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Microwave Oven 164D3370P284 49-40354 06-03 JR JE1660 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . .
■ 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.
■ 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 heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven sur face when the microwave oven is in operation.
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.
www .GEAppliances.com 5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ 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.
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.
www .GEAppliances.com 7 Consumer Support 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 .
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.
www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information 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.
www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y .
12 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield.
13 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Y ou can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
14 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About changing the power level. 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.
15 About the time features. www .GEAppliances.com T ime Cook T ime 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.
16 Safety Information 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. V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb.
V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water . Corn 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 corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water .
18 Safety Information 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.
Food T ime Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. T urn over and break up after half the time.
20 Safety Information 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.
21 About the auto feature. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Guide 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 T ime Defrost.
22 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.
23 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Popcorn T o use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using T ime Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
24 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the sensor features. 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 .
25 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Sensor Cooking V egetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven.
26 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 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.
27 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
28 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. T imer On/Off T imer 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.
29 Microwave terms. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
30 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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.
31 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
32 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… 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.
33 www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “LOCKED” appears in The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF display locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an L will unlock the control.
34 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Before you call for service… ■ 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.
35 Notes. Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information.
36 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes..
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