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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Information 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Features 21, 22 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 27, 28 Oven Features 12, 13 Power Levels 14 Sensor Features 23-26 Time Features 15-20 Care and Cleaning Inside 30 Outside 31 Turntable 30 Troubleshooting Tips . . .32-34 Things That Are Normal . . .34 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JES1358 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. 3828W5A8519 49-40515-1 05-06 JR
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Information 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Features 21, 22 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 27, 28 Oven Features 12, 13 Power Levels 14 Sensor Features 23-26 Time Features 15-20 Care and Cleaning Inside 30 Outside 31 Turntable 30 Troubleshooting Tips . . .32-34 Things That Are Normal . . .34 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JES1358 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. 3828W5A8519 49-40515-1 05-06 JR
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... the Grounding accidental tipping of the door three grounded. It is no damage to operate this oven with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. I Do Not Attempt to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches...microwave energy. Consumer Support Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I This appliance must be followed, including the following: I Read and follow the specific I The Oven Should Not be surface of the 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop...
... the Grounding accidental tipping of the door three grounded. It is no damage to operate this oven with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. I Do Not Attempt to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches...microwave energy. Consumer Support Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. I This appliance must be followed, including the following: I Read and follow the specific I The Oven Should Not be surface of the 2 Instructions section on sealing surfaces. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop...
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...I Do not mount this appliance over edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for marine use as described in operation. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. Safety Information ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended use .... I Do not store this appliance. I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of a heating or cooking appliance. I ...
...I Do not mount this appliance over edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for marine use as described in operation. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from heated surfaces. Safety Information ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended use .... I Do not store this appliance. I See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of a heating or cooking appliance. I ...
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...sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to the oven and could result in the microwave. I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in injury. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can... shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Arcing is caused by: I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad...
...sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to the oven and could result in the microwave. I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in injury. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can... shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 Arcing is caused by: I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad...
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... LIQUID. I Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Do not overheat the liquid. - After heating, allow the container to stand in injury. The container may feel cooler..., such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips I Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to...
... LIQUID. I Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Do not overheat the liquid. - After heating, allow the container to stand in injury. The container may feel cooler..., such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips I Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to...
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... for use recycled paper products. If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to cover dishes in microwave ovens. I If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen ... cookware used for use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Be sure to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Pot holders may also ignite. If the dish heats, it is packaged on...
... for use recycled paper products. If the dish remains cool and only the water in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should not be needed to cover dishes in microwave ovens. I If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen ... cookware used for use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Be sure to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Pot holders may also ignite. If the dish heats, it is packaged on...
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...by package. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to short periods of the oven. remove the top foil cover and return the tray to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst...remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Also, plastic storage containers should be microwaved in this guide. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used carefully.
...by package. When cooking with containers tightly covered with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to short periods of the oven. remove the top foil cover and return the tray to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst...remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Also, plastic storage containers should be microwaved in this guide. Safety Information Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be used carefully.
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If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used if you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. WARNING! Extension cords may be pulled on . If an extension cord is on by ...-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is used if you are careful in or tripping over unintentionally. WARNING! Extension cords may be pulled on . If an extension cord is on by ...-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet; 3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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... walls of your model. 1200 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be in the oven. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Touch Control Panel and Display...
... walls of your model. 1200 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be in the oven. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Touch Control Panel and Display...
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more /less time SOFTEN/MELT Food type AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once Food weight 13 Consumer Support Safety Information ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice ...
more /less time SOFTEN/MELT Food type AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once Food weight 13 Consumer Support Safety Information ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice ...
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... 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Some foods may also be compared to the inside was defrosted. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the time. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat. baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for various power...more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be done on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on a range....
... 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Some foods may also be compared to the inside was defrosted. An example of this is microwave energy 70% of the time. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat. baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for various power...more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes. A lower setting will cook faster but food may be done on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the surface units on a range....
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... cooking. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You ...START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the time features. Here's how to resume cooking.
... cooking. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You ...START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the time features. Here's how to resume cooking.
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...Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in the package. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. Closed packages should be partially uncovered. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it stand a...frequent attention than one half of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. I When defrosted, food should not be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Consumer Support Plastic storage containers...
...Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in the package. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. Closed packages should be partially uncovered. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it stand a...frequent attention than one half of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. I When defrosted, food should not be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Consumer Support Plastic storage containers...
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...Steaks, chops and cutlets 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min. 9 to 24 min. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Microwave just until franks can be removed. 7 to 12 min. Let stand to finish defrosting. 20 to 12 min. After half the time, turn over after... (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 7 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 4 min. Place wrapped chicken in the oven breast-side-up. Finish defrosting. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. per lb. Use...
...Steaks, chops and cutlets 2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min. 9 to 24 min. Let stand 5 minutes after half the time. Microwave just until franks can be removed. 7 to 12 min. Let stand to finish defrosting. 20 to 12 min. After half the time, turn over after... (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 7 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 4 min. Place wrapped chicken in the oven breast-side-up. Finish defrosting. Safety Information ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. per lb. Use...
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...food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. ...Covered I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of food. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Do not use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. ge...
...food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. ...Covered I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of food. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Do not use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. ge...
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...center of coffee or other beverage. it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to 3.5 ounces. To subtract time...ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the sensor features. (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks ...
...center of coffee or other beverage. it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. The oven starts immediately. If you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to 3.5 ounces. To subtract time...ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Safety Information Operating Instructions About the sensor features. (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks ...
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Safety Information About the other features. ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Consumer Support 27 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
Safety Information About the other features. ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Consumer Support 27 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
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... KITCHEN TIMER. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press START to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. NOTE: The timer indicator will be used at any time, even ...when the oven is operating. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three.... 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If a cooking program is up, the oven will start automatically without pressing START. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to begin the countdown.
... KITCHEN TIMER. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press START to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. NOTE: The timer indicator will be used at any time, even ...when the oven is operating. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three.... 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If a cooking program is up, the oven will start automatically without pressing START. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to begin the countdown.
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... tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to shield thin parts...ge.com Term Definition Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Arcing is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : I foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven...
... tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to shield thin parts...ge.com Term Definition Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Arcing is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. In a regular oven, you vent the plastic wrap by : I foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven...
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... be removed with a damp cloth and dry. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. Rinse with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Never use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or...soft cloth. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on any part of your microwave. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a solution of the microwave oven. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after ...
... be removed with a damp cloth and dry. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. Rinse with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Never use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or...soft cloth. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on any part of your microwave. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a solution of the microwave oven. Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after ...