Microwave Oven GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JE1540 GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3370P017 Pub. No.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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.
Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING Operating Instructions 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, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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. 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. ■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE 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.
■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe 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.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Operating Instructions 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.
Safety Information ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Operating Instructions Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. Operating Instructions Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
Safety Information REMEMBER… Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. Operating Instructions We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family.
Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave oven. That’s important, because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years.
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. 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.
Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts 3 Operating Instructions 2 1 4 6 5 Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Customer Service 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
Safety Information You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. MICRO COOK TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK BEVERAGE REHEAT SNACKS COOK AUTO DEFROST POWER LEVEL 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions ADD 30 SEC POPCORN 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 1 2 Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Safety Information About changing the power level. POWER LEVEL 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 Operating Instructions 3 EXPRESS COOK START The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL.
Safety Information About the time features. Micro Cook MICRO COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK Micro Cook I 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 Press MICRO COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. power level if you don’t want full 3 Change power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired Operating Instructions START Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Safety Information About the time features. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Micro Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup Med-High (7) water. 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11/4 to 4 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 3 to 6 min. 1 to 3 min. per ear 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. glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz.
Safety Information About the time features. TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 Operating Instructions 3 EXPRESS COOK START Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1 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.
Safety Information Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 4 to 6 min. 9 to 13 min. per lb. 4 to 8 min. per lb. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.
Safety Information About the time features. Express Cook 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–5 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 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.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Popcorn POPCORN 1 9 (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Follow package instructions, using Micro Cook if the 1 package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK To use the Popcorn feature: 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Reheat REHEAT 2 Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 3 EXPRESS COOK START 1 Press REHEAT. food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat 2 Select Guide below). 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. 4 Press START. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 2 or 3.
Safety Information Beverage BEVERAGE EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts immediately. The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions 3 2 The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Cook COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 Operating Instructions The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. START 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time.
Safety Information Auto Defrost AUTO DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press AUTO DEFROST. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. 2 For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.
Safety Information About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder Operating Instructions 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. CLOCK 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK.
Safety Information Reminder DELAY START The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven. The Reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later. REMINDER 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press DELAY START. the time you want the oven to remind you. 2 Enter (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time Operating Instructions 1 EXPRESS COOK of day.) START.
Safety Information About the other features. Kitchen Timer KITCHEN TIMER This pad performs three functions: 1 3 ■ It operates as a minute timer. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 ■ It can be set to delay cooking. EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. 4 Operating Instructions 2 EXPRESS COOK 0 The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. How to Use as a Minute Timer 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER.
Safety Information Microwave terms. Term Arcing Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Operating Instructions ■ 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.
Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Operating Instructions 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.
Safety Information 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 Operating Instructions 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.
Safety Information Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
Safety Information Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. Operating Instructions ■ 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.
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Safety Information GE Microwave Oven Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.
Safety Information Service Telephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions 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 barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility.
