GE JES1351 User's Manual
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1. GE Appliances Owner s Manual JES1351 Microwave Oven GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Part No 164D3370P084 Pub No 49 40085 2 99 3828V 5A1132 5 b Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 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 uz POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY s 7 gt ED Not Attempt to operate W Do Not Operate the oven if it EANAN i 2 this oven with the door open is damaged It is particularly since open door operation important that the oven can result in harmful door close properly and that exposure to microwave there is no damage to the energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 7 door bent Do Not Place any object between the oven front face 3 door seals and sealing and the door or allow soil surfaces r cleaner residue td E The Oven Should Not be accumulate on sealing adjusted or repaired by surfaces anyone ex2. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty 12 GE amp You A Service Partnership Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service However did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes This Owner s Manual can tell you how Read this Manual Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microvvave oven Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips You ll find many answers to common problems here If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If You Need Service If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Oryou can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Safety information Precautions to Avold Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safety Precautions 23 4 20002 45 Microwave Safe Cookware 6 7 Grounding Instructions 8 Adapter Plugs g Extension Cords 10 uo eunojuj
3. hee E 8 e 24 POPCORN EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces BEVERAGE 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 ofthe 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 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 very hot Remove the container with care 25 uonpuuo ul gt E m 3 a S 2 S
4. place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 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 oz package l to 5 ears lear 2to 6 ears 10 oz package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 oz package 1 Ib sliced 1 or 2 squash about 1 Ib each Time 2 to 6 min 1 4 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
5. sdij bunooys yqnoll 1 WOJSNJ 9JIAI8 Safety Information Operating Instructions E D o o 8 Ke Customer Service 34 Before you call for service 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 Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed Press START after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered e 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 entered Make sure you have after selecting Auto Defrost entered food weight after selecting Auto Defrost Problem SENSOR ERROR appears on display LOCKED appears
6. 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 31 uonpuuo ul gt E m 3 a S 2 EI S 7 sdij bunooys yqnol 1 WOJSNJ 9JIAI8 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Safety Information 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 o S S S p E gt S 2 Q To clean the sur
7. 7 sdij Bunoousa qnoa J8uI0JSn 9JIAI8 Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 26 About the sensor features REHEAT EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 1096 Press f after the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers 7 Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately 2 The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do notopen 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 If the food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat Itis best to use Time Cookfor these foods W Bread products M Foods that must be reheated uncovered E Foods that need to be stirred or rotated E Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating BAKED POTATO EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time How to Change the Automatic
8. Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section 7 Press AUTO TIME DEF twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START 4 Turn food over when the oven signals 5 Press START Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual Atone 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 M 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 W 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 W For more
9. TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil 5 E After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes Q to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for 5 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 e tenths of a pound a 1 2 3 3 3 2 4 5 3 e 6 7 4 S 8 5 S 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 e About the sensor features 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 Safety Information W The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Covered W 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 S Ss S p E gt S 2 im Vented W Be sure the outside ofthe cooking containers and the SR inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing Q 7 NY E food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into m steam can mislead the sensor o o 5 Dry off dishes so they don t mislead Q the sensor S Sg E WY
10. can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature AUTO TIME DEF TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT 4 5 6 BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO TIME DEF uonpuuolul Majes gt E m 3 eQ a S 2 EI S 7 POWER LEVEL Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features Ey Press Enter AUTO TIME DEF Amount of defrosting time Press twice e TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice 2 EXPRESS 00 Starts immediately 56 POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 zi ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately e Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time c BEVERAGE Starts immediately S REHEAT Starts immediately more less time Starts immediately more less time 3 VEGETABLE Starts immediately Press once fresh vegetables more less time e Press twice frozen vegetables more less time d Press three times canned vegetables more less time S on some models AUTO TIME DEF Food weight Press once i5 About changing the power level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME MER COOK Time Defrost or EXPRESS COOK The power level Safety Information 1 2 3 may also be changed during time countdown Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost Enter cooking or defr
11. disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground s terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this o 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 e disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter S and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You 3 should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three Q prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before e using the appliance 3 e IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING g EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 5 b 5 e Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used 7 The marked electrical rating ofthe extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating 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 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
12. even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking E 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 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 2 4 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 24 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 1to 5 min 2to 5 min 2to 5 min 4 to 6 min 9 to 13 min per b 4 to 8 min per b 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 15 min per b 3 to 8 min per b Comments Rearrange after half the time 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 f Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after
13. half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and letstand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After half of time turn breastside up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 21 uonpuuo ul gt E m 3 eQ a S 2 S 7 sdij Bunoousa qnoa 1 WOJSNJ 9JIAI8 Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 22 About the time features EXPRESS COOK 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 of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 min
