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- Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JE1050 Part No. 164D3370P033 Pub. No. 49-40033 10-97 CG TINS-A635WRRO-G81...
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Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door... -
Page 3: Foods
WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: Recycled paper towels containing small metal Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. -
Page 4: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Cookware may become hot because of heat oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware. -
Page 5: 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 use of an adapter plug. However, if permitted in Canada) you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall prongs/slots... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Page 7 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open Door Latches. door. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable.
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Page 8: Time Features
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. TIME TIME COOK DEFROST POPCORN REHEAT POWER LEVEL 30 SEC BEVERAGE SNACKS EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO COOK DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Cooking Controls... - Page 9 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave energy changed immediately after entering the cycles off) give time for the food to POWER time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express “equalize”...
- Page 10 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., Med-High (7) In 1-qt.
- Page 11 Time Defrost TIME Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Defrosting Tips DEFROST time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be times. defrosted in the package. Closed packages Press TIME DEFROST. should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted.
- Page 12 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
- Page 13 Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide POPCORN a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 If you find that the brand of popcorn you ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
- Page 14 About the convenience features. Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the Enter the number of items or the food SNACKS microwaving times and power levels to weight in ounces. warm a variety of snack foods. Press START. Press SNACKS. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad...
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Page 15: Other Features
Auto Defrost AUTO Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Conversion Guide DEFROST Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. If the weight of food is stated in pounds and Auto Defrost automatically sets the ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths defrosting times and power levels to give (.1) of a pound. - Page 16 About the other features. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave The Delay Start time will be displayed. The DELAY START to delay cooking up to 12 hours. oven will automatically start at the delayed time. Press DELAY START. REMINDER The time of day may be displayed by Enter the time you want the oven to...
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Page 17: Microwave Terms
Kitchen Timer KITCHEN This pad performs three functions: How to Use to Set a Holding Time TIMER It operates as a minute timer. You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook, from one second to 99 It can be set to delay cooking. minutes and 99 seconds. -
Page 18: 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 Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. - Page 20 Notes...
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Page 21: Warranty
You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 800-626-2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S. - Page 22 ® a safety modification. Our service number GE Answer Center is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-452-2737). Model Number Serial Number Important: If you did not get a registration card with your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.
- Page 23 Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, parts and service labor From the date of the to repair or replace the defective part.
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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 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.