GE JES738WJ Owner's Manual

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Page 1 This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. GE JES738WJ Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for GE JES738WJ Find Your GE Microwave Parts - Select From 3055 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
Page 2 Special Notes About Microwaving Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 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 Back Cover GE Appliances...
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life. TO AVOID Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the oven...
Page 4 Welcome Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Write down the model Staple your receipt to the and serial numbers here. inside back cover of this manual. You will need it They are on a label inside to make a warranty claim. the oven.
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Install or locate this • Do not operate any This microwave oven is appliance only in heating or cooking not approved or tested accordance with the...
Page 6 — Do not overcook food. plug, if it is not working section(s) of this guide. Carefully attend properly or if it has been • GE does not support appliance when paper, damaged or dropped. plastic or other any servicing of the •...
Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- the STOP/CLEAR pad oven. Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in and correct the problem.
Page 8 SAFETY FACT • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER the lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage Liquids, such as water, cooked.
Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving.
Page 10 • Use foil only as directed • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: in this guide. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in microwave cooking is very plastics only and use foil trays less than 3/4″ useful, but should be used them in strict compliance high;...
Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS available at most local adapter, always hold the (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) hardware stores. adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter Align large The larger slot in the prongs/slots ground terminal is very adapter must be aligned...
Page 12 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 5 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support 2 Window with Metal must be in place when Shield. Screen allows using the oven.
Page 13 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 COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) Amount of cooking time.
Page 14 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Before you begin, check the guide located • Cooking on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. BEVERAGE POPCORN PIZZA VEGETABLE REHEAT POTATO * * * AUTO DEFROST Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN...
Page 15 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3— POWER can be compared to the the defrost cycle.
Page 16 Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II & III Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to TIME COOK do it: Power level Hi is 1 Press TIME COOK.
Page 17 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min.
Page 18 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. per ear If corn is in husk, use no water;...
Page 19 Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds You can use this feature • It can be used as a quick two ways: way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. • It will add 30 seconds to 30 SEC the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.
Page 20 Beverage The Beverage feature works Beverages heated with the best for heating a beverage Beverage feature may be that is at room temperature. very hot. Remove the container with care. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for BEVERAGE 2 cups (16 oz.).
Page 21 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable Use the Vegetable feature Press VEGETABLE once to cook up to 4 cups of to cook 1 cup of vegetables, fresh vegetables. twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or four times to cook 4 cups.
Page 22 Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically Conversion Guide sets the defrosting times * * * If the weight of food is and power levels to give stated in pounds and even defrosting results for ounces, the ounces must AUTO DEFROST meats and poultry. be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Page 23 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock Press CLOCK to enter the 1 Press CLOCK. time of day. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. CLOCK Timer The Timer operates as a The Timer feature minute timer. operates without microwave energy.
Page 24 Stop/Clear Press once to pause Press twice to stop and cooking (all settings will erase your cooking be saved). settings. Press START to continue cooking. STOP CLEAR Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold 0 microwave from being for about three seconds.
Page 25 Notes...
Page 26 Helpful Information 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).
Page 27 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE wiping with a solution of CLEANING ANY PART OF baking soda and water THIS OVEN. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Never use a commercial Metal and Plastic Parts on oven cleaner on any part...
Page 28 How to Clean the Outside Case Door Surface Do not use cleaners Clean the outside of the It’s important to keep containing ammonia or microwave with a sudsy the area clean where the alcohol on the cloth. Rinse and then dry. door seals against the microwave oven.
Page 29 If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause What to Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home Oven will not start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge.
Page 30 Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping • TV-radio interference from around the door. might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the interference door or outer case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower indicate a problem with...
Page 31 Notes...
Page 32 “Ask Our Team of Experts ™ ” your questions, and so much more… Real Life GE supports the Universal For details of GE’s Universal Design Studio Design concept---products, Design applications, services and environments including kitchen design www.GEAppliances.com that can be used by people...
Page 33 GE Microwave Oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original One Year Limited Warranty purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. What GE Will Provide LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product ************************************ which fails due to a defect in materials This warranty is extended to the original or workmanship.

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