GE JEB1860 manuel d'utilisation

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Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. [...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a h[...]

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the micr[...]

5 ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER Liquids, such as water , coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESUL T IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER IS DISTURBED O[...]

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” ■ If you are not sure if a dish is [...]

7 ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury . Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking w[...]

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. [...]

9 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y .[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 10 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Y ou can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. T ime Features Press Enter T ime Cook Amount of cooking time Press once or twice Defrost Auto/T ime Amount of defrosting time[...]

About changing the power level. 12 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for T ime Cook, T ime Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press T ime Cook or select T ime Defrost. Enter cooking or defrosting time. Press Power Level. Select desired power level 1[...]

About the time features. T ime Cook T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . Press T ime Cook. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’ t want full power . (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1?[...]

About the time features. Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 14 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water . (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green[...]

V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water . Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 1 ⁄ 4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water . Rearrange after half of time. (frozen)[...]

About the time features. T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press Defrost Auto/T ime twice. Enter defrosting time. Press ST ART . T urn food over when the oven signals. Press ST ART . Power level is automati[...]

Food T ime Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. T urn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 [...]

About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press Power Level and enter 1–10. 18[...]

About the auto feature. Auto Defrost The Auto/T ime Defrost feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press Defrost Auto/T ime once for Auto Defrost or twice for T ime Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use T ime Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels t[...]

Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown[...]

Popcorn T o use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using T ime Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press Popcorn. The oven starts immediately . If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will appear . Close the door , p[...]

About the sensor features. 22 Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press Reheat. The oven starts immediately . The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If t[...]

Sensor Cooking V egetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the V egetable pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables. For chicken or fish, press the Chicken/Fish pad once for chicken pieces or twice for fish. The oven start[...]

About the other features. 24 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press Clock. Enter time of day . Select AM or PM. Press ST ART or Clock. T o remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF . C[...]

25 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press Delay Start. Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day .) Select AM or PM. Select any combination of Defrost Auto/T ime and T ime Cook. Press ST ART . The Delay Start time will be displayed pl[...]

26 About the other features. T imer On/Off T imer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Press T imer On/Off. Enter time you want to count down. Press T imer On/Off to start. When time is up, the oven will signal. T o turn off the timer signal, press T imer On/Off. NOTE: The timer indicator w[...]

Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering C[...]

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 28 Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.[...]

29 How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry . Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly . [...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service… 30 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or rese[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 31 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “LOCKED” appears in The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF display locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an L will unlock the control. be displayed.) “SENSOR ERROR” During Popcor[...]

Before you call for service… 32 ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door . ■ Light reflection around door or outer case. ■ Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. ■ TV/radio inter ference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to[...]

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited original purchase one-year warranty , GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and re[...]

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