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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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... to avoid accidental tipping of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ■ Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in normal usage. WARNING! Safety Instructions ...See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. ■ Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. ...
... to avoid accidental tipping of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ■ Do Not Attempt to operate this appliance only in normal usage. WARNING! Safety Instructions ...See the Grounding Instructions section on sealing surfaces. ■ Do Not Operate the oven if it is no damage to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. ...
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...is necessary when used by children. Do not use . ■ Do not store this manual. ■ This appliance must be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Troubleshooting Tips Consumer... paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven cavity: - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - GE recommends a 3" spacing be replaced by qualified service personnel. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in this appliance if it has a damaged power...
...is necessary when used by children. Do not use . ■ Do not store this manual. ■ This appliance must be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Troubleshooting Tips Consumer... paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven cavity: - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - GE recommends a 3" spacing be replaced by qualified service personnel. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in this appliance if it has a damaged power...
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...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 potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should... to allow steam to escape during cooking. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS ■ 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 and correct the problem. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY...
...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 potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should... to allow steam to escape during cooking. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS ■ 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 and correct the problem. Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY...
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...The container may feel cooler than the formula really is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL... formula. Even if the container is . Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. To reduce the risk of 180°F. ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to ...
...The container may feel cooler than the formula really is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL... formula. Even if the container is . Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. To reduce the risk of 180°F. ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to ...
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...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Consumer Support Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which could cause arcing or ignite. When microwaved, the metal can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for proper use recycled paper ...-45 seconds at high. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. ■ If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can be avoided, as they may become hot because ...
...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Consumer Support Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which could cause arcing or ignite. When microwaved, the metal can escape. ■ Cookware may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for proper use recycled paper ...-45 seconds at high. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. ■ If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can be avoided, as they may become hot because ...
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...or ceramic materials and may be at least partially uncovered because they are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In longer exposures to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, ...3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. ge.com ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be as directed by package. Even microwavesafe plastic may not...
...or ceramic materials and may be at least partially uncovered because they are not, plastic could ignite. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. In longer exposures to use them in strict compliance with plastic wrap, ...3 Do not permit children to overcooking, the food and cookware could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. ge.com ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be as directed by package. Even microwavesafe plastic may not...
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...CORDS A short power supply cord is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is provided to consult their physicians if they have concerns. If an extension cord is used if you use an extension ... or tabletop where it can be longer, too. WARNING! Cooking times may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in ...
...CORDS A short power supply cord is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is provided to consult their physicians if they have concerns. If an extension cord is used if you use an extension ... or tabletop where it can be longer, too. WARNING! Cooking times may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. If you are shielded from interference from becoming entangled in ...
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... Oven Door Latches. Screen allows cooking to open door. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be viewed while keeping...
... Oven Door Latches. Screen allows cooking to open door. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Door Latch Release. Press latch release to be viewed while keeping...
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... /less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! more /less time (on some models) AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once Food weight 13 Consumer Support Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice Enter Amount of cooking...
... /less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! more /less time (on some models) AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once Food weight 13 Consumer Support Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice Enter Amount of cooking...
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... power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 7 is energy 30% of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; Variable power levels add ...flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat and poultry; softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level may be changed immediately after entering...
... power level 1-10. 5 Press START. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 7 is energy 30% of the time. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; Variable power levels add ...flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of meat and poultry; softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support The power level may be changed immediately after entering...
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... during Time Cook to resume cooking. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Here's how 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....the end of Time Cook I Allows you to do it for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Select a desired power level ...
... during Time Cook to resume cooking. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking. Here's how 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....the end of Time Cook I Allows you to do it for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Select a desired power level ...
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... be allowed to sit out for a selected length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly, or let it to turn food over . however, food will need more than...
... be allowed to sit out for a selected length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted and microwaved. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly, or let it to turn food over . however, food will need more than...
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...stand 1-2 hours in dish breastside-down. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Fruit Plastic pouch-1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in oven. Turn meat over after half the...pieces and let stand to 13 min. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be separated. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Place ...
...stand 1-2 hours in dish breastside-down. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Fruit Plastic pouch-1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in oven. Turn meat over after half the...pieces and let stand to 13 min. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be separated. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Place ...
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...time to overcook. Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the ...same food portion-it may result in the oven. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking.
...time to overcook. Beads of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the ...same food portion-it may result in the oven. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking.
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.... Remove the container with the Beverage feature may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Place the package of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If you open the door while POPCORN is undercooked after the countdown use underpops or overcooks consistently,.... Press 9 again to 3.5 ounces. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Drinks heated with care. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). To add time: After pressing POPCORN...
.... Remove the container with the Beverage feature may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Place the package of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. If you open the door while POPCORN is undercooked after the countdown use underpops or overcooks consistently,.... Press 9 again to 3.5 ounces. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 23 Drinks heated with care. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). To add time: After pressing POPCORN...
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... have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to stop cooking without opening the...
... have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to stop cooking without opening the...
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... is in use. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support NOTE: The timer indicator will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Timer On/Off Timer...
... is in use. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support NOTE: The timer indicator will signal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Timer On/Off Timer...
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... pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : ■ metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs... on a cooling rack. Note that is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is especially important in the oven. Arcing is not molded to escape. Venting After covering a dish...
... pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. When microwaving, you vent the plastic wrap by : ■ metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs... on a cooling rack. Note that is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is especially important in the oven. Arcing is not molded to escape. Venting After covering a dish...
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Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the microwave oven. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher....to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remember, do not place the turntable into water ...
Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the microwave oven. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the dishwasher....to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remember, do not place the turntable into water ...