GE JE1050 User Manual
Microwave Oven
Sensor Microwave Oven
SENSOR COOK
GUIDE BEHIND DOOR
Part No. 164D3370P033 Pub. No. 49-40033 10-97 CG TINS-A635WRRO-G81
JE1050
Owner’s Manual
GE Appliances
Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■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.
■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.
■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.
■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or near a sink.
■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
if 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 should 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 should be serviced only 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.
■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and
should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could result in injury.
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WARNING!
(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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad 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.
■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.
■
SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can
actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when
it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag
is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do
not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for
30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.
■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.
■Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the container to
stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the
oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
■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.
■When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe
to eat.
WARNING!
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROW AVE-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.
■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 3/4²
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
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING!
WARNING
—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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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.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
Align large
prongs/slots
(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)
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
the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top 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.
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
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Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our
quality products and we are committed 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.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time
you use your microwave oven. That’s important,
because your new microwave oven will be part of your
family for many years. And we hope you will be part
of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your
purchase, and hope you will continue to rely on us
whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
GE & You, AService Partnership.
Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . .4
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . .4
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12
Sensor Features
. . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Convenience Features . . . . . .13–15
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . .15–17
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service
. . . . . .19
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . .19
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . .22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
#
#
You can find them on a label inside the oven.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under the warranty.
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.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the
Before You
Call For Service
section. If you review our chart of
Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section. Or, you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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IMPORT ANT!
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
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Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions
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.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release.
Press latch release to open
door.
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.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
TIME
DEFROST
TIME
COOK
ADD
30 SEC
POWER
LEVEL
AUTO
DEFROST
COOK
SNACKS
BEVERAGE
POPCORN REHEA T
1
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
Cooking Controls
Time Features
Press Enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1–10
Sensor Features
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
REHEAT Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press Enter Option
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings
SNACKS Snack type 1–6
number/weight
COOK
Food type 1–9 + weight
AUTO DEFROST Food weight
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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