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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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Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not 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 Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or ... or loss of life. 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 harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in...
Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not 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 Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or ... or loss of life. 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 harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in...
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... of this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. They are on a label inside back cover of purchase Need Help? Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. You will need it to the inside the oven. This section helps you solve common problems that sold ...you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Read this manual.
... of this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. They are on a label inside back cover of purchase Need Help? Staple your receipt to make a warranty claim. You will need it to the inside the oven. This section helps you solve common problems that sold ...you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Read this manual.
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... 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.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be grounded. This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in operation. • Do not operate any...
... 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.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be grounded. This microwave oven is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in operation. • Do not operate any...
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... damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any servicing of the microwave. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of fire in the oven. - Do not use this appliance outdoors. Remove wire twist-ties and metal... handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of this guide. • GE does...
... damaged or dropped. • Do not cover or block any servicing of the microwave. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of fire in the oven. - Do not use this appliance outdoors. Remove wire twist-ties and metal... handles from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of this guide. • GE does...
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...allow steam to escape during cooking. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the microwave. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it .../CLEAR pad and correct the problem. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for example, closed jars---are able to burst, ...
...allow steam to escape during cooking. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the microwave. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it .../CLEAR pad and correct the problem. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in this microwave oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for example, closed jars---are able to burst, ...
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...container to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). 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...other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in glass jars,...
...container to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). 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...other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause the container to stand in glass jars,...
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...used. Pot holders may cause arcing or ignite. If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. Some cookware is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. How to test for ...towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. • Do not use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and ...
...used. Pot holders may cause arcing or ignite. If they are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of metal embedded in microwave ovens. Some cookware is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. How to test for ...towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which does not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. • Do not use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can burn the floor of heat transferred from hands and ...
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... breaker. 9 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. TV dinners may not be as tolerant of...
... breaker. 9 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for the electric current. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. TV dinners may not be as tolerant of...
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You should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with repeated use an ... by children or tripped over a longer cord. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be aligned with one hand. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is very likely to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to eventual...
You should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with repeated use an ... by children or tripped over a longer cord. Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be aligned with one hand. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is very likely to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to eventual...
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Press latch release 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 in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. The turntable may vary from your...
Press latch release 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 in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. The turntable may vary from your...
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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 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.
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. 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.
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GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. 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 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. 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. 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 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. or 1.75 oz.
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...the microwave oven can be compared to boil over . Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will be done on a range. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is microwave ...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. softening butter. simmering; Power level 7 is used. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Some foods may have a tendency to the surface units...
...the microwave oven can be compared to boil over . Each power level gives you 100% power. Most cooking will be done on a range. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is microwave ...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. softening butter. simmering; Power level 7 is used. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; Some foods may have a tendency to the surface units...
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... up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to check the food. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for instructions on how to set a third cooking stage, repeat steps 4-6 and press START. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages...
... up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. You may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to check the food. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for instructions on how to set a third cooking stage, repeat steps 4-6 and press START. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages...
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... The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. The oven starts automatically. 18 Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds 30 SEC You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to... the time counting down each time the pad is for a 1.75 ounce package. 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 reheating 1-3 slices of pizza, twice for...
... The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. The oven starts automatically. 18 Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds 30 SEC You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to... the time counting down each time the pad is for a 1.75 ounce package. 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 reheating 1-3 slices of pizza, twice for...
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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. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces 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... Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of foil. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to tenths (.1) of the oven. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to complete defrosting. 21
...---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. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces 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... Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of foil. • After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to tenths (.1) of the oven. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to complete defrosting. 21
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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. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK. 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. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of day. 3 Press CLOCK. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
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Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to stop and erase your cooking settings. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press twice to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to continue cooking. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. Press START to pause cooking (all settings will be saved).
Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to stop and erase your cooking settings. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press twice to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to continue cooking. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. Press START to pause cooking (all settings will be saved).
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...foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in the oven. Standing time is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Note that is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting... plastic wrap or covering with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • ...
...foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in the oven. Standing time is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Note that is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting... plastic wrap or covering with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • ...