GE JES1400T Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ...................................4, 17, 18

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel ...............................................8, 9

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide .........................:....................2 1

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Defrosting Guide ..........................................2O

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................18

Heating or Reheating Guide ......................l9

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Power Levels ................8-l 1, 13, 16, 19-21

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reminder Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Time Cook ...............................................1 1, 12

Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7

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Turntable Microwave Oven

Problem Solver...............................25

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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Page 1: Problem Solver
. : ’ . . , , , ..GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 H . - . . ~ . . , . . , , . . . , , . , , ; : < , . . , Care and Cleaning ...22, 23...
Page 2 Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3: To Excessive Microwave Energy
* Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Page 4 Uled and meat will be safe to eat. Q Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and wi~ cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Page 5 Spontaneous boiling-Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven, To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven. $$Roflable” c~ting pouches and tightly clmed...
Page 6: If You Need Service
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 -— FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:...
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. The waveguide cover, located on the inside of the microwave oven, protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover, you will damage the oven.
Page 8 YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
Page 9 AWOMAnC COOKING CONmOM - GUIOE BEHINO OOOR...
Page 10: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE M~TE/SECO~ TMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: . It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
Page 11: Microwaving Tips
Time Cook 1 Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Page 12: Add 30 Seconds
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later).
Page 13: Defrosting Tips
Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
Page 14: Reheat
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Reheat The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 (see Reheat Guide below). Step 1: Touch REHEAT pad.
Page 15: Popcorn
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces. Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. POPCORN Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. Adjust for Shorter or Longer If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN...
Page 16: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost SteD 1: Remove food from uacka~e. ~lace in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. Step 2: Touch the AUTO DEF. mpad Step 3: Enter weight.
Page 17 AUTO DEFROST GUmE RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1-6.Olbs. I Roast 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 -6.0 lbs. I Turn over. Stew 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
Page 18 Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Page 19 ~AT~G OR REmATmG G~E NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 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 heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
Page 20 DEFROST~G G~E 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Comments Defrost (3)] Rearrange after half of time.
Page 21 Vegetables Amount Vegetible Asparagus (frozen spears) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) I lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz. package Bee* (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut) I bunch (1 K to 1 X Ibs.) (fresh spears) 1 bunch (1 H to 1 X Ibs.) (frozen, chopped)
Page 22: Control Panel
Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Page 23 OWN LAMP REPLACEMENT First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the back side of the outer case. GROU~~G 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 24: 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.
Page 25 Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace &se or reset circuit breaker. START must be touched after entering cooking selection.
Page 26 NOTES...
Page 27: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There ~lth tie purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive tie assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lwHome Repair Service 80MEXA8ES(80M2-273fl consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 28: Installation
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pad No. 164 D2588P21O ”N~-8412...

GE JES1400T Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Problem Solver...............................25

Consumer Services ...................27

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