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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,  injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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 6.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.

This product is to be used 3

above floor level.

Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3

or

more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

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.

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. 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.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance 

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.

— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or

plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.

— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in 

a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door

closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession 

on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use 

TIME COOK

for additional

cooking time.

When using the convection or combination cooking
functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will
become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers 
of food and accessories such as the oven shelf.

Thermometer—

Do not use regular cooking or oven

thermometers when cooking by microwave or
combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause 

arcing

and possible damage 

to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn 
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.

WARNING!

(a) Do Not Attempt

to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

( b) Do Not Place

any object between the oven front face

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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Summary of Contents for MFL38211602

Page 1: ...17 19 Cooking Options 10 Cookware Tips 19 Features of Your Oven 8 9 Microwave Terms 23 Other Features 21 22 Beeper Volume 22 Child Lock Out 21 Clock 21 Cooking Complete Reminder 21 Display ON OFF 22...

Page 2: ...not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven d...

Page 3: ...is microwave oven It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well This appl...

Page 4: ...hrough heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme car...

Page 5: ...They may be hot Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of t...

Page 6: ...ood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a pro...

Page 7: ...at as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will n...

Page 8: ...using the oven Shelf Use when convection or combination cooking Do not use when microwave cooking Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier Choose the appropriate Installation...

Page 9: ...S cook Add 30 sec Starts immediately DEFROST Press once Time Amount of defrosting time Press twice Auto Food weight POWER level Power level 1 10 Sensor Features Press Turn and push dial to enter Optio...

Page 10: ...gy from penetration and heat conducted from outside of food Benefits Shortened cooking time from microwave energy plus browning and crisping from convection heat Always use the shelf when combination...

Page 11: ...if you don t want full power Press POWER Turn the dial to select Press the dial to enter Press the TIME COOK button again Turn the dial to set the second cook time and press the dial to enter Change...

Page 12: ...re promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food shou...

Page 13: ...l 10 which gives you 100 power 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 rotatin...

Page 14: ...hey can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moist...

Page 15: ...s open while the control was being set close the door and press the START PAUSE button to begin cooking Do not open the oven door before the countdown time is displayed steam escaping from the oven ca...

Page 16: ...rely overcooked or burnt food NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Reheat The Reheat feature reheats servings of...

Page 17: ...ookware Convection Time Cook with Preheat Press the CONVECTION button Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to enter preheating Do not enter convection cook time now The cook time w...

Page 18: ...best roasting and browning results whole roasts should be cooked in a glass dish placed directly on the oven shelf For foods that are too tall to fit in the oven you can leave out the trivet If necess...

Page 19: ...eanability of glass Combination Cooking Glass or Glass Ceramic baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven shelf d...

Page 20: ...Stews N R Meats Defrosting N R N R Roasting Poultry Defrosting N R N R Roasting Fish and Seafood Defrosting N R N R Cooking N R Casseroles Eggs and Cheese Scrambled Omelets N R Quiche Souffle Vegetabl...

Page 21: ...he dial to select the minutes Press the dial to enter Turn the dial to select the seconds Press the dial to enter Press TIMER to start To pause press TIMER To restart press TIMER again To cancel press...

Page 22: ...LECT PUSH TO ENTER OPTIONS Display Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press the OPTIONS button three times and turn the dial to select slowest to fastest Press the dial to enter TURN...

Page 23: ...ime 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 us...

Page 24: ...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 suppo...

Page 25: ...mains try a general kitchen cleaner such as Fantastik Simple Green or Formula 409 For hard to clean soil use a standard stainless steel cleaner such as Bon Ami or Cameo Apply cleaner with a damp spong...

Page 26: ...d Press OFF CLEAR already in oven and OFF CLEAR button not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing pressing TIME COOK TIME COOK OFF C...

Page 27: ...ange in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused...

Page 28: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Notes...

Page 29: ...29 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Notes ge com...

Page 30: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 30 Notes...

Page 31: ...sible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use w...

Page 32: ...hat are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your...

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