GE JES1246 manuale d’uso

www .GEAppliances.com 164D3370P257 49-40323 02-03 JR Microwave Oven JES1246 Owner’ s Manual Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . .2–11 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .31, 32 Changing the Power Level . . . .16 Convenience Features . . . .23–26 Features of Y our Microwave Oven . . . . . . . .12–15 Microwave T erms . . .[...]

■ 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. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installat[...]

3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 [...]

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 mic[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ 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[...]

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 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ “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 sho[...]

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. [...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Usage situations where appliance’ s power cord will be disconnected infrequently . Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However , if you still elect to use an adapter , where local co[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 10 W ARNING! A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used— The marked electrical rating of th[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www .GEAppliances.com[...]

12 Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. T ouch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door . Removable T urntab[...]

Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC. TIME DEFROST TIME COOK AUTO DEFROST COOK POPCORN REHE AT BEVERAGE POTATO Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 T ime Features Conven[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. T ime Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 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 TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST. Enter cooking or defrosting time. Press [...]

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 TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’ t want full power . (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press ST ART . Y ou[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 18 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. p[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 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; [...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Press TIME DEFROST . Enter defrosting time. Press ST ART . Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. Y ou can defrost small items quickly [...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Food T ime Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole.[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. 22 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 [...]

About the convenience features. www .GEAppliances.com 23 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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. [...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). For food types 1–5, press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. The oven starts immediatel[...]

www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–8 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press ST ART . Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during coo[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the convenience features. 26 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultr y and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fis[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day . Press ST ART or CLOCK. 3 2 1 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 789 0 4 EXPRESS COOK CLOCK 27 About the other f[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the other features. 28 Child Lock-Out Y ou may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. T o lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locke[...]

www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Ti m e r This pad performs three functions: ■ It operates as a minute timer . ■ It can be set to delay cooking. ■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Ti m e r operates without microwave energy . How to Use as a Minute T i[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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-[...]

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 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. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor ,[...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 32 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. Rin[...]

T roubleshooting T ips. www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 33 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker . circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven; then plug [...]

Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips. 34 Things That Are Normal With Y our Microwave Oven ■ 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. ■ Du[...]

Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,[...]

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