GE JE1530 Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Safety Instructions

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil..........................................4, 15

Auto Defrost ..........................................14, 15

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel...............................................8, 9

Cooking by Time ...................................11, 12

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ..............................................19

Defrosting by Time ......................................13

Defrosting Guide ..........................................18

Delayed Cooking..........................................10

Express Cook ................................................12

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms..................16

Heating or Reheating Guide ..................17

Hold Time ...................................................10

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Kitchen Timer................................................10

Popcorn ..........................................................12

Power Levels.....................................6, 10, 13

Program Cooking............................................7

Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseandCare& Cooking Guide Turntable Microwave Oven Problem Solver Safety Instructions .......22 ....3–5 More questions ?…call Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 to Excessive Microwave Energy....2 Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions, Tips ......20 Control Panel ..........20 Aluminum Foil..........4, 15 Turntable............20 Auto Defrost ..........14, 15...
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It ® GE Answer Center lists causes of minor operating problems that you can 800.626.2000 correct yourself. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table precautions should be followed, including the or counter. following: • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not WARNING–...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) —Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid • Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot damage to the oven and the danger of fire. to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during If by accident the oven should run empty a and after cooking.
Page 5: If You Need Service
We’re proud of our service and want you to be Manager, Consumer Relations pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the GE Appliances service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Appliance Park further help.
Page 6 MICROWAVING TIPS • Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard moisture and prevent spattering.
Page 7 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN POWER ENTER FOOD TEMP COOK SOUND WEIGHT LBS. TIME I II CODE CONVENIENCE COOKING MICRO COOK POPCORN TIME DEFROST AUTO DEFROST GUIDE BEHIND DOOR EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CLEAR POWER LEVEL KITCHEN...
Page 8: Auto Defrost
POWER ENTER FOOD TEMP COOK SOUND WEIGHT LBS. TIME I II CODE CONVENIENCE COOKING MICRO COOK POPCORN TIME DEFROST AUTO DEFROST GUIDE BEHIND DOOR EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CLEAR POWER LEVEL KITCHEN CLOCK TIMER...
Page 9: Control Panel
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking time, 8. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged power level being used, cooking mode and microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Page 10 HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer has three timing functions: The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. • It operates as a minute timer. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes •...
Page 11: Cooking By Time
COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’...
Page 12 COOKING BY TIME (continued) The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to To Express Cook your food or beverage: set time for 1-5 minutes. Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10).
Page 13: Defrosting By Time
DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) To become better acquainted with the defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen microwave oven.
Page 14: Stand Time
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter automatically sets the defrosting times and the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see power levels for you. Conversion Guide below).
Page 15: Auto Defrost Guide
AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX. FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Meat Chops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces. Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Page 16: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, the food should look and taste will help when you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Page 17: Heating Or Reheating Guide
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at Let foods stand a few minutes before serving. room temperature.
Page 18 DEFROSTING GUIDE 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, before cooking. remove foil and place food in cooking dish for 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened defrosting.
Page 19 COOKING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (frozen spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) Rotate dish after half of time. (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 20: Turntable
CARE AND CLEANING Keep your oven clean and sweet- Do not use sharp-edged utensils smelling. Opening the oven door on your oven. The inside and a few minutes after cooking helps outside oven walls can be air out the inside. An occasional scratched.
Page 21: Adapter Plugs
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance WARNING— Improper use of the PREFERRED METHOD must be grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician In the event of if the grounding instructions are not completely an electrical understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the short circuit,...
Page 22: Extension Cords
® If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000 / consumer information service...
Page 23: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched- uled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 24: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JE1530 Part No. 164D2966P146 Pub No.

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