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GE JES1142WPC Owner's Manual

GE JES1142WPC Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . .25, 26
Changing the
Power Level . . . . . . . . .14
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . .19-21
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . .10-13
Microwave Terms . . . . .24
Other Features . . . .22, 23
Time Features . . . .15-18
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
____________
Model #
____________
Serial #
Find these numbers on
a label inside the oven.
. . . .2-9
. . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28
Microwave Oven . . . . .28
Consumer Support
Product
Registration . . . . . .29, 30
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Owner's
Manual
JES1142WPC
JES1142BPC
3540A4502P678 29-5680 11/09 ATS

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Tips ... . .27, 28 Manual Operating Instructions Things That Are JES1142WPC Care and Normal With Your JES1142BPC Cleaning ..25, 26 Microwave Oven ..28...
  • Page 2 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 www.GEAppliances.ca Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ ■ This microwave oven is not approved Do not let power cord hang over or tested for marine use. edge of table or counter. ■...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. ■ Arcing is the microwave term Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing is poultry pins, or gold-rimmed caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
  • Page 5 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Liquids, such as water, coffee or Make sure all infant food is tea are able to be overheated thoroughly cooked. Stir food beyond the boiling point without to distribute the heat evenly.
  • Page 6 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 flecks measuring cups, custard cups, which may cause arcing or...
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ “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 package. useful, but should be used If they are not, plastic could carefully.
  • Page 8 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 www.GEAppliances.ca ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter Plugs are not permitted in Canada. 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: The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;...
  • Page 10 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

  • Page 11: Cleaning

    www.GEAppliances.ca Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven.
  • Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
  • Page 13 www.GEAppliances.ca Cooking Controls Time Features Press Enter TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time + 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Press Power level and select from 1-10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Press START/+30 SEC. 1.75 oz. (50 g) , Press once or twice 3.0 oz.
  • Page 14 About changing the power level. Press POWER LEVEL 1 to 10 times to select the level at which the Microwave is to cook. This must be done after to setting the cooking time in time cooking.. 5 beeps will sound at the end of each cooking program .
  • Page 15 About the time features. www.GEAppliances.ca Time Cooking Time Cooking 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 and then enter cooking time. Press POWER LEVEL and select from 1-9.
  • Page 16 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 7 to 10 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place ¼...
  • Page 17 www.GEAppliances.ca Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. (283 g) 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place package 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt.
  • Page 18 About the time features. Time Defrost Press TIME DEFROST and enter time required (maximum 99 minutes, 99 seconds) for defrost. All defrost is done at a power level of 3 (30%). If a different power is required, press POWER LEVEL until the desired level is reached.
  • Page 19 About the convenience features. www.GEAppliances.ca Popcorn Cooking by Weight Press POPCORN up to 3 times to find the weight of the popcorn to be popped. 1 = 1.75 ounces (50 g) 2 = 3.0 ounces (85 g) 3 = 3.5 ounces (100 g) Press START/+30 SEC.
  • Page 20 About the convenience features. Potato Press POTATO until the number of potatoes (up to 3) is shown. Press START/+30 SEC. to begin cooking. Beverage Press BEVERAGE until the number of mugs (up to 3) is shown. Press START/+30 SEC. to begin cooking. Pizza Press PIZZA the number of slices (up to 3) is shown.
  • Page 21 www.GEAppliances.ca Frozen Vegetables Press FROZEN VEGETABLES until the weight of the vegetables is shown in ounces. Press START/+30 SEC. to begin cooking. Weight Defrost Press WEIGHT DEFROST and enter the weight in ounces (between 4 and 100) of item to be defrosted.
  • Page 22 About the other features. Clock (This must be set before use) Press CLOCK and enter the time on the 00:00:00 format (1:00 - 12:59) . Press CLOCK to lock in time. Child Safety Lock To activate this function, press and hold STOP/CLEAR button for 3 seconds.
  • Page 23 www.GEAppliances.ca Program Cooking Up to 3 cooking plans can be pre-programmed. Press 0/MEMORY to select a program number. Enter the desired cooking time. Press POWER LEVEL to select the desired cooking power. Press 0/MEMORY to lock in program. Repeat using different Memory numbers if required.

  • Page 24: Microwave Terms

    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).
  • Page 25 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints 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 Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips. www.GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker. circuit breaker tripped. • Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven; then plug it back in. •...

  • Page 28: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    Troubleshooting Tips. Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ 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. ■...

  • Page 29: Registration

    Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY - POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT)
  • Page 30 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Please register your product to enable us to contact you in Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise.

  • Page 31: Warranty

    GE Microwave Oven Warranty – One Year Limited Warranty www.GEAppliances.ca Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. For the Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship.

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