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microwave oven 700 watts model JES0738 Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Features 6 Quick Start 6 Changing Power Levels 7 Time Features 7-10 Convenience Features 10, 11 Auto Feature 11 Other Features 12 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 13 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 If Something Goes Wrong 14 Things That Are Normal 14 Microwave Oven Warranty . . . . . 15 Consumer Support back cover GEAppliances.com 49-40610 06-09 JR
microwave oven 700 watts model JES0738 Safety Instructions 2-5 Operating Instructions Features 6 Quick Start 6 Changing Power Levels 7 Time Features 7-10 Convenience Features 10, 11 Auto Feature 11 Other Features 12 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 13 Care and Cleaning 13, 14 If Something Goes Wrong 14 Things That Are Normal 14 Microwave Oven Warranty . . . . . 15 Consumer Support back cover GEAppliances.com 49-40610 06-09 JR
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The Oven Should Not be serviced by qualified service personnel. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food and is damaged. 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 or circuit breaker panel. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in...
The Oven Should Not be serviced by qualified service personnel. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food and is damaged. 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 or circuit breaker panel. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in...
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... of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all cookware used . Always test the formula before removing the container. - FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foods with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to persons: - They could start a fire. MICROWAVE...
... of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Make sure all cookware used . Always test the formula before removing the container. - FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use of the oven. • Foods with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to persons: - They could start a fire. MICROWAVE...
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... with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from hands and face. • Use foil only as they form a tight seal. Be sure to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. For best operation, plug this manual. When microwaved, the metal can...
... with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from hands and face. • Use foil only as they form a tight seal. Be sure to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. For best operation, plug this manual. When microwaved, the metal can...
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... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. The larger slot in or tripping over unintentionally. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is provided to provide proper polarity in using the appliance. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is grounded through the house wiring. Cooking times...
... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. The larger slot in or tripping over unintentionally. CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is provided to provide proper polarity in using the appliance. EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is grounded through the house wiring. Cooking times...
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... inside walls of defrosting time) POWER LEVEL 30 SEC. Door Latch Release. The turntable may vary from your model.) 1. package 1-4 slices 1-4 servings 1-4 servings Food type 1-3 + 1-4 serving size Food type 1-6 + 1-4 serving size (Not available for cleaning. Press latch release to be in the oven. 3. Quick Start (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for Plate option) Food weight 6 Enter Amount of defrosting time. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel Display. 1 700 Watts 5. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves...
... inside walls of defrosting time) POWER LEVEL 30 SEC. Door Latch Release. The turntable may vary from your model.) 1. package 1-4 slices 1-4 servings 1-4 servings Food type 1-3 + 1-4 serving size Food type 1-6 + 1-4 serving size (Not available for cleaning. Press latch release to be in the oven. 3. Quick Start (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for Plate option) Food weight 6 Enter Amount of defrosting time. Convenience Guide. Touch Control Panel Display. 1 700 Watts 5. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves...
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... power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK. 1. Power level 7 is automatically set , but you may change it for any time up to check the food. A high setting will be entered or changed during Time Cook to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. softening butter. Press START/PAUSE. You may open the door during time countdown. Power level 10 or full power is shown with power level 3-the defrost...
... power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK. 1. Power level 7 is automatically set , but you may change it for any time up to check the food. A high setting will be entered or changed during Time Cook to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. softening butter. Press START/PAUSE. You may open the door during time countdown. Power level 10 or full power is shown with power level 3-the defrost...
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... spinach. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Time Features (cont.) Time Cook Guide - In 1-qt. In 2-qt. If corn is in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 11 to 14 min. 2 to 8 oz. glass baking dish, place corn. glass baking dish, place squash cut in center of time. 4 to 8 min. package 4 potatoes (6 to 5 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. In 1-qt. cut -side...
... spinach. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Time Features (cont.) Time Cook Guide - In 1-qt. In 2-qt. If corn is in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 11 to 14 min. 2 to 8 oz. glass baking dish, place corn. glass baking dish, place squash cut in center of time. 4 to 8 min. package 4 potatoes (6 to 5 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. In 1-qt. cut -side...
