GE Monogram Microwave Oven ZEM200 User Manual

Owners  
Manual  
Countertop  
Microwave Oven  
ZEM200 Series  
 
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to  
help you operate and maintain your new  
microwave oven properly.  
Before  
using  
your  
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.  
oven  
See the Features of Your Oven section for  
model and serial number location.  
Before sending in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Write  
down the  
model &  
serial  
These numbers are also on the Consumer  
Product Ownership Registration Card included Model Number  
in this manual.  
numbers  
Serial Number  
Use these numbers in any correspondence or  
service calls concerning your microwave oven.  
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)  
that sold you the oven.  
If you  
received a  
damaged  
oven  
Before you request service, check the Problem  
Solver in the back of this manual.  
It lists causes of minor operating problems that  
you can correct yourself.  
Save time  
& money  
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services  
page in the back of this manual.  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the  
details—including your phone number—to:  
If you  
need  
service  
We’re proud of our service and want you to be  
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy  
with the service you receive, here are the steps  
to follow for further help.  
Manager, Customer Relations  
GE Appliances  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your  
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.  
In most cases, this will solve the problem.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety  
precautions should be followed, including the  
following:  
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.  
• Do not store anything directly on top of the  
microwave oven surface when the microwave  
oven is in operation.  
To reduce the  
WARNING–  
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury  
to persons or exposure to excessive  
microwave energy:  
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of  
table or counter.  
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a  
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not  
working properly or if it has been damaged  
or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it  
must be replaced by General Electric Service  
or an authorized service agent using a power  
cord available from General Electric.  
• Read and follow the specific Precautions  
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive  
Microwave Energyon page 2.  
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet. See  
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.  
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the  
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.  
• Install or locate this appliance only in  
accordance with the provided Installation  
Instructions.  
• This appliance should be serviced only by  
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest  
authorized service facility for examination,  
repair or adjustment.  
• Be certain to place the front surface of the  
door three inches or more back from the  
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping  
of the appliance in normal usage.  
• As with any appliance, close supervision is  
necessary when used by children.  
• Use this appliance only for its intended  
use as described in this guide. Do not use  
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this  
appliance. This microwave oven is specifically  
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is  
not intended for laboratory or industrial use.  
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend  
appliance if paper, plastic or other  
combustible materials are placed inside  
the oven to facilitate cooking.  
• Do not cover or block any openings on  
the appliance.  
Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles  
from paper or plastic containers before  
placing them in the oven.  
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.  
Do not use this product near water—  
for example, in a wet basement, near  
a swimming pool or near a sink.  
Do not use the oven for storage purposes.  
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils  
or food in the oven when not in use.  
• This microwave oven is not approved or  
tested for marine use.  
If materials inside oven should ignite,  
keep oven door closed, turn oven off and  
disconnect power cord, or shut off power at  
the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door  
is opened, the fire may spread.  
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.  
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.  
• Do not mount the microwave oven over  
or near any portion of a heating or cooking  
appliance.  
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ARCING  
FOODS  
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad  
and correct the problem.  
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or  
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces being used in the microwave.  
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act  
like antennas).  
• 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.  
SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.  
Microwaved water and other liquids do not  
always bubble when they reach the boiling  
point. They can actually get superheated and  
not bubble at all.  
• 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.  
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the  
cup when it is moved or when something like  
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.  
To prevent this from happening and causing  
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than  
2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup  
stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before  
moving it or putting anything into it.  
• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’ such as  
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken  
livers and other giblets and egg yolks should  
be pierced to allow steam to escape during  
cooking.  
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special  
circumstances, liquids may start to boil  
during or shortly after removal from the  
microwave oven. To prevent burns from  
splashing liquid, we recommend the  
following: before removing the container  
from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven  
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has  
shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked  
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine  
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee-  
cups. Even if the container is opened,  
excessive steam can build up and cause it  
to burst or overflow.  
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage  
to your oven.  
• Some products such as whole eggs and  
sealed containers—for example, closed jars—  
will explode and should not be heated in this  
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave  
oven could result in injury.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven  
unless it is in a special microwave popcorn  
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled  
for use in microwave ovens.  
• Do not 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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
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.”  
• Cookware may become hot because of  
heat transferred from the heated food.  
Pot holders may be needed to handle  
the cookware.  
“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.  
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 one cup of water—set the  
measuring cup either in or next to the dish.  
Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,  
it should not be used for microwaving.  
If the dish remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
• Use foil only as directed in this guide.  
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 you use a meat thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave  
ovens.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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:  
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and  
use them in strict compliance with the  
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.  
