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- Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JE1040 Part No. 164D3370P075 Pub. No. 49-40076 1-99 CG TINSEA797WRRO-G91...
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Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door... -
Page 3: Arcing
WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Arcing is caused by: Recycled paper towels containing small metal Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. -
Page 4: Microwave-Safe Cookware
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Cookware may become hot because of heat oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transferred from the heated food. Pot holders casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle the cookware. -
Page 5: Adapter Plugs
ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if permitted in Canada) you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY Align large CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall prongs/slots... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ..2 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed Important Safety Instructions ..2 to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. - Page 7 About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open Door Latches. door. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows Removable Turntable.
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Page 8: Time Features
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. TIME TIME POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT COOK DEFROST POWER SNACKS COOK LEVEL 30 SEC AUTO DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Cooking Controls... -
Page 9: Changing Power Level
About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the microwave energy POWER changed immediately after entering the cycles off) give time for the food to LEVEL time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express “equalize”... - Page 10 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus In 1 ⁄ -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., Med-High (7) In 1-qt.
- Page 11 Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Defrosting Tips TIME time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested DEFROST Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be times. defrosted in the package. Closed packages Press TIME DEFROST. should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted.
- Page 12 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10.
- Page 13 About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to POPCORN Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 If you find that the brand of popcorn you ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
- Page 14 About the convenience features. Beverage To use the Beverage feature: Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may BEVERAGE be very hot. Remove the container with care. Press Beverage once for a 4 oz. beverage, twice for an 8 oz. beverage or three times for a 12 oz.
- Page 15 Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the COOK cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Enter weight in ounces.
- Page 16 About the convenience features. Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Conversion Guide AUTO Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. DEFROST If the weight of food is stated in pounds and Auto Defrost automatically sets the ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths defrosting times and power levels to give (.1) of a pound.
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Page 17: Other Features
About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the CLOCK time of day while microwaving. - Page 18 About the other features. Reminder NOTE: REM will remain on the display to show that The Reminder feature can be used like the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is an alarm clock, without starting the oven. DELAY START reached and the door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is The Reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later.
- Page 19 Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: How to Use to Set a Holding Time KITCHEN TIMER It operates as a minute timer. You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook, from one second to 99 It can be set to delay cooking. minutes and 99 seconds.
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Page 20: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Arcing 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. -
Page 21: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints 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 part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. -
Page 23: Warranty
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. One Year During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, parts and service labor From the date of the to repair or replace the defective part. -
Page 24: Service Telephone Numbers
Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. Service Contracts 800-626-2224 Purchase a GE service contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount.