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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 30
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–25
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–20
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Owner's Manual
JES1460
DE68-03614A 49-40598 11-08 JR
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Page 1: Troubleshooting Tips
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ■ Do Not Attempt to operate... - Page 3 General Electric. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. GE recommends a 3" spacing be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
- Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
- Page 5 — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge.com ■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 7 When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge.com ■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.
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Page 8: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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
2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots Ensure proper ground and firm connection TEMPORARY before use. METHOD Attaching the adapter ground terminal ge.com... -
Page 10: Extension Cords
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used— 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. NOTICE–PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. - Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of 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 13: Cooking Controls
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 AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC... - Page 14 Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
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Page 15: Time Cook
About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. - Page 16 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 17 3 tablespoons water. 3 to 5 min. In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ge.com...
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Page 18: Time Defrost
Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. ■ When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes. -
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. 4 to 6 min. -
Page 20: Express Cook
About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 –6 minutes. 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 21: Auto Defrost
(Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. ■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave- safe dish. ■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the food over. -
Page 22: Humidity Sensor
■ 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 23 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 of the microwave. Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately. If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will appear.
- Page 24 About the sensor features. How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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Page 25: Sensor Cooking
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cover with vented plastic wrap. ge.com... -
Page 26: About The Other Features
About the other features. 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. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. - Page 27 Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the 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.
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Page 28: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. -
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. ge.com... -
Page 30: How To Clean The Outside
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. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. -
Page 31: Before You Call For Service
Beverage, Potato, Vegetable or Chicken/Fish program, the door was opened before steam could be detected. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time. ge.com What To Do Replace fuse or reset • circuit breaker. Unplug the microwave • oven, then plug it back in. -
Page 32: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. - Page 33 Notes. ge .com...
- Page 34 Notes.
- Page 35 GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home.
- Page 36 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: Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration...