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GE JES1231 manual

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    Microw a ve O ve n 164D3370P317 49-40387 06-03 JR JES1231 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . .8 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Precautions to Avoid Possible [...]

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    ■ 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[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 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 ex[...]

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

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    12 IMPORT ANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. T wo easy ways to register your appliance! ■ Through the internet at www .geappliances.com ■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # Y ou can find them on a label inside the oven. Staple sales slip or ca[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly . Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your microwave oven. IF YOU NEED SERVICE Y ou’l[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 14 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK TIME COOK TIME DEFROST AUTO DEFROST BEVERAGE REHEA T POWER LEVEL 30 SEC. POPCORN SNACKS BAKED POT ATO FRESH VEG. FROZ[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About changing the power level. 16 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Press TIME COOK or select TIME DEFROST . En[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if y[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 23 About the convenience features. 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 once for[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 ser vings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 ser vings. Press ST ART . NOTE: The servi[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 25 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultr y and fish. Use T ime 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 weighing up to 6 pounds. Pres[...]

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    About the convenience features. 26 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8–10 ounce potatoes. Press BAKED POT A TO. The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 for two or three potatoes. The oven starts immedia[...]

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    Other features your model may have. 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. 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 789 0 4 EXPRESS COOK CLOCK 27 Cooking Complete Reminder T o remind you that you have food in the ov[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 28 Other features your model may have. 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 Us[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Microwave terms. 29 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, go[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 30 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 , Inside Window, Metal [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 31 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 w[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service… 32 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 reset[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 33 ■ 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 mig[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 34 Notes.[...]

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    GE Microwave Oven W arranty . All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. T o schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day , contact us at www .GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for h[...]

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