14. in display Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes During Popcorn Reheat Beverage Baked Potato or Vegetable program the door was opened before steam could be detected What To Do Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time 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 Use Time Cookto heat for more time Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds to unlock the control Use Time Cook for large amounts offood 35 uonpuuolul suon nusul Gunesadg E E 2 m 3 5 5 77 9JIAI8 Before you call for service Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven W Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Safety Information Light reflection around door or outer case E Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high B Dull thumping sound while oven is operating E 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 p
15. min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn isin 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 3tablespoons 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 ofthe oven Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3tablespoons water In 17 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cutin half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 19 uonpuuolul gt E x 3 5 S S 77 501 bunooys yqnol J8uI0JSn 9JIAI8 Safety Information o S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 20 About the time features AUTO TIME DEF EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF START PAUSE Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the
16. 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 an L will be displayed to the extreme right Sound Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off 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 Microwave terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting caused by W metal or foil touching the side of the oven W foil thatis not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas W metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes E 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
17. Aayes Operating Instructions Features of Your e Microwave Oven 14 15 Changing Power Level 16 5 Time Features 17 22 Auto Feature 23 a Sensor Features 24 27 S Other Features 28 30 amp Microwave Terms 31 8 Care and Cleaning 32 33 Troubleshooting Tips Before You zi Call For Service 34 35 Q Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 36 S 2 27 Customer Service Warranty 39 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover 8 o S o c Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts D 7 CH Features of the Oven o 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 walls of the microwave oven You
18. Settings To reduce time by 1096 Press f after the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad VEGETABLE EXPRESS COOK 9 less time more time How to Change the Automatic Settings automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models To reduce time by 1076 Press Tafter the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks 1 2 2 lbs of potatoes 7 Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable If cooking three or more potatoes arrange in a star pattern 7 Press BAKED POTATO 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 If food is not done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time Vegetable Use the Vegetable feature to cook 4 16 ounces of fresh frozen or canned vegetables 7 For fresh vegetables add 2 tablespoons of water per serving For frozen vegetables follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven 2 Press VEGETABLE 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 time r
19. Special Needs Service 800 626 2000 TDD 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Service Contracts 800 626 2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted 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 Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow these three steps First contact the people who serviced your appliance Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Printed in Korea
20. Time Cook I Time Cook Il counts down 17 uonpuuolul gt E x 3 Q S S 77 sdij Bunootusa qnoa 1 WOJSNJ 9JIAI8 Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 18 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted Vegetable Asparagus fresh spears frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Amount 11b 10 oz package 11b cut in half 10 oz package 10 oz package lbunch 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 1 bunch 14 to 1 Ibs 10 oz package 10 oz package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 11b 10 oz package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 oz package Time 5 to 8 min Med High 7 4 to 7 min 10 to 15 min 4 o 8 min 4 to 8 min 16 to 22 min 5to 9 min 7 to 11 min 4 o 7 min 4 to 7 min 6 to 10 min 5 to 9 min 4 to 8 min 3 to 7 min 7 to 11 min 7 to 15 min 3 to 7 min Comments In 1 4qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole
21. cept properly qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 72 IN This microwave oven is not approved or tested for i marine use E Read and follow the specific E Install or locate this appliance precautions in the Precautions only in accordance with the to Avoid Possible Exposure to provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions section above nd Be certain to place the front WB 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 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Do not mount this appliance over a sink H Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance E Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this appliance ifithas a damaged power cord or plug if itis not working properly or ifit has been damaged or dropped W Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance WB 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 fo
22. children or tripped over unintentionally Operating Instructions If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service E lt S S 3 E EI s 5 Head and follow this Safety SY Information carefully N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS suon nunsu Gunesadg sdij bunooys yqnoll 82IAI8S 19110 912 Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You ll see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you ll hear itin the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven That s important because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Important Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product NS Write the Model amp Serial Numbers Here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here
23. cians travel costs to your home What GE Will Not Cover S E Service trips to your home to teach E Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers e e B Improper installation Damage to the product caused by Q E Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God 8 abused misused or used for Bl Incidental or consequential damage to other than the intended purpose personal property caused by possible 3 or used commercially defects with this appliance This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA 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 To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Q 2 5 E C Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips e 2 5 e w E E 5 e Service Telephone Numbers GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 5 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away
24. come hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware M 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 M 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 linch away from the sides of the oven H 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 materials 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 Do not permit ch
25. emaining is counting down 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 not done enough use Time Cook to cook for more time 27 uonpuuolul Majes gt E m 3 a S 2 EI S 7 sdij bunooys yqnoll s ulo sn2 9JIAI8 Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 28 About the other features Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints Press HELP then select a feature pad 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 N CLOCK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF AM PM SCROLL SPEED D 2 a m AM PM SCROLL SPEED o k START PAUSE Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 7 Press CLOCK Z Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 2 Press START ox 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 I
