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GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ........ 2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1651
Convenience Features ...... 11–14
JES1656
Microwave Terms .............. 16
Oven Features ................ 7-8
Other Features ............. 15, 16
Power Levels .................... 9
Time Features .................. 10
Care and Cleaning ......... 17
Troubleshooting Tips ...... 18
Things That Are Normal ........18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 20
Warranty ......................19
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open there is no damage to the: since open-door operation can result in harmful e posure (1) door (bent), to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or (2) hinges and lat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed Arcing is caused by: 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. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is Cookware may become hot because of heat suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china needed to handle the cookware. dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed pla
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.com GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced electric shock by providing an escape wire for the with a properly grounded 3-p
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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. E tension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used The marked electrical rating of the e tension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the 1 appliance; The e tension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord a
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About the features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1150 Watts Features of the Oven Removable Turntable. Turntable and support Door Latches. must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves Removable Turntable Support. The turntable confined in the oven. support must be in place when using the
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About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models. JES1656 JES1651 Sensor Sensor Time Time Time Time Popcorn Popcorn Cook Defrost Cook Defrost Power Defrost Power Defrost Beverage Beverage Level Weight Level Weight Expr Express Cook ess Cook Expr Express Cook ess Cook Vegetable Vegetable 1 2 3 1 2 3 Potato Potato 4 5 6 4 5 6 Soften Reheat 78 9 78 9 Melt Timer Timer Clock 0 AM/PM Clock AM/PM 0 on/off on/off Add
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GEAppliances.com Rest periods (when the microwave energy Power Changing the Power Level cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or Level transfer heat to the inside The power level may be entered or of the food. An e ample of this is shown with changed before entering the time for power level 3 the defrost cycle. Time Cook. Express Cook If microwave energy did not cycle off, Press TIME COOK button once. 1 the outside of the food would cook before 1 2 3 the inside was
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About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up Defrosting and Cooking to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. You can program the oven to automatically HI power level is automatically set, but you begin Time Cook after defrosting. Express Cook may change it for more fle ibility. Press AUTO DEFROST and select food 1 1 2 3 Press TIME COOK. weight, or press TIME DEFROST and enter 1 defrosting time. 4 5 6 Enter cooking time. 2 Press TIME COOK and enter the amoun
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About the convenience features. GEAppliances.com Defrosting Tips Time Defrost Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Allows you to defrost for a selected length Time defrosted in the package. Closed packages of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested Defrost should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER times. (Auto Defrost e plained in the About the food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage convenience features section.) Express Cook containers should be partially uncovered. Pr
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About the convenience features. IMPORTANT: Do not use the sensor features Popcorn twice in succession on the same food portion. If Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional time. Follow package instructions, using 1 Use only with prepackaged Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 microwave popcorn weighing ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. package of popcorn in the center of the m
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GEAppliances.com Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may Beverage be very hot. Remove the container with care. To use the Beverage feature: Beverage IMPORTANT: Do not use the sensor features Press BEVERAGE pad. The microwave twice in succession on the same food portion. If will automatically be set to heat an 8 food is undercooked after the first countdown, ounce beverage. The microwave will start use TIME COOK for additional time. immediately. Soften/Melt Soften (on some models
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About the convenience features. GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT: Do not use the sensor features Potato (on some models) twice in succession on the same food portion. If Potato To use the Potato feature: food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional time. Press the POTATO pad. 1 Enter quantity (1-4 pcs at 6-8 oz. each: 2 The microwave will start immediately. 3 To use the Vegetable feature:. IMPORTANT: Do not use the sensor features twice in succession on the same
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About the other features. GEAppliances.com Clock Clock Press to enter the time of day. Express Cook Press CLOCK. 1 1 2 3 Enter time of day. 2 4 5 6 Press CLOCK. 3 789 0 Start Pause Pause Start START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Press START/PAUSE again to restart the oven. Pause Control Lock-Out Clear You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally Off started or used by children. To lock or unlock th
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About the other features. Timer Timer This pad performs the following functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. How to Use as a Minute Timer The Timer operates without microwave energy. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. Press TIMER again to initiate the feature. When the time is up, the timer will signal. 3 How to Set a delay start for Time Defrost Press AUTO DEFROST and select food weight, or press TIM
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Helpful Hints 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. 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. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleane
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Troubleshooting Tips. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted outlet. into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. Open the door and close securely. Control panel lighted, Door not securely closed. Open the door
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800. date is needed to obtain service GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers under the warranty. available when calling for service. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year Any part of t
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