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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED

 APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

If you need more help...

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● 

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.

● 

Door not securely closed.

● 

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● 

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

● 

Make 

sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 & 2.

● 

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset 

cooking program and touch START.

● 

Make sure You 

have 

 finished 

 after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.

. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. 

Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2 and additional cooking time for

completion.

● 

Incorrect power level entered. Check cooking guide, pages 10-25, for recommended

power level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

● 

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

 Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

cooking more than one food item. Check cooking 

guide time recommendations.

● 

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold. Check

cooking guide 

for specific instructions.

. Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp

Cook/Hold functions.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

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 three
steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

● 

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● 

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.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

31

● 

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● 

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.

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Summary of Contents for RE1021H

Page 1: ...ng Guide 16 25 Time Cook 8 Defrosting 7 Warranty Back Cover Defrosting Guide 12 13 Delayed Cooking 28 Double Duty Shelf 4 26 27 29 Extension Cords 30 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 30 Heating or Reheating Guide 10 11 Hold Time 28 Light Bulb Replacement 29 Microwaving Tips 3 Minute Second Timer 28 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Power Levels 7 9 GE Answer Center Precautions 2 800 626 2000 Use and Car...

Page 2: ...le KY40225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 31 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is oper...

Page 3: ...ration plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Ins ll or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided initiation instructions Be certain to place the front sutiace of the door three inchm or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidenti tipping of the apptiance in normal usage Do not cov...

Page 4: ... tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may sofien or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics ordy and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not ...

Page 5: ...not remove this cover You will damage the oven 8 MICROTHERMOMETERTM Temperature Probe Use with TEMP COOK HOLD function only 9 DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and pages 26 and for special instructions When this shelf is not in use please remove from oven 10 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be u...

Page 6: ...er level 3 Low for defrosting Program Cooking 6 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once oven reaches preset temperature it switches to Hold setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad See page 9 7 MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as a kitchen timer as a holding period timer after defrost or as ...

Page 7: ...ly size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questiom and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent att...

Page 8: ...TER TIME flashes Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and H seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 Step 5 Set your cooking time How to Change Power bvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIME1 the selected power level and t...

Page 9: ...l sound and display HOLD The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Usc a lower power level it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture...

Page 10: ...slices Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Meah and Main Dishes Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti 1 to 2 servings creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and 3 to 4 servings cheese etc 1 cup serving I can 16 02 Thinly sliced roasted meat Rare beef roast minimum time medium rare 1 to 2 servings maximum time 3 to 4 oz serving 3 to 4 servings Well done beef pork ham poultry etc 1 to 2 ...

Page 11: ... 1 to 2 Meat or main dish chunky type giblet gravy 2 cup 150 1600 HI 10 1 to 2 spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup 150 1600 HI 10 1 can 16 02 2 to 4 150 1600 HI 10 3 to 6 Creamy type 1A cup 140 1500 HI 10 1 cup 1 to I 140 1500 HI 10 2 to 2 h Tip Cover food to prevent spatter Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Di...

Page 12: ...side Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more Place unwrapped roast in oven After first half of time turn roast over Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes Place wrapped package in oven Turn over after first half of time After second half of time seperate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped package in oven Turn over after first...

Page 13: ...ter or crab 8 to9 8 to9 Place in cooking dish with light underside up Turn over after half l A lb of time Breads Cakes Power Level W DEF 3 Bread or buns 1 lb 3 to4 none Remove metal twist tie Coffee ring 10 oz pkg Sweet rolls 8 to 12 02 Doughnuts 1 to 3 Doughnuts glazed 1 box of 12 French Toast 2 slices Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer 17 02 Cake filled or topped 1 layer 12Yz to 16 02 Pound cake 11 oz Ch...

Page 14: ...ge after 5 minutes Souffles are done when center is set Remove paper tray from carton turn back film to expose potatoes Rotate tray 1 2 turn after half of time Break up before continuing Stir before serving Hsh Shellf h Crab or shrimp newburg 6 Y2 oz Fish chips 5 to 14 OZ Deviled crab 6 oz Breaded fish 5 to 1O OZ 14 to 16 02 23 to 25 oz Package No HI 10 3 to 5 min Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with ...

Page 15: ...toes 2 to 6 servings 8 to 12 servings Souffle frozen 12 OZ pkg Potatoes baked stuffed frozen 1 to 2 3 to 4 Microwave safe dish Microwave safe dish Microwave safe dish Microwave safe pic plate and custard cups Microwave safe dish N HI 10 Lid or HI 10 plastic wrap Lid or HI 10 plastic wrap No LOW DEF 3 MED HI 7 Wax paper HI 10 2 to 4 min Place on microwave trivet or dish I to 3 min 3 to 5 min 7 to 1...

Page 16: ...le Lid or MED 5 2 to 2 hrs plastic wrap Oblong dish Wax paper MED 5 and trivet Min Internal per lb Temp Rare 12 to 14 115 Medium 15 to 17 125 Well 18 to 20 145 Pork Bacon per slice l lb Pork sausage raw k lb 4 patties Pork link sausage raw Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Pork chops 1 in thick 2 3 4 6 Plate or oblong dish Microwave safe utensil Microwave safe utensil Microwave safe utensi...

Page 17: ...sauce nlicr wavc a few minutes t finisb Shield top edge of ham with 1 M inch strip of fi il After c king period let ham stand 10 minutes before carving Let stand 5 minutes bcf re serving If a glazc is desired spoon pineapple t r apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a few minutes before serving Lamb Chnps Br wn N Sear 4 chops dish prcbeated for 8 min Roast leg nr S qt oblong sh uldcr glass baking...

Page 18: ...e oblong Cooking bag MED 5 13 to 16 min Brush with browning agent if desired Add 1 2 dish per lb cup water to cooking bag SI it bag near closure to vent Do not use metal tie on bag Cook breast side up Or place turkey breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap Microwave at MED 5 20 to 22 minutes per lb Remove plastic wrap baste and rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of time Brea Crust on breads wil...

Page 19: ...ute per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Melt butter in pie plate add omelet Microwave at MED 5 6 to 8 minutes Sprinkle cheese over omelet Microwave at MED 5 1 2 to I minute until cheese is SI ightly melted Combine and microwave filling stirring every 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of time Cheese Fondue Microw...

Page 20: ...c blanched Potatoes No HI 10 Prick skins of potatoes before cooking Winter squash cauliflower etc Ycs Yes Yes Yes Yes 10 to 20 min 14 to 20 min Cut in pieces or halves Add 9 to 12 min water 7 to 10 min Use large enough casserole t 15 to 20 min boiling in dish 10 to 15 min 4 cup alow for 10 to 12 min To stir fry one type of vegetable substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water and follow times in cooking...

Page 21: ...e after 7 minutes Brush with oil then cover with water Using fork turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving Add 2 4 cups water Stir after 10 minutes Add 1 H cups water Stir after 2 minutes Cereal 1 Always use microwave safe utensils plastic or glass Use large 3 Do not cover enou h container to avoid spillover 4 Stir halfway through cooking time 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking t...

Page 22: ...hpick stuck in cake comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a few minutes When cooking several cupcakes you may notice some will be done before others If so rcmovc cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest a few seconds more Rotate dish 1 2 turn after half oftime Cut when cool Picrcc fruit or peel to prevent bursting Candies Yes 1 Always use microwave safe ute...

Page 23: ... and chicken livers to prevent bursting Rotiting Occasionally repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly To rotate 1 2 turn turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front To rotate 1 4 turn turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side Effecb of Food Characteristics on Microwaving Density of Food In both conventional and ...

Page 24: ...ppers 6 medium green peppers IH lbs ground chuck beef 2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic minced 1 can 10 oz condensed tomato soup 1 2 cup water 1 to 2 cups grated cheese Makes 6 servings Conventional Method Cut off tops of green peppers remove seeds and membrane Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover drain In medium skillet on rang...

Page 25: ... to table Ware Melamine Dishes with metal trim Paper Towels and Napkins Wax Paper Glass Ceramic Pyroceram such as Corning Ware Progression G by Noritake Plastic Wrap Cooking Bags Boil in bags Storage Bags Specialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic Trays and Plates used ...

Page 26: ... not loaf dishes or 9 inch pie plates recommended for shelf cooking r Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf following cooking guide directions Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup 8x4x3 inch loaf dishes 9x5x3 inch Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or ...

Page 27: ...for heating If one dinner seems less done than desired return it to the box and continue heating on shelf 1 to 2 more minutes How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the floor This is because microwave energy ent...

Page 28: ...O for 15 minutes defrosting time U OO appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and...

Page 29: ...n onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be Wken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping tempe...

Page 30: ...liance is properly grounded The larger slot in the adapter must 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 the appliance Use of Etiension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cor...

Page 31: ...when cooking more than one food item Check cooking guide time recommendations Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook Hold Check cooking guide for specific instructions Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold functions All these things are normal with your microwave oven call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer ...

Page 32: ...directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Cent...

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