Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JES1235 GE
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Microwave Oven 164D3370P327 49-40397 06-03 JR JES1235 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions .
■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 5 ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER Liquids, such as water , coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 7 ■ “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 .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORT ANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. T wo easy ways to register your appliance! ■ Through the internet at www .geappliances.com ■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # Y ou can find them on a label inside the oven.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE Y ou’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before Y ou Call for Service section. If you review our chart of T roubleshooting Ti p s first, you may not need to call for ser vice at all. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 14 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK TIME COOK TIME DEFROST AUTO DEFROST BEVERAGE REHEA T POWER LEVEL 30 SEC.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About changing the power level. 16 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. T ime Cook T ime 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 .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the time features. Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 18 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water . Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 1 ⁄ 4 to 4 min.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the time features. T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST twice. Enter defrosting time.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Food T ime Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 23 About the convenience features. Popcorn T o use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using T ime Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 ser vings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below).
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 25 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultr y and fish. Use Ti m e 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 weighing up to 6 pounds.
About the convenience features. 26 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8–10 ounce potatoes. Press BAKED POT A TO. The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 for two or three potatoes.
Other features your model may have. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 28 Other features your model may have. Ti m e r This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer . ■ It can be set to delay cooking. ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Microwave terms. 29 Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 30 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 31 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service… 32 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 33 ■ 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 34 Notes..
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