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... a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily should be removed. Let stand a few minutes. Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Press START/PAUSE. Place unopened package in about half; Unwrap and turn food over . Run cool water in cooking dish. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in oven. Room temperature promotes the growth of time. Turn meat over after defrosting. Turn...
... a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily should be removed. Let stand a few minutes. Place wrapped chicken in cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Press START/PAUSE. Place unopened package in about half; Unwrap and turn food over . Run cool water in cooking dish. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in oven. Room temperature promotes the growth of time. Turn meat over after defrosting. Turn...
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... for a 3.5-ounce package of previously cooked foods. 1. Beverages heated with care. Food Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Food Serving Size Pasta 1-4 Meats 1-4 Veggies 1-4 Beverages 1-4 Sauces 1-4 Plate (of leftovers) 1 only Vegetable The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to 3.5 ounces. CodE will start immediately when BEVERAGE is touched. The oven starts automatically. 10 Food Code 1 2 3 Food Fresh Frozen Canned Serving Size 1-4 1-4 1-4 Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to cook fresh, frozen or canned vegetables...
... for a 3.5-ounce package of previously cooked foods. 1. Beverages heated with care. Food Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Food Serving Size Pasta 1-4 Meats 1-4 Veggies 1-4 Beverages 1-4 Sauces 1-4 Plate (of leftovers) 1 only Vegetable The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to 3.5 ounces. CodE will start immediately when BEVERAGE is touched. The oven starts automatically. 10 Food Code 1 2 3 Food Fresh Frozen Canned Serving Size 1-4 1-4 1-4 Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to cook fresh, frozen or canned vegetables...
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.... AUTO DEFROST automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for about 30 minutes. Large roasts should stand for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. The oven will start immediately after PIZZA is touched. Weight of Food in Ounces 1-2 3 4-5 6-7 8 9-10 11 12-13 14-15 Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 There is a handy guide located on microwave...
.... AUTO DEFROST automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for about 30 minutes. Large roasts should stand for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. The oven will start immediately after PIZZA is touched. Weight of Food in Ounces 1-2 3 4-5 6-7 8 9-10 11 12-13 14-15 Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 There is a handy guide located on microwave...
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.... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Clock Press CLOCK to stop and erase your cooking settings. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. Clear/Off Press once to enter the time of day. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Enter time of time you want to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To stop the TIMER. Press TIMER. Pause To pause cooking or defrosting, press START/PAUSE. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold TIMER...
.... OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Other Features Clock Press CLOCK to stop and erase your cooking settings. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. Clear/Off Press once to enter the time of day. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Enter time of time you want to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To stop the TIMER. Press TIMER. Pause To pause cooking or defrosting, press START/PAUSE. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold TIMER...
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... turntable and support can escape. In a regular oven, you use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on a cooling rack. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the oven. HELPFUL INFORMATION Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in microwave cooking...
... turntable and support can escape. In a regular oven, you use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on a cooling rack. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in the oven. HELPFUL INFORMATION Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in microwave cooking...
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.... • Open the door and close securely. START/PAUSE was paused accidentally. • Press START/PAUSE. • Press CLEAR/OFF. • Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK. • Reset cooking program and press START/PAUSE. • Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing TIME COOK. Plug the microwave into wall outlet. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled...
.... • Open the door and close securely. START/PAUSE was paused accidentally. • Press START/PAUSE. • Press CLEAR/OFF. • Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK. • Reset cooking program and press START/PAUSE. • Make sure you have entered food weight after pressing TIME COOK. Plug the microwave into wall outlet. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled...
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...defect. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the original purchase What GE Will Provide: Replacement unit for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, ... your legal rights are no warranties, whether express, oral or statutory which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for a particular purpose. This owner's manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. •...
...defect. • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of the original purchase What GE Will Provide: Replacement unit for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. Warrantor: General Electric Company. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, ... your legal rights are no warranties, whether express, oral or statutory which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for a particular purpose. This owner's manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. •...
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to qualified service personnel. Other servicing generally should the need arise. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). Order on -line-at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Printed in the packing material. For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule...
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to qualified service personnel. Other servicing generally should the need arise. For the hearing impaired, please call 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322). Order on -line-at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Printed in the packing material. For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts or even schedule...