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www .GEAppliances.com 164D3370P256 49-40322 03-03 JR Microwave Oven JES1238 Owner’ s Manual Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . .2–11 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .27, 28 Changing the Power Level . . . .14 Convenience Features .
■ 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.
3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
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). ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ 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.
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.
7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ “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 .
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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 10 W ARNING! 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.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www .
12 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 W atts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information www .GEAppliances.com Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for T ime Cook, T ime Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
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 . Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’ t want full power .
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 16 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 17 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST . Enter defrosting time. Press ST ART .
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Food T ime 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.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. 20 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.
About the convenience features. www .GEAppliances.com 21 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Popcorn T o use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using T ime Cook if the package is less than 1.
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 22 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below).
www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 23 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultr y and fish. Use Time 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.
Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day . Press ST ART or CLOCK. 3 2 1 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 25 www .GEAppliances.com 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. 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).
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27 Helpful Hints 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 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 28 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.
T roubleshooting T ips. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 29 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker .
Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips. 30 Things That Are Normal With Y our Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door . ■ Light reflection around door or outer case.
Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
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