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GE JES1855 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

GE JES1855 Owner's Manual & Assembly Instructions

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  • Page 1 www.GEAppliances.com .----..---_________ Jl_S18 _ _ © 164D3370P283 49-40353 06-03 JR...

  • Page 2: Precautionstoavoid Possibleexposureto Excessive Microwaveenergy

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY Do Not Operate the oxvn if it Do NotAttempt to operate • this ()x_n with the door ()pen is dmnaged. It is particularly since open-door operation important that the oven door can resuh in harmflll close properly and that there exI)osnFe...
  • Page 3 • Kce I) power cord away fl'om lleated StlrJi_ces. GE does not support any servicing of tile microwaxv. XJ\_ strongly • Do not immerse power coM or recom mend tllat you do not attempt...

  • Page 4: Arcing

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. • Metal, such as twist-ties, Arcing is the microwave term t_)r sparks in the oven. Arcing pouhry pins, or gold-rimmed is caused by: dishes, in the microwave.

  • Page 5: Foods

    • SUPERHEATEDWATER • Avoid heating baby tood glass jars, even witll the lid Liquids,such as water, coffee or olE Make sure all inlimt food tea, are able to be overheated is thoroughly cooked. Stir beyond the boiling point without food to distribute the heat appearing to be boiling.

  • Page 6: Microwave-Safecookware

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWA V E-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in • Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Rec)vled paper R)r microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and w;txed casseroles, cooking dislles, paper can contain metal...
  • Page 7 • "Boilable" cooking pouches • Plastic cookware Plastic and tightly c losed plastic cookware designed t_)r bags should b eslit, p ierced microwave cooking is very orvented as directed by useflfl, but should be used package. If they a renot, careflflly.

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS must be grounded. This appliance In the ment of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock b) providing escape...

  • Page 9: Adapterplugs

    ADAPTER P LUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential sate W hazaMs under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not perrrlitted b Canada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Howevex; if Align large you still elect to use an adapte_, prongs/sbts,__...

  • Page 10: Extensioncords

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting fl'om becoming ent,mg_ed in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if)_m are careflll in using them. If an extension cord is used-- The marked...
  • Page 11 READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 Congratulations! YouAre Now Part of the GEFamily. _lcome to the GE tinnily. _'re proud of our quality products and we are committed to pr(Mding dependable serxice. _m'll see it in this easy-to-use Owner's Mamlal and you'll hear it in the friendly xoices of our customer serxice del)artment.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    PossibleExposure to A Service Partnership. Excessive Microwave Energy ...2 Safety Precautions ..2, 3 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will Arcing ..... tell you we stand behind our products Foods ....4, 5 with unmatched quality service. However, Microwave-SafeCookware.

  • Page 14: Microwave Oven

    About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100Watts Featuresof the Oven DoorLatches. Window with MetalShield. Screen alloxvs cooking to be xiewed while keeping microwmes confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. TouchControl P anelandDisplay.

  • Page 15: Timefeatures

    You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. AUTO/TIME DEE TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT AUTO/TIME DEE POWER LEVEL € CookingControls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. time Features Press Enter AUTO/TIME DEF. Amount o f defrosting time Press twice TIMECOOK...

  • Page 16: Changingpowerlevel

    About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering" the tkmture time tOT TIME COOK, Time Defrost or EXPRESS COOK. The power POWER LEVEL level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOKor select time Defrost.
  • Page 17 About the time features. 77meCook TimeCookI TIME COOK Allo_vs }ou to microwme t))t an) time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it t_)r more tlexibilitv. Press TIMECOOK. Enter cooking time.
  • Page 18 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments Vegetable Asparagus (freshspears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 rnin., In 1½-qt. ohlong glass haking Med-High dish, place 1/4 cup _ater. (frozenspears) 10-oz.
  • Page 19 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozenkernel) lO-oz, package 2 to 6 _rfin. In l-qt. casserole,place 2 tablespoons watea: Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 eaxs 1¼ to 4 ruin. In 2-qt. gJass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in lausk, use no per ear water;...
  • Page 20 About the time features. time Defrost Alloxvs you to defrost for a selected length of time. See AUTO/TIMEDEF. the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press AUTO/TIMEDEEtwice. []Enter defl'osfing time. [_] Press START _--] Turn tb()d over when the oven signals.
  • Page 21 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsorrolls (I piece) 1/4 mb_. Reammg_ atter half the dine. Sweet rolls (approx.12oz.) 2 to & _rdn. FishandSeafood Fillets,frozen(I lb.) 6 to 9 _rdn. Shellfish, s maflpieces (I lb.) 3 to 7 _rfin. Place l)lock in casserole. Turn o_r and l)reak up alter half the time.
  • Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook Thisis a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (fi'om 1 to 6) tbr 1 to 6 minutes of (()()king at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes cooking time.

