700 Watts Models: JES638 JES738 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual ,i,ii,llll,l,lll![!lllllll i ,/'UUI/I/,IUI ImportantSafety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave 2 6 Eoergy Special Notes About Microwavhlg OperatingInstructions [] Features of Your Microwave The Controls on YourMicrowave 11 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking Other Features 78 22 12 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 If Something GoesWrong Troubleshooting Tips GE Ser
REAj) ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING _i _ ii TO iENERGY SSII/E exposure to microwave energy. is no damage to the: I door (bent), defeat (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and Sealing or tamper with tile safety interlocks. between the oven front: face and the door or allow soil or cleaner _The Oven Should Not be _;-sted Ar repaired by anyone exce t properiy qualified P a residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Start Here!. •.Before using your Microwave • t Write down the model Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven_ Model number Serial number Date of purchase Read this manual It contains insmzctions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly. If you received a damaged oven...immediately the dealer' that contact (or builder') sold you the oven. Save time and money. Check the section "If Something Wrong.
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING Install _ This microwave oven is: I i_not approved or tested ii fO_ ll_rrio_ Read and specific EIse: : i:: follow the to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page • This appliance grounded. Connect to properly outlet.
• Do not operate appliance if it has a damaged power plug, • To reduce this cord in the oven cavity: or' if it is not working properly damaged or if it has been or dropped, • Do not cover or block any openings appliance. on the • Do not store this near water--for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. • Keep power cord from heated surfaces.
SPECIAL NO TES Arcing iuvouseearcing, press il the STOP/CLEAe pad i AB !i 0 UT MICRO is the microwave Metal, such as twist-ties, term for sparks in the oven, Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded (upturned edges to food act like Some products such whole eggs and sealed as of the microwave used in microwave. Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute two may cause the oven fire.
SAFETYFACT Avoid heating baby in glass jars, even food with SUPERHEATEDWATER the lid offl Make Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to infant food is thoroughly cooked° Stir food to be overheated beyond distribute the boiling point without Be careful appearing to be boiling. scalding formula. Visible bubbling or boiling the sure heat all evenly.
% SPECIAL NOTES A_BOUT .MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware used in your oven is suitable If the dish microwave and only the water for cup heats, microwaving. Most casseroles, cooking measuring cups, metallic dishes, sheen be used. cookware Some is labeled "suitable not for not sure o this test: Place both and a glass measuring cup filled of water--set cup in or next to the dish. high.
• Use f0il only in this guide, • Plastic as directed TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4" high; remove cover and to the box.
GR 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS available hardware at most local stores. The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the ::::: TEMPORARY METHOD:: _nSureproper ground and firm Connection: b_f0reuse; Usagesituations where appliance'spower cord will be disconnectedinfrequently. Because hazards of potential safety under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Features of Your Microwave (Throughout thi_ manual, features and appearance may vary,,from your' model,, ) -.. • F---I i I 700 Watts 1 DoorLatches. 5 Removable Turntable. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen cooking a!lows to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined 3 Touch ControlPanel Display. 4 Door Latch Release, latch to open and support must be in place using the turntable removed oven. when The may be for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide.
The Controls on Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, feature_ and appearance Oven may vary from your mode!,,) YOU cab microwave by time or with the convenience features. TIME COOK POWER LEVEL Time Features ilTIMEC00K(eressbncei_iceorthieetimes)::: Amount 30 Starts automatically! PoWER LEVEL ;: 12 i : : :: i Power of cooking level (automatically time_ 1-9 set at Hi).
.... GUIOESIN BOOK : POPCORN PIZZA POTATO VEGETABLE : BEVERAGE i REHEAT Convenience Features 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 ozo package PIZZA _ : : 1-3 slices 1 cup (8 oz.
Variable power flexibility cooking. on the POWER LEVEL levels The power microwave 14115 I1°I mlT [] to the surface Power units on a range. level Hi or full power is the cook and power: gives fastest Each power the How to Change the Power Level ii The = power be entered ii immediately ._ entering level may or changed after i the feature ! il time for TIME COOK. il 1 Press TIME COOK. ii ; i energy 30% A high setting the inside was defrosted.
i,,lllllnnunul nUllU i unl Time Features lime Cook i Mlows 7- ! Time Cook II & Ill you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. TIME COOK DDD DD[] DDD D Power level set, but you may change more levels automatically cooking° Here's it for 1 Press TIME 2 Enter the 3 Change @ door open the door Time Cook to dae food° Close the and to resume START during how to COOIC first cook time. flexibility.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. ffr0_en (fresh spea_): green) l lb. 7 to 10 mino, In 1K_qt. casserole, 10-oz. package Med-High (7) 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 rain. In 1N-qL casserole, place 1/2 cup water'. place 1/4 cup waten (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. place 2 tablespoons (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 mino In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Vegetable Amount CON (frozenkemel) lO-oz, package 4 to 8 rain. In l-qt. water. In 2-qto glass baking dish, place com_ 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. Covet with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. casserole, place 2 tablespoons Cornon the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 rain, per ear (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 7 rain, 2 to 4 rain.
