GE APPLIANCES GCST20S1WBB Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual

: September 27, 2024
: GE Appliances

Table of Contents

GCST20S1WBB Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven
SAFETY INFORMATION
USING YOUR OVEN
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER SUPPORT
References
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OWNER’S MANUAL
GCST20S1
MICROWAVE OVEN

GCST20S1WBB Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section.
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 appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

INSTALLATION

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section.
Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3 inches or more back from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
Recommended clearances: 3 inches on each side, 3 inches on the top, and 1 inch in the rear.
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.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or in a similar location.
Do not mount over a sink.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE 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.
— 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.
— Do not store any materials in the oven when not in use. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. All racks should be removed from oven when not in use.
— Do not operate the microwave feature without food in the oven.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS

Be careful when opening containers of hot food. Use pot holders and direct steam away from face and hands.
Vent, pierce, or slit containers, pouches or plastic bags to prevent build-up of pressure.
Be careful when touching the turntable, door, racks, or walls of the oven which may become hot during use. Do not touch heating elements.
Energized cooktop surface and interior cavity lighting will cause burns. Use caution when cleaning and allow lamps to cool prior to replacement.
HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE MICROWAVE. Use caution when removing hot items.

WARNING
OPERATING

Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.
Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is operated in any cooking mode except “microwave only”.
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 in compliance with cookware manufacturers’ recommendations.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave surface when the microwave is in operation.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire.
Do not cover a microwave rack or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.
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.
This oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

CLEANING

Disconnect power before cleaning.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical pars involving risk of electric shock.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

SUPER HEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through 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 care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(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:

door (bent),
hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Ensure proper ground exists before use.
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.
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.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS are not completely understood, 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 properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
NOTICE: PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

USING YOUR OVEN

Features

Door Latches
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release.
Press latch release to open door.
Lock Button.
Press button to operate door latch release.
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.

Features
This microwave oven is equipped with a Child Resistant Oven Door. The requirement of child-resistant oven door latches has been implemented by all manufacturers of microwave ovens to reduce the likelihood of young children handling hot food and beverage items and to further reduce the potential risk of injury. All persons should use caution when removing hot items from microwave ovens.
Please read instructions carefully. Microwave is shipped with the door locked.
Child Resistant Oven Door Operation
Opening the Door

Press button (lock button) located on the right-hand side of the microwave
While holding down the lock button, simultaneously press the door latch release button (front push button) on microwave.
Note: You will need to complete these steps every time you want to open the door.

Deactivation of the Child-Resistant
Microwave Door Latch
In some cases, it may be desirable to disable this feature. For example, households that do not have young children or households where users may have physical limitations that make it difficult to operate the child resistant door may want to disable the two-step latch. This feature can be disabled by following these steps.

Locate the lock button/screw on the side of the control panel.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, gently depress this button.
Rotate the screwdriver clockwise so that the “indicator dimple” is nearest to the “Unlock” position/label. Do not over- tighten. Note: The position of the lock button has moided in indicator dimple. When this is closest to the molded “Lock” the child resistant door is enabled. After it has been rotated it will be closest to “Untock”, in this position the child resistant door is disabled.

Controls
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Not all features on all models.

Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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	Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC.	Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL	Power level 1-10

Sensor Features and Auto Feature

Press	Enter	Option
POPCORN	Starts immediately!	More/Less time
BEVERAGE	Starts immediately!
REHEAT	Starts immediately!	More/Less time

CHICKEN/FISH
Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)| Starts immediately!| More/Less time
POTATO| Starts immediately!| More/Less time
VEGETABLE
Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)| Starts immediately!| More/Less time
More/Less time
More/Less time (on some models)
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press Once| Food Weight|

Power Levels
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for
TIME COOK. The power level may NOT be changed during time countdown.

Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Press POWER LEVEL.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press START/PAUSE.

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percentage 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. 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. 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 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.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
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.

Press TIME COOK.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
Press START/PAUSE.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START/PAUSE 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 level 1–10.)
Press START/PAUSE.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.

Time Cook
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable	Amount	Time	Comments

Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable	Amount	Time	Comments

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Defrost
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Weight Defrost explained in the About the Auto Feature section.)

Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT twice.
Enter defrosting time.
Press START/PAUSE.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
Press START/PAUSE.
Power level is automatically set at 3, and you may not change it.
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.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating 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 spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Weight Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
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.

Defrost
Defrosting Guide

Food	Time	Comments

Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)| 1/4 min.|
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)| 2 to 4 min.|
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)| 6 to 9 min.|
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)| 3 to 7 min.| Place block in casserole dish. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package)| 1 to 5 min|
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)| 2 to 5 min| Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)| 2 to 5 min.| 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.)| 4 to 6 min.| Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork| 9 to 13 min. per lb.| Use power level 1.
Steaks, chops and cutlets| 4 to 8 min. per lb.| Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up (21»2 to 3 lbs.)| 14 to 20 min.| Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2–4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole, (21»2 to 3 lbs.)| 20 to 25 min.| Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen| 7 to 13 min. per lb.| Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast- side-up. Turn over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)| 3 to 8 min. per lb.| Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

WEIGHT DEFROST
The DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT once for WEIGHT DEFROST or twice for TIME DEFROST.
Use WEIGHT DEFROST for meat, poultry and fish. Use TIME DEFROST for most other frozen foods.
WEIGHT DEFROST automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.

Press DEFROST TIME/WEIGHT once.
Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press START/PAUSE.

(Time Defrost is explained in the About the Time Features section.)
There is a handy guide located on the 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.

Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food in Ounces	Enter Food Weight (tenth of a pound)
1-2	.1
3	.2
4-5	.3
6-7	.4
8	.5
9-10	.6
11	.7
12-13	.8
14-15	.9

Other Features
Express Cook
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 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

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 set 30 seconds of cooking 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.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely over-cooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight-sealing plastic containers — they 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 moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:

Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, while time is counting down, close it and press START/PAUSE immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
NOTE : Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
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 single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. 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, while time is counting down, close it and press START/PAUSE immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat 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.
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Sensor Cooking
Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces

Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the Vegetable pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables. For chicken or fish, press the Chicken/Fish pad once for chicken pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Turn or stir the food if necessary.
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 undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models):
You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste.
To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below).
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Cooking Guide

Food Type	Amount	Comments
Canned Vegetables	4-16 oz.	Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables	4-16 oz	Follow package instructions for adding water.

Help
The Help pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press Help, then select a feature pad.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.

Press CLOCK.
Enter time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press START/PAUSE or CLOCK.

Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 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.
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.
Reminder
Reminder before it occurs, press Reminder, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.
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.

Press Reminder.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Press Reminder. When Reminder signal occurs, press Reminder to turn it off.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the 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.

Press Delay Start.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select AM or PM.
Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time and Time Cook.
Press START.
The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS. The oven will automatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing Clock.

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, LOCKED will appear in the display.
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press Beeper Volume. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press Timer On/Off.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press Timer On/Off to start.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press Timer On/Off.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

Helpful Hints
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, 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 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 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. 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 against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Stainless Steel
Do not use a steel-wool 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 dry, clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
Power Cord
If the power cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and ddry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Oven will not start	A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker
tripped	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Power surge.	Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.	Make sure the 3-prong plug on the

oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start| Door not securely closed.| Open the door and close securely.
START/PAUSE pad not pressed after entering cooking selection.| Press START/PAUSE.
Another selection entered already in oven and CANCEL/OFF pad not pressed to cancel it.| Press CANCEL/OFF.
Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK| Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK.
CANCEL/OFF was pressed accidentally.| Reset cooking program and press START/PAUSE.
Food weight not entered after selecting WEIGHT DEFROST.| Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting WEIGHT DEFROST.
“SENSOR ERROR” (or Err) appears on display| During Popcorn, Potato, Vegatable, Rice, Soup, Frozen Dinner, Side Dish, Chicken, or Fish program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.| Close the door, press CANCEL/OFF and begin again
Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time.| Use Time Cook to heat for more time.
“LOCKED” (or LOC) appears in display| The control has been locked.| Press and hold CANCEL/ OFF for about three seconds to unlock the control.
Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat| Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods.| Use Time Cook for large amounts of food.
“FOOD (or food)” appears on display| For safe cooking “food detection algorithm” is added to prevent microwave cooking without first placing food into the cavity. Through monitor the door open/close switch, Food Detection Algorithm control the initiating a cooking sequence.| You should open the door to check the food. (For users who place food into the cavity before selecting a cooking sequence, the door switch is read to determine the door has been opened and then closed. Upon opening and the door, a 5-minute count down timer is started You can then make your cooking selection prior to the expiration of the timer. When 5-timer expires, if you select a cooking sequence, “FOOD” will appear on the display and an error beep will sound. Then you should open the door to check the food before selecting a cooking sequence.)

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around door or outer case.
Dimming oven light 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 possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Microwave Terms

Term	Definition
Arcing	Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused

by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering| 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.
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 stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Microwave Oven Limited Warranty
GEAppliances.com
All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized service technician. To schedule service online, visit us at GEAppliances.com/service or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal business hours.

For the period of	GE Appliances will replace
One year From the date of the original purchase	Any part of the oven which

fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one- year warranty, GE Appliances will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part when the unit is serviced.

What GE Appliances will not cover:
■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
■ Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting, and other connecting facilities.
■ Failure of the product or damage to the product if it is abused, misused (for example, cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance.
■ Damage caused after delivery.
■ Product not accessible to provide required service.
■ Service to repair or replace light bulbs, except for LED lamps.
■ Damage to the finish, such as surface rust, tarnish, or small blemishes not reported within 48 hrs of delivery.
EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law.
This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Appliances Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Appliances Service location for service. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This limited 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier company
Louisville KY,40225
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.

CONSUMER SUPPORT

GE Appliances Website
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year!
You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support services designed for your convenience. In the US: GEAppliances.com
Register Your Appliance
Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. In the US: GEAppliances.com/register
Parts and Accessories
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today 24 hours every day.
In the US: GEApplianceparts.com or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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.
Contact Us
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE Appliances, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to:
In the US: General Manager, Customer Relations | GE Appliances, Appliance Park | Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.com/ge/service-and- support/contact.htm