Features of Your Microwave...11 The Controls on Your Microwave ...12 Time Cooking...15 Other Features...20 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning...22 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service ...24 GE Service Numbers...26 Warranty ...Back Cover GE Appliances 650 Watts Models: JE610 JE620...
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using For Your Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Welcome Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Start Here! Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual.
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• Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on...
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. — Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • 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.
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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...
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How to Test for a Microwave-Safe Dish 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.
Grounding Instructions Grounding Instructions PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use WARNING– Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.
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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.
Features of Your Microwave Features Wattage: 650 Watts Optional Accessory (Available at extra cost from your GE supplier): 4-A019-3 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK DEFROST Time Features Allows you to cook by time. Press POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK (press one to ten times to choose power level) DEFROST GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Defrosting • Heating and Reheating Enter Amount of cooking time.
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3 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
Time Features (vary by model) Timer Cooking (on some models) Turn the dial for up to 15 minutes of cooking time. Time Cook (on some models) POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK START 1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK one to ten times to choose a power level other than Hi.
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Timer Cooking and Time Cook Fresh Vegetables For frozen vegetables, follow the instructions on the package. Place a 10 oz. package in a 1-qt. casserole and add 2–4 tablespoons of water. Turn the dish after half of time. NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted.
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Time Features Defrost DEFROST START 1 Press DEFROST. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
Heating or Reheating Guide 1 Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2 Cover most foods for fastest, most even heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. 3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder Clock CLOCK Pause START PAUSE To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.
Helpful Information 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). •...
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
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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.
CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. 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. • Open the door and close securely.
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All These Things 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 blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
Extended Warranties www.GEAppliances.com 800.626.2224 Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get...
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Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com 800.626.2002 Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.) Order on-line today, 24 hours every day orby phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY...