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700 Watts Models: JES638 JES738 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
700 Watts Models: JES638 JES738 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
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...it is no damage to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is ...READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to defeat or tamper with...
...it is no damage to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is ...READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to defeat or tamper with...
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...manual. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Check the section titled "If Something Goes Wrong." This section helps you solve common problems that sold you use and maintain your microwave properly. Welcome Start Here!...Before using... your receipt to the inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. Staple your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are...
...manual. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Check the section titled "If Something Goes Wrong." This section helps you solve common problems that sold you use and maintain your microwave properly. Welcome Start Here!...Before using... your receipt to the inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. Staple your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are...
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... from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this guide. Connect only to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or...
... from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this guide. Connect only to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or...
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... let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven. - We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself. • As with any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. SAVE ... opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water---for storage purposes. Do not use this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of this product near a sink or in similar locations. ...
... let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven. - We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself. • As with any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. SAVE ... opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water---for storage purposes. Do not use this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of this product near a sink or in similar locations. ...
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...giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. Such use in... microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause ...
...giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. Such use in... microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for use of the oven. • Foil not molded to explode and should be heated in a microwave oven. Arcing is the microwave term for more than a minute or two may cause ...
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...defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly---meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to persons... injury. • Hot foods and steam can cause burns. This can build up. Cooking to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER...container is thoroughly cooked. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is .
...defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. • Cook meat and poultry thoroughly---meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to persons... injury. • Hot foods and steam can cause burns. This can build up. Cooking to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER...container is thoroughly cooked. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is .
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..." cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as they are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be needed to the dish. Check the package for... metal can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and face. If they may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used to cover dishes in order to vent plastic wrap so steam can be...
..." cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as they are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be needed to the dish. Check the package for... metal can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and face. If they may become hot because of the oven or ignite a paper towel. • Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used to cover dishes in order to vent plastic wrap so steam can be...
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... and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be as tolerant of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. In the event of an electrical short ...before use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of circuit breaker. 9 For best operation, plug this guide. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal ...
... and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be as tolerant of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. In the event of an electrical short ...before use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of circuit breaker. 9 For best operation, plug this guide. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal ...
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...disconnected infrequently. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is properly grounded. The larger slot in the adapter must ... under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use . You should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be pulled on the adapter and leads to provide proper polarity in Canada) Align large prongs/slots ...
...disconnected infrequently. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is properly grounded. The larger slot in the adapter must ... under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use . You should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be pulled on the adapter and leads to provide proper polarity in Canada) Align large prongs/slots ...
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... allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable Turntable. 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. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700...
... allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable Turntable. 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. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700...
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TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. 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.
TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. 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.
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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 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. or 1.75 oz. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE * * * AUTO DEFROST REHEAT 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 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. or 1.75 oz. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE * * * AUTO DEFROST REHEAT 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz.
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... time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-9. 5 Press START. 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. An example of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses Hi Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling... turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the lower settings is used. the defrost cycle. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Most cooking will be compared to the surface units on power ...
... time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-9. 5 Press START. 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. An example of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses Hi Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling... turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the lower settings is used. the defrost cycle. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Most cooking will be compared to the surface units on power ...
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..., then Time Cook III. Power level Hi is automatically set , it for any time up to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. If an Auto Defrost stage was set , but you may open the door during cooking. See the Auto Defrost section for a total...
..., then Time Cook III. Power level Hi is automatically set , it for any time up to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility. If an Auto Defrost stage was set , but you may open the door during cooking. See the Auto Defrost section for a total...
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... automatically. Press PIZZA once for one slice of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts automatically. 18 Pizza PIZZA The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to... SEC You can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. How to 3.5 ounces. Convenience ...
... automatically. Press PIZZA once for one slice of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts automatically. 18 Pizza PIZZA The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to... SEC You can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. How to 3.5 ounces. Convenience ...
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... 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 from package and place on the inside front of the oven. At each signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to complete defrosting. 21 Weight of Food in..., stew meat Lamb---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...
... 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 from package and place on the inside front of the oven. At each signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to complete defrosting. 21 Weight of Food in..., stew meat Lamb---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...
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When the time is up, the timer will signal. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK.
When the time is up, the timer will signal. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK.
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When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to stop and erase your cooking settings. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. Press twice to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press START to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to continue cooking.
When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to stop and erase your cooking settings. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. Press twice to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press START to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to continue cooking.
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...as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. In a regular oven, you use small strips of foil to set. When microwaving, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to escape. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you cook with wax .... Standing time is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When you vent the plastic wrap by : • metal or foil...
...as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. In a regular oven, you use small strips of foil to set. When microwaving, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to escape. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you cook with wax .... Standing time is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When you vent the plastic wrap by : • metal or foil...