Page 1: Table Of Contents
Arcing ....4 Outside ... . .31 JES1655 Extension Cords ..10 Turntable ...30 Foods .
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved Do not let power cord hang over or tested for marine use. edge of table or counter. Do not mount this appliance over To reduce the risk of fire in the a sink.
Page 4: Arcing
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing poultry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
Page 5 www.GEAppliances.com SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid Liquids, such as water, off. Make sure all infant food coffee or tea, are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir overheated beyond the boiling food to distribute the heat point without appearing to be evenly.
Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Recycled paper for microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes, paper can contain metal measuring cups, custard cups, flecks which may cause...
Page 7 www.GEAppliances.com “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic cookware designed for bags should be slit, pierced microwave cooking is very or vented as directed by useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during or safe plastic may not be as immediately after cooking,...
Page 8: Grounding Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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.
Page 9: Safety Information Adapter Plugs
www.GEAppliances.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against permitted in Canada) the use of an adapter plug. However, Align large prongs/slots if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit,...
Page 10: Extension Cords
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used—...
Page 11: Save These Instructions
www.GEAppliances.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 12: Oven Features
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide.
Page 13: Cooking Controls
www.GEAppliances.com 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 Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time Press twice EXPRESS COOK...
Page 14: Power Levels
About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Page 15: Time Features
About the time features. www.GEAppliances.com 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 Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 17 www.GEAppliances.com Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears ⁄ to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.
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 AUTO/TIME DEF twice. Enter defrosting time. Press START.
Page 19 www.GEAppliances.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole.
Page 20 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: Auto Feature
About the auto feature. www.GEAppliances.com Auto Defrost The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/TIME DEF 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: Sensor Features
About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Page 23 www.GEAppliances.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn (more time) (less time) in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN.
Page 24 About the sensor features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. (less time) (more time) The oven signals when steam is sensed and the How to Change the time remaining begins counting down.
Page 25 www.GEAppliances.com Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables. For chicken or fish, press the CHICKEN/FISH pad once for chicken pieces or twice for fish.
Page 26: 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 www.GEAppliances.com 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.
Page 29: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. www.GEAppliances.com 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 30: Inside
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 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others...
Page 31: Outside
www.GEAppliances.com 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: Before You Call For Service
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 Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker.
Page 33 www.GEAppliances.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do “LOCKED” appears in • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF The control has been display locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an L will unlock the control. be displayed.) Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single •...
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. Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
Page 35: Warranty
From the date of the a defect in materials or workmanship. During this original purchase limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor to replace the defective part. You will be responsible for any in-home service costs.
Page 36: Consumer Support
Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com 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...

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