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700 Watts Model: 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 Model: 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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Read this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. You will need it to the inside the oven. Save time and money. They are on a label inside back cover of purchase Need Help? If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. It contains instructions to help you the oven. This section...
Read this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. You will need it to the inside the oven. Save time and money. They are on a label inside back cover of purchase Need Help? If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. It contains instructions to help you the oven. This section...
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... outlet. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or...
... outlet. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or...
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... food in the oven when not in use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water---for storage purposes. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing...
... food in the oven when not in use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water---for storage purposes. • Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing...
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... you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron...
... you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers---for more than a minute or two may cause damage to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron...
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...'t 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 hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all infant food is . Always test the formula before removing the container. - Be careful when opening...
...'t 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 hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all infant food is . Always test the formula before removing the container. - Be careful when opening...
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...heats, it should be slit, pierced or vented as they may be needed to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should not be used to cover dishes in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used... should be avoided, as directed by package. Microwave 1 minute at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. When microwaved, the metal can escape....
...heats, it should be slit, pierced or vented as they may be needed to handle the cookware. • "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should not be used to cover dishes in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used... should be avoided, as directed by package. Microwave 1 minute at least partially uncovered because they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. When microwaved, the metal can escape....
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... service technician if the grounding instructions are glass or ceramic materials and may be microwaved 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 replaced with a grounding plug. • Use foil only as to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. remove the top foil cover and return the tray...
... service technician if the grounding instructions are glass or ceramic materials and may be microwaved 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 replaced with a grounding plug. • Use foil only as to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. remove the top foil cover and return the tray...
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... house wiring. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be made to make sure the receptacle is available at least as great as the electrical rating of an adapter plug. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with one hand. Cooking times may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating...
... house wiring. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be made to make sure the receptacle is available at least as great as the electrical rating of an adapter plug. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with one hand. Cooking times may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating...
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... keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. 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. Screen allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven...
... keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. 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. Screen allows cooking to open door. 5 4 5 Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven...
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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. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. 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 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. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC.
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... power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Each power level gives you 100% power. softening butter. Most cooking will be compared to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123 456 789 0 START How to Change the Power Level...
... power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Each power level gives you 100% power. softening butter. Most cooking will be compared to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the lower settings is shown with power level 3- Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123 456 789 0 START How to Change the Power Level...
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... set Auto Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook II & III Lets you change it for instructions on how to set , but you may open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-9.) 4 Press START. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for a total of four stages. If an Auto Defrost stage was set, it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change...
... set Auto Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook II & III Lets you change it for instructions on how to set , but you may open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-9.) 4 Press START. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for a total of four stages. If an Auto Defrost stage was set, it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change...
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... In 1-qt. Cabbage (fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 8 min. In 2- casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In 2-qt. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. casserole. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 ... place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) water. (wedges) 7 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 25 min. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 16 Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18...
... In 1-qt. Cabbage (fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 8 min. In 2- casserole, place 1/4 cup water. In 2-qt. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. casserole. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 ... place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) water. (wedges) 7 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 25 min. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 16 Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18...
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Press POTATO. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be changed by pressing POTATO a second time for 2 potatoes, a third time for 3 potatoes or a fourth time for 4 potatoes. The oven starts automatically. 19 Beverage BEVERAGE Potato POTATO The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is automatically set at room temperature. Beverages heated with care. The oven starts automatically. The serving size is at 1, but...
Press POTATO. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be changed by pressing POTATO a second time for 2 potatoes, a third time for 3 potatoes or a fourth time for 4 potatoes. The oven starts automatically. 19 Beverage BEVERAGE Potato POTATO The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is automatically set at room temperature. Beverages heated with care. The oven starts automatically. The serving size is at 1, but...
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At each signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to select the desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Guide Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to 4.0 kg) of meat or poultry. 1 Meat: Beef---ground beef, roasts Pork---roasts 2 Poultry: Poultry---whole (under 4 lbs), boneless cut-up breasts Cornish hens---whole Turkey...
At each signal, turn the food over. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to select the desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Guide Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to 4.0 kg) of meat or poultry. 1 Meat: Beef---ground beef, roasts Pork---roasts 2 Poultry: Poultry---whole (under 4 lbs), boneless cut-up breasts Cornish hens---whole Turkey...
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... foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Standing time is not molded to prevent over-browning. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to shield thin parts, such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Covers...
... foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Standing time is not molded to prevent over-browning. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to shield thin parts, such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Covers...
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... it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use only mild...
... it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use only mild...
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.... Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Door not securely closed. STOP/CLEAR was pressed accidentally. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Defrosting category or food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST. • Open the door and close securely. • Press START. • Press STOP/CLEAR twice. • Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK. • Reset cooking program and press START. • Make sure you have entered a defrosting...
.... Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Door not securely closed. STOP/CLEAR was pressed accidentally. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Defrosting category or food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST. • Open the door and close securely. • Press START. • Press STOP/CLEAR twice. • Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK. • Reset cooking program and press START. • Make sure you have entered a defrosting...
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... implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are in the package a copy of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may also have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. This owner's manual • Replacement of house fuses or resetting provides information regarding operating of the defect. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting...
... implied warranties: Except where prohibited or restricted by law, there are in the package a copy of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may also have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. This owner's manual • Replacement of house fuses or resetting provides information regarding operating of the defect. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting...