GE JES1456 User's Manual
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1. Microwave Oven Safety Instructions 2 11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning 29 30 Changing Power Level 14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12 13 Microwave Terms 28 Other Features 26 27 Sensor Features 22 25 Time Features 15 20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call for Service 31 32 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 66 eee ee ee eee 35 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven Owner s Manual JES1456 DE68 02993A 49 40512 12 05 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID S S N s POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY pa amp Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the oven if it gt this oven with the door is damaged It is particularly lt open since open door important that the oven door S operation can result in close properly and that there Se harmful exposure to is no damage to the m2. ge com CLEAR OFF TIMER lt S S x EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK ES Az DISPI ON OFI DISPLAY ON OFF 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 GLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right Timer On Off Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating 7 Press TIMER ON OFF 2 Enter time you want to count down 3 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 27 suonanysuj Aajes gt gt Q S 77 sdiy Bunooysasqnoy yoddng saumnsuog Safety Instructions Y S Ss S dD s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 28 Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven
3. 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 POTATO VEGETABLE EXPRESS COOK 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 ge com Sensor Cooking Vegetables Potatoes 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 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 7 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad Cooking Guide Food Type Amount Comments Canned Vegetables 4 16
4. spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls gt 2 Q S 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 amp Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your 2 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 lt water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate D the oven without the turntable and support in place S 2 5 E 29 Safety Instructions Y S Ss dD sS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 30 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven 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 pane
5. 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 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 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 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 After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Care and cleaning of the microwave oven ge com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh suonanysuj Je 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
6. delivery or Damage to the product caused by maintenance accident fire floods or acts of God Product not accessible to provide Incidental or consequential damage required service caused by possible defects with this Failure of the product or damage to appliance the product if it is abused misused Damage caused after delivery for example cavity arcing from wire rack or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially 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 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 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 Service Location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state lo know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affa
7. in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food BEVERAGE NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature 7 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 2 Press 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 Tf 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 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 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 Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be ver
8. is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com 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 or by phone at 800 626 2002 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 ge com If you are not satisfied with the service 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 Register Your Appliance ge com ES 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 i Printed in Malaysia
9. 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 or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping Troubleshooting Tips of circuit breaker Consumer Support ge com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada use of an adapter plug However Align large if you still elect to use an adapter prongs slots where local codes permit a 5 a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may Te ae be made to a properly grounded Ensure proper ground 2 prong wall receptacle by the use TEMPORARY ane tin connection of a UL listed adapter which is Wan available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and
10. 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 Notes ge com 33 Notes GE Microwave Oven Warranty TE All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Staple your receipt here 4 Centers or an authorized Customer Care technician Proof of the original To schedule service on line 24 hours a day visit purchase date is needed us at ge com or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 to obtain service under Please have serial and model numbers available the warranty when calling for service For The Period 0f GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this limited original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and related service to replace the defective part For the above limited warranty lo avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technician travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Improper installation
11. erials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines 7 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision lt 2 Q S 7 sdij Bunooysaygqno suoyanysuj Buyeiadg yoddng Jaunsuoy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by S S e 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 Operating Instructions 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
12. ess POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 H Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook Il counts down 15 suonanysuj Aayes gt 9 Q esse A S S 77 sdiy Bunooysasqnoy yoddng sauinsuo9 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted S S S a Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus fresh spears 11b 5 to 8 min In 11 qt oblong glass baking Med High 7 dish place 1 4 cup water frozen spears 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole Beans fresh green 1 lb cutin half 10 to 15 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water S Q E frozen green 10 oz package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water frozen lima 10 0z package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place gt 1 4 cup water D s Beets fresh whole 1 bunch 16 to 22 min In 2 qt casserole place So 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 to 1 lbs 1 2 cup water a fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 1 to 1 Ibs place 1 4 cup water gt frozen 10 0z package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole S chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place S 3 tablespoons water N amp Cabbage 3 fresh l medium head 6 to 10 min In 1 or 2 qt casserole p
13. icrowave energy It is important not to defeat 7 door beit or tamper with the safety 2 hinges and latches interlocks broken or loosened 2 Do Not Place any object door seals and sealing between the oven front surfaces S face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to The Oven Should Not accumulate on sealing be adjusted or repaired by 2 s rfac s anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following t Read and follow the specific Install or locate this 2 precautions in the Precautions appliance only in accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Installation N Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions x section above mn Be certain to place the front 2 This appliance must be surface of the door three grounded Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to avoid outlet See the Grounding accidental tipping of the Instructions section on page 8 appliance in normal usage ge com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
14. 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 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 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 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 suonanysuj Aayes gt 2 Q S sdij But ootjs jgnou yoddng Jaunsuoy 19 Safety Instructions Y S Ss dD sS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 About the time features EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Press one ofthe Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 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 Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time cou
15. 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 If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is undercooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning ofthe microwave oven section of this manual This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children lt 2 S Q S 7 suoyanaysuj Buyeiadg sdij Guyooysajqnosy yoddng saumnsuo9 S S J Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ARCING the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for exa
16. irs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 suoyanysuy Gunesiadg suonanysuj Ajajes sdiy Bunooysasqnoy yoddng sauinsuog Consumer Support m GE Appliances Website ge com T Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts catalogs or even schedule service on line IM You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Schedule Service ge com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life Design Studio ge com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Extended Warranties e com g Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
17. l 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 Before you call for service N Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start SENSOR ERROR appears on display Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the ge com What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection Press START 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 COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program accidentally and press START Food weight not en
18. lace RZ about 2 Ibs 1 4 cup water wedges 5to 9 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 1 lb 4 to 8 min In 1 gt casserole place 1 4 cup water i frozen 10 oz package 3 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place a 2 tablespoons water Q a Cauliflower x lt flowerets 1 medium head 7 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 7to15 min In 2 qt casserole place S 1 2 cup water amp frozen 10 0z package 3 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 76 Vegetable Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut Amount 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 lbs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 or 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 2 to 6 min 1 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 2 to 3 min per ear 2 to 6 min 7 to 10 min 2 to 6 min 9 to 12 min 2 to 4 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 9 min ge com Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt obl
19. mple closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs ina microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave 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 Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking SUPERHEATED 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 thr
20. not insulated 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 appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliances power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the 2 prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance lt 2 Q S 7 sdij Bunooysaygqno suoyanaysuj Buyeiadg yoddng Jaunsuoy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord S S P N Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them N If an extension cord is used 7 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be x at least as great as the electrical rating
21. ns 7 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Z Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave Nor 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 START percent of the time Power level 7 is microwave energy Y S Ss dD s 70 of the time Power level3 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 Troubleshooting Tip
22. nting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time N About the auto feature gecom S lt u Auto Defrost The Auto Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to S AUTO TIME defrost frozen foods Press AUTO TIME DEFROST once a DEFROST 3 for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods 4 5 6 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats 7 9 poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds 7 Press AUTO TIME DEFROST once Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight Ga For example press pads 7 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 7 3 Press START gt gt Q PA x 2 S Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish 2 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 S After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes a Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces
23. oddng saumnsuog S S e Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support 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 Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving Ifyou are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 30 45 seconds at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Do not use recycled paper 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
24. of the appliance 2 The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet S 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not Se drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking x times may be longer too S N 2 s S H N 2 70 ge com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY A INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS lt 2 Q S sdiy Bunootjs jqno1 suoyanysuj Gunesadg yoddng saumnsuo9 Safety Instructions S Ss dD s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts m Features of the Oven Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel and 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 wall
25. ong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into l inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 17 suonanysuj aje gt s Q S 7 sdi Guyooysajqnosy yoddng Jaunsuoy About the time features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section 7 Press AUTO TIME DEFROST twice oe mo o z 3 5 m Safety Instructions OIO EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Enter defrosting time EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 3 Press START 4 Turn food over when the oven signals 5 P
26. onsumer Support When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave 18 very briefly or let it stand a few minutes ge com Defrosting Guide Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib Shellfish small pieces 1 Ib Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 10 oz package Meat Bacon 1 Ib Franks 1 Ib Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 213 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 2 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs Time 1 4 min 2 to 4 min 6 to 9 min 3 to 7 min 1 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 2 to 5 min 4 to 6 min 9 to 13 min per Ib 4 to 8 min per Ib 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 13 min per Ib 3 to 8 min per lb Comments Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Use power level 1 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 Place wrapped chicken
27. ough 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 ge com 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 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 containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your 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 lt 2 Q S 7 suoyanysuj Buyeiadg sdiy Bunooysasqnoy y
28. oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation 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 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric 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 Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do 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 paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials
29. oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Fresh Vegetables 4 16 oz Add 1 4 cup water per serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Potatoes 1 2 2 lbs Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 25 suonanysuj Aayes gt s Q S sdij But ootjsa gno Hodrdns saumnsuog About the other features 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 GLEAR OFF Safety Instructions Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 7 Press CLOCK CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Y S Ss dD s ie N TART g PAUSE 3 Scroll Speed T um The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press SPEED and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slow to fast scroll speed A Start Pause x lt D In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE 2 u allows you to stop cooking without opening the door S or clearing the display S 26
30. ress START Y S Ss dD s raw Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed ON OFF You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts the total Sa defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total PAUSE time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual At one half of selected defrosting time the oven signals to turn the food over 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 Troubleshooting Tips 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 Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking C
31. s 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 Consumer Support Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 14 About the time features ge com TIME m 8 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK ISPI 2 a2 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 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook Il Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 7 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 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time NUN Change the power level if you don t want full power Pr
32. s of the microwave oven ge com You can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature Q TIME AUTO TIME OIS POPCORN BEVERAGE POTATO gt 2 S a POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO TIME 9 DEFROST S lt EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK gt S e gt z Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features Press Enter TIME C00K Amount of cooking time S Press once or twice o AUTO TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time Press twice 8 EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Q POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 a Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts immediately more less time POTATO Starts immediately more less time gt VEGETABLE Starts immediately Press once fresh vegetables more less time 5 Press twice frozen vegetables more less time Press three times canned vegetables more less time D on some models AUTO TIME DEFROST Food weight Press once S 13 About changing the power level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME maie Ar COOK TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK The power DEFROST COOK level may also be changed during time countdown Safety Instructio
33. tered Make sure you have after selecting Auto Defrost During Popcorn Reheat Beverage Potato or Vegetable program the door was opened before steam could be detected entered food weight after selecting Auto Defrost Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time Use Time Cook to heat for more time 37 suononysuy Majes suoyanysuj Gunesadg s eQ yoddng sauinsuog Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 9a D n Consumer Support 32 Before you call for service Problem LOCKED appears in display Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes The control has been locked When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods What To Do Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds to unlock the control Use Time Cook for large amounts of food 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
34. the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in 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 ge com 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 mat
35. the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 3 45 3 Q 6 7 A ie 8 5 9 10 6 1 7 a 12 13 8 14 15 49 21 Safety Instructions Y S Ss dD s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 About the sensor features Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor 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 overcooked 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 tightsealing 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 ge com POPCORN EXPRESS COOK Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces NOTE Do not use this feature twice
36. y hot Remove the container with care Tf food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time 23 suonanysuj Aajes gt 2 Q S sdij But ootjs a gno yoddng sauinsuo9 Safety Instructions Y S Ss dD s Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 24 About the sensor features REHEAT How to Change the Automatic Settings EXPRESS COOK To reduce time by 10 Press 1 after the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad 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 close it and press START 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
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