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R Specification Created 3/05 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories 340426 JE740BK/WK GE® 0.7 Cu. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Exterior Dimensions* H x W x D 11-1/16 x 17-7/8 x 12-5/16 *Height includes feet. For answers to be placed on countertop. Ft. Depth does not include handle Note: This unit designed to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000.
R Specification Created 3/05 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories 340426 JE740BK/WK GE® 0.7 Cu. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Dimensions and Installation Information (in inches) Exterior Dimensions* H x W x D 11-1/16 x 17-7/8 x 12-5/16 *Height includes feet. For answers to be placed on countertop. Ft. Depth does not include handle Note: This unit designed to your Monogram,® GE Profile™ or GE® appliance questions, visit our website at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000.
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Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 0.7 cu. Automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Model JE740WK - White • Model JE740BK - Black Turntable Microwave Oven... touch controls - Offer easy point-and-cook convenience • Child lock out - ft. Enables you to lock the keypad to six pounds • Glass Turntable - JE740BK/WK GE® 0.7 Cu. Timer Start Stop Clear Specification Created 3/05 340426...
Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 0.7 cu. Automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Model JE740WK - White • Model JE740BK - Black Turntable Microwave Oven... touch controls - Offer easy point-and-cook convenience • Child lock out - ft. Enables you to lock the keypad to six pounds • Glass Turntable - JE740BK/WK GE® 0.7 Cu. Timer Start Stop Clear Specification Created 3/05 340426...
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700 Watts Model: JE740 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 18 Other Features 22 Helpful Information 25 Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 If Something Goes Wrong 28 Troubleshooting Tips 28 GE Service Numbers 31 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances 3828W5A8483 49-40489 01-06 JR
700 Watts Model: JE740 Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 18 Other Features 22 Helpful Information 25 Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 If Something Goes Wrong 28 Troubleshooting Tips 28 GE Service Numbers 31 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances 3828W5A8483 49-40489 01-06 JR
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... TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face ...is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to... by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy.
... TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in harmful exposure to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face ...is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to... by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy.
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... help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Save time and money. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. It contains instructions to make a warranty claim. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder...
... help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Save time and money. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. It contains instructions to make a warranty claim. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder...
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... or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation. • Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. • Use this appliance only for its intended use corrosive chemicals or vapors ...provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety ...
... or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation. • Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. • Use this appliance only for its intended use corrosive chemicals or vapors ...provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety ...
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... been damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this guide. • GE does not support any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning ...edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Do not use . - Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the ...
... been damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this guide. • GE does not support any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning ...edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Do not use . - Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the ...
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...magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. Pressure will cause it to escape during ...cooking. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside...
...magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. Pressure will cause it to escape during ...cooking. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside...
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... the lid off. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. To prevent ...possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands and face. •...
... the lid off. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. To prevent ...possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands and face. •...
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...glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to vent plastic wrap so steam can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and face. If the dish... heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. When microwaved, the metal can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. Also, plastic storage containers should not be used for microwaving. 8 If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats...
...glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to vent plastic wrap so steam can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and face. If the dish... heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. When microwaved, the metal can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. Also, plastic storage containers should not be used for microwaving. 8 If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats...
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...This appliance must be grounded. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the... WARNING Improper use . TV dinners may be as tolerant of overcooking. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. This appliance is properly grounded. remove the top...cover and return the tray to use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to the box. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall ...
...This appliance must be grounded. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the... WARNING Improper use . TV dinners may be as tolerant of overcooking. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. This appliance is properly grounded. remove the top...cover and return the tray to use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to the box. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall ...
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... a longer cord. Do not use . If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by the use an adapter, ... using the appliance. The larger slot in the adapter must be disconnected infrequently. You should have the circuit checked by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it can be longer, too. Should this is not done, the adapter ...
... a longer cord. Do not use . If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by the use an adapter, ... using the appliance. The larger slot in the adapter must be disconnected infrequently. You should have the circuit checked by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it can be longer, too. Should this is not done, the adapter ...
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... turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. Turntable and support must be viewed while...
... turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. Turntable and support must be viewed while...
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Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12
Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12
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package 1-3 slices 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage 1-4 servings 1-4 cups Food type, serving size Food type, food weight 13 or 1.75 oz. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz.
package 1-3 slices 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage 1-4 servings 1-4 cups Food type, serving size Food type, food weight 13 or 1.75 oz. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz.
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... need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. softening butter. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside ...TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-9. 5 Press START. 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. Here are some examples of the lower settings is used. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; simmering; delicate sauces. Most cooking will be...
... need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. softening butter. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside ...TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-9. 5 Press START. 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. Here are some examples of the lower settings is used. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; simmering; delicate sauces. Most cooking will be...
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... change it for any time up to do it will count down before the Time Cook stages. 15 Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II & III Lets you may open the door during cooking. Here's how to three different cooking stages. If an Auto...
... change it for any time up to do it will count down before the Time Cook stages. 15 Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II & III Lets you may open the door during cooking. Here's how to three different cooking stages. If an Auto...
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... a 1.75 ounce package. How to set 30 seconds of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for one slice of pizza. The oven starts automatically. 18 Pizza The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package ...instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for three slices. Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30...
... a 1.75 ounce package. How to set 30 seconds of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for one slice of pizza. The oven starts automatically. 18 Pizza The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package ...instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for three slices. Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30...
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..., hot dogs, ribs, sausages Veal---cutlets Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Guide Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to give even defrosting results... Press START. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats and poultry. Auto Defrost 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1-3 times to tenths (.1) of the oven. There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of foil. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. 21...
..., hot dogs, ribs, sausages Veal---cutlets Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Guide Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to give even defrosting results... Press START. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats and poultry. Auto Defrost 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1-3 times to tenths (.1) of the oven. There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of foil. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. 21...
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Timer The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.
Timer The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.
