 3.5 ounces. To subtract time during countdown:
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After pressing POPCORN, press LESS

immediately after the oven starts
for 10 seconds less cooking time.

Beverage
To use the Beverage feature: To add time during countdown:
Press Beverage once for 1 cup, twice for Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of
2 cups or three times for 3 cups. cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care. To subtract time during countdown:
Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
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Auto Cook
The Auto Cook feature automatically sets the To add time during countdown:
cooking times and power levels for a variety Pressing MORE will add 10 seconds of
of foods. cooking time each time the button is
pressed.
1 Press AUTO COOK.
To subtract time during countdown:
2 Turn the dial to enter food selection
1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Pressing LESS will subtract 10 seconds
of cooking time each time the button is
3 Press START. pressed.

Operating Instructions
Auto Cook Guide
Food Selection Amount Comments
1 Canned Vegetables 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with
(14 to 16 oz.) lid or vented plastic wrap.
2 Dinner Plate 12 oz. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
3 Fresh Vegetables 8 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add
2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover
4 Fresh Vegetables 16 oz. with lid or vented plastic wrap.
5 Frozen Vegetables 8 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow
package instructions for adding water. Cover
6 Frozen Vegetables 16 oz. with lid or vented plastic wrap.

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7 Potatoes 2 potatoes Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the
turntable.
8 Potatoes 4 potatoes
9 Soup 12 oz. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

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Auto Defrost
The Defrost feature gives you two ways to There is a handy guide located on the inside
defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST once front of the oven.
for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Guide

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish

weighing up to 6.5 pounds. 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 ■ Remove meat from package and place on
and fish. microwave-safe dish.
1 Press DEFROST once. ■ After one half of the defrosting time, turn
the food over. Remove defrosted meat or
Using the Conversion Guide below, turn
2 the
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shield warm areas with small pieces of

dial to enter food weight.
foil.
3 Press START. ■ After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the Large roasts should stand for about
time features section.) 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 .1
3 .2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8 .5
9–10 .6
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11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9

About the other features.

Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the until you either open the oven door or
oven, the oven will beep once a minute press PAUSE/CLEAR.

Clock
Press to enter the time of day.
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Press CLOCK repeatedly to select

1 12-hour or 24-hour time.

Turn the dial to enter the hour.

2
Press CLOCK.
3
Turn the dial to enter the minutes.
4
Press CLOCK.
5
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Pause/Clear
In addition to cancelling selections, without opening the door or clearing the
PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking display. Press START to restart the oven.

Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent
the microwave oven from being accidentally
started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and
hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds.

Operating Instructions
When the control panel is locked, the LOCK
indicator will be lit.

Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer
when the oven is not operating.
Press KITCHEN TIMER.
1
Turn the dial to enter the time you
2 want to count down.

Press START.
3
When time is up, the oven will signal.

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NOTE: The Kitchen Timer indicator will be lit
while the timer is operating.

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Safety Instructions

Term Definition
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, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering 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.
Shielding 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
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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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Safety Instructions
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, Browner Element and Reflector, 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

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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.
The browner element and reflector cannot be removed.
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.
Browner Shelf
Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

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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.
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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-wood 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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Safety Instructions

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 • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted
wall outlet. into wall outlet.
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Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.

Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
oven will not start
START pad not pressed after • Press START.
entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered • Press PAUSE/CLEAR.
already in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR
pad not pressed to cancel it.
PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed • Press START.
accidentally.
Food weight not entered after • Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting
selecting AUTO DEFROST. AUTO DEFROST.
Food type not entered after • Make sure you have entered a food type.
pressing AUTO COOK.
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Microwave oven controls The control has been locked. • Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three
will not work (When the control panel is seconds to unlock the control.
locked, the LOCK indicator
will be lit.)

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

■ Steam or vapor escaping from around ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed
the door. while using the microwave. Similar to the
interference caused by other small
■ Light reflection around door or
appliances, it does not indicate a problem
outer case.
with the microwave. Plug the microwave
■ Dimming oven light and change in into a different electrical circuit, move the
the blower sound at power levels other radio or TV as far away from the microwave
than high. as possible, or check the position and
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signal of the TV/radio antenna.

■ Dull thumping sound while oven is
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Safety Instructions
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here.
or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service
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From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related
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For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care ® servicer and
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