Owners Manual
Page 1
700 Watts Models: JES735 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 30 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances ge.com 382885A0003 49-40513 01-06 JR
700 Watts Models: JES735 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 30 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances ge.com 382885A0003 49-40513 01-06 JR
Owners Manual
Page 2
... it is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual... qualified service personnel. 2 It is damaged. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this oven with the safety interlocks.
... it is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual... qualified service personnel. 2 It is damaged. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this oven with the safety interlocks.
Owners Manual
Page 3
... warranty claim. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. You will need it to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Save... time and money. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that ...
... warranty claim. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. You will need it to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Save... time and money. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that ...
Owners Manual
Page 4
...of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. • Use this appliance only for laboratory or ...tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is not intended for its intended use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ...
...of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. • Use this appliance only for laboratory or ...tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is not intended for its intended use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... than a minute or two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal.... • Do not boil eggs in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press ...
... than a minute or two may cause damage to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal.... • Do not boil eggs in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press ...
Owners Manual
Page 7
...thoroughly cooked. Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 7 After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - This can cause the container to stand in injury. • Hot foods ... feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes.
...thoroughly cooked. Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 7 After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - This can cause the container to stand in injury. • Hot foods ... feel cooler than the formula really is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes.
Owners Manual
Page 8
...wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. If the dish heats, it is suitable for use in microwave ovens. If they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with 1 cup of heat transferred from hands and face...immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Some cookware is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Paper products containing ...
...wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. If the dish heats, it is suitable for use in microwave ovens. If they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with 1 cup of heat transferred from hands and face...immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Some cookware is suitable for microwaving. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Paper products containing ...
Owners Manual
Page 9
... circuit breaker. 9 If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. In longer exposures to the box. This appliance must be plugged into.... In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; Consult a qualified electrician or service technician...
... circuit breaker. 9 If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. In longer exposures to the box. This appliance must be plugged into.... In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; Consult a qualified electrician or service technician...
Owners Manual
Page 10
...power cord from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. You should have the circuit checked by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. If you use an ...as the electrical rating of an adapter plug. Do not use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is used- 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at most local hardware stores. Should this is not done, ...
...power cord from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. You should have the circuit checked by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. If you use an ...as the electrical rating of an adapter plug. Do not use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is used- 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at most local hardware stores. Should this is not done, ...
Owners Manual
Page 11
... with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. 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...
... with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. 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...
Owners Manual
Page 12
TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. Starts automatically! Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 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.
TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. Starts automatically! Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 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.
Owners Manual
Page 13
or 1.75 oz. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE PIZZA POTATO FOOD PLATE AUTO WT DEF Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. package 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage 1-3 slices 1-4 servings 1 or 2 servings Food type, food weight 13
or 1.75 oz. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE PIZZA POTATO FOOD PLATE AUTO WT DEF Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. package 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage 1-3 slices 1-4 servings 1 or 2 servings Food type, food weight 13
Owners Manual
Page 14
The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on power level Hi. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give ...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. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123 456 789 0 START How to Change the Power Level The...
The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on power level Hi. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give ...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. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123 456 789 0 START How to Change the Power Level The...
Owners Manual
Page 15
.... In addition, you to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you can also set one Auto Weight Defrost stage for any time up to microwave for a total of four stages.
.... In addition, you to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you can also set one Auto Weight Defrost stage for any time up to microwave for a total of four stages.
Owners Manual
Page 18
... package instructions. How to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce... pause. 18 The oven will add 30 seconds, up to 3.5 ounces. Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN Use only with other time cook functions. The oven will add 1 minute. After 3 minutes, every touch will start immediately when pressed. This feature does not work with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 ...
... package instructions. How to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce... pause. 18 The oven will add 30 seconds, up to 3.5 ounces. Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN Use only with other time cook functions. The oven will add 1 minute. After 3 minutes, every touch will start immediately when pressed. This feature does not work with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 ...
Owners Manual
Page 21
.... Guide Auto Weight Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. 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 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat... to complete defrosting. 21 For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats and poultry. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven.
.... Guide Auto Weight Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. 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 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat... to complete defrosting. 21 For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats and poultry. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven.
Owners Manual
Page 22
Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to count down. 3 Press START. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to count down. 3 Press START. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
Owners Manual
Page 23
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press twice to continue cooking. Press START to stop and erase your cooking settings. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press twice to continue cooking. Press START to stop and erase your cooking settings. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
Owners Manual
Page 25
Covers hold in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : • metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. In a regular oven, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set... small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Note that is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When you shield chicken breasts ...
Covers hold in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : • metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. In a regular oven, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set... small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Note that is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When you shield chicken breasts ...
Owners Manual
Page 26
...occasional thorough wiping with a solution of your microwave. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. Do not use only mild, nonabrasive... Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Some spatters can ...
...occasional thorough wiping with a solution of your microwave. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. Do not use only mild, nonabrasive... Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Some spatters can ...