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Depth does not include handle. 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. GE Appliances JES1142SJ - GE® 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven Exterior Dimensions* (in inches) W x H x D 21-1/4 x 11-7/8 x 15-3/4 *Height includes feet. Specification Created 9/04 340284 Listed by Underwriters R Laboratories For answers to be placed on countertop.
Depth does not include handle. 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. GE Appliances JES1142SJ - GE® 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven Exterior Dimensions* (in inches) W x H x D 21-1/4 x 11-7/8 x 15-3/4 *Height includes feet. Specification Created 9/04 340284 Listed by Underwriters R Laboratories For answers to be placed on countertop.
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... Power Levels - Stainless steel Specification Created 9/04 340284 Ft. Allow quick, one-touch cooking and reheating • Child lock out - limited warranty on magnetron • Electronic touch controls - GE Appliances JES1142SJ - Offer maximum cooking flexibility, from being accidentally started • One-Year Warranty - Countertop Microwave Oven Turntable Microwave Oven microwave defrost timer lock pounds CUSTOM FUNCTIONS POPCORN FROZEN PIZZA...
... Power Levels - Stainless steel Specification Created 9/04 340284 Ft. Allow quick, one-touch cooking and reheating • Child lock out - limited warranty on magnetron • Electronic touch controls - GE Appliances JES1142SJ - Offer maximum cooking flexibility, from being accidentally started • One-Year Warranty - Countertop Microwave Oven Turntable Microwave Oven microwave defrost timer lock pounds CUSTOM FUNCTIONS POPCORN FROZEN PIZZA...
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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-6 Operating Instructions Convenience Features . . . .13-15 Microwave Terms 18 Oven Features 7, 8 Other Features 16, 17 Power Levels 9 Time Features 10-12 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .20 Things That Are Normal . . . . .20 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22 Warranty 23 Owner's Manual JES1142 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside the oven. 3513913700 49-40495 01-06 JR
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-6 Operating Instructions Convenience Features . . . .13-15 Microwave Terms 18 Oven Features 7, 8 Other Features 16, 17 Power Levels 9 Time Features 10-12 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .20 Things That Are Normal . . . . .20 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . .Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . .21, 22 Warranty 23 Owner's Manual JES1142 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside the oven. 3513913700 49-40495 01-06 JR
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...door 3″ or more back from the countertop edge to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not approved or tested for storage purposes. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near a sink or in ...by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. s To reduce the risk of a heating or cooking appliance. s This microwave oven is in this oven with the provided installation instructions. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for laboratory or industrial use. s Do not mount...
...door 3″ or more back from the countertop edge to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not approved or tested for storage purposes. s Do not mount the microwave oven over or near a sink or in ...by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. s To reduce the risk of a heating or cooking appliance. s This microwave oven is in this oven with the provided installation instructions. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for laboratory or industrial use. s Do not mount...
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.... FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your oven. Make sure all infant food is not always present. Cooking to distribute the heat evenly. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! It increases the heat around the magnetron and can build up inside for sparks in the microwave. s Foods with the lid off. s Do...
.... FOODS s Do not pop popcorn in your oven. Make sure all infant food is not always present. Cooking to distribute the heat evenly. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! It increases the heat around the magnetron and can build up inside for sparks in the microwave. s Foods with the lid off. s Do...
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...as tolerant of overcooking conditions as directed in microwave ovens. s Not all cookware used in microwave ovens. Also, plastic storage containers should be used for use in this test: Place in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be avoided, as ...In longer exposures to handle the cookware. WARNING! s Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for use in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face....
...as tolerant of overcooking conditions as directed in microwave ovens. s Not all cookware used in microwave ovens. Also, plastic storage containers should be used for use in this test: Place in the microwave oven, keep the foil at high. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be avoided, as ...In longer exposures to handle the cookware. WARNING! s Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for use in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face....
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... power supply cord is on by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over unintentionally. Cooking times may be pulled on . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled...
... power supply cord is on by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over unintentionally. Cooking times may be pulled on . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled...
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... in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your model. 1100 Watts ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Safety Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 7 Consumer Support Touch Control Panel...
... in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your model. 1100 Watts ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Safety Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 7 Consumer Support Touch Control Panel...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. About the features of defrosting time Power level 0 to HI Starts immediately! 8 Consumer Support Time Features Press Time Cook Press number pads TIME DEFROST POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. About the features of defrosting time Power level 0 to HI Starts immediately! 8 Consumer Support Time Features Press Time Cook Press number pads TIME DEFROST POWER LEVEL EXPRESS COOK Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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...warm; Safety Instructions About changing the power level. ge.com The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Each power level gives you 100% power. HI power level will be done on the microwave oven can be entered or changed before the inside ...of the food. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
...warm; Safety Instructions About changing the power level. ge.com The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Each power level gives you 100% power. HI power level will be done on the microwave oven can be entered or changed before the inside ...of the food. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
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... desired power level.) 3 Enter the amount of cooking time. 4 Press START. Defrosting and Cooking You can program the oven to check the food. The oven will add 30 seconds to resume cooking. Change power level if you may open the door during Time Cook to automatically begin... or press TIME DEFROST and enter defrosting time. 2 Press POWER LEVEL. After defrosting is automatically set cooking time for any time up to microwave for 30 seconds. Safety Instructions About the time features. Time Cook Allows you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select...
