GEAppliances JES1851 Part NO, 164D3370P091 Pub No 49-40094 4-99 JR 3828WSA1198
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY • DONotAttemptm operate dais oven with the door open since ope_vdoor operation (m] result in hannlhl to microwave energy. It is important not lo deti:at or tamper with the _ely imerlo( ks. exposure • Do Not Place any object between the oven front lace and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate surfaces. • Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. • Do not mount this applimace over a sink. • To reduce • Do not mount the mi( rowave --Do not overcook oven over or near any portion of a heating or ( ooking appliance. • Do not store anydfing directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Do not operate dais appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. fi WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is Itle mi( 1-owave lenn tbr sparks in the oven. Arcing is caumd hy: • Metal, such as twisl-ties, poulny pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in lhe microwave. • Metal or tbil touching side of the oven. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being u_d in the microwave. the • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like an|ellnas).
• SUPERHEATEDWATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point Theycan actually get superheatedandnot bubble at all Superheatedliquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when somethinglike a spoon or tea bag is put into it • Spontaneous special liquids may start to boil • Avoid heating baby tood in gla.ss.jal_, even with tim lid otI. Make sm-e all intant lbod is thoroughly cooked. Stir lbod to disuibut e Ihe heal evenly.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. © WARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suilable tbr microwaving. Most glass (asseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, cuslard cups, poue_y or china dinnerware which does not have metallic u-im or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some (x)okware is laheled "suitable tbr microwaving.
• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly ( losed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vetoed as directed by package. Ifflaey are not, plasti( could bm'st during or immediamly ai_er cooking, posgtl}ly resulting in iqjmy. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered becattse they lblan a fight seal. When cookingwith containers tightly covered with plastic wlTa p, ren]ove covering careiially and direct steam away li-om hands and Pace. • Use lbil only as directed in this guide.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. A WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. circuit, grounding reduces e_ape wire ti)r the electric In lhe event ()fan electrical the risk of electric short shock by providing an current. This applimlce is equipped wida a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
ADAPTER PLUGS Usagesffuationswhereappliance'spower cordwill be disconnected infrequently. l_cause of potential salbty hazards under certain conditions, we strenglyrecommendagainstthe useofan adapterplug.However, if you still elect k) use an adapter, where lo(al (odes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTIONmW be made m a properly grounded lwoprongwall re( eptacle by file use of a UL listed adaptor which is available al most lo(_1 hardware stores. {Adaptorplugs not permittedkl Canada_ N°Ns/sl°ts .
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is prox_ded to reduce Ihe risks resulting ti-om becoming entangled in or U-ipping over a longer cord. Extension cords may he used If an extension if you are careful in using _hem.
,2,4r Readand follow this Safety Informationcarefully.
Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily. Welcome to the GE t_tmfly. We re proud ()four quahty producls and we are comnntted o provadmg dependable sePace. You'll see it m this easy-to-u_ Owner's Manual and • , , . , .... you 11hea t n the tiiendly \ ( 1 es ( f ( ur usto ne selwace deparlment. l_st ()fall, you'll 'l]]at's imporlant, many experience because yem ,-s.And we hope these values ea(-h time you use your microwave oven.
GE& You, A ServicePartnership. Ask any GEappliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner's Manual can tell you how. ( Read thisManual Inside you will find many help[ul hinl_s on how to me and mainlain your microwave oven properly.
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model 1100Watts Featuresof the Oven 0 @ O 0 0 O DoorLatches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen \fiewed while keeping microwaves allows cooking confined to be in lhe oven. Convenience Guide, Touch Control Panel and Display, Door Latch Release, Press latch release Removable in place removed Turntable. Tumtahle when using u) open and support the oven. The mn]lable door.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. AUTO/TIME DEE (_.._ ] [ '_]( _'] ("="] TIME COOK POPCORN OEVERAGE BAKED POTATO REHEAT VEGETABLE AUTO/TIMEDEE POWER LEVEL O ' CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About changing the power level [] POWER LEVEL © A,Srm_ PAOSE '111epower level may be entered or chmlged immediately after enmring the teamre dine tor TIME CO01_TtmeDefroster EXPRESSCOOK,The power level tnay also be (hanged during dine countdown. [] Press TIMECOOKerselect TtmeDefrost, [] Enler c_)oking or deii-osfing time. [] Press POWERLEVEL [] Selectdesiredpowerlevel [] Press START 1-10. Variable power levels add flexibility m microwave cooking.
