GE JES1246 User's Manual
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1. suon nunsul Gunesadg o 5 Q 5 yoddng s umsuog Troubleshooting Tips Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Safety Information 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 gt 5 5 Consumer Support 34 GE Microwave Oven N FINA F D One Year Limited Warranty Staple your receipt here di Proof of the original purchase date is S needed to make a warranty claim s For The Period Of What GE Will Provide One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship The exchange unit original purchase is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year warranty period In Order to Make a Warranty Claim suoyonysuy Gunesadg Properly pack your unit Include in the pac2. Microwave Oven www GEAppliances com Safety Instructions 2 11 Owner s Manual Operating Instructions ES1246 Care and Cleaning 31 32 Changing the Power Level 16 Convenience Features 23 26 Features of Your Microvvave Oven 12 15 Microwave Terms 30 Other Features 27 29 Time Features 17 22 Troubleshooting Tips 33 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 34 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 35 Write the model and serial numbers here Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven 164D3370P257 49 40323 02 03 JR 5 5 5 S N Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support 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 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 residu
3. cooking time About the convenience features www GEAppliances com e POPCORN EXPRESS COOK less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces BEVERAGE Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature Follow package instructions using Time Cook if the package is less than 1 75 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN once for a 3 5 ounce package of popcorn twice for a 3 0 ounce package or three times for a 1 75 ounce package The oven starts immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Beverage To use the Beverage feature Press BEVERAGE once for a 4 oz beverage twice for an 8 oz beverage or three times for a 12 0z beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care 23 uo euuojuj gt 2 2 S Q 2 8 S sd l bunooys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog About the convenience features Reheat
4. The Reheat feature reheats many previously REHEAT cooked foods 1 2 3 7 Press REHEAT Kia yar Select food type 1 6 for one serving see Reheat Guide belovv Safety nformation For food types 1 5 press Zor 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings The oven starts immediately NOTE The serving size may be changed or added immediately after the oven starts by pressing number pads 1 2 or 3 Serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed Y S Ss S 2 5 m S Reheat Guide Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap A 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap S 5 5 Pizza pieces Do not cover o 6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each lt Potato D The potato feature cooks up to three 8 to 10 ounce POTATO potatoes x 2 1 2 3 Press POTATO The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 for two or three WY EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 00 EXPRESS COOK Pi potatoes The oven starts immediately 2 S Q 24 ist www GEAppliances com T lt Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times s COOK and power levels for a variety of foods Press COOK z 7 EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Select food t
5. 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 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 1 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 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 19 uonpuuolu Aaes gt 2 2 S A 8 S sd l bunooys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog Safety Information S Ss S 2 5 m S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 20 About the time features o EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 9 TIME DEFROST o EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 8 9 o START PAUSE Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a s
6. 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 diy 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 gt m S 2 8 S sdiy bunoouys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog Safety Information S Ss S 2 5 m S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 32 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven 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 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 th
7. time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container www GEAppliances com Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness r 2 9 S suononusu Guyeradg sd l Gunooysajqnosy yoddng s umsuog 5 5 5 S N Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups
8. whole 20 to 25 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 272 to 3 Ibs 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 S Cornish hen 7 to 13 min Place unwrapped hen in the oven 2 per lb breast side up Turn over after first half 3 of time Run cool water in the cavity until 2 giblets can be removed Turkey breast 4 to 6 Ibs 3 to 8 min Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe 5 per lb dish breast side down After half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas S with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 27 Safety Information S Ss S 2 5 m S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 About the time features 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 00 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESSCOOK 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 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 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
9. 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS COOK Q 8 9 o 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 Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 7 Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Press START or CLOCK uonpuuolu gt g S Q A 2 Q sd l Gunooysajqnoy s unsuog 27 Safety Information S Ss s S 2 5 m S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 28 About the other features CLEAR OFF START PAUSE 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 for about three seconds When the control panel is locked LOC will be displayed START PAUSE In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display TIMER 1 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 o START PAUSE www GEAppliances com Timer This pad performs three functions It operates as a minute timer It can be set to del
