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Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning 29, 30 Changing Power Level 14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 28 Other Features 26, 27 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call for Service 31, 32 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support 34 Warranty 33 Owner's Manual JES1451 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven. DE68-03612A 49-40597 11-08 JR
Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning 29, 30 Changing Power Level 14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 28 Other Features 26, 27 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call for Service 31, 32 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support 34 Warranty 33 Owner's Manual JES1451 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven. DE68-03612A 49-40597 11-08 JR
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... . ■ Install or locate this oven with the provided Installation Instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. See...
... . ■ Install or locate this oven with the provided Installation Instructions. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. See...
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... the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in succession on the appliance. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from...
... the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in succession on the appliance. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from...
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... paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. ■ Foods with no food inside for example, closed jars-are able...
... paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in this microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. ■ Foods with no food inside for example, closed jars-are able...
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... the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. ■ Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful when opening any containers of 160°F and poultry to prevent scalding when warming formula. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Hot foods and steam can build up. Use extreme care...
... the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. ■ Don't defrost frozen beverages in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful when opening any containers of 160°F and poultry to prevent scalding when warming formula. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Hot foods and steam can build up. Use extreme care...
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... to handle the cookware. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is labeled "suitable for use recycled paper products. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used for use in microwave ovens. ■ Do not use in or next to cover dishes in the bottom. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
... to handle the cookware. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all plastic wrap is labeled "suitable for use recycled paper products. If the dish heats, it is microwave-safe, use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may be used for use in microwave ovens. ■ Do not use in or next to cover dishes in the bottom. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT...
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... using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be used carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in this guide. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
... using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may not be used carefully. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in this guide. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions...
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... of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with this appliance into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric...
... of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with this appliance into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric...
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... electronic products, including microwaves. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in using them. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support However, patients with pacemakers may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged...
... electronic products, including microwaves. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in using them. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support However, patients with pacemakers may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Touch Control Panel and Display. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Convenience Guide. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to open door. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be removed for cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance ...
Touch Control Panel and Display. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Convenience Guide. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to open door. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be removed for cleaning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Throughout this manual, features and appearance ...
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... time. simmering; Power level 7 is energy 30% of the time. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Here are some examples of the food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for stews and less tender cuts of meat...
... time. simmering; Power level 7 is energy 30% of the time. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Here are some examples of the food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About changing the power level. baking casseroles and reheating. softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for stews and less tender cuts of meat...
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... auto feature section.) 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time. Room temperature promotes the growth of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Power level is not operating at 3 but softened in about half; however, food will need...
... auto feature section.) 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time. Room temperature promotes the growth of larger foods, such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Power level is not operating at 3 but softened in about half; however, food will need...
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... 2 pad for 1 to 6) for 2 minutes of cooking time. 20 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. The power level can be used as time is counting down each time the pad is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Express Cook This is pressed. ■ It can be changed as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features.
... 2 pad for 1 to 6) for 2 minutes of cooking time. 20 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. The power level can be used as time is counting down each time the pad is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Express Cook This is pressed. ■ It can be changed as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features.
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.... Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to defrost frozen foods. Large roasts should stand for meat, poultry and fish. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. ■ Remove meat from package and place on microwavesafe dish. ■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Auto...
.... Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to defrost frozen foods. Large roasts should stand for meat, poultry and fish. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. ■ Remove meat from package and place on microwavesafe dish. ■ Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Auto...
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... a plate of leftovers. 1 Place covered food in temperature. If the door is counting down . Reheated foods may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is not hot enough after the feature pad. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time. The oven starts...
... a plate of leftovers. 1 Place covered food in temperature. If the door is counting down . Reheated foods may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is not hot enough after the feature pad. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time. The oven starts...
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... countdown, use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it and press START immediately. How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on the turntable. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). Place potatoes on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for additional cooking time.
... countdown, use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it and press START immediately. How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on the turntable. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). Place potatoes on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for additional cooking time.
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... START. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to cancel it back in. Another selection entered already in your home may not need to call for service... During Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Potato or Vegetable program, the door was pressed accidentally. • Reset cooking program and press START. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display Possible...
... START. Steam was not detected in maximum amount of time. • Use Time Cook to cancel it back in. Another selection entered already in your home may not need to call for service... During Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, Potato or Vegetable program, the door was pressed accidentally. • Reset cooking program and press START. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR ERROR" appears on display Possible...
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... single • Use Time Cook for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes What To Do The control has been locked. (When the control panel is operating. ■ TV/radio interference might be displayed.) • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for service... foods. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light...
... single • Use Time Cook for Sensor Reheat Possible Causes What To Do The control has been locked. (When the control panel is operating. ■ TV/radio interference might be displayed.) • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for service... foods. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from around the door. ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light...
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... from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the product or damage to use within the USA. Consumer Support This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and...
... from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. ■ Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. ■ Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of the product or damage to use within the USA. Consumer Support This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and...