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700 Watts Models: JES735 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 30 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances ge.com 382885A0003 49-40513 01-06 JR
700 Watts Models: JES735 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 30 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances ge.com 382885A0003 49-40513 01-06 JR
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... time and money. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. This section helps you the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. You will need it to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you solve common problems...
... time and money. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. Staple your receipt to the inside the oven. This section helps you the oven. Model number Serial number Date of this manual. You will need it to help you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you solve common problems...
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... cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top 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 its intended use as described in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions...
... cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top 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 its intended use as described in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions...
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... 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 oven. - Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • This appliance must be serviced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from heated...
... 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 oven. - Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • This appliance must be serviced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from heated...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars---are able to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or goldrimmed...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for example, closed jars---are able to escape during cooking. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or goldrimmed...
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..., possibly resulting in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 7 Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all infant food is . Even if the container is removed from hands and face...
..., possibly resulting in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. 7 Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all infant food is . Even if the container is removed from hands and face...
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... they form a tight seal. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. If the dish heats, it is safe for a microwavesafe dish...
... they form a tight seal. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. If the dish heats, it is safe for a microwavesafe dish...
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... microwave cooking is very useful, but should be plugged into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of overcooking. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of circuit breaker. 9 WARNING Improper use . This appliance must be used carefully. remove...
... microwave cooking is very useful, but should be plugged into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of overcooking. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of circuit breaker. 9 WARNING Improper use . This appliance must be used carefully. remove...
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... over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with repeated use. CAUTION:... frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on . Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected frequently. Do not use . Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. However, if you use of a UL listed adapter which is properly ...
... over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with repeated use. CAUTION:... frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on . Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected frequently. Do not use . Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. However, if you use of a UL listed adapter which is properly ...
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... turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 3 4 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. Pull out door. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide. 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. 11 Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 5 4 Touch Control Panel Display. 5 Removable Turntable. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using...
... turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 3 4 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. Pull out door. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in the oven. 3 Convenience Guide. 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. 11 Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 5 4 Touch Control Panel Display. 5 Removable Turntable. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using...
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POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. 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! 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 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! TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC.
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... of uses for TIME COOK. 1 Press 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. Here are some examples of the food. A high setting will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of meat and poultry; Some foods may have a tendency to boil over . Power level 7 is shown with power level 3- delicate sauces. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123...
... of uses for TIME COOK. 1 Press 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. Here are some examples of the food. A high setting will cook more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as stews and less tender cuts of meat and poultry; Some foods may have a tendency to boil over . Power level 7 is shown with power level 3- delicate sauces. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels POWER LEVEL 123...
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... to microwave for instructions on how to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If an Auto Defrost stage was set Auto Weight Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-9.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages. Select a power level 1-9.) 7 Press START, or, to check the food...
... to microwave for instructions on how to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. If an Auto Defrost stage was set Auto Weight Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-9.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook time. 6 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Close the door and press START to three different cooking stages. Select a power level 1-9.) 7 Press START, or, to check the food...
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...Cabbage (fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 8 min. package 5 to 13 min. In 1-qt. package 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. In 1-qt. package 9 to 13 min. 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. In 11⁄2- Carrots (fresh, sliced...spears) 10-oz. or 2-qt. Cauliflower (flowerets) (fresh, whole) (frozen) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. 1 medium head 9 to 8 min. cut ) 1 bunch 7 to 9 min. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. package 6 to 17 min. casserole, place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) water. (wedges)...
...Cabbage (fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 8 min. package 5 to 13 min. In 1-qt. package 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. In 1-qt. package 9 to 13 min. 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. In 11⁄2- Carrots (fresh, sliced...spears) 10-oz. or 2-qt. Cauliflower (flowerets) (fresh, whole) (frozen) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. 1 medium head 9 to 8 min. cut ) 1 bunch 7 to 9 min. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. package 6 to 17 min. casserole, place 1/4 cup (about 2 lbs.) water. (wedges)...
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.... 19 Beverages heated with care. 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 Potato feature cooks up to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. The oven will start automatically after a 5-second pause. The serving size is at 1, but can be very hot. Beverage...
.... 19 Beverages heated with care. 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 Potato feature cooks up to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. The oven will start automatically after a 5-second pause. The serving size is at 1, but can be very hot. Beverage...
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... desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Guide Auto Weight Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. Auto Weight Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels...
... desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right). 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Guide Auto Weight Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to give even defrosting results for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. Auto Weight Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels...
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... tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Venting plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to prevent over-browning. When you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to shield thin parts, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. •...
... tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Venting plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to prevent over-browning. When you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to shield thin parts, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. •...
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..., use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in...
..., use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on oven walls. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in...
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... Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Possible Cause What to cancel it back in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. 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...
... Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Possible Cause What to cancel it back in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. 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...
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... you how to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it up following service. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase GE Will Replace: Any part of circuit breakers. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the microwave oven which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. I Service trips to your receipt here. What GE Will Not Cover: I Incidental or...
... you how to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it up following service. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase GE Will Replace: Any part of circuit breakers. I Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the microwave oven which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used commercially. I Service trips to your receipt here. What GE Will Not Cover: I Incidental or...