10. ally 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 A may be longer too D o 2 N 2 lt x 4 3 2 S Q 10 www GEAppliances com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY R INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS S r 2 s 3 suon nnsul Gunesadg sd l bunooys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts Safety Information 221 S S S 2 m S S Q Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 12 www GEAppliances com Features of the Oven Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel 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 13 uonpuuolu y lps gt m S A 8 S sd l Dunooys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual featu
11. ay 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 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down 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 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 Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time Press TIMER Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold Press TIME COOK AW XU MN x Enter cooking time 7 Press START 29 gt m S 2 8 S sdiy yoddng s umsuog Safety Information Y S Ss S 2 5 m S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 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 metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act
12. convenience features AUTO DEFROST 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 00 EXPRESS COOK Q 8 9 o START PAUSE Guide 1 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 At each turn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide f 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 G8 Naaa Go Ss About the other features www GEAppliances com CLOCK
13. e 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 Troubleshooting Tips 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 www GEAppliances com What To Do Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection Press START Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Press CLEAR OFF Cooking time not entered after pressing TIME COOK Make sure you have 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 pressing AUTO entered food weight DEFROST after pressing AUTO DEFROST Food type not entered Make sure you have after pressing REHEAT entered a food type or COOK 33 uonpuuolu
14. e 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole In 1 24t 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 2 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 www GEAppliances com Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package 21o 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 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 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 10 oz package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 oz 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 1 4 to 4 min per ear 3 to 6 min 2 to 3 min per ear 2 to 6 min 7 to 10
15. e to accumulate on sealing surfaces SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do Not Operate the oven if it 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 When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 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 www GEAppliances com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven i
16. ecome hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven www GEAppliances com Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic 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 childr
17. elected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times 7 Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time 2 8 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 microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking 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 Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece 1 4 m
18. en to use plastic cookware without complete supervision r 2 9 S suononusu Guyeradg sd l yoddng s umsuog IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current 5 5 5 S 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 properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section F
19. he power POWER LEVEL 5 level may also be changed during time countdown 4 2 7 Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST EXPRESS 00 EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 3 Press POWER LEVEL T 9 4 Select desired power level 1 10 0 5 Press START Safety Information Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking The power levels on the microwave oven can START be compared to the surface units on a range Each PAUSE 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 S Ss S 2 5 m S rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off Troubleshooting Tips 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 cyc
20. in Sweet rolls approx 120z 2to4min Rearrange after half the time www GEAppliances com T Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments s S Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 Ib 6 to 9 min Shellfish small pieces 1 b 3 to 7 min Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time O o 7 7 eee 3S Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 1 to 5 min 10 oz package haaa HNBK80202UO XIX 70 2 Meat 5 Bacon 1 Ib 2to 5min Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting 2 Franks 1 Ib 2to5min Place unopened package in oven Q Microwave just until franks can be S separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 b 4 to 6 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 9 to 13 min Use povver level1 per Ib Steaks chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min Place unwrapped meat in cooking per b dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate D pieces with table knife Let stand to Si complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap Q cut up 214 to 3 Ibs and turn over after first half of time After y second half of time separate pieces and E place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Chicken
21. kage a copy of the We recommend using the original sales receipt or other evidence of date carton and packing materials of original purchase Also print your Re the product to the retail name and address and a description location where it was purchased of the defect What GE Will Not Cover Customer instruction This owner s Replacement of house fuses or manual provides information resetting of circuit breakers 5 regarding operating instructions Damage to the product caused by D and user controls accident fire floods or acts of God Imp roper installation delivery or Incidental or consequential damage 2 maintenance caused by possible defects with this Q Failure of the product if it is abused appliance 2 misused or used for other than Damage caused after delivery the intended purpose or used commercially 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 Exclusion of implied warranties Except where prohibited or restricted by law there are no warranties whether express oral or statutory which extend beyo
