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Safety Information
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . .9
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Extension Cords . . . . .10
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Grounding
Instructions . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave-Safe
Cookware . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . 21
Microwave Terms . . . .29
Other Features . . . 26-28
Oven Features . . .12, 13
Power Levels . . . . . . . .14
Sensor Features . . 22-25
Time Features . . . .15-20
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
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Model #
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Serial #
Find these numbers on
a label inside the oven.
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Turntable . . . . . . . . . .30
Tips . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Consumer Support
Registration . . . . .37, 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .39
164D3370P284 49-40354 06-03 JR
Owner's
Manual
JE1660
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
www.GEAppliances.com Safety Information Adapter Plugs ..9 Arcing ....4 Extension Cords ..10 Foods ... .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . - Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
- Page 4 Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,...
- Page 5 — Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
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Page 6: Important Safety Information
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 “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.
- Page 8 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.
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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, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use... -
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. WARNING! The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;... -
Page 11: Save These Instructions
www.GEAppliances.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 DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press twice EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press... - Page 14 Select desired power level 1–10. 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. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
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Page 15: Time Features
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. Enter cooking time. - 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 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 (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes white) (6 to 8 oz.
- Page 18 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. Enter defrosting time. Press START.
- Page 19 Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.)
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Page 20: Time Features
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: Foods
About the auto feature. Guide Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. - Page 22 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 (more time) (less time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—...
- Page 24 About the sensor features. (less time) (more time) 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—...
- Page 25 Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Cooking Guide Food Type Amount...
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Page 26: About The Other Features
About the other features. Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful 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 27 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 hours later. Press REMINDER. Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM.
- Page 28 About the other features. 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 29: Microwave Terms
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). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints 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... -
Page 31: Outside
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 32: 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 Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start “SENSOR ERROR”... - Page 33 Problem “LOCKED” appears in display Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes The control has been locked. (When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed.) Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods. www.GEAppliances.com What To Do •...
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Page 34: Things That Are Normal
Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. - Page 35 Notes.
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Page 37: Product
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Page 38: Product
Number 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 39 For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
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Page 40: Consumer Support
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...