The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances 700 Watts Model: JES738 Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Back Cover...
Welcome Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Need Help? Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Read this manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.
INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”...
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• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself.
ARCING If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. FOODS Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
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Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS...
When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. If the outlet is a standard...
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.
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. POPCORN POTATO Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking...
1–9. 5 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
(Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–9.) 4 Press START. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi 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.
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Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes...
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Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. The Pizza feature is for reheating 1–3 slices of pizza. • It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time.
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Beverage BEVERAGE Potato POTATO The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically. The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes.
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Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable VEGETABLE Reheat REHEAT Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. The Reheat feature reheats previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT once to reheat a plate of leftovers (2–3 foods) or twice to reheat pasta (8–10 oz.).
6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. At each signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
2 Enter amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy.
(all settings will be saved). Press START to continue cooking. You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds.
Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking.
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.
AUTO DEFROST. 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.
Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as...
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GE Microwave Oven One Year Limited Warranty What GE Will Provide LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period.