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GE WES1130, Owner'S Manual

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49-40566-1     02-08 JR

WES1130

Owner’s Manual

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

________________________

Serial #

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Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.

Safety Instructions

. . . . . . . . . .2–10

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . .31, 32
Changing the Power Level . . . . .16
Convenience Features  . . . . .23–26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven  . . . . . . . . . .12–15
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . .27–29
Time Features  . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22

Troubleshooting Tips

. . . . . .33, 34

Things That Are Normal 
With Your Microwave Oven  . . . .34

Consumer Support

Consumer Support  . . .Back Cover
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

 

Summary of Contents for WES1130

Page 1: ...umbers on a label inside the oven Safety Instructions 2 10 Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 31 32 Changing the Power Level 16 Convenience Features 23 26 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12 15 Microwave Terms 30 Other Features 27 29 Time Features 17 22 Troubleshooting Tips 33 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 34 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 35 ...

Page 2: ...ocks 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 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired ...

Page 3: ...not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter 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 p...

Page 4: ...ave 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 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...

Page 5: ...ntainer 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 Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages ...

Page 6: ...aper 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 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 D...

Page 7: ...foil trays less than 3 4 high 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 away from the sides of the oven 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 material...

Page 8: ...sponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet 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 install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plu...

Page 9: ...nsulated 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 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 appli...

Page 10: ...ionally 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 3 2 1 EXTENSION CORDS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING All microwave ovens must meet Federal DHHS and FCC requirements However the operation of some pacemakers may be affected by microwaves Cognizant of this p...

Page 11: ...Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge com ...

Page 12: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts ...

Page 13: ...wed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven ge com ...

Page 14: ...ience features Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Time Features Convenience Features About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model ...

Page 15: ...TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately 3 5 oz or 3 oz Press once or twice BEVERAGE Starts immediately 8 oz 12 oz 16 oz Press once twice or 4 oz three or four times REHEAT Food type 1 4 Serving size COOK Food type 1 6 Serving size AUTO DEFROST...

Page 16: ...d 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 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 Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time...

Page 17: ...RT to resume cooking Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power ...

Page 18: ...cut 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 6 to 10 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place about ...

Page 19: ... to 10 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 2 to 6 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 white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let stand...

Page 20: ...rating at High power Defrosting Tips 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 Foods that spo...

Page 21: ...ime 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 14 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes ...

Page 22: ... 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 NOTE Express Cook function pertains to pads 1 6 only Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to ...

Page 23: ...e for a 3 5 ounce package of popcorn or twice for a 3 0 ounce package The oven starts immediately NOTE By pressing pads 1 or 2 the popcorn weight will change to 1 3 5 oz or 2 3 0 oz according to the pad pressed 2 1 Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Beverage To use the Beverage feature Press BEVERAGE once for an 8 oz beverage twice for a 12 oz beverage three tim...

Page 24: ... For food types 1 3 press 1 4 to reheat 1 4 servings The oven starts immediately NOTE The serving size may be changed or added immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1 2 or 3 Serving size for food type 4 cannot be changed 3 2 1 1 Beverage Use wide mouth mug 2 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Dinner Plate Cover with ...

Page 25: ...per towel 2 Potatoes 1 4 Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 3 Canned Vegetables 1 4 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Fresh Vegetables 1 4 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 5 Frozen Vegetables 1 4 Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instruc...

Page 26: ...3 ounces Press START PAUSE 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 ...

Page 27: ...ress DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select your desired cooking program Press START PAUSE The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 4 3 2 1 27 About the other features ge com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you th...

Page 28: ...el 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 LOC will be displayed START PAUSE In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display ...

Page 29: ... a minute timer The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy How to Use as a Minute Timer Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time you want to count down Press KITCHEN TIMER When the time is up the kitchen timer will signal NOTE To clear the kitchen timer while it is in countdown mode press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 3 seconds 3 2 1 29 ...

Page 30: ...rap 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 cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to st...

Page 31: ...s with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use 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 Removable Turntable and...

Page 32: ... the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse 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 s important to keep the area clean where the door seals aga...

Page 33: ...curely Control panel lighted Door not securely closed Open the door and close yet oven will not start securely START PAUSE pad not Press START PAUSE pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after pressing TIME COOK entered cooking time after pressing TIME...

Page 34: ... and change 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 by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possib...

Page 35: ...ties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Properly pack your unit We recommend using the original carton and packing materials Return the product to the retail location where it was purchased Include in the package a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase Also print your name and address and ...

Page 36: ...ervice you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Consumer Support Accessories ge com A replacement turntable WB49X10069 or turntable support ring WB06X10421 is available at extra cost from our Parts Center and can be sent directly to your home VISA Ma...

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