GE JE1235 manual

2 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2 Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6 11 Operating Instructions Features of Y our Microwave ...............................11 The Controls on Y our Microwave ......................12 T ime Cooking..............[...]

For Y our Safety 2 PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can resu[...]

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwav[...]

4 W arning T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy.” • This appliance must be grounded. [...]

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. — Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven. — Do not use the oven for storage purposes[...]

6 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 m[...]

7 • Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off[...]

8 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 dinnerware 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[...]

9 • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and co[...]

10 Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions 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 codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNE[...]

1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 T ouch Control Panel Display . 4 Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. 5 Removable T urntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 6 Conven[...]

12 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features T ime Features Allows you to cook by time. Press Enter NUMBER P ADS Amount of Cooking T ime AUTO DEFROST Amount of (Press twice) Defrosting T ime QUICK SET Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power Level 1–10 QUICK SET POWER LEVEL AU TO DE F ROS T 1 3 2 5 6 789 0 4 1 Quick Start The Contro[...]

13 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost GUIDE ON MICROWA VE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. PO PCOR N FRESH VEG. BE V E R AGE SOUP DINNER PLATE AU TO DE F ROS T BAKED POTATO FROZEN PIZZA Press Enter Option POPCORN 1.75 oz. or 3.5 oz. package more/less time BEVERAGE 1–3 servi[...]

14 Operating Instructions Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwav[...]

15 Time Features Cook 1 Allows you to microwave for any time up to 59 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during time cooking to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. Cook 2 Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking[...]

16 Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 4 to 7 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 3 to 5 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 7 to 12 min. In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 3 to 5 min. In 1-qt. casserole,[...]

17 Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 3 to 5 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 2 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong 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) 1 ear 4 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt.[...]

18 Time Features Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set. A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This sound is normal when the oven is not operating at Hi power. You may defrost foods by using higher power levels; however, they will need[...]

Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 10 to 30 sec. Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 1 to 3 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 10 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch —1 to 2 Follow package direct[...]

20 Allows you to start cooking by pressing just 1 pad. Each time you press the QUICK SET pad, cooking time will increase 30 seconds. By pressing QUICK SET up to 10 times you can set cooking time up to 5 minutes. Cooking times will always be at power level Hi. Quick Set QUICK SET Operating Instructions Time Features Each time you press this pad, coo[...]

Use only with frozen pizza made for microwave ovens. Follow package instructions. Press FROZEN PIZZA once for a 7 ounce pizza or twice for a 10 ounce pizza. The oven starts immediately. To add time: Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA, press for an extra 10–20 seconds of cooking time. To subtract time: Before pressing FROZEN PIZZA, press for 10–20 sec[...]

22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features The Dinner Plate feature reheats a plate of previously cooked food. Press DINNER PLATE. The oven starts immediately. Be sure to cover the plate with plastic wrap. To add time: Before pressing DINNER PLATE, press for an extra 10–20 seconds of cooking time. To subtract time: Before pressing DINNER PLAT[...]

23 The Soup feature reheats up to 12 ounces of soup. Press SOUP once to reheat 8 ounces of soup or twice to reheat 12 ounces of soup. The oven starts immediately. Soup heated with the Soup feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. To add time: Before pressing SOUP, press for an extra 10–20 seconds of cooking time. To subtract time:[...]

24 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry 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 fish. There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. You will need to [...]

The clock can be set as a 12 hour clock or a 24 hour clock. Cooking can be delayed up to 12 hours in 12 hour mode or up to 24 hours when in the 24 hour mode. Press CLOCK/AUTO START to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK/AUTO START once for 12 hour clock, twice for 24 hour (military) clock. 2 Enter time[...]

26 These pads will work only with the Convenience cooking features (except Auto Defrost). Press to add 10–20 seconds to the cook time. Press to subtract 10–20 seconds of cook time. Press the or pad before pressing the Convenience pad. + + T ime Preference + Press once to pause cooking (all settings will still be saved). Press START to continue [...]

27 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 Covers hold in [...]

28 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY P ART OF THIS OVEN. Helpful Hints Walls, Floor , Inside Window , Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door .[...]

29 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. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch th[...]

30 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Oven Will Not Come On A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is wall outlet. fully inserted into wall out[...]

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • Some TV-radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s simila[...]

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We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. Next, if you are still not pleased, write all[...]

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year from the date of original purchase, we will prov[...]