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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

Oven will not
start

Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used

“LOC” appears 
on display

Vent fan will not 
turn off

Problem

Possible Cause

What to Do

A fuse in your home 

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

may be blown or the 
circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge.

Unplug the microwave oven, then plug 
it back in.

Plug not fully inserted 

Make sure the 3-prong plug on the

into wall outlet.

oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

Door not securely closed.

Open the door and close securely.

The cooktop light is

This is normal.

located below the oven
floor. When the light
is on, the heat it 
produces may make the 
oven floor get warm.

The control has been

Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for

locked.  

about 3 seconds to unlock the control.

The vent fan 

The vent fan cannot be turned off 

automatically turns on 

while the microwave is operating. 

to cool internal parts 

This is normal. Wait for the microwave 

while the microwave 

to turn off and the fan will either go 

is on.

off automatically or you will need to 
turn it off by pressing the Vent Fan 
pad after the microwave is off.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker 49-40614

Page 1: ...com 10 Important Safety Instructions Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 10 The C...

Page 2: ...ith the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged I...

Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...side 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 t...

Page 5: ...ve oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are...

Page 6: ...ll infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Alw...

Page 7: ...they may also 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 pap...

Page 8: ...fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven...

Page 9: ...ces cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a quali...

Page 10: ...waves confined in the oven 4 Touch Control Panel 5 Cooktop Light 6 Grease Filter 7 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for clean...

Page 11: ...ess twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual fe...

Page 12: ...de serving size BEVERAGE Starts immediately serving size POTATO Starts immediately serving size VEGETABLE on some models Food type 1 3 weight DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once 2 GUIDE ON MICROW...

Page 13: ...he 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 no...

Page 14: ...ss 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...

Page 15: ...qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casser...

Page 16: ...kage 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place white 6 to 8 oz each in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water S...

Page 17: ...or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovere...

Page 18: ...d warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn...

Page 19: ...to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds 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...

Page 20: ...ic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Pl...

Page 21: ...e models the oven starts immediately 3 On some models press START 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size NOTE The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts Press number pad 2 or 3...

Page 22: ...or canned vegetables 1 Press VEGETABLE Select Veggie type 1 3 will be displayed 2 Select food type 1 3 see chart below 3 Enter weight in ounces see chart below 4 Press START Vegetable on some models T...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...til you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder 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 On some...

Page 25: ...play the clock repeat Display On Off 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 c...

Page 26: ...gnal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before i...

Page 27: ...extreme right Child Lock Out 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 to...

Page 28: ...ff after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed When the microwave oven is on you may also 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time fo...

Page 29: ...e reheating time 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1 2 turn during reheating Place dense foods or those that require a longer cook time on the upper shelf first Only use microwave shelf when...

Page 30: ...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 str...

Page 31: ...rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To pre...

Page 32: ...d the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cl...

Page 33: ...watt incandescent bulb WB36X10003 available from your GE supplier Cooktop Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remo...

Page 34: ...ason the filter must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filter should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filter To remove slide it to the side using the tab Pull it...

Page 35: ...power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on top of the oven that hold the grille in place Slide the grille to the left to remove...

Page 36: ...fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely The cooktop light is This is normal located below the oven floor When the light is on the heat it produces may...

Page 37: ...than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating The vent fan operating while the microwave is operating The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave is off TV radio...

Page 38: ...iversal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilitie...

Page 39: ...ures 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 Parts and Acc...

Page 40: ...used misused for example cavity arcing from wire rack or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Inc...

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