Daewoo JES1344 User Manual

Microwave Oven

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features . . . . .14–16

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17

Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20

Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . .21–22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # __________________

You can find them on a label inside the oven.

Owner’s Manual

JES1344

49-40438 10-04 JR

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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 or explosion, electric shock, 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 open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1)door (bent),

(2)hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3)door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■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 4.

■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

■Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

■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 heating or cooking appliance.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

■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 appliance.

■Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when 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. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.

■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR and correct the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.	■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
Arcing is caused by:	rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.	■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act	pieces being used in the microwave.
like antennas).

FOODS

■Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

■Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

■Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

■Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers, and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

■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.

■Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

■SUPERHEATED WATER

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 RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

—Do not overheat the liquid.

—Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

—Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

—After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

—Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

■Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

■Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

■Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. 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 microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

■If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

■Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.

■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

■Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

■Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

■“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 should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

■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 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 cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

		Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
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		them in strict compliance with the cookware
		manufacturer’s recommendations.
		Do not microwave empty containers.
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		Do not permit children to use plastic
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		cookware without complete supervision.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See

EXTENSION CORDS section.)

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

ADAPTER PLUGS

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 CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

Align large prongs/slots

		Ensure proper ground
	TEMPORARY	and firm connection
		before use.
	METHOD

CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring.

You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

EXTENSION CORDS

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 the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
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		the appliance;
		The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
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		The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
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		where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

1000 Watts

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.

Control Panel and Selector Dial. When entering cooking time using the dial, time will add

or subtract in 10-second increments up to 5 minutes. For cooking times of 5 to 10 minutes, time will add or subtract in 30-second increments. When entering

cooking times greater than 10 minutes, time will add or subtract in 1-minute increments.

Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Removable Turntable Support. The turntable support must be in place when using the oven.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Press	Enter	Option
TIME COOK	Amount of cooking time	more/less time
Turn dial
DEFROST
Press once	Food weight
Press twice	Amount of defrosting time
POWER LEVEL	Power level 0–HI
EXPRESS COOK	Starts immediately!
POPCORN	Starts immediately!	3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz.
Press once, twice or		more/less time
three times
BEVERAGE	Starts immediately!	1 cup, 2 cups or 3 cups
Press once, twice or		more/less time
three times
AUTO COOK	Food type 1–9	more/less time

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