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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . .2–11
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1238
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .27, 28
Changing the Power Level . . . .14
Convenience Features . . . .21–23
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .26
Other Features . . . . . . . . . .24, 25
Time Features . . . . . . . . . .15–20
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .29, 30
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . .30
Consumer Support
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do Not Attempt to operate Do Not Operate the oven if it this oven with the door open is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation important that the
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not Do not let power cord hang approved or tested for over edge of table or counter. marine use. To reduce the risk of fire in Do not mount this appliance the oven cavity: over a sink. — Do not overcook food. Do not mount the microwave Carefully attend appliance oven over or near
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for Metal, such as twist-ties, sparks in the oven. Arcing is poultry pins, or gold-rimmed caused by: dishes, in the microwave. Metal or foil touching the side Recycled paper towels of the oven. containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Liquids, such as water, coffee or Make sure all infant food is tea are able to be overheated thoroughly cooked. Stir food beyond the boiling point without to distribute the heat evenly. appearing to be boiling. Visible Be careful to prevent scalding bubbling or boiling when the when warming formula. The container
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Recycled paper for microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes, paper can contain metal flecks measuring cups, custard cups, which may cause arcing or pottery or china dinnerware ignite. Paper products which does not have metallic containing nylon or nylon trim or g
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware – Plastic and tightly closed plastic bags cookware designed for should be slit, pierced or microwave cooking is very vented as directed by package. useful, but should be used If they are not, plastic could carefully. Even microwave-safe burst during or immediately plastic may not be as tolerant after cooking, possibly of overcooking conditions as re
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) we strongly recommend against the Align large use of an adapter plug. However, prongs/slots if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may Ensure proper
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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. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used— The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be 1 at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and 2 i
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11
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About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. N
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Convenience Features Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 Convenience Features Press Enter
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About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST. 1 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 2 Press POWER LEVEL. 3 Select desired power level 1–10. 4 Press START. 5 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface unit
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the time features. www.GEAppliances.com 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. Press TIME COOK. 1 Enter cooking time. 2 Change power level if you don’t want full power. 3 (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START. 4 You may open the door during
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About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tables
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob 1 (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 /4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass ba
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About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST. 1 Enter defrosting time. 2 Press START. 3 Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will need more frequ
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support www.GEAppliances.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch – 1 or 2 1 to 5 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon
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About the time features. 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. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. It can be used as a quick
