Page 1: Table Of Contents
... . .31, 32 Manual Operating Instructions Things That Are JES1138 Care and Normal With Your Cleaning ..29, 30 Microwave Oven ..32...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
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.ca 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. ■...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. ■ Arcing is the microwave term Metal, such as twist-ties, for sparks in the oven. Arcing is poultry pins, or gold-rimmed caused by: dishes, in the microwave.
Page 5 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Liquids, such as water, coffee or Make sure all infant food is tea are able to be overheated thoroughly cooked. Stir food beyond the boiling point without to distribute the heat evenly.
Page 6 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 flecks measuring cups, custard cups, which may cause arcing or...
Page 7 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic bags cookware designed for should be slit, pierced or microwave cooking is very vented as directed by package. useful, but should be used If they are not, plastic could carefully.
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: Adapter Plugs
www.GEAppliances.ca ADAPTER PLUGS Adapter Plugs are not permitted in Canada. 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: The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;...
Page 10: Features Of Your Microwave Oven
About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Page 11: Cleaning
www.GEAppliances.ca Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven.
Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. (10) (1). Microwave (2). Grill (3). Defrost (4). High power (5). Low power (6). Time (7). Lock function for children (8). Auto Cook (9).
Page 13: Cooking Controls
www.GEAppliances.ca Cooking Controls Time Features Press Enter POWER Amount of cooking time Press once for max. power TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time +30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Press Power level repeatedly PL 1–10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option...
Page 14: Changing The Power Level
About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately before entering the feature time for Time Cook or Time Defrost . The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press POWER repeatedly to choose power level. Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Page 15: Time Features
About the time features. www.GEAppliances.ca Time Cooking Time Cooking 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 POWER. Change power level if you don’t want full power.
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. (454 g) 7 to 10 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place ¼...
Page 17 www.GEAppliances.ca Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. (283 g) 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place package 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt.
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. Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time (between 0:01 to 99:99 minutes). Press START/+30 SEC. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
www.GEAppliances.ca Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz. (340 g) 3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 8 to 12 min.
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 1–6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Express Cooking is done at maximum power level.
Page 21: Convenience Features
About the convenience features. www.GEAppliances.ca Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cooking if the package is less than 1.75 ounces (50 g) or larger than 3.5 ounces (100 g). Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Use only with prepackaged microwave Press POPCORN three times for a 3.5 ounce (100 g) popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces...
Page 22 About the convenience features. Dinner Plate The Dinner Plate feature reheats previously cooked food. Press DINNER PLATE once for a 9 oz. (255 g) plate, twice for a 12 oz. (340 g) plate or three times for a 18 oz. (510 g) plate. Press START/+30 SEC.
Page 23 www.GEAppliances.ca Baked Potato The Potato feature cooks up to three 8 to 24 oz. (230 to 690 g) potatoes. Press POTATO once for 8 oz. (230 g) of potato, twice for 16 oz. (460 g) of potato or three times for 24 oz. (690 g) of potato.
Page 24 About the convenience features. Weight Defrost Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Weight Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. Press WEIGHT DEFROST.
Page 25: Other Features
About the other features. www.GEAppliances.ca Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK/PRE-SET. Enter time of day. Press AM/PM once or more times as desired. Press CLOCK/PRE-SET to start the clock. Memory Function To enter up to five cooking programs and save in memory.
Page 26: About The Other Features
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 STOP/CLEAR for about three seconds. There will be a long beep denoting LOCK and UNLOCK states.
Page 27 www.GEAppliances.ca Kitchen Timer Press KITCHEN TIMER. Enter the desired time of day you want to count up to. Press START/+30 SEC. When the time is up, the buzzer will ring 5 times. Refer to page 25 for the Clock and Delayed Cooking functions.
Page 28: 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).
Page 29 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.ca 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;...
Page 30 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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.
Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips
Troubleshooting Tips. www.GEAppliances.ca 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. circuit breaker tripped. • Power surge. Unplug the microwave oven; then plug it back in. •...
Page 32: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
Troubleshooting Tips. 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. ■...
Page 33: Registration
Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY - POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT)
Page 34 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Please register your product to enable us to contact you in Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise.
Page 35: Warranty
GE Microwave Oven Warranty – One Year Limited Warranty www.GEAppliances.ca Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. For the Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in From the date of the materials or workmanship.
Page 36: Service Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers. Problem Solver 1-800-561-3344 For answers call Mabe Canada Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344 Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance. While your warranty is still in effect, you can purchase a MABE SERVICE CONTRACT.

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