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GE 49-40612 Popcorn, Beverage, Time Cook, Time Cook, To add time:, To subtract time:, How to Use the Popcorn Feature

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Popcorn

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Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

1Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

2Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.

If you open the door while “POPCORN” is displayed, “SENSOR ERROR” will appear. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract

20 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 (total 30 seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.

Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).

Beverage

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

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to Excessive Microwave Energy Special Notes About Microwaving Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Page Page Time Cook Page SUPERHEATED WATER THIS COULD RESULT Page NOTICE – PACEMAKERS Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX48WH—White JX48BL—Black JX81J—Recirculating Features Page Option SNACKS (See Snacks Guide) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) POPCORN Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level 3Press POWER LEVEL 4Select desired power level 1–10 Time Cook 1Press TIME COOK 2Enter cooking time 4Press START NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn Mixed vegetables Peas Potatoes Time Defrost 2Enter defrosting time 3Press START Defrosting Tips Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls Fish and Seafood Express Cook Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: Snacks Hint: Snacks Guide Food Type Quantity or Weight Auto Defrost Conversion Guide Weight of Food in Weight Humidity Sensor Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature To add time: To subtract time: Reheat Automatic Settings How to Use the Reheat Feature Some Foods Not Recommended For Use Sensor Cooking NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking Cooking Guide 1. Chicken 2. Fish Vegetable Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Canned Vegetables Potato Help Cooking Complete Reminder Clock Scroll Speed Display On/Off Delay Start Timer On/Off Start/Pause Child Lock-Out Turntable Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Vent Fan Surface Light once twice three Beeper Volume Shelf How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Shelf and Reheating •To reheat on 2 levels or •To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: •To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Term Definition Arcing Covering Shielding How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Outside Cooktop Light/ Night Light The Vent Fan Reusable Grease Filter Removing and Cleaning the Filter Charcoal Filter (on some models) To Remove Charcoal Filter Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not A fuse in your home Things That Are Normal Page Page Page GE Appliances Website Parts and Accessories Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line–at your convenience MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY