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GE Appliances
Owner's Manual
JE1250
JE1550
®
GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
Part No. 164D3370P026
Pub. No. 49-40025

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  • Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JE1250 JE1550 ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Part No. 164D3370P026 Pub. No. 49-40025...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
  • Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not mount this appliance To reduce the risk of fire in over a sink. the oven cavity: Do not mount the microwave — Do not overcook food. oven over or near any portion Carefully attend appliance of a heating or cooking...
  • Page 4: Arcing

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
  • Page 5 Spontaneous boiling—Under SUPERHEATED WATER certain special circumstances, Microwaved water and other liquids may start to boil liquids do not always bubble during or shortly after when they reach the boiling removal from the microwave point. They can actually get oven. To prevent burns from superheated and not bubble splashing liquid, we at all.
  • Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Recycled paper for microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes, paper can contain metal measuring cups, custard cups, flecks which may cause arcing...
  • Page 7 “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic bags cookware designed for should be slit, pierced or microwave cooking is very vented as directed by useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during or safe plastic may not be as immediately after cooking, tolerant of overcooking...
  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 9: 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 permitted in Canada) use of an adapter plug. However, if Align large prongs/slots you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a...
  • Page 10: Extension Cords

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used—...
  • Page 11: Save These Instructions

    REMEMBER… Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions ..2, 3 Arcing .....4 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with Foods .
  • Page 14 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. Screen allows cooking to be Window with Metal Shield. viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display.
  • Page 15: Time Features

    You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. TIME DEFROST COOK AUTO/TIME POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POWER LEVEL 30 SEC CHICKEN/ POTATO VEGETABLE FISH EXPRESS COOK 1-6 DEFROST AUTO/TIME Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter...
  • Page 16 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME POWER LEVEL COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. EXPRESS COOK 1-6 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost.
  • Page 17 About the time features. Time Cook TIME Time Cook I COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes EXPRESS COOK 1-6 and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK.
  • Page 18 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. oblong glass baking (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. In 1-qt.
  • Page 19 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn In 1-qt. casserole, place (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking (fresh) 1 to 5 ears dish, place corn. If corn is in per ear husk, use no water;...
  • Page 20 About the time features. Time Defrost DEFROST Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See AUTO/TIME the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) EXPRESS COOK 1-6 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. Enter defrosting time.
  • Page 21: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min.
  • Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. EXPRESS COOK 1-6 Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Page 23 About the auto feature. Auto Defrost DEFROST The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to AUTO/TIME defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. EXPRESS COOK 1-6 Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
  • Page 24 About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. Covered Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
  • Page 25 Popcorn POPCORN To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center EXPRESS COOK of the microwave. (less time) (more time) Press POPCORN.
  • Page 26 About the sensor features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. REHEAT Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.
  • Page 27 Potato The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes. Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the POTATO turntable. If cooking three or more potatoes, arrange in a star pattern. Press POTATO. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.
  • Page 28: About The Other Features

    About the other features. Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful HELP hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
  • Page 29 Reminder REMINDER The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 EXPRESS COOK 1-6 hours later. Press REMINDER. Enter the time you want the oven to remind you.
  • Page 30 About the other features. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the CLEAR microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right.
  • Page 31: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
  • Page 32: 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...
  • Page 33 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. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Replace fuse or reset Oven will not start A fuse in your home •...
  • Page 35: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    Problem Possible Causes What To Do Press and hold CLEAR/OFF “LOCKED” appears in The control has been • for about three seconds to display locked. (When the control unlock the control. panel is locked an L will be displayed.) Use Time Cook for large Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single •...
  • Page 36 Notes...
  • Page 38 Notes...
  • Page 39: Warranty

    Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a One Year defect in materials or workmanship. During this full From the date of the one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all original purchase labor and in-home service to replace the defective part. (JE1550 model only)
  • Page 40: Service Telephone Numbers

    Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 TDD 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.

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