GE JE1235 User's Manual
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1. 36 800 Watts 900 Watts Models JE835 JE1235 Turntable Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 100000 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your MICrOWAVE 1 10cessiseeeeen 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 0000008008 12 Jime COOKING cccssserecsesrreeengr ne 15 Automatic COOKING 1scesesessesenseeseensennen 21 Other FaQture ccccccccssrsersr cy nn fn 25 Helpful Information Care and CICANING ssecsecsscesserserseressesnseseenen 28 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem SOIVC1r 1sccsccssssserssessesssenssesseessees 30 GE Service NuMBel 1 ccccccccssersssserssssesessserssseens 34 Warranty secseaestcetivicceicrssstiaderscnceressecsseane Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances Important Safety Information For Your Safety Read all safety information before using PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life 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 tamp2. TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request information or service Para los clientes de habla espa ola Para obtener instrucciones en espanol llame a GE Answer 800 626 2000 Center servicio de informacion para el consumidor tel fono 800 626 2000 Service Contracts Contracts You can have the secure feeling Purchase a GE contract while your 800 626 2224 that GE Consumer Service will still warranty is still in effect and you ll be there after your warranty expires receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Parts and Accessories and Accessories ES o Individuals qualified to service Care and cleaning instructions 200 626 2002 their own appliances can have contained in this manual cover parts or accessories sent directly procedures to be performed by any to their home The GE parts system user Other servicing generally provides access to over 47 000 should be referred to qualified parts and all GE Genuine Renewal service personnel Caution must be Parts are fully warranted VISA exercised since improper servicing MasterCard and Discover cards may cause unsafe operation are accepted Further Service We re proud of our service and Next if you are still not pleased want you to be pleased If for some write all the details including reason you are not happy with the your phone numb
3. Use of Extension Cords 10 Usage situations where appliance S power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use ofa 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 and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring 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 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance 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 a
4. frozen chopped 10 oz package frozen spears 10 0z package Cabbage fresh 1 medium head about 2 lbs wedges Carrots fresh sliced 1 lb frozen 10 0z package Cauliflower flowerets 1 medium head fresh whole 1 medium head frozen 10 0z package 16 Time 4 to 7 min Med High 7 3 to 5 min 7 to 12 min 3 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 4 to 7 min 5 to 9 min 3 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 3 to 5 min 5 to 9 min 6 to 14 min 3 to 5 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 l 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 l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 11 2 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 l 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 l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water T Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Po
5. be grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong PREFERRED METHOD a o Ensure proper ground exists before use WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock 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 Follow these guidelines 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision 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 Y Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions Use of Adapter Plugs Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Align large prongs slots K SF i Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use TEMPORARY METHOD
6. cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens How to Test fora Microwave Safe Dish 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 1s 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 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 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 or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Notall plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wra
7. 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 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 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 e 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 or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk before feeding the baby ee SAFETY FACT 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 Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circums
8. Press POWER LEVEL 2 Select desired power level 1 9 3 Enter cooking opBE time L Le CeL 4 Press START 0 Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power 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 Power level Hi will cook faster but food may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on Hi A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses Hi Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low2or3 Defrosting without cooking simmering d
9. The turntable may be removed for cleaning 6 Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven lights are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 11 The Controls on Your Microwave Oven You can ETEEN j AUTO ve DEE with the 9 QUICK POWER CONVENIENCE 7 SET LEVEL features 0 A A Time Features Allows you to cook by time Press Enter NUMBER PADS Amount of Cooking Time AUTO DEFROST Amount of Press twice Defrosting Time QUICK SET Starts immediately 12 ee x GUIDES IN BOOK GUIDE ON MICROWAVE e Cooking Before you begin check the guide located on the Time Defrost inside front of the oven when you open the door POPCORN BEVERAGE DINNER PLATE FROZEN PIZZA BAKED AUTO POTATO DEFROST A A Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN 1 75 oz or 3 5 oz package more less time BEVERAGE 1 3 servings more less time FROZEN PIZZA 7 oz or 10 0z pizza more less time DINNER PLATE Starts immediately more less time SOUP 8 oz or 12 oz serving more less time FRESH VEG 8 oz or 12 oz serving more less time BAKED POTATO 1 3 servings more less time AUTO DEFROST Food weight Press once 13 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Power Levels Some foods may have better flavor 14 POWER LEVEL Baie LIL JLs 7 JLeJL2 e How to Change the Power Level The power level may be changed before setting the cooking time 1