  • Page 23: Auto Feature

    About the auto feature. €# Auto Defrost The Auto/time Defrost tcature gives )_m two wav_ to AUTO/TIME DEF. AUTO/TIMEDEE defi'ost frozen foods. Press once Auto Defrost or twice tbr lime Defrost. Defrost for meat, poult 0 and fish. Use lime Auto Defrost for most other fiozen foods.

  • Page 24: Sensorfeatures

    About the sensorfeatures. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various t),pes and amounts of tood. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same tood portion--it may resuh in severely...
  • Page 25 Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: POPCORN ollow package instrnctions, using lime Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than (less timel (more t ime) 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwm Useonly_ziff7 prepackaged microwave popcornweighing1.75to 3.5 ounces.
  • Page 26 About the sensorfeatures. Reheat The Reheat teature reheats single serxings of prexiously REHEAT cooked toods or a plate of leftoxers. tood in the oven. Press REHEAT Place covered The oxen starts immediately. (less time} (more t ime} How to Change the The oxen signals when steam is sensed...
  • Page 27 Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes BAKEDPOTATO lace covered t_)od in the oven. Press the t_)od pad. For xegetables, press the VEGETABLEpad once VEGETABLE J_)r fl'esh vegetables, twice J_)r fl'ozen vegetables three times J_)r canned vegetables. The oven starts immediately. (less time) (more t ime) The oxen signals when...

  • Page 28: Otherfeatures

    About the other features. He/p HELP The HELP pad displays teature int_)rmation and helptul l-tints. Press HELP,then select a teature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have t_3od in the oxen, the oxen will display FOOD IS READYand beep once a minute the oven door or press CLEAR/OFE...
  • Page 29 Reminder REMINDER The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, exen when tim oxen is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. Press REMINDER. nter the time )ou want the o_en to remind )ou.

  • Page 30: Otherfeatures

    About the other features. © ChildLock-Out "rbu may lock the control panel to prexent microwme flom heing accidentally started CLEAR used h) cl-fildren. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF%r ahout three seconds. _'hen control panel is locked, an L will he displayvd to the extreme right.

  • Page 31: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Definition Term Arcing Arcing is the microwave term lot sparks in the oven. Arcing caused • metal or foil toucl-fing the side of the oven. • toil that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like antennas). •...

  • Page 32: Careand Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution baking soda and water keeps the inside ti'esh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls,Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticParts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
  • Page 33 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 microwaxe with a sudsy cloth. P.inse and then dry.

  • Page 34: Troubleshootingtips

    Troubleshooting tips. What ToDo Problem Possible Causes Ovenwill notstart A fuse in your home • P.eI)lace thse or reset circuit breaken may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug microwave oven, then plug it 1)ack Plug not fully inserted •...
  • Page 35 Problem Possible Causes What ToDo "SENSOR ERROR" During Popcorn, Reheat • Close the door, press appearson display Beverage, Baked Potato, CLEAR/OFFand l_gJn aK, dn. or Vegetable program, the door was opened before stemn could be detected. • Use ]Tree Cook to heat tor Stemn detected in maximum...

  • Page 36: Thingsthatare Normal With Yourmicrowave Oven

    Troubleshooting tips. Things ThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven • Steam or xapor escaping flom around the door: • I,ight reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and chang_ in the blower sound at power levels other than high. •...
  • Page 37 Notesl €_ €_...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    • Return the product to the retail of the defect. location where it was purchased. What GE Will Not Coven • Customer instructions. This owner's • Replacement of house fuses or mmma] provides information resetting of circuit breakers.

  • Page 40: Consumer S Upport

    Consumer S upport. GEAppliances Website www.GEAppliances.com a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances ¥\_bsite 24 hours a da), any day of the year! For greater comvnience and fi_ster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals...

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