Table of Contents
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Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . .2, 3
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Cookware . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . .9
Extension Cords . . . . .10
Operating Instructions
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . .14, 15
Changing Power
Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Time Features . . . .17-22
Features . . . . . . . . .23-26
Other Features . . .27-29
Microwave Terms . . . .30
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . .31, 32
www.geappliances.com
GE Appliances
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . .33, 34
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Customer Service
Product Registration .37
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . .Back Cover
Part No. 164D3370P117 Pub. No. 49-40120 3-00 JR
Owner's Manual
JES1244
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Microwave Terms ..30 Care and Cleaning ..31, 32 www.geappliances.com GE Appliances Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service ..33, 34 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . -
Page 2: Excessive Microwave
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. - Page 3 Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power...
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Page 4: Arcing
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,... - Page 5 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.
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Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. -
Page 7: 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. -
Page 8: Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. -
Page 9: Adapter Plugs
ADAPTER PLUGS 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 of a... -
Page 10: Extension Cords
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. WARNING! - Page 11 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 12: Warranty
You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We are proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You will see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you will hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Tips
GE & You, A Service Partnership. 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. - Page 14 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Page 15: Cooking Controls
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features TIME COOK TIME DEFROST 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press TIME COOK... - Page 16 Select desired power level 1–10. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
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Page 17: Time Features
About the time features. TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Time Cook Time Cook I 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. - Page 18 About the time featuresm (cont.). Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz.
- Page 19 Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes white) (6 to 8 oz.
- Page 20 About the time features (cont.). TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time.
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Page 21: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) -
Page 22: Time Features
About the time features (cont.). EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. 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. - Page 23 About the convenience features. 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.
- Page 24 About the convenience features (cont.). REHEAT EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza 3 Fruits and vegetables 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. 5 Sauces and gravies 6 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each) Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods.
- Page 25 COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable)
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Page 26: Features
About the convenience features (cont.). AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Guide 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. -
Page 27: Other Features
About the other features. 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 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK... - Page 28 About the other features (cont.). 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 STOP CLEAR for about three seconds. When the control panel is CLEAR locked, an L will be displayed.
- Page 29 Timer This pad performs three functions: It operates as a minute timer. TIMER It can be set to delay cooking. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK The Timer operates without microwave energy.
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Page 30: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: 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. -
Page 31: Cleaning
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. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. -
Page 32: Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven (cont.). 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. -
Page 33: Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. 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 circuit breaker tripped. - Page 34 Before you call for service (cont.)… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
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- Page 37 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
- Page 38 Phone Year Number Read your Owner’s Manual carefully. It will help you operate your new appliance properly. If you have questions, or need more information, call the GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000. Serial Number Cut here Serial Number State Code...
- Page 39 For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
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Page 40: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.