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600 Watts
Models: JE510
JE520
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 important that the o
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re Best of all, you’ll experience Welcome proud of our quality products and these values each time you use your we believe in dependable service. microwave. That’s important, You’ll see it in this easy-to-use because your new microwave will manual and you’ll hear it in the be part of your family for a long friendly voices of our customer time. service department. Staple your receipt to the inside back Write down the model and serial Start Here! cover of this manual
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Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. Safety Precautions • Read and follow the specific • Do not cover or block any “Precautions to Avoid Possible openings on the appliance. Exposure to Excessive Microwave • Do not operate any heating or This microwave oven is Energy
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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 guide. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic • This appliance should be or other combustible materials serviced only by qualified service are placed inside the oven while personnel. Contact nearest cooking. authorized service facility for examination, repair or — Remove wire twist ties and metal adjustment. 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, in If you see arcing, press the caused by: the microwave. CLEAR/OFF pad and correct • Metal or foil touching the side of • Recycled paper towels containing the problem. the oven. small metal pieces being used in the microwave. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Foods • Do not
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• Spontaneous boiling—Under • Hot foods and steam can cause SAFETY FACT certain special circumstances, burns. Be careful when opening SUPERHEATED WATER liquids may start to boil during or any containers of hot food, Microwaved water and shortly after removal from the including popcorn bags, cooking other liquids do not always microwave oven. To prevent burns pouches and boxes. To prevent bubble when they reach the from splashing liquid, we possible injury, direct steam away boiling point. They
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Important Safety Information Special Notes About Microwaving Microwave-Safe Make sure all cookware used in your • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for Cookware 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 carefully. Even microwave-safe compliance with the cookware plastic may not be as tolerant of manufacturer’s overcooking conditions as are recommendations. glass or ceramic materials and may 2 Do not microwave empty soften or char if subjected to short containers. periods of overcooking. In longer 3 Do not perm
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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 prongs/slots under certain conditions, we strongly from the adapter, always hold the recommend against the us
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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 600 Watts allows cooking to be viewed 5 Door Open Bar. Press to open while keeping microwaves door. Door must be securely confined in the oven. latched for oven to operate. Optional Accessory (Available at extra cost 3 Waveguide Cover (on some 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable from your GE supplier): models)
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Quick Start (Features and appearance vary by model) The OFF OFF 1 1 2 2 controls 3 3 1 15 5 on your 4 4 1 14 4 microwave 1 13 3 5 5 oven 6 6 1 12 2 7 7 1 11 1 8 8 1 10 0 9 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 4 5 6 the defrost cycle. If microwave energy 78 9 choose a power level other did not cycle off
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Time Features (vary by model) Timer Cooking Popcorn Tip Allows you to microwave for up to (on some models) For best results when cooking 15 minutes. microwave popcorn, turn under You may open the door during the ends of the popcorn bag. This OFF OFF 1 1 Timer cooking to check the food. 2 2 allows the bag to rotate properly in 1 15 5 3 3 Close the door and cooking the oven. 1 14 4 4 4 resumes automatically. 1 13 3 5 5 1 12 2 6 6 7 7 1 11 1 1 10 0 8 8 9 9 Turn the dial for up to 15 minutes of co
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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 15 to 20 min. In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Whole Beets 1 bunch 25 to 30 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup
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Time Features Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the • Foods frozen in paper or plastic Defrosting Guide for suggested can be defrosted in the package. DEFROST times. Tightly closed packages should 2 be slit, pierced or vented AFTER 1 3 A dull thumping noise may be 4 5 6 food has partially defrosted. heard during defrosting. This 78 9 Plastic storage containers should sound is normal when the oven is 0 be at least partially uncovered. not opera
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Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1-1/2 min. Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 5 to 7 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 10 to 13 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 5 to 8 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes a
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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 foods
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Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete To remind you that you have food Reminder in 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 to 1 Press CLOCK. 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 20