About the time features. time Cook TtMECOOK [][][] [][][] © fimecookl Allows you to microwave ibr any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High)is automatically (hange i_ibr more flexibility. set, but you may [] Press TIME COOK ] Enter (ooking lime. [] Change power level ifyou don't want liall power. (Press POWERLEVELSele( t a desired power level 1-10.) [] Press START. gTgRT PAUgE You may open flae door during time Cookto (beck lhe tbod. Close _he door and press ,.
About the time features. CookingGuidofor TimeCook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise Vegetable Amount Teme Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) lib. (frozenspears) 10*oz.package 5 to 8mhl., Meal-High (7) 4 to 7 mila. In l V,-qt.oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. In l-qt. c_sserole. Beaus (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 mill. (frozengreen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 mha. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 mha. In 1V,-qt.casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In l_t.
Vegetable Amount lime Comments (frozenkernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 mha. In 1-
About the time features. TnmeDefrost AUTO/r,M£ DE_ © STARt pAUSE Allows you to deti-ost lor a selecmd lenglh of time. See flae Defrosting Guide tbr suggesled times. (Auto Defrost explained in ltae About the auto feature section.) [] Press ALFI'O/TIME DEF.twice. ] Enler defrosting time. [] Press START ] Turn lbod over when dae oven siga_als. [] Press START Power level is aulomatically set at 3, but can be changed.
Defrosting Guide Food time Comments Braad, bunsormlls(lpiece) Sweet mlls (approx. 12oz.) 1/4 rain. 2 to 4min. I_emTange adier half the tinm. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( l lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (l lb.) 6 to 9mm. 3 to 7 mln. Breads, Cakes Place block in ( asserole. and break Fruit Plastic pouch---1 (tO-oz. package) or2 Tm_l over up after half the time. I to 5 min. Meat Bacon (I lb.) Place unopened package in (wen. Let sland 5 minutes after defix)sfing. Franks(I lb.
About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the ExpressCook pads (tixlm 1 to 6) lbr i to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad fbr 2 minutes of cooking time. 'ltae power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWERLEVELand enter 1-10. Add 30 Seconds Youcan use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds t,,)the lime counting time ltae pad is pressed.
About the auto feature. Auto Defrost AtffO/TIME OEE [][][] [][][] [] © The Auto/TtmeDefrostli:ature gives you lwo ways to deiiost fiozen foods. Press AUTO/TIMEDEE once for AutoDefrostor t_vi(e R)r TtmeDefrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, pouluy and fish. Use Ttme Defrost tar most other ti-ozen ii)ods. AutoDefrostautomati( ally sets the defrosting fimes and power levels to give even defrosting results _br meats, poultly and fish weighing up to six pounds. [] Press AUTO/TIMEDEE on( e.
About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The SensorFeaturesdete_ t the increasing humidity released during cooking+'l]ae oven automatically adjusts tbe cooking time It _arious types madamounts of lbod. • The proper c_mminez_and covez_are es_nfial lot best _nsor cooking+ Covoged • Always use mi{ rowavc-safe { onlainers and cover them with lids orvenmd plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic container,v-they can prevent steam li-om escaping and cause tbod +oovertook.
Popcorn POPCOXN (lesstime) To u_ dm Popcornli:ature: [] Followpaclcageinsn-actions, using fimeCeakifdle package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place Ihe pax;kage of popcorn in the center ofdae microwave. [] PressPOPCORN.Theovenstm-ksimmediately. {m0re time) Useonly wJ#_ prepackagedm&owave ppacomweJ)hJng1 75 to_5 ounce_ If you open dm door while POPCORN is displayed, SENSORERRORwill appear. Clo_ the door, press CLEAR/OEFandbegin again.
About the sensor features. Reheat REH_T The Reheatfieamre reheat.s single se_ings of previously cooked toods or a plate (ffleflove_. ] Place covered tbod in flm oven. Press REHE.AT 'ltm oven starts immediately. How toChangethe AutomaticSettings ] 'ltm oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Toreduce time by I0%: Do not open tim oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immedialely. Press 1after Ihe ti_ature pad.