26. face 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 N 2 Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into 5 water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support 2 can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place ES 9 5 N da E 2 5 e 32 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage tle 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 simportant 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 33 uonpuuolul gt E m 3 a S 2 S 7
27. ian 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 of circuit breaker ADAPTER PLUGS 45 Usage situations where 5 power cord will be disconnected infrequently S lt 5 S 3 zi is 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 if Align large ill elect p prongs slots 7 m e adapter Po where local codes permit a 22 x TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be LA made to a properly grounded two Ensure proper ground and firm connection prong wall receptacle by the use of a s Y betore is UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores suon nunsul Gunesadg 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 not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through S the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded 5 When
28. ildren to use plastic cookware without complete supervision S s S S 3 ET suon nnsu 50 Buioousajqnoa 5 b b o Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock 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 e m GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 notunder 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 technic
29. mmend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrow necked coffee cups Even if the container is opened excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow W 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 E Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at leastan 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 5 S s S S 3 ET Q suon nnsu Buieiad sdij Buioousajqnoa 2IAL 5 b 5 2 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING 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
30. n addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK operating The Reminder time can be set up to 24 4 5 6 hours later EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK uonpuuolul Majes 7 Press REMINDER 7 9 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you 0 Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day ki Select AM or PM SCROLL SPEED 4 Press 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 clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit gt E m 3 a S 2 S 7 sdij bunooys yqnoll J8uI0JSn 9JIAI8 29 Safety Information o S S S p E gt S 2 Q Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 30 About the other features Q CLEAR OFF 4 SOUND TIMER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON OFF DISPLAY ON OFF Child Lock Out You may lock the control
31. nbroken 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 m SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it To prevent this from happening and causing injury do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup After heating letthe cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it W 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 Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we reco
32. of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Customer Service Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 16 About the time features Time Cook TIME COOK Time Cook I 1 2 3 Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS cook EXPRESS COOK and 99 seconds Power level 10 High is automatically set but you may EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK change it for more flexibility z la 19 g 2 J START PAUSE IZ 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 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 2 3 2 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 At the end of
33. osition and signal of the TV radio antenna Operating Instructions E D o o s E Customer Service 36 Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 37 Notes 38 Aayes suoiangsu Guyeiadg sdij Buioousajqno4j IIINAIS JIUIOJSND GE Microwave ven Warranty All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care technician For service call 800 GE CARES ayes For The Period Of 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 o all parts and service labor to repair or replace the E defective part 2 Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to amp For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this gt the tenth year from the nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for A date of original purchase any labor or in home service costs S S For each of the above warranties 10 avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a 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 techni
34. osting time Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Sy AN A R Press START DISPLAY ON OFF Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can be START compared to the surface units on a range Each power PAUSE level gives you microwave energy a certain percent 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 o S S S p E gt S 2 Q 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 Tips Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking
35. r 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 or near a sink W Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water H Do notlet power cord hang over edge of table or counter W To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if 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 notuse the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the oven should 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 W See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave Oven section of this manual W This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment W As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children S ki S S 3 ET Q 3 5 bu neiado sdij Buioou
36. sajqnoa q ulo sn2 5 b b 2 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ARCING AMT Ifyou see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by E Metal or foil touching the side of the oven H Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e FOODS Ss Do not pop popcorn in your microvvave oven unlessin a special microvvave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microvvave ovens E Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will 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 W Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave E 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 E Foods with u
37. utes 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 W It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed W It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time About the auto feature Auto Defrost TONER TheAufo Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods Press AUTO TIME DEF once for Auto Defrostor twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and 1 9 power levels to give even defrosting results for meats uonpuuolul Majes oultry and fish weighing up to six pounds s 0 poultry Shing up P o 71 Press AUTO TIME DEF once 5 2 Using the Conversion Guide below enter food amp weight For example press pads 7 and 2 for 1 2 gt m pounds 1 pound 5 ounces 3 Press START 2 S 7 Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven E Remove meat from package and place on microwave Ey safe dish W Twice during defrost the oven signals
38. which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving W 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 1 minute 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 H If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens 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 W 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 the oven or ignite a paper towel W Do notuse the microwave to dry newspapers W Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use W 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 ll Cookware may be
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