10. ce check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna 31 Notes 32 Notes 33 GE Service Numbers GE Answer Center We ll be there 800 626 2000 In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 34 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a
11. complete defrosting Turn meat over after half the time Turn meat over after half the time Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting If necessary run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast side up Turn over after half the time Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in dish breast side down After half the time turn over and shield warm areas with foil Finish defrosting Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 19 Operating Instructions lime Features Quick Set Allows you to start cooking by By pressing QUICK SET up to pressing just pad 10 times you can set cooking time Each time you press the QUICK up to 5 minutes Cooking times SET pad cooking time will will always be at power level Hi QUICK increase 30 seconds SET Each time you press this pad cooking time will increase 30 seconds 20 Convenience features I Popeom Use only with prepackaged To ad
12. d time microwave popcorn weighing Before pressing POPCORN 1 75 or 3 5 ounces press for an extra 10 20 POPCORN Follow package instructions seconds of cooking time Press POPCORN once for a To subtract time 3 5 ounce package or twice for Before pressing POPCORN a 1 75 ounce package press for 10 20 seconds less cooking time more time less time 5 1 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable 2 Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately Frozen Piza Pizza Use only with frozen pizza made To add time for microwave ovens Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA FROZEN Follow package instructions press IAN for an extra 10 20 PIZZA Press FROZEN PIZZA once for seconds of cooking time a 7 ounce pizza or twice for a To subtract time 10 ounce pizza The oven starts Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA immediately press for 10 20 seconds l king time more time less time ess cooking time 21 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats to 3 To add time servings of any beverage Before pressing BEVERAGE Press BEVERAGE The serving size press AN for an extra 10 20 BEVERAGE is automatically set at 1 but can be seconds of cooking time changed by pressing BEVERAGE a Tosubmaictune ti f l d one ae a anne Before pressing BEVERAGE third time for 3 servings The oven press J for 10 20 seconds less starts immediately eae cooking time more time less time Beve
13. dapter 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 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 three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance 2 The extension cord must bea 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 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 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Wattage JE835 800 Watts JE1235 900 Watts 1 Door Latches 2 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 3 Touch Control Panel Display 4 Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door 5 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven
14. el inside the oven Model number Serial number Date of purchase Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wrong before calling This section was designed to solve common problems you might encounter 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 of this book Or call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Important Safety Information A Warning This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read all safety information before using To reduce the risk of fire electric shock injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following sections Safety Precautions Precautions e Read and follow the specific e Do not operate any heating or Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section Do not mount this appliance over a sink 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 Do not mount the
15. elicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter lime Features E Time Cooking EJL Lle LIL 9 1 Change power level if you dont want full power Press POWER LEVEL Enter a desired power level 1 9 2 Enter cooking time 3 Press START Cook 1 Allows you to microwave for any time up to 59 minutes and 99 seconds Power level Hi is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility You may open the door during time cooking to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Cook 2 Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 1 Change the power level if you don t want full power for Cook 1 Press POWER LEVEL Selecta desired power level 1 9 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power for Cook 2 Press POWER LEVEL Selecta desired power level 1 9 4 Enter the second cook time 5 Press START At the end of COOK 1 COOK 2 counts down 15 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cooking NOTE Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted Vegetable Amount Asparagus fresh spears 1 lb frozen spears 10 0z package Beans fresh green 1 lb cut in half frozen green 10 0z package frozen lima 10 0z package Beets fresh whole 1 bunch Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 14 to 1 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 11 4 to 1 lbs
16. er to service you receive here are three Manager Consumer Relations steps to follow for further help GE Appliances Appliance Park First contact the people who Louisville KY 40225 serviced your appliance Explain Finally if your problem is still why you are not pleased In most notresolved wrie this will solve th blem a T E V a Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 35 MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY What is Covered What is Not Covered Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of orginal purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from the date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for any service labor charges For each of the above warranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Service Center or a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you
