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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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...basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. ...■ Install or locate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. Connect only to operate this appliance only in normal usage. WARNING! It is important not to the: 1 door (bent), ...
...basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in harmful exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above the floor. ■ This appliance must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. ...■ Install or locate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to microwave energy. Connect only to operate this appliance only in normal usage. WARNING! It is important not to the: 1 door (bent), ...
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GE recommends a 3" spacing be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for example...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 ge.com Use this appliance only for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance if it ...or food in the oven when not in use as described in this Owner's Manual. ■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for laboratory or industrial use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this product ...
GE recommends a 3" spacing be maintained between the microwave and the adjacent walls. ■ Use this appliance only for example...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 ge.com Use this appliance only for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this appliance if it ...or food in the oven when not in use as described in this Owner's Manual. ■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for laboratory or industrial use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this product ...
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... a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs 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 not be pierced ...oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to explode and...
... a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs 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 not be pierced ...oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to explode and...
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...overheat the liquid. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or... temperature of 160°F and poultry to be boiling. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point ...
...overheat the liquid. - Be careful to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can cause burns. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or... temperature of 160°F and poultry to be boiling. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is thoroughly cooked. ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point ...
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... napkins and waxed paper may become hot because of metal embedded in or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Check the package for microwaving. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is... a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Consumer Support If the dish heats, it is labeled "suitable for microwaving. Pot holders may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for proper use in the oven both the dish...
... napkins and waxed paper may become hot because of metal embedded in or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Check the package for microwaving. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is... a thin strip of heat transferred from the heated food. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Consumer Support If the dish heats, it is labeled "suitable for microwaving. Pot holders may also ignite. ■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is suitable for proper use in the oven both the dish...
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...with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to the box. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 TV dinners may be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass... away from the sides of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be at least 1″ away from hands and ...
...with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to the box. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 TV dinners may be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass... away from the sides of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be at least 1″ away from hands and ...
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... A short power supply cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is provided to..., patients with pacemakers may be pulled on . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Cooking times may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. NOTICE-PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are careful in or tripping over unintentionally.
... A short power supply cord is used if you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on by children or tripped over a longer cord. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support If an extension cord is provided to..., patients with pacemakers may be pulled on . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Cooking times may wish to reduce the risks resulting from electronic products, including microwaves. NOTICE-PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers are careful in or tripping over unintentionally.
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... Turntable. Screen allows cooking to open door. Door Latch Release. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press latch release to be removed for cleaning. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping...
... Turntable. Screen allows cooking to open door. Door Latch Release. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the features of your model. 1100 Watts Features of the microwave oven. 12 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Press latch release to be removed for cleaning. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be viewed while keeping...
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... Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more /less time VEGETABLE Starts immediately! more /less time POTATO Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice (frozen vegetables) more...
... Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more /less time VEGETABLE Starts immediately! more /less time POTATO Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice (frozen vegetables) more...
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...COOK or select TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing...cook before the inside of the time. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Warm 1: Keeping food warm; baking casseroles and reheating. The power level may have ...
...COOK or select TIME DEFROST. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing...cook before the inside of the time. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Warm 1: Keeping food warm; baking casseroles and reheating. The power level may have ...
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ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook II Lets you .... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Here's how to do it for any time up 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. Select a desired power level...
ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Close the door and press START to check the food. Time Cook II Lets you .... Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Here's how to do it for any time up 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. Select a desired power level...
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... Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3; If the food is automatically set at High power. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of... can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted in the package. Safety Instructions About the time ...
... Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave 18 very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3; If the food is automatically set at High power. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of... can be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. A dull thumping noise may be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. ■ Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted in the package. Safety Instructions About the time ...
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... Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 14 to 4 min. Unwrap and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 20 min. Place unopened package in dish. Let stand 5 minutes, if.... 4 to complete defrosting. 19 Consumer Support After half the time, turn chicken over and shield warm areas with foil. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. If necessary,...
... Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 14 to 4 min. Unwrap and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 20 min. Place unopened package in dish. Let stand 5 minutes, if.... 4 to complete defrosting. 19 Consumer Support After half the time, turn chicken over and shield warm areas with foil. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. If necessary,...
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... in severely overcooked or burnt food. Vented ■ Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 Covered...sealing plastic containers-they don't mislead the sensor. Beads of food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and ...
... in severely overcooked or burnt food. Vented ■ Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for best sensor cooking. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 Covered...sealing plastic containers-they don't mislead the sensor. Beads of food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and ...
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Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use only with care. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the countdown use this feature twice in succession on the same ... find that the brand of popcorn you use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. Remove the container with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. NOTE: Do not use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is undercooked after...
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Use only with care. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after the countdown use this feature twice in succession on the same ... find that the brand of popcorn you use Time Cook for 20 seconds less cooking time. Remove the container with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to heat a cup of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. NOTE: Do not use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is undercooked after...
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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. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to fast scroll speed...
... 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. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to fast scroll speed...
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... you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. When the control panel is up, the oven will be displayed to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Display On/Off To turn off , press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. NOTE: The... use. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To turn the clock display on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to the extreme right.
... you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. When the control panel is up, the oven will be displayed to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Display On/Off To turn off , press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. NOTE: The... use. 27 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support To turn the clock display on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to the extreme right.
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...or covering with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Note that is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Standing Time When you vent the plastic wrap by : ...■ metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold...
...or covering with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Note that is the microwave term for sparks in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Standing Time When you vent the plastic wrap by : ...■ metal or foil touching the side of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold...
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...of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. The ...can be broken if dropped. Never use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on any part of your microwave. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the microwave oven. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and...
...of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in place. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on oven walls. The ...can be broken if dropped. Never use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on any part of your microwave. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the microwave oven. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and...