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- Page 1 GE Appliances Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual JE320 ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3370P045 Pub. No. 49-40045 4-98 CG...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
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... - Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not mount this appliance To reduce the risk of fire in over a sink. the oven cavity: Do not mount the microwave — Do not overcook food. oven over or near any portion Carefully attend appliance of a heating or cooking...
- Page 4 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 Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
- Page 5 Spontaneous boiling—Under SUPERHEATED WATER certain special circumstances, Microwaved water and other liquids may start to boil liquids do not always bubble during or shortly after when they reach the boiling removal from the microwave point. They can actually get oven. To prevent burns from superheated and not bubble splashing liquid, we at all.
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Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware
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 measuring cups, custard cups, flecks which may cause arcing... - Page 7 “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 useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during or safe plastic may not be as immediately after cooking, tolerant of overcooking...
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Page 8: Grounding Instructions
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. -
Page 9: Adapter Plugs
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the permitted in Canada) use of an adapter plug. However, if Align large prongs/slots you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a... -
Page 10: Extension Cords
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—... - Page 11 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 12 Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
- Page 13 Safety Precautions ..2, 3 Arcing .....4 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with Foods .
- Page 14 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 500 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Pull to open the door. Door Handle. Touch Control and Panel Display. NOTE: Rating plate and oven vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Page 15: Cooking Controls
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Time Feature Press Enter Time + / – Amount of cooking time (See the Setting Cooking Time section.) Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time (+ / –) Press once for 3.5 oz. - Page 16 About the time feature. Setting Cooking Time Allows you to microwave for any time up to 15 minutes. Press Time + once for each minute of cooking time desired. Press Time – once for seconds of cooking time desired. After 5 seconds, the oven will start and the cooking time will count down in the display.
- Page 17 About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave so that the bag will unfold from front to back in the oven. Press POPCORN for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn.
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Page 18: About The Other Features
About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Use the Time + and – pad to enter the time of day. The clock can only be set immediately after plugging in the microwave. -
Page 19: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. - Page 20 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Door, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door...
- Page 21 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. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth.
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Page 22: Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Replace fuse or reset Oven will not start A fuse in your home •... - Page 23 One Year defect in materials or workmanship. During this From the date of the one-year limited warranty, GE will also provide, free original purchase of charge, all labor to repair or replace the defective part. For the above warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care ®...
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Page 24: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier- free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.