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700 Watts Models: JES638 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 Models: JES638 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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...door or allow soil or cleaner residue to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in... it is damaged. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 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 ...
...door or allow soil or cleaner residue to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is important not to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in... it is damaged. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 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 ...
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... will need it to help you use and maintain your microwave properly. Save time and money. Check the section titled "If Something Goes Wrong." Model number Serial number Date of this manual. If you the oven. It contains instructions to make a warranty claim. They are on a label inside ...back cover of purchase Need Help? Read this manual. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Staple your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here.
... will need it to help you use and maintain your microwave properly. Save time and money. Check the section titled "If Something Goes Wrong." Model number Serial number Date of this manual. If you the oven. It contains instructions to make a warranty claim. They are on a label inside ...back cover of purchase Need Help? Read this manual. This section helps you solve common problems that sold you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 Staple your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here.
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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 heat, dry or cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of a ...of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. Do not use as described 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 or...
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 heat, dry or cook food, and is in operation. • Do not operate any portion of a ...of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to properly grounded outlet. Do not use as described 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 or...
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... edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse ... panel. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of fire in the oven. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Do not use . - ...
... edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse ... panel. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of fire in the oven. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Do not use . - ...
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...no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars---are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. It ... heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during cooking. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as twist-ties, poultry pins,...
...no food inside egg yolk and will build up inside for example, closed jars---are able to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. It ... heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the microwave oven could start a fire. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to escape during cooking. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as twist-ties, poultry pins,...
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...at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container... popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Always test the formula before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your...
...at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Even if the container is not always present. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not overheat the liquid. - Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container... popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Always test the formula before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in the microwave oven for a short time before and halfway through heating it. - They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your...
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... measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be needed to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving." If the dish heats, it should be slit, pierced or vented as they may become hot because of metal embedded in the bottom... while cooking, make sure it is safe for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. How to retain moisture...
... measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be needed to dry newspapers. • Not all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving." If the dish heats, it should be slit, pierced or vented as they may become hot because of metal embedded in the bottom... while cooking, make sure it is safe for a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. How to retain moisture...
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... must be plugged into its own electrical outlet to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. WARNING Improper use . Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. This appliance is properly installed and...
... must be plugged into its own electrical outlet to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. WARNING Improper use . Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. This appliance is properly installed and...
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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. If ... eventual failure of the power cord places undue strain on by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots Ensure proper...
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. If ... eventual failure of the power cord places undue strain on by the use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may vary when the microwave oven is grounded through the house wiring. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots Ensure proper...
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... this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen...
... this manual, features and appearance may be removed for cleaning. 6 Convenience Guide. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen...
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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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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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... 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. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; Operating Instructions... food warm without cooking; The power levels on a range. Power level Hi or full power is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 7 is the fastest way to the surface units on the microwave oven can be done on power level Hi. baking casseroles and reheating.
... 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. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. simmering; Operating Instructions... food warm without cooking; The power levels on a range. Power level Hi or full power is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 7 is the fastest way to the surface units on the microwave oven can be done on power level Hi. baking casseroles and reheating.
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... full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Power level Hi is automatically set Auto Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to check the food. Time Cook II & III Lets you can also set a third cooking stage, repeat steps 4-6 and press START...
... full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Power level Hi is automatically set Auto Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to check the food. Time Cook II & III Lets you can also set a third cooking stage, repeat steps 4-6 and press START...
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... to the time counting down each time the pad is for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Press PIZZA once for one slice of popcorn, twice for a... 3.0 ounce package or three times for three slices. The oven starts automatically. 18 The oven starts automatically. How to 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza, twice for two ...
... to the time counting down each time the pad is for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Press PIZZA once for one slice of popcorn, twice for a... 3.0 ounce package or three times for three slices. The oven starts automatically. 18 The oven starts automatically. How to 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of pizza, twice for two ...
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... Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to 4.0 kg) of meat or poultry. 1 Meat: Beef---ground beef...
... Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Weight of Food in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to 4.0 kg) of meat or poultry. 1 Meat: Beef---ground beef...
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Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to count down. 3 Press START. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
Timer TIMER 123 456 789 0 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. When the time is up, the timer will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock CLOCK 123 456 789 0 Press CLOCK to count down. 3 Press START. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
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Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press START to stop and erase your cooking settings. Press twice to continue cooking.
Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Press once to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Child Lock-Out 0 You may lock the control panel to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display. 23 Press START to stop and erase your cooking settings. Press twice to continue cooking.
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... plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to... finish cooking or to set. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In a regular oven, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing small...
... plastic wrap or covering with plastic wrap, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to... finish cooking or to set. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In a regular oven, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing small...