• Do not use the microwave oven to dry  
newspapers.  
• 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 microwave empty containers.  
3. Do not permit children to use plastic  
cookware without complete supervision.  
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in  
microwave ovens. Check the package for  
proper use.  
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
Consult a qualified electrician or service  
Improper use  
WARNING–  
technician if the grounding instructions are not  
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to  
whether the appliance is properly grounded.  
of the grounding plug can result in a risk  
of electric shock.  
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.  
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is  
encountered, it is your personal responsibility  
and obligation to have it replaced with a  
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.  
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. (Fig. 1)  
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 the Extension Cords section.)  
Fig. 1  
PREFERRED METHOD  
For best operation, plug this appliance into its  
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of  
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit  
breaker.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS  
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground  
will be disconnected infrequently.  
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 through the  
house wiring. You should have the circuit  
checked by a qualified electrician to make  
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.  
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  
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION  
may be made to a properly grounded two-  
prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed  
When disconnecting the power cord from the  
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local adapter, always hold the adapter with one  
hardware stores.  
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.  
Fig. 2 TEMPORARY METHOD  
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)  
Align large prongs/slots  
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  
Ensure proper ground and  
firm connection before use  
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned  
with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to  
provide proper polarity in the connection of  
the power cord.  
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified  
electrician before using the appliance.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS  
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that  
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in  
or tripping over a longer cord.  
it will not drape over the countertop or  
tabletop where it can be pulled on by  
children or tripped over unintentionally.  
Extension cords may be used if you are careful  
in using them.  
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.  
If an extension cord is used—  
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set  
or extension cord should be at least as great  
as the electrical rating of the appliance.  
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-  
type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into  
a 3-slot outlet.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Features of Your Oven  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Throughout  
this manual,  
features and  
appearance  
may vary  
800 watts  
1
2
3
from your  
model  
4
5
6
1. Door Latches.  
5. Removable Turntable. Turntable and  
support must be in place when using the  
oven. The turntable may be removed for  
cleaning.  
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed while keeping  
microwaves confined in the oven.  
6. Door Latch Release. Press latch release  
button to open door.  
3. Touch Control Panel and Display.  
4. Convenience Guide.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven  
light are located on the inside walls of the  
microwave oven.  
Accessory  
Included  
The enclosed hardware kit (4-A019) allows you  
to hang this model under your cabinet.  
Optional  
Accessories  
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.  
JX827 27Built-In Kit allows this oven to be  
built into a cabinet or wall.  
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Cooking Controls  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
You can  
1
2
microwave by  
time, with the  
sensor features  
or with the auto  
feature  
3
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.  
1. Time Features  
Press  
Enter  
TIME COOK  
Press once or twice  
Amount of cooking time  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
Press twice  
Amount of defrosting time  
EXPRESS COOK  
ADD 30 SEC  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10  
POWER LEVEL  
2. Sensor Features  
Press  
Enter  
Option  
POPCORN  
BEVERAGE  
REHEAT  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
more/less time  
more/less time  
CHICKEN/FISH  
Press once (chicken pieces)  
Press twice (fish fillets)  
POTATO  
Starts immediately!  
Starts immediately!  
more/less time  
more/less time  
VEGETABLE  
Press once (fresh vegetables)  
Press twice (frozen vegetables)  
Press three times (canned vegetables)  
3. Auto Feature  
Press  
Enter  
DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
Press once  
Food weight  
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Changing the Power Level  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Variable  
Power  
Levels 1–10  
How to Change Power Level  
The power level may be entered or changed  
immediately after entering the feature time for  
Time Cook, Defrost or Express Cook. The  
power level may also be changed during time  
countdown.  
1. Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost.  
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.  
3. Press POWER LEVEL.  
4. Select desired power level 1–10.  
5. Press START.  
Variable power levels add flexibility to your  
microwave cooking. The power levels on your  
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 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.  
Here are some examples of uses for various  
power levels:  
Power level 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.  
POWER LEVEL BEST USES  
High 10  
Fish, bacon, vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
Med-High 7  
Gentle cooking of meat  
and poultry; baking  
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.  
casseroles and reheating.  
Medium 5  
Slow cooking and tenderizing  
such as stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Rest periods (when the microwave energy  
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.  
Low 3  
Defrosting without cooking;  
simmering; delicate sauces.  
Warm 1  
Keeping food warm without  
overcooking; softening butter.  
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Time Features  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Time Cook I  
Time Cook  
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.  
1. Press TIME COOK.  
2. Enter cooking time.  
3. Change power level if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a  
desired power level 1–10.)  
