GE JES1244 User's Manual
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1. Microwave Oven Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave PNCIOY s 005otn aaeeiia es 2 Safety Precautions 2 3 ATONG eis tage pacts as 4 Foods 3 4552505500 4 5 Microwave Safe Cookware 6 7 Grounding Instructions 8 Adapter Plugs 9 Extension Cords 10 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Oven 14 15 Changing Power Level 0 16 Time Features 17 22 Convenience Features 23 26 Other Features 27 29 Microwave Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31 32 www geappliances com GE Appliances Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 33 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Customer Service Product Registration 37 Warranty 39 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Y JES1244 f e Part No 164D3370P117 Pub No 49 40120 3 00 JR S S D S WY Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Customer Service 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 POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate t2. TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time E 30 SEC Starts immediately EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 O Convenience Features Press Enter Option 7 POPCORN Starts immediately more less time S Press once twice or three times BEVERAGE Starts immediately 4 oz 8 oz N Press once twice or 12 oz or three times gt REHEAT Food type 1 6 1 3 servings gt COOK Food type 1 9 weight AUTO DEFROST Food weight 15 About changing the power level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook Time Defrost or Express Cook The power POWER level may also be changed during time countdown 1 7 3 7 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time B00 3 Press POWER LEVEL D 4 Select desired power level 1 10 Safety Information 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave oer 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 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 So
3. 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 A Service Satisfaction Ifyou are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE follow these 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 Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in Malaysia
4. Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place 31 uo eunojuj Ajajes SS J gt Q k A S O a sdij Gurnooysajqnoy JaUIO SN dIINIIA Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se a2 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven cont C 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
5. O a About the other features Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Clock IN TJ Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving T E 7 Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Press START or CLOCK e Delay Delay allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours DELAY 7 Press DELAY _ _ 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 9 3 Select your desired cooking program o J Press START The Delay time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 27 uo eunojuj Ajajes SS zi k 2 gt Q gt a sdij Gurnooysajqnoy JOUIOJSN dIINIIA Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 28 About the other features cont Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF CLEAR for about three seconds When the control panel is OFF locked an Lwill be displayed TIMER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS
6. of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate this appliance ifit has a damaged power cord or plug ifit is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance l l If materials inside the oven i Use this appliance only for its honid cate kecoth S l should ignite keep the oven intended use as described in Sn p gt door closed turn the oven off D this manual Do not use F and disconnect the power corrosive chemicals or vapors o ie l i cord or shut off power at the O in this appliance This aa Ah l fuse or circuit breaker panel microwave oven is specifically S l If the door is opened the fire designed to heat dry or cook d may spread food and is not intended for m E laboratory or industrial use See door surface cleaning l instructions in the Care and Do not store this appliance ao ee m cieaning o e microwave outdoors Do not use this g j oven section of this manual product near water for example in a wet This appliance should be basement near a swimming serviced only by qualified RH pool or near a sink service personnel Contact S nearest authorized service D Keep power cord away from ae facility for examination A heated surfaces i repair or adjustment Do not immerse power cord gt As with any
7. Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due toa From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this original purchase one year limited warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor to repair or replace the defective part Four Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this fifth year from the date four year limited warranty you will be responsible for of the original purchase any labor or in home service costs For each of the above warranties To 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 technicians travel costs to your home suononysu Gunesadg What GE Will Not Cover Service trips to your home to teach you Replacement of house fuses or how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Improper installation Damage to the product caused by D Failure of the product if it is accident fire floods or acts of God abused misused or used for Incidental or consequential damage to other than the intended purpose personal property caused by possible or used commercially defects with this appliance 7 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use
8. Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Before you call for service Troubleshooting Tips vA Save time and money Review the chart below first and you may Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted yet oven will not start not need to call for service Possible Causes A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed accidentally Food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST Food type not entered after pressing REHEAT or COOK What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Open the door and close securely Op
9. can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand 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 breast side 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 uo eunojuj Ajajes SS gt Q k A z O a sdij Gurnooysajqnoy 4OUIOJSN dIINIA Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 22 About the time features cont EXPRESS COOK ff E
10. out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two easy ways to register your appliance a Through the internet at www geappliances com E Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty 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 microwave oven s Review the Section on lroubleshooting lips 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 Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week
11. 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 recommend 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 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
12. 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 T S S N Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 GINA Safety Information Operating Instructions Y gt PA S Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers P N GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 The GE Answer Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week www geappliances com In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away 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 q Service Contracts 800 626 2224 p 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 OKEN i iog Farts and Accessories 800 626 2002 igp Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted
13. COOK f EXPRESS COOK Timer This pad performs three functions It operates as a minute timer It can be set to delay cooking It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting The Timer operates without microwave energy How to Use as a Minute Timer 7 Press TIMER P Enter the amount of time you want to count down 3 Press START When the time is up the timer will signal How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 7 Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook from one second to 99 minutes 7 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press TIMER 4 Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold 5 Press TIME COOK 6 Enter cooking time 7 Press START 29 uo eunojuj Ajajes SS gt Q k A z O a sdij Gurnooysajqnoy JUIOJSN dIINIIa Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 30 Microwave terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by me
14. Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times COOK and power levels for a variety of foods 7 Press COOK P Select food type 1 9 see the Cook Guide below 9 3 Enter weight in ounces o ZZi Press START Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time START S gt Q k 2 S 2 gt a Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Q 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions S for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Oooo ii 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each S serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish 5 Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Use round casserole dish Crumble beef pork turkey meat into dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Me 8 Bacon 2 to 10 oz Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer y Cover each layer with a paper towel T 9 Pizza 4 to 16 oz Follow package instructions to frozen mic
15. XPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK f 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 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time About the convenience features 3 S D Q Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature POPCORN 7 Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the package is less than 1 75 ounces or larger than 3 5 9 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center o of the microwave S less time more time Press POPCORN once for a 3 5 ounce package Y Use only with prepackaged j A GhiG of popcorn twice for a 3 0 ounce package or S 1 75 to 3 5 ounces three times for a 1 75 ounce package The oven 5 starts immediately 2 S Q How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time amp After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after th
16. appliance close 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 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 not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use supervision is necessary when used by children s 2 I S ll suon nysuj Gunesadg S S gt D S e Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 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 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 mic
17. ch 1 bunch 1 to 14 lbs 1 bunch 1 to 14 lbs 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 medium head about 2 Ibs 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 0z package Time 5 to 8 min Med High 7 4 to 7 min 10 to 15 min 4 to 8 min 4 to 8 min 16 to 22 min 5 to 9 min 7 to 11 min 4 to 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 4 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 4 qt casserole 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 4 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 s
18. e gt D oven starts for an extra 20 seconds A To subtract time S xu a After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the Q oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time N Beverage a To use the Beverage feature i Pp Press BEVERAGE once for a 4 oz beverage twice for gt an 8 oz beverage or three times for a 12 oz beverage a BEVERAGE S Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care Q N ge S ge pae Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 24 About the convenience features cont Reheat 4 The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many REHEAT previously cooked foods 7 Press REHEAT EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Select food type 1 6 for one serving see Reheat 2 Guide below 3 Press Zor 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings START 4 Press START NOTE The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 Reheat Guide Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide mouth mug 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each uo eunojuj Ajajes Cook The
19. en the door and close securely Press START Press CLEAR OFF Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK Reset cooking program and press START Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST Make sure you have entered a food type oo uo eunojuj Ajajes suononysuy Gunesadg S D S wen S amp N 3I113 JAUIO SN Before you call for service cont Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Safety Information Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Operating Instructions Y S D T S rvice Customer Se 34 Notes 36 Notes GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include Backed b
20. er 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 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 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 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook Il counts down 17 uo eunojuj Ajajes SS y gt Q heen A S O a sdij Gunooysasqnody IDINIS AIWUOJSNI Safety Information Y S Ss Ta 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips ice IVI Customer Se 18 About the time featuresm cont 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 1 Ib 10 0z package 1 Ib cut in half 10 0z package 10 0z package 1 bun
21. foodborne illness S D z S a a Q suon nysuj bunesado sdij bunooysajqnoij 4UIOJSN dIINIIA IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING S S gt D S e Operating Instructions 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 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 the oven a glass measuring cup filled or ignite a paper towel with 1 cup of water set the 2 Desine herio Do not use the microwave to next to the dish Microwave a 1 minute at high If the dish Not all plastic wrap is suitable Ss heats it should not be used for use in microwave ovens for microwavin
22. g Check the package for If the dish remains cool and ie ea only the water in the cup Paper towels waxed paper heats then the dish is and plastic wrap can be used microwave safe to cover dishes in order to ifvouuseamneat retain moisture and prevent T thermometer while cooking a Sese 1o _ gt make sure itis safe for use ae P o in microwave ovens per z Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot S 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 inch away from the sides of the oven 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 cera
23. he oven if it this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 7 door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above This appliance must be grounded Connect only to a properly grounded outlet See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the 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 Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion
24. icrowave 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 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 0z 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 21 4 to 3 Ibs Chicken whole 214 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 lb 4 to 8 min per lb 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 13 min per lb 3 to 8 min per lb 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
25. lass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 19 uo eunojuj Ajajes S Q k A S 1 O a sdij Gurjooysasqnoy 4UIOJSN dIINIIA Safety Information T S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 20 About the time features cont TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times 7 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Enter defrosting time 3 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 A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a m
26. low Manual carefully Product Ownership store this document in It will help you Registration today a safe place It operate your new Have the peace of contains information appliance properly mind of knowing we you will need should If you have questions can contact you in you require service or need more the unlikely event of Our service number is information call the a safety modification 800 GE CARES GE Answer Center 800 432 2737 800 626 2000 Model Number Serial Number ree E E S E S E E Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www geappliances com EENES RESE EE O EE PA Model Number Serial Number Ms Mrs Miss First Last ERARE EREE ee eee o PEERS cea eee Pei tee Address Apt Le a ae ea E mail Address Zip City Litt a ee State Codel 1 111 Date Placed In Use Month La Dayl YearL1_ cae fea aa 7 Li i Occasionally we may allow selected companies to send you information Check here if you do not want this information GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville Kentucky www geappliances com 38 GE Microwave Oven Warranty N All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care d eg technician For service call 800 GE CARES uo eunojuj Ajajes For The Period
27. me 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 T S 3 S 2 S S 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 rvice Customer Se Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 16 About the time features TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK ff EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK START Time Cook Time Cook 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 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired pow
28. mic 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 children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision S I S a a Q suon nysuj Gunesadg sdij bunooysajqnoij JUIOJSN dIINIIA IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock S S gt D S e GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Operating Instructions If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a pr
29. nd 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 plugin 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 two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance S D z S a a Q suon nnysuj bunesado sdij bunooysajqnoij 1 OJSNI dIINIIA S S 2 S e Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Customer Service 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A 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 Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them If an extension cord is used The marked elect
30. operly 2 grounded 3 prong wall outlet d 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 Mf If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING Q 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 iz 5 E d S S ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliances 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 if Align large you still elect to use an adapter prongs slots ors where local codes permit a E TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be A oe made to a properly grounded two Ensure proper ground and firm connection prong wall receptacle by the use of a oe ae EE UL listed adapter which is 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 a
31. rical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not 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 times may be longer too oA Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S D z S a a Q sdij bunooysajqnoij suon nysuj bunesado 3I1A13 1 WOJSNI Congratulations You Are Now Part of the GE Family Welcome to the GE family We are proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service You will see it in this easy to use Owner s Manual and you will hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Best of all you will 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 12 Important Fill
32. rowave 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 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 let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it 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
33. rowaveable prepare pizza for microwaving 25 Safety Information T S Ss S 3 D S X S S Troubleshooting Tips rvice Customer Se 26 About the convenience features cont KX AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK j EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK f EXPRESS COOK Auto 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 power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish 7 Press AUTO DEFROST Using the Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads 7 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURn Ateach TURn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound o 8 O 0 12 13 14 15 a 6 o 8
34. tal 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 jul e Doa ah ee aa ae j SR ee SE lt gt 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 Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor
35. weet 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 Ibs 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 lb each Time 2 to 6 min 11 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 min Comments In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt 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 4 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong g
36. www geappliances com 13 sdij bunooysajqnosj suo n nnsuj bunerado uo eunojuj Ajajes 3I1A13 JAUIO SND Safety Information Y S S 3 S 2 S S Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 14 About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model AL Features of the Oven Q Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide O Touch Control Panel Display l of Too 0000 OOO appn L l L em 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 can microwave by time or with the convenience features Time Features Convenience Features uo eunojuj Ajajes EB iS 56 Pp pa TIME DEFROST POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POWER COOK LEVEL HH 1 1 2 4 3 606 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO DEFROST O g 3 heel S amp S a S S S a Cooking Controls gt oo a Check the Convenience Guide before you begin V 7 Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice
37. y GE We ll Cover Any Appliance e All brands covered A n ywh ere A n yti me e Unlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U S toll free at 800 626 2224 for more information All brands covered up to 20 years old in the continental U S pee se atc ee eee pete eeee De eee Please place in envelope and mail to General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 32150 Louisville KY 40232 2150 oe Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail After mailing Read your Owner s your Consumer the registration be
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