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GE JES1143 Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Operating Instructions, Tips
Add 30 Seconds ..........................................16
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 11, 20
Auto Defrost ..........................................10, 11
Clock ..................................................................9
Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Cook.........................................................15, 16
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide ..............................................21
Defrosting Guide ..........................................20
Delay Start .....................................................17
Delayed Cooking..........................................17
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms..................18
Heating or Reheating Guide......................19
Hold Time.......................................................17
Instant Cook ..................................................16
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Kitchen Timer................................................17
Popcorn ..........................................................15
Power Levels .............................6, 12, 13, 17
Reheat.............................................................14
Time Defrost..................................................12
Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7
GE Appliances
UseandCare& Cooking Guide
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Turntable Microwave Oven
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Control Panel ................................................22
Turntable........................................................22
Adapter Plugs ...............................................23
Extension Cords ...........................................23
Grounding Instructions...............................23
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................27
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model: JES1143
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Microwave power output
of this oven is 900 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Time Cook...13 Time Defrost...12 Turntable ...3, 4, 7 GE Appliances Turntable Microwave Oven Problem Solver ...3–5 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Care and Cleaning Control Panel ...22 Turntable...22 Installation Adapter Plugs ...23 Extension Cords ...23 Grounding Instructions...23 Consumer Services Appliance Registration...2...

  • Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    If you notice this interference, check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit, relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    • Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
  • Page 4 3/4 high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven. • Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.

  • Page 5: If You Need Service

    • Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid,we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

  • Page 6: Microwaving Tips

    Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. HIGH (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.

  • Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder

    7. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to open door. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Kitchen Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I &...

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    CUSTOM FUNCTIONS TIME COOK TIME I & II DEFROST POPCORN COOK 1 FUNCTION 9 FUNCTION GUIDE BEHIND DOOR INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC KITCHEN CLOCK TIMER AUTO DEFROST REHEAT 6 FUNCTION START DELAY START...

  • Page 9: Clock

    YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, cooking time, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

  • Page 10: Auto Defrost

    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.

  • Page 11: Aluminum Foil

    AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Meat Chops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

  • Page 12: Time Defrost

    Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.

  • Page 13: Time Cook

    4. Select desired power level 1–10. 5. Press START. Step 8: Press START. START The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER 10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I” will be displayed.
  • Page 14 The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods.

  • Page 15: Cook

    The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

  • Page 16: Add 30 Seconds

    Cook Code Guide Cook Food Code Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Ground Meat (Beef, Pork, Turkey) Bacon Pizza (frozen microwaveable) The Instant Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1–5 minutes at Power Level 10. INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK INSTANT COOK...

  • Page 17: Delay Start

    START DELAY START Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The display will show the time you entered.

  • Page 18: Glossary Of Microwave Terms

    Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

  • Page 19: Heating Or Reheating Guide

    HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

  • Page 20: Defrosting Guide

    1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).

  • Page 21: Cooking Guide

    NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables 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. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut)

  • Page 22: Turntable

    Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash with a damp cloth when soiled. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

  • Page 23: Installation

    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.

  • Page 24: Problem Solver

    • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center QUESTIONS? POSSIBLE CAUSE Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
  • Page 25 NOTES...
  • Page 26 NOTES...

  • Page 27: Consumer Services

    We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164D2966P225 Pub No.

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