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GE JES1288 Owner's Manual

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Safety Information
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Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1288
Browning Features . . . . . . . .16, 17
Convenience Features . . . . .14, 15
Grilling Features . . . . . . . . .18, 19
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .20, 21
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Timed Features . . . . . . . . . .10-13
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Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . .25, 26
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
3513913700 49-40497
01-06 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..2–6 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions JES1288 Browning Features ..16, 17 Convenience Features ..14, 15 Grilling Features ..18, 19 Microwave Terms .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not mount this appliance over a sink. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. s Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
  • Page 3 Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. s Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. 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. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”...

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    (See EXTENSION CORDS section.) For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. ge.com...

  • Page 6: Adapter Plugs

    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. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

  • Page 7: Oven Features

    NOTE: Rating plate is located on the front of the microwave, behind the door. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Heating Elements Allows you to cook frozen convenience foods, brown already cooked foods quickly on top, or grill foods on the top and bottom.

  • Page 8: Cooking Controls

    About the features of your oven. You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the browning and grilling features. Cooking Controls Press MICRO DEFROST Turn dial to AUTO Turn dial to TIME POWER EXPRESS BROWN REHEAT GRILL POPCORN...

  • Page 9: Power Levels

    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. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.

  • Page 10: Timed Features

    About the timed microwave features. Micro Cook Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes. High power level (10) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving.
  • Page 11 Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. ⁄ - or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. ge.com...
  • Page 12 Auto Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. s When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave oven very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
  • Page 13 Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. ge.com...

  • Page 14: Convenience Features

    About the convenience microwave features. Popcorn Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving. To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Micro Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
  • Page 15 1–2 4–5 6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 ge.com (Time Defrost is explained in the About the time microwave features section.) s Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. s When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

  • Page 16: Browning Features

    Using the browning features. Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when browning. The browning features use a combination of microwaves and heat from the top and bottom elements to cook food evenly throughout while browning on top. Some foods cook best when using the browner rack.
  • Page 17 Use for packaged foods such as au gratin potatoes or stuffing. Place dish on the browner rack and follow package directions. ge.com Change the microwave power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER; turn the dial to set the power level and press the dial to enter.)

  • Page 18: Grilling Features

    Using the grilling features. Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when grilling. The grilling features use direct heat from the top and bottom elements to cook fresh and frozen foods. CAUTION: grilling features, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! s Cookware will become hot.
  • Page 19 Grill 2 Uses both the top and bottom heating elements. Use for frozen breakfast items such as French toast or waffles. ge.com Turn the dial to enter cook time and press the dial to enter. Press the dial or START to begin cooking.

  • Page 20: Other Features

    Press START/PAUSE to restart the oven. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds. When the control panel is locked, L will be in the display.
  • Page 21 The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press OPTIONS. Turn the dial to SCROLL SPEED and press the dial to enter. Turn the dial to select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed and press the dial to enter. ge.com...

  • Page 22: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: s metal or foil touching the side of the oven. s foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). s metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

  • Page 23: Care And Cleaning

    Case Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Tips

    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.

  • Page 25: Product Registration

    You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 26 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. For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 27 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a 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.

  • Page 28: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. 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: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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