GE JE1050 Owner's Manual
GE JE1050 Owner's Manual

GE JE1050 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
JE1050
Part No. 164D3370P033
Pub. No. 49-40033
10-97 CG TINS-A635WRRO-G81

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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...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above.
  • Page 3: Foods

    Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
  • Page 5: Adapter Plugs

    If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
  • 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 Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
  • 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 POWER LEVEL 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
  • Page 9 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on START the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
  • Page 10 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
  • Page 11 Time Defrost TIME Allows you to defrost for a selected length of DEFROST time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter defrosting time. Press START. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
  • Page 12 Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. Vented Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
  • Page 13 Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: POPCORN Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. EXPRESS COOK (less time) (more time) Press POPCORN.
  • Page 14 About the convenience features. Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the SNACKS microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods. Press SNACKS. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide below). EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 15: About The Other Features

    Auto Defrost AUTO Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. DEFROST Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
  • Page 16 About the other features. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave DELAY START to delay cooking up to 12 hours. Press DELAY START. REMINDER Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 17: Microwave Terms

    Kitchen Timer KITCHEN This pad performs three functions: TIMER It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK The Kitchen Timer operates without...
  • Page 18: Care And Cleaning

    Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. 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.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips

    What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Open the door and close securely.
  • Page 20 Notes...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 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 It contains appliance properly. information you If you have questions, will need should or need more you require service. information call the Our service number GE Answer Center is 800-GE-CARES 800.626.2000. (800-452-2737). Model Number Serial Number Model Number Serial Number ®...
  • 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.
  • Page 24: Service Telephone Numbers

    Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 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 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.

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