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GE JE740GY Owner's Manual

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Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . .9
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Extension Cords . . . . . .10
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . . .23-27
Microwave Terms . . . . .31
Other Features . . . .28-30
Oven Features . . . . .14, 15
Power Levels . . . . . . . . .16
Time Features . . . . .17-22
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . .32
. . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .35
164D3370P308
Owner's
Manual
JE740
49-40378
06-03 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    www.GEAppliances.com Safety Information Care and Cleaning Owner’s Adapter Plugs ..9 Inside ....32 Manual Arcing ....4 Outside .
  • 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 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. I This microwave oven is not approved I Do not immerse power cord or or tested for marine use. plug in water. I Do not mount this appliance over I Do not let power cord hang over a sink.

  • Page 4: Arcing

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I Metal, such as twist-ties, Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
  • Page 5 I Avoid heating baby food in SUPERHEATED WATER glass jars, even with the lid Liquids, such as water, off. Make sure all infant food coffee or tea are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir overheated beyond the boiling food to distribute the heat point without appearing to be evenly.

  • Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE I Do not use recycled paper Make sure all cookware used in 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...
  • Page 7 I “Boilable” cooking pouches I Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic cookware designed for bags should be slit, pierced microwave cooking is very or 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,...
  • 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 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, Align large prongs/slots if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may...
  • Page 10 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 A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! I Through the internet at www.geappliances.com I Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: You can find them on a label inside the oven.
  • Page 13 READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven.

  • Page 14: Features

    About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide.
  • Page 15 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. SNACKS BAKED POTATO TIME COOK TIME DEFROST 30 SEC. POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK FRESH VEG. FROZEN VEG.
  • Page 16 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power POWER LEVEL level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOK or select TIME DEFROST. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 17 About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook I TIME COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 18 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. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz.
  • Page 19 Vegetable Amount Time 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 ⁄ to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no per ear water;...
  • Page 20 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See TIME DEFROST the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST twice. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press START.
  • Page 21 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min.
  • Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 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. For EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 23 About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: POPCORN Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger EXPRESS COOK than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn (less time) (more time) in the center of the microwave.
  • Page 24 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many REHEAT previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. START PAUSE Press START.
  • Page 25 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time AUTO DEFROST Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.
  • Page 26 About the convenience features. Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8–10 ounce BAKED POTATO potatoes. Press BAKED POTATO. The serving size is automatically EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 for two or three potatoes.
  • Page 27 Other features your model may have. 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. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. Timer This pad performs three functions: TIMER I It operates as a minute timer. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK I It can be set to delay cooking. I It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...

  • Page 29: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: I metal or foil touching the side of the oven. I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    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 Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door...

  • Page 31: Outside

    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. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • Replace fuse or reset A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker.

  • Page 33: Things That Are Normal

    Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven I Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. I Light reflection around door or outer case. I Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. I Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
  • Page 34 Notes.
  • Page 35 From the date of the a defect in materials or workmanship. During this original purchase limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor to replace the defective part. You will be responsible for any in-home service costs.

  • Page 36: Consumer Support

    Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations...

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