4. Press START.  
You may open the door during Time Cook  
to check the food. Close the door and press  
START to resume cooking.  
Time Cook II  
Lets you change power levels automatically  
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:  
1. Press TIME COOK.  
2. Enter the first cook time.  
3. Change the power level if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a  
desired power level 1–10.)  
4. Press TIME COOK again.  
5. Enter the second cook time.  
6. Change the power level if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a  
desired power level 1–10.)  
7. Press START.  
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II  
counts down.  
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook  
NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
Asparagus  
(fresh spears)  
1 lb.  
7 to 10 min.,  
Med-High (7)  
5 to 8 min.  
In 112-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
Beans  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
(frozen lima)  
1 lb. cut in half  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
12 to 17 min.  
5 to 9 min.  
5 to 9 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  
18 to 25 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.)  
7 to 10 min.  
9 to 13 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.  
Rotate dish after half of time.  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min.  
7 to 10 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  
6 to 9 min.  
5 to 8 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  
9 to 14 min.  
9 to 17 min.  
5 to 8 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  
4 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
3 to 5 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. oblong 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.  
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after  
half of time.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 6 ears  
5 to 7 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
per ear  
Mixed vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package  
4 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled)  
(frozen)  
2 lbs. unshelled  
10-oz. package  
9 to 12 min.  
4 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white)  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
11 to 14 min.  
2 to 5 min.  
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.  
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch  
apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
10 to 16 oz.  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
(frozen, chopped  
and leaf)  
Squash  
(fresh, summer  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
or butternut)  
1 lb. sliced  
4 to 7 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
7 to 11 min.  
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.  
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.  
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
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Time Features  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of  
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested  
times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto  
Feature section.)  
Time  
Defrost  
1. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice.  
2. Enter defrosting time.  
3. Press START.  
4. Turn food over when the oven signals.  
5. Press START.  
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be  
changed. You can defrost small items quickly  
by raising the power level after entering the  
time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting  
time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total  
time to approximately 1/3. However, food will  
need more frequent attention than usual.  
At one half of selected defrosting time, the  
oven signals “TURN.” At this time, 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.  
For more even defrosting of larger foods,  
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure  
large meats are completely defrosted before  
cooking.  
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.  
A dull thumping noise may be heard during  
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not  
operating at High power.  
Defrosting Tips  
When defrosted, food should be cool but  
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return  
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand  
a few minutes.  
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.  
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.  
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Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
1/2 min.  
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)  
2 to 4 min.  
Rearrange after half of time.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)  
8 to 12 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
Place block in casserole.  
Turn over and break up after first half of time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 or 2  
(10-oz. package)  
3 to 7 min.  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
Franks (1 lb.)  
3 to 6 min.  
3 to 6 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.  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
5 to 8 min.  
10 to 16 min. per lb.  
5 to 10 min. per lb.  
Turn meat over after first half of time.  
Use power level Warm (1).  
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  
16 to 22 min.  
22 to 28 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.  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap  
and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete  
defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
Chicken, whole (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Cornish hen  
9 to 16 min. per lb.  
5 to 10 min. per lb.  
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half  
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.  
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.  
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
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Time Features  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6  
minutes.  
Express Cook  
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 level can be changed as time is  
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and  
enter 1–10.  
You can use this feature two ways:  
Add 30  
Seconds  
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting  
down each time the pad is touched.  
It can be used as a quick way to set 30  
seconds of cooking time.  
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Auto Feature  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
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.  
Auto  
Defrost  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.  
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 and fish.  
1. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once.  
2. Using the conversion guide below, enter  
food weight. For example, press pads 1 and  
2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).  
3. Press START.  
(Time Defrost is explained in the Time  
Features section.)  
There is a handy guide located on the inside  
front of the oven.  
Remove meat from package and place on  
microwave-safe dish.  
Twice during defrost, the oven signals  
“TURN.” At each “TURN” signal, turn the  
food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield  
warm areas with small pieces of foil.  
After defrosting, most meats need to stand  
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large  
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.  
Guide  
Conversion Guide  
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and  
ounces, the ounces must be converted to  
tenths (.1) of a pound.  
Ounces  
1–2  
Pounds  
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
3
4–5  
6–7  
8
9–10  
11  
12–13  
14–15  
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Sensor Features  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
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.  
The proper containers and covers are  
Covered  
Vented  
essential for best sensor cooking.  
• Always use microwave-safe containers and  
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.  
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—  
they can prevent steam from escaping and  
cause food to overcook.  
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container  
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.  
Popcorn  
To use the Popcorn feature:  
1. Follow package instructions, using Micro  
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.  
