The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances 700 Watts Model: JE740 Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Back Cover...
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.
Welcome Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Need Help? Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Read this manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.
INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”...
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• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself.
Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure...
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— Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE 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 dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS 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. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY...
5 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. POPCORN POTATO Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking PIZZA BEVERAGE VEGETABLE...
1–9. 5 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
Time Features Time Cook TIME COOK START Time Cook allows you to program up to three different cooking stages. In addition, you can also set one Auto Defrost stage for a total of four stages. See the Auto Defrost section for instructions on how to set Auto Defrost.
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
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Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes...
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Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds 30 SEC Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN Pizza PIZZA You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions.
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Beverage BEVERAGE Potato POTATO The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically. The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes.
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Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable VEGETABLE Reheat REHEAT Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. The Reheat feature reheats previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT once to reheat a plate of leftovers (2–3 foods) or twice to reheat pasta (8–10 oz.).
Auto Defrost * * * AUTO DEFROST START 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1–3 times to select the desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK Timer TIMER Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START.
Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Child Lock-Out Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press START to continue cooking. You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings.
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition 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).
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. 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.
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. Rinse and then dry.
AUTO DEFROST. What to Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Things That Are Normal • 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. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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GE Microwave Oven One Year Limited Warranty What GE Will Provide LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period.