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Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions
JE1160
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .13-16
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
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Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
164D3370P278
49-40348
05-03 JR
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
..2–6 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions JE1160 Auto Features ... .12, 13 Microwave Terms ... .18 Other Features . -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Do not mount this appliance over a sink. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is... -
Page 3: Save These Instructions
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. s Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. s Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. s 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 5: Grounding Instructions
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 6: 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 7 The turntable may be removed for cleaning. Removable Turntable Support. The turntable support must be in place when using the oven. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s), and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Page 8: Cooking Controls
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice TIME DEFROST... - Page 9 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed before entering the time for Time Cook. Press TIME COOK. Press repeatedly to select desired power level 0 to HIGH. Enter cooking time. Press START. You can view the power level during cooking by pressing TIME COOK.
- Page 10 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level 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 When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave oven very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. Comments Rearrange after half the time.
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Page 12: Auto Features
About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds. It will add 30 seconds to the time each time the pad is pressed. The oven will start immediately. Minute Plus You can use this feature two ways: s It will add 1 minute to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. - Page 13 Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. Vented s 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 14 About the sensor features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN.
- Page 15 Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining NOTE: Do not use this feature twice begins counting down.
- Page 16 About the sensor features. Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks 2–5 potatoes. Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable. If cooking three or more potatoes, arrange in a star pattern. Press BAKED POTATO. The oven starts NOTE: Do not use this feature twice immediately.
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Page 17: About The Other Features
About the other features. Clock Press to enter the time of day. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press CLOCK. To choose between 12-hour or 24-hour time, select Clock Mode under the Help feature before setting the clock(see Help section). Pause/Clear In addition to clearing sections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to stop cooking... -
Page 18: Microwave Terms
About the other features. Help Use the Help feature to choose from a variety of options. Press HELP, then select the desired Help option: Child Lock-Out. You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started or used by children. Press 1 to turn Child Lock-Out on or 2 to turn Child Lock-Out off. -
Page 19: Care And Cleaning
Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 20: 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 21 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 Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS.
- Page 23 Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, parts and service labor original purchase to repair or replace the defective part.
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Page 24: Consumer Support
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us 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 Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...