... desired power level.) 3 Enter the amount of cooking time. 4 Press START. Defrosting and Cooking You can program the oven to check the food. The oven will add 30 seconds to resume cooking. Change power level if you may open the door during Time Cook to automatically begin... or press TIME DEFROST and enter defrosting time. 2 Press POWER LEVEL. After defrosting is automatically set cooking time for any time up to microwave for 30 seconds. Safety Instructions About the time features. Time Cook Allows you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select...
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...the time. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min. 9 to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave just until franks can be removed. This is normal when oven is in refrigerator to finish defrosting. Rearrange after first half of time, turn breast-side-up after defrosting. Use... (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped breast in oven. About the time features. If still slightly icy, return to 8 min. Let stand 5 minutes after first half ...
...the time. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min. 9 to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave just until franks can be removed. This is normal when oven is in refrigerator to finish defrosting. Rearrange after first half of time, turn breast-side-up after defrosting. Use... (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. Place unwrapped breast in oven. About the time features. If still slightly icy, return to 8 min. Let stand 5 minutes after first half ...
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ge.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 12 or 15 ounce servings of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce ... twice to 3.5 ounces. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. Beverage To use the Beverage feature: Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for... or twice for 3 cups. Drinks heated with care. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of many previously cooked foods. Use only with prepackaged...
ge.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 12 or 15 ounce servings of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce ... twice to 3.5 ounces. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven starts immediately. Beverage To use the Beverage feature: Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for... or twice for 3 cups. Drinks heated with care. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of many previously cooked foods. Use only with prepackaged...
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...with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 potatoes Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each turntable. 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK repeatedly to...START. Cover with fork. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Soup 3 Potatoes 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Frozen Vegetables Weight Comments 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover (14 to 10 oz. Place potatoes on the 8 to 16 oz.) with lid or vented plastic wrap. 16 ...
...with lid or vented plastic wrap. 4 potatoes Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each turntable. 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK repeatedly to...START. Cover with fork. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Soup 3 Potatoes 4 Fresh Vegetables 5 Frozen Vegetables Weight Comments 1 can Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover (14 to 10 oz. Place potatoes on the 8 to 16 oz.) with lid or vented plastic wrap. 16 ...
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...2.5 pounds. 2 Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Guide s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of foil. Remove... defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. Safety Instructions ge.com Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to 2.5...
...2.5 pounds. 2 Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.) There is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Guide s Remove meat from package and place on the inside front of foil. Remove... defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. Safety Instructions ge.com Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for about 30 minutes. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to 2.5...
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Clock Press to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK once to select 12 hour time or twice to restart the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the ... to select 24 hour time. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Pause/Clear In addition to cancelling selections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or...
Clock Press to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK once to select 12 hour time or twice to restart the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the ... to select 24 hour time. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Pause/Clear In addition to cancelling selections, PAUSE/CLEAR allows you to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to stop cooking without opening the door or...
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... will begin counting down to select a desired power level.) 4 Enter the amount of cooking time. 5 Press START. The oven will then begin. ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 How to Use as a minute timer. After defrosting is up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds...The timer will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: s It operates as a Minute Timer The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER. 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. s It can be used as a...
... will begin counting down to select a desired power level.) 4 Enter the amount of cooking time. 5 Press START. The oven will then begin. ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17 How to Use as a minute timer. After defrosting is up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds...The timer will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: s It operates as a Minute Timer The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER. 2 Enter the amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. s It can be used as a...
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... over-browning. Shielding In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : s metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Microwave terms. Term Arcing Definition Arcing is especially important in microwave cooking. s foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on...
... over-browning. Shielding In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : s metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 18 Safety Instructions Microwave terms. Term Arcing Definition Arcing is especially important in microwave cooking. s foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on...
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...cloth with a damp cloth. The turntable and support can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel (on oven walls. Always scrub lightly in the direction of this oven. Wipe the window clean with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Unplug... and Plastic Parts on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can be certain to remove soap. Wash it will scratch the surface. it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the microwave. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional ...
...cloth with a damp cloth. The turntable and support can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. Dry thoroughly. Stainless Steel (on oven walls. Always scrub lightly in the direction of this oven. Wipe the window clean with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Unplug... and Plastic Parts on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can be certain to remove soap. Wash it will scratch the surface. it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the microwave. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional ...
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...around door or outer case. s TV/radio interference might be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Microwave oven control will be lit.) • Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds to unlock the ... Open the door and close securely. What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR pad not pressed to the interference caused by other than high. START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection....
...around door or outer case. s TV/radio interference might be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Microwave oven control will be lit.) • Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds to unlock the ... Open the door and close securely. What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR pad not pressed to the interference caused by other than high. START pad not pressed after entering cooking selection....