GE JES735 manual

Microwave Oven Owner’ s Manual 700 Watts Models: JES735 JES739 2 25 Helpful Information Microwave T erms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 28 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call For Service 28 GE Service Numbers 30 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 S[...]

2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 ope[...]

3 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 consumer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new micro[...]

For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. W ARNING • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance must be ground[...]

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on the [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING 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 [...]

7 • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby. • Spontaneous boiling— Under [...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING 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 “suit[...]

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 ″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for mi[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 CONNEC[...]

Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) 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 Removab[...]

T ime Features Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once, twice, or three times) Amount of cooking time. 30 SEC. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) TIME COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC 1 Y ou can[...]

Press Enter POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., or 1.75 oz. package PIZZA 1–3 slices BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage P O TAT O 1–4 servings FOOD PLA TE 1 or 2 servings FRESH VEG. 1–4 cups AUTO WT . DEF . Food type, food weight Convenience Features 13 FOOD PLATE POPCORN BEVERAGE FRESH VEG. POTATO PIZZA AUTO WT. DEF. * * * 2 GUIDE ON M[...]

Operating Instructions Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level 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 micro[...]

Time Features T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 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 Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. T ime Cook II & III Lets you change power levels automatical[...]

16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to[...]

17 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. per ear 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 [...]

Operating Instructions Time Features Convenience Features The 30 Second feature is a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. The oven starts automatically. Each touch will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes every touch will add 1 minute. This feature does not work with other time cook functions. 30 Seconds 30 SEC How to Use the Po[...]

The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically. Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes. Press [...]

20 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Use the Fresh Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. Press FRESH VEG. once to cook 1 cup of vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups, or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven starts automatically. Fresh V egetable FRESH VEG.[...]

21 Auto W eight Defrost Auto Weight 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. • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. At each signal, t[...]

Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Clock 1 3 2 5 6 789 0 4 CLOCK 22 The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal. The Timer f[...]

23 Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press START to continue cooking. Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings. Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three seconds[...]

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25 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 [...]

26 Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to 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 Some spatters can be removed with a paper tow[...]

27 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 the c[...]

28 Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the into wall [...]

• 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 interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other sm[...]

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31 www .GEAppliances.com 800-626-2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.) Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800-626-2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover proce[...]

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[...]