Galanz JES737WM User Manual

microwave oven
700 watts
model JES737
ge.com
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Operating Instructions
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14
If Something Goes Wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Microwave Oven Warranty . . . . . 15
Consumer Support . . . . . . . back cover
49-40522 06-06 JR
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING.
wPRECAUTIONS 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 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.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
wWARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly rounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 4.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• 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.
• 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 oven is in operation.
• Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• 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 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 section(s) of this manual.
• GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service the microwave yourself.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem.
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 microwave.
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.
SAFETY FACT
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.
• 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.
• 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.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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 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 1 minute 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING
(CONT.)
• 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 manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1away 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:
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty containers.
3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING!
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.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Ensure proper ground exists before use.
PREFERRED METHOD
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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—
1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
3 The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.
TEMPORARY METHOD
Align large prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Features
(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. Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and
oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
4. Touch Control Panel Display.
5. Door Latch Release. Press latch
release to open the door.
6. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
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3
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time.
TIME DEFROST (Amount of defrosting time) Amount of defrosting time.
30 SEC. Starts automatically!
POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9
(automatically set at Hi).
Time Features
Quick Start
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Convenience Features and Auto Feature
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2
4
Press Enter
POPCORN 3.5 oz. or 3.0 oz. package
BAKED POTATO 1–4 servings
PIZZA 1–4 slices
BEVERAGE 1–4 servings
REHEAT Food type 1–6 + 1–4 serving size
(Not available for Plate option)
VEGETABLE Food type 1–3 + 1–4 serving size
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
6
700 Watts
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