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650 Watts
Models: JE610
JE620
Sub-Compact Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
2
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2
Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6
Operating Instructions 11
Features of Your Microwave...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12
Time Cooking..........................................................15
Other Features....................
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using For Your Safety 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 Do Not Operate the oven if it is oven with the door open since damaged. It is particularly open-door operation can result in important that th
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience these Welcome proud of our quality products and we values each time you use your believe in dependable service. You’ll microwave. That’s important, see it in this easy-to-use manual and because your new microwave will be you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of part of your family for a long time. our customer service department. Staple your receipt to the inside Write down the model and serial Start Here! back cover of this manual.
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Safety Precautions • Read and follow the specific • Do not operate this appliance if it “Precautions to Avoid Possible has a damaged power cord or plug, Exposure to Excessive Microwave if it is not working properly, or if This microwave oven is Energy” section on page 2. it has been damaged or dropped. not approve
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• To reduce the risk of fire in the • See door surface cleaning oven cavity: instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, • This appliance must only be plastic or other combustible serviced by qualified service materials are placed inside the personnel. Contact nearest oven while cooking. authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. — Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or pla
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Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for • Metal, such as twist ties, poultry sparks in the oven. Arcing is pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, If you see arcing, press the caused by: in the microwave. CLEAR/OFF pad and correct • Metal or foil touching the side • Recycled paper towels containing the problem. of the oven. small metal pieces being used in the microwave. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Foods • Do no
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SAFETY FACT • Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially SUPERHEATED WATER carbonated beverages). Even if Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea the container is opened, pressure are able to be overheated beyond the can build up. This can cause boiling point without appearing to be the container to burst, possibly boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling resulting in injury. when the container is removed from • Hot foods and steam can cause the microwave oven is not always
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Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Make sure all cookware used in • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for Cookware your microwave oven is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the microwaving. Most glass casseroles, package for proper use. If you use a meat cooking dishes, measuring cups, • Paper towels, waxed paper and thermometer while cooking, custard cups, pottery or china plastic wrap can be used to cover make sure it is safe for use dinnerware
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• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines: designed for microwave cooking is 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only very useful, but should be used and use them in strict compliance carefully. Even microwave-safe with the cookware manufacturer’s plastic may not be as tolerant of recommendations. overcooking conditions as are glass 2 Do not microwave empty or ceramic materials and may containers. soften or char if subjected to short 3 Do not permit children to use periods of ove
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Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where appliance’s You should have the circuit checked by power cord will be disconnected a qualified electrician to make sure the (Adapter plugs not permitted infrequently. receptacle is properly grounded. in Canada) Because of potential safety hazards When disconnecting the power cord Align large under certain conditions, we strongly from the adapter, always hold the prongs/slots recommend against the use
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Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Door Latches. 4 Control Panel Display (panel layout Wattage: will vary by model). 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen 650 Watts allows cooking to be viewed while 5 Door Open Bar. Press to open door. keeping microwaves confined in Door must be securely latched for Optional Accessory the oven. oven to operate. (Available at extra cost 3 Waveguide Cover (on some models). 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable from your GE supplier)
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Quick Start (Features and appearance vary by model) The OFF OFF 1 2 controls 3 15 on your 4 14 microwave 13 5 oven 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 1 Timer Allows you to cook by time for up to 15 minutes. 12
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GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Defrosting • Heating and Reheating POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK DEFROST 2 Time Features Allows you to cook by time. Press Enter POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK Amount of (press one to ten times cooking time. to choose power level) DEFROST Amount of defrosting time. 13
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Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Rest periods (when the microwave How to Change the Power Level energy cycles off) give time for the The power level may be changed food to “equalize” or transfer heat POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK before setting the cooking time. to the inside of the food. An example 1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME of this is shown with Power Level 30— 1 2 3 COOK one to ten times to the defrost cycle. If microwave energy 4 5 6 78 9 choose a power level other did not cycle off
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Time Features (vary by model) Timer Cooking Allows you to microwave for up to Popcorn Tip (on some models) 15 minutes. For best results when cooking microwave popcorn, turn under You may open the door during the ends of the popcorn bag. This OFF OFF Timer cooking to check the food. 1 2 allows the bag to rotate properly Close the door and cooking resumes 15 3 in the oven. 14 4 automatically. 13 5 12 6 7 11 10 8 9 Turn the dial for up to 15 minutes of cooking time. Time Cook Allows you to micro
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Timer Cooking and Time Cook Fresh Vegetables For frozen vegetables, follow the instructions on the package. Place a 10 oz. package in a 1-qt. casserole and add 2–4 tablespoons of water. Turn the dish after half of time. NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Green Beans 1 lb. cut in half 13 to 17 min. In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Whole Beets 1 bunch 20 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
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Time Features Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length Defrosting Tips of time you select. See the Defrosting • Foods frozen in paper or plastic Guide for suggested times. can be defrosted in the package. DEFROST A dull thumping noise may be heard Tightly closed packages should be 2 during defrosting. This sound is slit, pierced or vented AFTER food 1 3 4 5 6 normal when the oven is not has partially defrosted. Plastic 78 9 operating at Hi power. storage containers should be at 0 least part
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Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 4 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 9 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 4 to 7 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 4 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after
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Heating or Reheating Guide Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. 1 Directions below are for heating or reheating Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of 2 Cover most foods for fastest, most even heating. dish does not necessarily mean food is heated Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle food
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete To remind you that you have food in Reminder 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 1 Press CLOCK. to check the time of day while 2 Enter time of day. microwaving. CLOCK 3 Press CLOCK. 2 1 3 4 5 6 78 9 0 Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening START the door or
