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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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...to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 It is important not to microwave energy. 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 information in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is particularly important that the...
...to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 It is important not to microwave energy. 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 information in harmful exposure to defeat or tamper with the door open since open-door operation can result in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is particularly important that the...
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... number Date of this manual. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 This section helps you solve common problems that sold you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. It contains instructions... to make a warranty claim. Read this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. Save time and money. They are on a...
... number Date of this manual. If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that might occur. 3 This section helps you solve common problems that sold you use and maintain your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. It contains instructions... to make a warranty claim. Read this manual. Welcome Start Here!...Before using your microwave properly. Save time and money. They are on a...
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... specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this guide. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in ...directly on top of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use as described in this appliance....
... specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this guide. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in ...directly on top of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use as described in this appliance....
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...not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use this product near water---for storage purposes. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt ...Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of fire in the oven cavity: - 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 ...
...not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. • To reduce the risk of the microwave. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use this product near water---for storage purposes. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt ...Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide. • GE does not support any servicing of fire in the oven cavity: - 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 ...
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...able to escape during cooking. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,... egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly ...
...able to escape during cooking. FOODS 6 • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. Such use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,... egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly ...
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... sure all infant food is . Always test the formula before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby..., even with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Hot foods and steam can ...
... sure all infant food is . Always test the formula before removing the container. - To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. • Avoid heating baby..., even with narrow necks. - After heating, allow the container to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in injury. • Hot foods and steam can ...
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...the dish heats, 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 use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used to dry newspapers. •... tight seal. How to test for use the microwave to cover dishes in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in microwave ovens. • Do not use in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should ...
...the dish heats, 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 use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used to dry newspapers. •... tight seal. How to test for use the microwave to cover dishes in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in microwave ovens. • Do not use in microwave ovens. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should ...
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...or remove the third (ground) prong from the sides of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. The plug must be plugged ...into its own electrical outlet to use . Even microwavesafe plastic may not be microwaved in a risk of overcooking. WARNING Improper use of the ...
...or remove the third (ground) prong from the sides of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the power cord. The plug must be plugged ...into its own electrical outlet to use . Even microwavesafe plastic may not be microwaved in a risk of overcooking. WARNING Improper use of the ...
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... plug. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over...
... plug. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from the adapter, always hold the adapter with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by children or tripped over the countertop or tabletop where it will not drape over...
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... be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. 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 in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Turntable and support...
... be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. 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 in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 11 Turntable and support...
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Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Starts automatically! 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.
Power level 1-9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of cooking time. TIME COOK 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 1 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. Starts automatically! 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.
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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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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The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the inside was defrosted. Some foods may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside... 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. the defrost cycle. Power level 3 is energy 30% of this is the fastest way to boil over . A lower setting will cook more evenly...
The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the inside was defrosted. Some foods may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food would cook before the inside of the food. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside... 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. the defrost cycle. Power level 3 is energy 30% of this is the fastest way to boil over . A lower setting will cook more evenly...
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Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. The oven starts automatically. 18 The oven starts automatically. Pizza PIZZA The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick...
Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for reheating 1-3 slices of pizza. The oven starts automatically. 18 The oven starts automatically. Pizza PIZZA The Pizza feature is pressed. • It can be used as a quick...
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..., sausages Veal---cutlets Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. Auto Defrost * * * AUTO DEFROST 123 456 789 0 START 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1-3 times to complete defrosting...
..., sausages Veal---cutlets Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven. Auto Defrost * * * AUTO DEFROST 123 456 789 0 START 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1-3 times to complete defrosting...
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... Note that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. 25 Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper... wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is especially important in microwave cooking. Arcing is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
... Note that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as the tips of the oven. • foil that a microwaved cake is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. 25 Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper... wings and legs on a cooling rack. Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is especially important in microwave cooking. Arcing is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
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.... Rinse well. How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the microwave oven. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth...ammonia or alcohol on the panel-they can also scratch the control panel. Some paper towels can damage it. Case Clean the outside of the microwave. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Door Surface It's important to rinse with a sudsy cloth. Ammonia or alcohol can ...
.... Rinse well. How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the microwave oven. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth...ammonia or alcohol on the panel-they can also scratch the control panel. Some paper towels can damage it. Case Clean the outside of the microwave. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Door Surface It's important to rinse with a sudsy cloth. Ammonia or alcohol can ...
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... A fuse in . • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it . Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Door not securely closed. Defrosting category or food weight not ... sure you have entered a defrosting category and food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST. 28 Power surge. If Something Goes 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.
... A fuse in . • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it . Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Door not securely closed. Defrosting category or food weight not ... sure you have entered a defrosting category and food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST. 28 Power surge. If Something Goes 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.
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... claim. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Not Covered • Customer instruction. To know what your unit. What GE Will Provide LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for ordinary home use within the U.S.A. GE Microwave Oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the sales receipt or other than the intended maintenance...
... claim. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Not Covered • Customer instruction. To know what your unit. What GE Will Provide LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for ordinary home use within the U.S.A. GE Microwave Oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of the sales receipt or other than the intended maintenance...