2. Press POPCORN. The oven starts  
immediately.  
Less time  
More time  
If you open the door while “POPCORN” is  
displayed, “SENSOR ERROR” will appear.  
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and  
begin again.  
To add 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).  
During the Popcorn cycle, the turntable will  
rotate, stop, then rotate again. This feature  
provides optimum results.  
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to  
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time  
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).  
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.  
Beverage  
Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or  
other beverage.  
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be  
very hot. Remove the container with care.  
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You can adjust the cooking time for the  
How to  
following features to suit your personal taste.  
Change the  
Automatic  
Settings  
To reduce time by 10%:  
Press 1 after the feature pad.  
To add 10% to cooking time:  
Press 9 after the feature pad.  
Less time  
More time  
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of  
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.  
Reheat  
1. Place covered food in the oven. Press  
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.  
2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and  
the time remaining begins counting down.  
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With  
Reheat  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened, close  
it and press START immediately.  
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:  
Bread products.  
Foods that must be reheated uncovered.  
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.  
After removing food from the oven, stir, if  
possible, to even out the temperature. If the  
food is not hot enough, use Time Cook to  
reheat for more time. Reheated foods may  
have wide variations in temperature. Some  
areas may be extremely hot.  
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface  
after reheating.  
Use the Chicken/Fish feature to cook 1–8  
pieces of chicken or 4–16 ounces of fish.  
Chicken/Fish  
1. Place covered chicken or fish in the oven.  
Press CHICKEN/FISH once for chicken  
pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts  
immediately.  
Do not open the oven door until time is counting  
down. If the door is opened, close it and press  
START immediately. If food is not done enough,  
use Time Cook to cook for more time.  
2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and  
the time remaining begins counting down.  
The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.  
Potato  
1. Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on  
the turntable. If cooking three or more  
potatoes, arrange in a star pattern.  
2. Press POTATO. The oven starts immediately.  
The oven signals when steam is sensed and  
the time remaining begins counting down.  
Do not open the oven door until time is counting  
down. If the door is opened, close it and press  
START immediately. If food is not done enough,  
use Time Cook to cook for more time.  
Use the Vegetable feature to cook 4–16 ounces  
of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.  
Vegetable  
1. For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of  
water per serving. For frozen vegetables,  
follow package instructions for adding water.  
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Place vegetables  
in the oven.  
For fresh and frozen vegetable features only,  
you can adjust the automatic setting (on some  
models). See directions above.  
2. Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables,  
twice for frozen vegetables or three times for  
canned vegetables. The oven starts  
immediately. The oven signals when steam is  
sensed and time remaining is counting down.  
Do not open the oven door until time is counting  
down. If the door is opened, close it and press  
START immediately. If food is not done enough,  
use Time Cook to cook for more time.  
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Other Features  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Help  
The HELP pad displays feature information  
and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a  
feature pad.  
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.  
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, an “L” will be  
displayed to the extreme right.  
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.  
Clock  
Press to enter the time of day or to check the  
time of day while microwaving.  
1. Press CLOCK.  
2. Enter time of day.  
3. Select AM or PM.  
4. Press START or CLOCK.  
Scroll Speed  
The scroll speed of the display can be  
changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad  
about three seconds to bring up the display.  
Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.  
Start/Pause  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking  
without opening the door or clearing the  
display.  
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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.  
1. Press REMINDER.  
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.  
2. Enter the time you want the oven to remind  
you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the  
correct time of day.)  
3. Select AM or PM.  
4. Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal  
occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off. The  
Reminder time may be displayed by pressing  
REMINDER.  
Delay Start  
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to  
delay cooking up to 24 hours.  
1. Press DELAY START.  
2. Enter the time you want the oven to start.  
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the  
correct time of day.)  
The Delay Start time will be displayed plus  
“DS.” The oven will automatically start at the  
delayed time.  
3. Select AM or PM.  
The time of day may be displayed by pressing  
CLOCK.  
4. Select any combination of Defrost  
Auto/Time and Time Cook.  
5. Press START.  
Timer  
On/Off  
Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and  
can be used at any time, even when the oven is  
operating.  
1. Press TIMER ON/OFF.  
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn  
off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF.  
2. Enter time you want to count down.  
3. Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.  
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while  
the timer is operating.  
Turntable  
For best cooking results, leave the turntable  
on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press  
TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.  
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to  
touch. Be careful touching the turntable  
during and after cooking.  
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Microwave Terms  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-  
rimmed dishes.  
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
Recycled paper towels containing small metal  
pieces.  
Foil that is not molded to food (upturned  
edges act like antennas).  
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 microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved  
cooking or to set.  
Standing time is especially important in  
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  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
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, Mode Stirrer  
Cover and 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 on oven walls. 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.  
Case. Clean the outside of the microwave with  
a sudsy cloth. 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.  
Stainless Steel. 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.  
Door Surface. It’s important to keep the area  
clean where the door seals against the  
microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or  
detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.  
Rinse well.  
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Before You Call For Service  
Countertop Microwave Oven  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
Questions?  
Use this  
problem  
solver  
OVEN WILL NOT  
COME ON  
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
• Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.  
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.  
CONTROL PANEL  
LIGHTED, YET OVEN  
WILL NOT START  
• Door not securely closed.  
• START must be pressed after entering cooking selection.  
• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not  
pressed to cancel it.  
Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK.  
• CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. Reset cooking program and  
press START.  
• Make sure you entered food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST.  
“SENSOR ERROR”  
APPEARS ON  
DISPLAY  
• During Popcorn, Beverage, Reheat, Chicken/Fish, Potato or  
Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be  
detected. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.  
• Steam was not detected in maximum time. Use Time Cook to heat  
for more time.  
“LOCKED” APPEARS • The control panel has been locked. (When the control panel is  
ON DISPLAY  
locked an “L” will be displayed.) Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for  
about 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.  
FOOD AMOUNT TOO • Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods. Use  
LARGE FOR SENSOR  
REHEAT  
Time Cook for large amounts of food.  
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:  
Steam or vapor escaping from around  
the door.  
Some TV/radio interference might be  
noticed while using your microwave oven.  
It’s similar to the interference caused by  
other small appliances and does not indicate  
a problem with your oven. Plug the  
microwave into a different electrical circuit,  
move the radio or TV as far away from the  
microwave as possible or check the position  
and signal of the TV/radio antenna.  
Light reflection around door or outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change in blower  
sound may occur while operating at power  
levels other than high.  
Dull thumping sound while oven is  
operating.  
Turntable starts and stops automatically  
during Popcorn.  
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o d a y M a i l T t a n t I m p o r  
e g i s t r a t i o n O w n e r s h i p R  
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G E A p p l i a n c e s  
Place  
1st Class  
Letter  
Stamp  
Here  
General Electric Company  
Warranty Registration Department  
P.O. Box 34070  
Louisville, KY 40232-2150  
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Dear Customer:  
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 completing this  
registration, write your  
model and serial  
numbers in this guide.  
You will need this  
information should  
you require service.  
Our service number  
is 800.444.1845.  
Read your “Use  
and Care Guide”  
carefully. It will help  
you operate your  
new appliance  
properly.  
Product Ownership  
Registration today.  
Have the peace of mind  
of knowing we can  
contact you in the  
unlikely event of a  
safety modification.  
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Important: To ensure that your product is registered, fold and mail this form. No envelope is needed.  
Consumer Product Ownership Registration  
Product  
Microwave Oven  
Model  
Serial  
Miss  
Mr. Ms. Mrs. ꢀ  
First  
Name  
Last  
Name  
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Louisville, Kentucky 40225  
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Consumer Services  
With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the  
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,  
we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!  
®
Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center  
GE Answer  
information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered  
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center service is open  
®
Center  
®
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
800.626.2000  
A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time  
that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer  
you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays,  
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance  
inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.  
In-Home Repair  
Service  
800.444.1845  
GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a  
brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons  
with limited mobility.  
For Customers  
With Special  
Needs…  
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to  
a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC  
(800.833.4322) to request information or service.  
800.626.2000  
You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your  
warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll  
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future  
service at today’s prices.  
Service Contracts  
800.626.2224  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly  
to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE  
Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are  
accepted.  
Parts and  
Accessories  
800.626.2002  
User maintenance instructions contained in this manual cover procedures intended 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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WARRANTY  
YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original  
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
WHAT IS  
COVERED  
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and  
service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails  
because of a manufacturing defect.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For the second through the tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide,  
free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of  
a manufacturing defect. You pay for any service labor charges.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and  
Washington, D.C.  
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized  
®
Customer Care servicers during normal working hours.  
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800.444.1845.  
Service trips to your home to teach you  
how to use the product.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting  
of circuit breakers.  
Damage to product caused by accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
Failure of the product if it is used for  
other than its intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
Improper installation.  
WHAT IS NOT  
COVERED  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer. You are  
responsible for providing adequate  
electrical, exhausting and other  
connecting facilities.  
Incidental or consequential damages  
caused by possible defects with this  
appliance.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 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 in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs  
office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
164D3370P231  
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07-02 JR  
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