Baked Potato 6A_IEDpOTATO [][] (lesstime) The Baked Potato li:amre cooks 1/2-2 lbs. of potatoes. ] (m0r_me} How to Changethe AutomaticSettings Toreduce time by 10%: 15-essI after the t_alure pad. Toadd I0% to cooking time." lh-ess9 after the feature pad. Pierce skin wifla tbrk and place potatoes on flae lummble. If cooking fln-ee or more potatoes, mTange [] in a star pa[tem. Press BAKED POTATO, The oven stm-ks immediately.
About the other features. L Hap 'llae HELPpad displays li:ature inii)m_ation and helpfial hints. Press HELP,then _lect a li:alure pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind display open you thai you have fi)od FOOD IS READYand the oven door or press heep in the oven, once a minute the oven until will you either CLEAR/OFF, Clock Press to enter dae lime of day or to check dae dme of day while microwaving. CLOCK [][][] [][][] [] Press CLOCK, ] Enler lime ofday. ] Select AM or PM.
Reminder I REMINDER [][][] [][][] [][][] 1 The Reminderf_ature can be used like an alarm cl(u:k, and (an be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 'ttm Reminder time can be set up m 94 hom_ later. ] Press REMINDER. ] Enter tim time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sm-e the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) ] _lect AM or PM. [] Press REMINDER.When Remindersigaaal occurs, press REMINDERm turn it off The Remindertime may Im displayed by pressing REMINDER.
About the other features. © CLEAR OFF Child Lock-Out You may lock file ( onu-ol li-om being ax ( idenlally panel started to prevem the microwave or used by children. To lock or unlo(_ lbr alx)ut locked, the controls, Ihree seconds. press and hold When an f will Im displayed the conu-ol CLEAR/0FF panel to die extreme is right.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is Ihe microwave lenn ff_r sparks in the oven. Arcing is a+used by: Covering • metal • lbil Ihat is not molded m lbod (upturned amennas). • metal • recycled Covers or fflil touching such hold as twisl*ties, poulw/pins, paper in moisture, allows excess steam In a regular )revent (ffibil Standing T_me When especially important microwaved After covering mining When chicken pieces. even heating and reduce widl wax paper breas_.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints ()pen the oven door out the inside. solution a few minutes An oc(:asional ofl)aking after flmrough soda and water keeps (x)oking wiping to air wifla a the inside fresh. Unplugthe cordbeforecleaninganypart ofthisoven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticPartson the Door Some spatters (malm removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloda.
How to Clean the Outside Donotusecleanerscontainingammoniaor alcoholon the microwaveoven,Ammoniaoralcohol can damagethe appearanceofthe microwave. Case (;lean the omside (ff the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then thy. Wipe the window dean with a damp doth. CentralPanelandDoor Wipe with a damp cloth. DU thoroughly. Do not u_ cleaning sprays, large amounts (ffsoap and waler, abrasives or shaq'_ objects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper rowels can also _ralch the _onu-ol panel.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What ToDo Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker u'ipped. * Replace tuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. '*Unplug Itle mi(xowave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outleL '*Make sure Ihe _prong plug on Ihe oven is fully inserted into wall oudet.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do "SENSOR ERROR" appears ondisplay During Popcorn, Rehea{ Beverage, Baked Potato, or Vegetable program, • Close the door, press CLEAR/OFFand begin again. the door was opened before steam could be detected. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time. * Use rime Cook m heat ibr more dine. "LOCKED"appears in display The control has been locke& (When the control panelis locked an L will be displayed.
Before you call for service... ThingsThat Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven • Stemn or vapor • Light reflection • Dimming es(_tping around fl-om around door or outer oven light and daange lhe door. ca_. in the hlower sound at power levels oflaer than high. • Dull flmmping • TV/radio sound imerl;erence might [;e noticed microwave.
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GEMicrowave Oven Warranty. _ Care®technician. Forprovided service, by calIan8OO-GE-CARES. II warranty service authorized Customer For The Period OF. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Anypart oflhe microwave oven which fails due to a deli:( t in matelials or workmanship. During dais limitod one-yecrwarranty,GE will also provide, free of charge, all parts and ran,ice labor to repair or replace the deli:{ live part.
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