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Ft. R Specification Created 3/05 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories 340426 For answers to be placed on countertop. 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. 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.
Ft. R Specification Created 3/05 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories 340426 For answers to be placed on countertop. 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. 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.
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Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 0.7 cu. White • Model JE740BK - Ft. ft. Continually rotates food and ensures even cooking • Electronic touch controls - Black Turntable Microwave Oven JES740WK Popcorn Pizza Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Time Cook Auto Defrost Clock 123 456 789 Power Level 0 Add 30 Sec. capacity... even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Model JE740WK - Enables you to lock the keypad to six pounds • Glass Turntable...
Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 0.7 cu. White • Model JE740BK - Ft. ft. Continually rotates food and ensures even cooking • Electronic touch controls - Black Turntable Microwave Oven JES740WK Popcorn Pizza Beverage Potato Vegetable Reheat Time Cook Auto Defrost Clock 123 456 789 Power Level 0 Add 30 Sec. capacity... even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to prevent the oven from being accidentally started • Model JE740WK - Enables you to lock the keypad to six pounds • Glass Turntable...
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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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...damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can...repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO...
...damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is important not to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can...repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to microwave energy. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO...
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... manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3... Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. If you the oven. Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. Read this manual. Check...
... manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3... Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. If you the oven. Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. Read this manual. Check...
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...• Do not store anything directly on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use corrosive chemicals or vapors in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain ... described in this appliance. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is specifically designed to avoid accidental tipping of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to heat, dry or cook food, and...
...• Do not store anything directly on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use corrosive chemicals or vapors in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain ... described in this appliance. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is specifically designed to avoid accidental tipping of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to heat, dry or cook food, and...
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... wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in the oven cavity: - We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself. • As with any servicing of fire in water. • Do not let power cord hang over ...edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Do not use this guide. • GE does not support any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not overcook food.
... wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in the oven cavity: - We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself. • As with any servicing of fire in water. • Do not let power cord hang over ...edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Do not use this guide. • GE does not support any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not overcook food.
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...and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for example, closed jars---are able ...8226; Metal or foil touching the side 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 a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press ...
...and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for example, closed jars---are able ...8226; Metal or foil touching the side 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 a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press ...
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Even if the container is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container... boiling. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. They could dehydrate and ...
Even if the container is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container... boiling. To reduce the risk of 180°F. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. They could dehydrate and ...
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... can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. Be sure to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for microwaving." If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of metal embedded in the bottom...test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure if a dish is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use this test: Place in your microwave oven is labeled "suitable for microwaving. 8 If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is...
... can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. Be sure to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used for microwaving." If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of metal embedded in the bottom...test for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure if a dish is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use this test: Place in your microwave oven is labeled "suitable for microwaving. 8 If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is...
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...periods of circuit breaker. 9 If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is properly installed and grounded. TV dinners may be microwaved in a risk of overcooking conditions as to have it replaced with a grounding plug. In longer exposures to the box. Consult a qualified ...the electric current. This appliance is properly grounded. For best operation, plug this guide. • Use foil only as directed in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. This appliance must be grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut...
...periods of circuit breaker. 9 If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is properly installed and grounded. TV dinners may be microwaved in a risk of overcooking conditions as to have it replaced with a grounding plug. In longer exposures to the box. Consult a qualified ...the electric current. This appliance is properly grounded. For best operation, plug this guide. • Use foil only as directed in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. This appliance must be grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut...
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... marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be disconnected infrequently. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Extension cords may be pulled on . Usage situations...
... marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be disconnected infrequently. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. Extension cords may be pulled on . Usage situations...
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... be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. 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 viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Screen allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable...
... be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. 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 viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Screen allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable...
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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 Enter Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 Starts automatically!
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 Enter Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 Starts automatically!
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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. 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
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...example of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of the time. simmering; The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK. 1 Press 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 time. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be compared...
...example of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of the time. simmering; The power levels on the microwave oven can be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK. 1 Press 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 time. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be compared...
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Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to three different cooking stages. In addition, you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. See the Auto Defrost section for ...
Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to three different cooking stages. In addition, you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. See the Auto Defrost section for ...
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Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. How to 3.5 ounces. The oven starts automatically. Press PIZZA once for one slice of cooking time. Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds You can be used as...of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for three slices. Pizza The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can use this feature two ways: • ...
Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. How to 3.5 ounces. The oven starts automatically. Press PIZZA once for one slice of cooking time. Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds You can be used as...of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for three slices. Pizza The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can use this feature two ways: • ...
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...---chops, roasts Pork---chops, 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. At each signal, turn the food over. There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11...
...---chops, roasts Pork---chops, 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. At each signal, turn the food over. There is stated in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11...
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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. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 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.
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. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 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.