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Owner's Manual
700 Watts
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JES638
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Microwave Oven
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ImportantSafety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
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Special Notes About Microwavhlg
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OperatingInstructions
Features of Your Microwave
The Controls on YourMicrowave
Time Cooking
Automatic Cooking
Other Features
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
Care and Cleaning
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If Something GoesWrong
Troubleshooting Tips
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GE Service Numbers
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Warranty
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- Page 1 Excessive Microwave Eoergy Special Notes About Microwavhlg OperatingInstructions Features of Your Microwave The Controls on YourMicrowave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something GoesWrong Troubleshooting Tips GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GEAppliances IIII...
- Page 2 REAj) ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING SSII/E exposure is no damage to the: to microwave energy. I door (bent), defeat or tamper with iENERGY (broken or loosened), tile safety interlocks. 3 door seals and Sealing between the oven front: _The Oven Should Not face and the door or be _;-sted Ar repaired...
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Page 3: Start Here
Start Here!. •.Before using your Microwave Write down the model Staple your receipt to the • and serial numbers here. inside back cover of this They are on a label inside manual You will need it the oven_ to make a warranty claim. Model number Serial number Date of purchase... -
Page 4: Before Using
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING Install or locate this Do not operate _ This microwave oven is: appliance only in heating or cooking i_ not approved or tested accordance with appliance beneath ii fO_ ll_rrio_ EIse: : : il this microwave, provided Installation... - Page 5 Carefully attend properly or if it has been appliance when paper, GE does not support damaged or dropped, plastic or' other any servicing of the • Do not cover or block combustible materials microwave.
- Page 6 SPECIAL 0 UT MICRO WAVING Arcing is the microwave Metal, such as twist-ties, iuvouseearcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- il the STOP/CLEAe pad oven, Arcing is caused rimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
- Page 7 SAFETYFACT Do not overcook Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could SUPERHEATEDWATER the lid offl Make sure dehydrate catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage Liquids, such as water, cooked° Stir food coffee or tea are able to to your' oven.
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Page 8: Special Notes About Microwaving
SPECIAL NOTES A_BOUT .MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool Paper' towels, waxed used in your microwave only the water in the paper' plastic wrap oven is suitable can be used to cover cup heats, then the dish is microwave_safe. - Page 9 • Plastic cookware--Ptastic • Use f0il only as directed Follow these guidelines: in this guide, TV dinners cookware desigaaed for' 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved microwave cooking is very plastics only and use foil trays less than 3/4" useful, but should be ttsed them...
- Page 10 GR 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS available at most local adapter; always hold hardware stores. adapter with one hand. this is not done, the adapter The larger slot in the ground terminal is very adapter must be aligned likely to break with repeated with the larger slot in the...
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Page 11: Features Of Your Microwave
Features of Your Microwave (Throughout thi_ manual, features and appearance may vary,,from your' model,, ) • F---I 700 Watts 1 DoorLatches. 5 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support 2 Window with Metal must be in place when Shield. Screen a!lows using the oven. -
Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, feature_ and appearance may vary from your mode!,,) YOU cab microwave time or with the convenience features. TIME COOK POWER LEVEL Time Features ilTIMEC00K(eressbncei_iceorthieetimes)::: Amount of cooking time_ Starts automatically! PoWER LEVEL Power level (automatically... -
Page 13: Auto Defrost
..GUIOESIN BOOK : POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE i REHEAT Convenience Features 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 ozo package PIZZA 1-3 slices 1 cup (8 oz.) or2 cups (16 oz_) beverage 1-4 servings 1-4cups Food type, serving size AUTO DEFROST _ Foodtype, r ood weight... - Page 14 to "equalize" or transfer Variable power levels add heat to the inside of' the flexibility to microwave cooking. power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3-- POWER the defrost cycle. If can be compared to the LEVEL...
- Page 15 i,,lllllnnunul nUllU i Time Features lime Cook i Time Cook II & Ill Mlows you to microwave Lets you change power 7- ! for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking° Here's TIME COOK do it: Power level...
- Page 16 Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. l lb. 7 to 10 mino, In 1K_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten Med-High 5 to 8 min. ffr0_en spea_): 10-oz. package In 1-qt. casserole. 12 to 17 rain. (fresh green) 1 lb.
- Page 17 Vegetable Amount 4 to 8 rain. (frozenkemel) lO-oz, package In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cornon the cob 3 to 5 rain, (fresh) 1 to 5 ears In 2-qto glass baking dish, place com_ If corn is in no water; if husk, per ear corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup...
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Page 18: Convenience Features
Time Features You can use this feature * It can be used as a quick two ways: way to set 30 seconds cooking time. * tt will add 30 seconds the time counting down each time the pad is pressed° Convenience Features How to Use the 2 Press... - Page 19 The Beverage feature works Beverages heated with the best for heating a beverage Beverage feature may be that is at room temperature. very hot. Remove the container with care. Press BEVERAGE once t cup (8 oz.), or v,vice for :BEVERAGE 2 cups (16 oz,)_ The oven...
- Page 20 Convenience Features Press VEGETABLE once Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups to cook 1 cup of vegetables, fresh vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven starts automatically.
- Page 21 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times 6 o6d is power levels to give stated in pohnds even defrosting results for' 6unces; the 6unces must AUTODEFROST meats poultry. D[]D There is a handy guide D[]% located on the inside front of the oven.
- Page 22 Other Features Your Model May Have 1 Press CLOCK_ 2 Enter time of' day, PresStime of CLOCKday. t o enter 3 Press CLOCI_ Timer feature operates without microwave energy, : ::: i!l!: : i 2 Enter amount of time you want to count down, 3 Press...
- Page 23 Press twice to stop and Press once to pause erase your cooking cooking (all settings will settings. be saved). Press START to continue cooking. STOp CLEAR To lock or unlock You may lock the control controls, press and hold panel to prevent for' about three...
- Page 24 Notes...
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Page 25: Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms Term Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing caused " metal or' foil touching the side of the oven° s foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist-ties, poultry... -
Page 26: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning UNPLUG THECORDBEFORE An occasional thorough CLEANINGANY PART OF wiping with a solution THIS OVEN. ::::: baking soda and water keeps the inside flesh. Never use a commercial Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on oven cleaner on any part the Door of your microwave. - Page 27 Case DoorSudace Clean the outside of the It's important to keep the area clean where microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse then dry° door seals against Wipe the window clean microwave, Use only mild, with a damp c!oth° non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips Ove_ will not start I A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker: may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Powors. go • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back o Make sure the 3-prong plug... - Page 29 TV-radio interference • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door'_ might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the interference door or outei case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light appliances, it does change in the blower' indicate...
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Page 32: Warranty
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here, ProoJ of orig_nal purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim, LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials This warranty is extended to the original or workmanship.