22. le off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Consumer Support Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter 16 About the time features TIME 00 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 0 EXPRESS COOK 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 0 EXPRESS COOK 2 8 9 0 START PAUSE www GEAppliances com Time Cook Time Cook 1 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 power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook 1 Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 7 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter
23. 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 overbrowning 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 www GEAppliances com Helpful Hints 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 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
24. ly to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance r 2 s s Guyeradg sd l yoddng s umsuog IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING EXTENSION CORDS 5 5 5 S 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 N If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be 2 at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 2 S 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 S over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintention
25. nd the description on the face hereof including specifically the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose 3 x Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Consumer Support GE Appl ances Website www GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals or order catalogs on line You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Real Life Design Studio www GEAppliances com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Accessories www GEAppliances com A replacement turntable WB49X10069 or turntable support ring 02 10838 is available at extra cost from our Parts Center and can be sent directly to your home VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hour
26. or best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www GEAppliances com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where 5 power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter permitted in Canada plug However if you still elect to use Align large an adapter where local codes permit prongs slots a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2 prong wall receptacle by the use of liz qo a UL listed adapter which is available TEMPORARY and firm connection at most local hardware stores METHOD 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 A CA U Tl ON Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal 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 like
27. 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 If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 30 45 seconds at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens 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 since 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 or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may b
28. res and appearance may vary from your model You can microwave by time or with the convenience features Safety Information Time Features Convenience Features 4 POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT CooK TIME DEFROST Me o s S S 2 gt i POWER AUTO LEVEL DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 0 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 00 EXPRESS COOK o D 8 8 0 2 lt 2 S 5 da 2 9 14 www GEAppliances com S x Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice o TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC Starts immediately 5 EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately s POVVER LEVEL Power level 1 10 gt S Convenience Features S Press Enter Option s POPCORN Starts immediately 3 5 07 3 oz m Press once twice or 1 75 oz or three times more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately 4 07 8 oz Press once twice or 12 oz or three times Starts immediately 1 2 0r3 potatoes x REHEAT Food type 1 6 Serving size S COOK Food type 1 8 weight 2 AUTO DEFROST Food weight o 3 5 s 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 T
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30. s 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 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 SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short
31. s in operation Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microvvave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may
32. spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual GE does not support any servicing of the microwave We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children r 2 S s s suononusu Guyeradg sd l bunooys yqnoll yoddng s umsuog 5 5 5 S N Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A WARNING ARCING If you 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 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 are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Metal such as twist ties poultry pin
33. the second cook time nn wv 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 l counts down 17 uonpuuolu Ajayes gt 2 A 8 S sd l Bunooysasqnoy yoddng s umsuog Safety Information Y S Ss S 2 5 m 2 S Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 About the time features Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level High 10 unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Asparagus fresh spears 11b frozen spears 10 oz package Beans fresh green 1 Ib cut in half frozen green 10 oz package frozen lima 10 oz package Beets fresh whole 1 bunch Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs fresh spears 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs frozen 10 oz package chopped frozen spears 10 oz package Cabbage fresh 1 medium head about 2 Ibs wedges Carrots fresh sliced 156 frozen 10 oz package Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head fresh whole 1 medium head frozen 10 oz 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 Commenis m 1 24t oblong glass baking dish plac
34. ype 1 8 see the Cook Guide below 5 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS 00 EXPRESS COOK 2 9 4 Press START 0 Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time 3 Enter weight in ounces gt m S A 8 S START PAUSE Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl m Cover vvith lid or vented plastic vrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or D bowl Follow package instructions gt for adding water Cover with lid or 2 vented plastic wrap m 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each 2 serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 5 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax 2 6 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Use round casserole dish Crumble 5 meat into dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 7 Bacon 2 to 10 oz Layer strips on a plate 4 to a layer 5 Cover each layer with a paper towel S 8 Pizza 4 to 16 oz Follow package instructions to frozen microwaveable prepare pizza for microwaving 25 Safety Information 5 S 2 S gt S 2 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 26 About the
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