17. er 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 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 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Welcome to the GE family We re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service You Il see it in this easy to use manual and you ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual Before USING your MICvOWAVE oven Need H elp Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Help us Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and help you m tet maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven 1mmediately contact the amp 00 62 6 2 000 dealer or builder that sold you the oven Best of all you ll experience these values each time you use your microwave That s important because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time Write down the model and serial numbers here They are on a lab
18. 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 is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance cooking appliance beneath this microwave 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 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat 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 or near a sink 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 e 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 Donotuse the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when notin use If materials inside oven sho
19. nas e metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes e recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering 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 Shielding 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 Standing Time 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 ona cooling rack Ventin After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turnin S S p p Yy p p by 5 back one corner so excess steam can escape 27 Hi Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints Opening the oven door a few UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE minutes after cooking helps air out CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh How to Clean Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a the Inside paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a suds
20. otato feature cooks To add time up to three 8 9 ounce potatoes Before pressing BAKED Press BAKED POTATO The POTATO press AN for an extra aA serving size is automatically set at 10 20 seconds of cooking time 1 but can be changed by pressing To subtract time BAKED POTAT d ti for 2 pot oes a i a i ee or 2 pota P POTATO press for 10 20 for 3 potatoes The oven starts ae seconds less cooking time more time less time immediately 23 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry During defrost the oven signals AUTO DEFROST Be LJL ie e 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START 24 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 There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven You will need to know the food weight before setting Auto Defrost 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 Enter Food in Ounces Weight tenths of a pound I Jl 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 A 8 5 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 At each signal t
21. ou must Cooking can be delayed up 3 Enter the time you want the oven Press the START pad again to reset to 12 hours in 12 hour mode to start Be sure the microwave the timer or up to 24 hours when in clock shows the correct time the 24 hour mode of day 4 Press START 25 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model Has Time Preference These pads will work only with the Convenience cooking features except Auto Defrost Press AA to add 10 20 seconds to the cook time Press to subtract 10 20 seconds of cook time Press the AN Or pad before pressing the Convenience pad Add or subtract 10 20 seconds from Convenience cooking times Pause Clear Press once to pause cooking all Press twice to stop and erase your settings will still be saved Press cooking settings START to continue cooking PAUSE CLEAR Child Lock Qut You may lock the control panelto To lock or unlock the controls prevent the microwave from being press and hold PAUSE CLEAR for accidentally started or used by about three seconds When the children control panel is locked the LOCK PAUSE indicator light will be displayed CLEAR 26 Helpful Information Mucrowave lerms Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven e foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like anten
22. p can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven ee e 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 Grounding Instructions Grounding Instructions Instructions This appliance must
23. r 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 PAUSE CLEAR pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after pressing POWER LEVEL PAUSE CLEAR was pressed accidentally If Something Goes Wrong What to Do e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in e Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Open the door and close securely Open the door and close securely e Press START e Press PAUSE CLEAR e Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing POWER LEVEL e Reset cooking program and press START e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 2 e Some TV radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your microwave If you notice this interferen
24. rages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care Dinner Plate Plate The Dinner Plate feature reheatsa To add time plate of previously cooked food Before pressing DINNER Press DINNER PLATE The oven PLATE press for an extra DINNER l l B ae PLATE starts immediately 10 20 seconds of cooking time Be sure to cover the plate with To subtract time plastic wrap Before pressing DINNER PLATE press for 10 20 seconds less cooking time more time less time 22 Soup The Soup feature reheats up to To add time 12 ounces of soup Before pressing SOUP press A Press SOUP once to reheat 8 for an extra 10 20 seconds of soue ounces of soup or twice to reheat cooking time 12 ounces of soup The oven starts To subtract time i diately a E l Before pressing SOUP press W Soup heated with the Soup feature for 10 20 seconds less cooking may be very hot Remove the more time less time time container with care Fresh Vegetable Vegetable Use the Fresh Vegetable feature To add time to cook up to 12 ounces of fresh Before pressing FRESH VEG vegetables press for an extra 10 20 Press FRESH VEG once to cook seconds of cooking time 8 ounces of vegetables or twice to Po cubic ime k1 f tables Th a a ean Before pressing FRESH VEG oven starts immediately press v for 10 20 seconds less more time less time cooking time Baked Potato Potato The Baked P