Time Features You can use this feature * It can be used two ways: way to set 30 seconds * tt will add the each time as a quick 30 seconds counting time the pad to cooking of time. down is pressed° Convenience Features How to Use the 2 Press Popcorn Feature POPCORN for a 3.5 ounce of popcorn, 1 Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the package twice for a 3.0 ounce package or' three times for a 1.75 ounce The microwave. once oven package.
The Beverage a beverage that is at room temperature. BEVERAGE t cup :BEVERAGE works best for heating Press : feature 2 cups i_!i__il !_ii i_i_! iiii il!iii_ !i!i!i !!ii!il i_ii _ii!i!!ilil iliiii_il !_ starts The (8 oz.), once Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the for container with care. or v,vice for (16 oz,)_ The oven automatically. Potato to four Press serving 8-!0 feature cooks ounce POTATO, up potatoes.
Convenience Features Use the Vegetable to cook fresh feature up to 4 cups of vegetables, Press VEGETABLE to cook 1 cup twice to cook three times The Reheat previously Press reheat (2-3 feature cooked REHEAT a plate foods) automatically. 2O foods. once to of leftovers or twice reheat pasta (8-10 The oven starts i:_!i!i_iii!i:i_i!_ii!i:_::i,::iiiii:;!!}!_i :i:_:i!il _!::'_!,i_, !::_i;ii_ii: I!::!::!i reheats to oz.). of vegetables, 2 cups, to cook or four times 4 cups.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting and power even AUTODEFROST D[]D D[]% times levels defrosting 6 o6dis to give results for' meats and There located is a handy guide on the inside front stated in pohnds and 6unces; the 6unces must poultry. of the oven. D START +}::N5 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1-3 times to select the desired defrosting De_ost_i_a_frosi ::0A lbs to 6!0 ibs Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter * Remove package land 2 for 1.
Other Features Your Model May Have 1 Press CLOCK_ 2 Enter : PresStime ofCLOCKday.to enter the 3 Press The time CLOCI_ Timer operates microwave : ::: T i!l!::i : :: 2 Enter amount you want 3 Press time signal.
Press once cooking to pause (all settings will START twice erase your to stop and cooking settings. be saved). Press Press to continue cooking. STOp CLEAR You may lock the control To lock or unlock panel the controls, to prevent microwave accidentally by children. from being started or used for' about When appears press and hold three seconds. the control is locked, the LOCK panel or L in the display.
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Microwave Terms Term Arcing Arcing is the caused by: " metal microwave term or' foil touching s foil that for sparks the is not molded in the oven. Arcing is side of the oven° to food (upturned poultry pins, edges act like antennas).
% Care and Cleaning An occasional wiping ::::: ,:: with UNPLUG THECORDBEFORE CLEANINGANY PART OF thorough a solution of' THIS OVEN. baking soda and water keeps the inside flesh. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Never use a commercial Metal and Plastic Parts on oven the Door of your cleaner on any part microwave.
Case DoorSudace Clean the outside microwave of the with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and Wipe the window with a damp then dry° clean c!oth° with a damp Dry thoroughly. use cleaning of soap or sharp on the panel--they seals against microwave, Use the only mild, detergents cloth. sprays, abrasives to keep where the applied with a clean sponge or so[t cloth.
Troubleshooting Ove_ will not start I A fuse in your may be blown i i :: i :)2 circuit breaker home Tips • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker: or the tripped. Powors. go • Unplug it back Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. o Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outleL Doornot • Open the microwave in. oven, then plug 2 the door and close securely° secrecyc osed. vdil not start : : START not pressed selection.
• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door'_ TV-radio • Light reflection around door or outei case. using the microwave. Similar to the interference • Dimming change sound other oven and in the blower' at power than oven levels high. • Dull thumping while light sound is operating. might interference be noticed caused by other appliances, indicate while small it does not a problem with the microwave.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check here, ProoJ of orig_nal purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR date is needed to make a warranty claim, WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange is warranted for the remainder your product's original warranty period, This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use within the U,S.A.
