GE SpacemakerXL EMO3000CWW, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...0 GE Service Numbers 42 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Opera...

Page 2: ...n door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door...

Page 3: ...he inside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Help us help you Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read th...

Page 4: ...ver both gas and electric cooking equipment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if...

Page 5: ...ing 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 If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door...

Page 6: ...e 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 will explode and should not be heated in...

Page 7: ...ted beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any c...

Page 8: ...ntaining 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 t...

Page 9: ...without complete supervision The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while th...

Page 10: ...om 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 qualified electrician or service technician inst...

Page 11: ...ing microwaves confined in the oven 4 Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable 5 Touch Control Panel Display 6 Cooktop Li...

Page 12: ...twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual fe...

Page 13: ...es canned more less time on some models BEVERAGE Starts immediately POTATO Starts immediately more less time 3 HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips GUIDE ON MICROWAV...

Page 14: ...icrowave 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 micro wave energy did not c...

Page 15: ...ng Here s how to do it 1 Press 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...

Page 16: ...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 Rotate dish after half of time Turntable should be turned off froz...

Page 17: ...casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 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 in white 6 to...

Page 18: ...n in paper 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 partiall...

Page 19: ...r half the time and shield 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 u...

Page 20: ...ick way 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 l...

Page 21: ...or Weight Snacks Guide The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods 1 Press SNACKS 2 Select snack type 1 6 see the Snacks Guide below 3...

Page 22: ...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 Place pota...

Page 23: ...ng 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 comp...

Page 24: ...s START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variatio...

Page 25: ...dd or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds...

Page 26: ...tomatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste Reduce time by 10 Press 1 after the food pad Add 10 t...

Page 27: ...o 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 Cooking Complete Reminder Press to enter t...

Page 28: ...llows 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 clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or...

Page 29: ...REMINDER When Reminder signal 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 cl...

Page 30: ...e right Child Lock Out An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat If you have...

Page 31: ...an set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want 1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT 2 Enter the time you want the light to turn on Select AM or PM 3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and en...

Page 32: ...eat more than one dish of food at the same time Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing Do not use a microwave brown ing dish on the s...

Page 33: ...reheat on 2 levels or To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level 1 Multiply reheat time by 11 2 2 Switch places after 1 2 the time Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places after 1 2...

Page 34: ...ering 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 shiel...

Page 35: ...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 prevent breakag...

Page 36: ...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 micro wave Use only mild non abrasive deter...

Page 37: ...the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb WB36X10003 available from your GE supplier Cooktop Light Night Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or cir...

Page 38: ...YS be in place when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filters To remove slide it to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To clean t...

Page 39: ...some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the fil...

Page 40: ...utlet oven is fully inserted into wall outlet 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 ha...

Page 41: ...le 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 Plu...

Page 42: ...Schedule Service www GEAppliances com 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilitie...

Page 43: ...unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further help First contact the people who serviced your appliance...

Page 44: ...WARRANTY What Is Covered What Is Not Covered Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty Service trips to your home to teach yo...