25. sting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef lamb and veal 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 I Food Time Comments Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet Rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 1b Shellfish small pieces 1 1b Fruit Plastic pouch 1 to 2 10 oz package Meat Bacon 1 lb Franks 1 Ib Ground meat 1 1b Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 2 to 3 lbs Chicken whole 21 2 to 3 Ibs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 10 to 30 sec l to 3 min 6 to 10 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 11 min per lb 5 to 10 min per lb 15 to 22 min 20 to 28 min 9 to 16 min per lb 5 to 10 min per lb Rearrange after half the time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Follow package directions 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
26. tances 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 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 e 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 e Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat Y Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave Safe Cookware If you use a meat thermometer while
27. tatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn butternut 10 oz package 1 to 5 ears 1 ear 2 to 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 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 lb each 3 to 5 min 2 to 4 min per ear 4 to 6 min 2 to 4 min per ear 3 to 7 min 6 to 9 min 3 to 7 min 9 to 12 min 4 to 7 min 3 to 5 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong 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 l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In l qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In l 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 l 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 glass baking dish place squash cut side down T
28. then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation KKK OK OB OK KK RR KR E EK IS EK EK K K K K OS OS K K OS OS OS OS K OK K OK K K This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Alaska Hawaii and Washington D C All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connecting facilities e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also ha
29. uld 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 Be e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Y Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Arci Arcing is the microwave term for e Metal such as twist ties poultry If you see arcing press the PAUSE CLEAR pad and correct the problem s e Foil not molded to food upturned sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven edges act like antennas pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave Foods oo e Do not pop popcorn in your Foods with unbroken outer 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
30. urn cut side up after 4 minutes 17 Operating Instructions lime Features Time Defrost Defrost a Allows you to defrost for the Defrosting Tips AUTO DEFROST Bae 4 JL JLe sae 1 Press AUTO DEFROST twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START 18 length of time you select See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Power level 3 is automatically set A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at Hi power You may defrost foods by using higher power levels however they will need more frequent attention than usual Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level Hi cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 Rearrange or stir food frequently If you want to defrost foods at a power level other than 3 you must use the Time Cooking function by selecting power level and then entering the time e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is ina foil container transfer it toa microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defro
31. urn food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil e After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Auto Defrost can also be used with time cooking to defrost frozen foods and then automatically start time cooking 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Enter food weight 3 Press POWER LEVEL and enter the power level 4 Enter cooking time 5 If you want to set a second power level and cook time Press POWER LEVEL and enter the power level Enter cooking time 6 Press START Other Features Your Model Has Clock Press CLOCK AUTO START to 7 Press CLOCK AUTO START enter the time of day or to check once for 12 hour clock twice for CLOCK the time of day while microwaving 24 hour military clock AUTO START 2 Enter time of day nee 3 Press CLOCK AUTO START LJE nolo e The clock can be set as a 12 hour clock or a 24 hour clock Auto Start O Auto Start allows you to delay the The time of day will be displayed start of cooking up to 12 hours The oven will automatically start at CLOCK up to 24 hours if the clock is set the delayed time AUTO START as a 24 hour clock The Auto Start time may be noe 1 Enter amount of cooking time displayed by pressing a lfs le Auto Start can only be used CLOCK AUTO START aa with time cooking NOTE If the oven door is opened 2 Press CLOCK AUTO START after setting Auto Start y
32. ve other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 164D3370P002 JE835 JE1235 Printed in Korea Pub No 49 40001 3 96 CG JR
33. y cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls 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 Ce 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 28 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 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 29 Problem Oven Will Not Come On Control Panel Lighted Yet Oven Will Not Start 30 Before You Call fo
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