GE JE1160WD05, JE1160WD04, JE1160WD03, JE1160WD02, JE1160WD01 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information ......... 9-6

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Operating Instructions

Auto Features ............ 19, 13

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

Other Features ........... 17, 18

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

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

Sensor Features .......... 13-16

Time Features ............ 9-19

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

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 20

Things That Are Normal ...... 90

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover

Product Registration ...... 91, 92

_'arranty .................. 93

JE1160

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Write themodel andserial

numbershere:
Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label
inside the oven.

3513913700

49-40496 01-06JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

For your safe_ 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.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE

TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in ham/fill
exposure to microwave energy': It is important not to

defeat or tamper with tile safety interlocks.

(b) DoNotPlace any object between tile oven fl'ont lace

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing s/mfi_ces.

(c) Do Not Operate tile oven if it is damaged. It is

particularly important that tile oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:

(]) door (bent),

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

(3) door seals and sealing sui_filces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!justed or repaired 1)_

anyone except properl,_ qualified service l)e_onnel.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

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

• Read and fi)llow tile specific l)recaudons in tile

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section al)ove.

• This appliance must be grounded. Com_ect only

to a properly gro/mded 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 fl'ont surlhce of the door three

inches or more back fl'om the co/mtertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the appliance in nomml usage.

• Do not mo/int this appliance over a sink.

• Do not IllO/lnt tile i/licrowave oven ()vex" or near _lnv

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

Do not store anything directly on top ol tile microwave

oven S/lll'_lce when tile illicrowave oven is in ol)ei'ation.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or l)lug, if it is not working properl B or if it has

been damaged or drol)ped. If tile power cord is
damaged, it must be rei)laced by General Electric

Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available fl'om General Electric.

Do not cover or block any openings on tile appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described

in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or \:_i)ots
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat, dr); or cook toed, and is not intended
fin" laboratotw or industrial use.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

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

• Do not stoI'e this appliance Otltdoors. Do not rise this • See door StlKJil('e cleaning instrtl('tions in tile Care and

product near wate_lbr example, in a wet basement, cleaning of the microwave oven section at this manual.

near a swimming pool, near a sink, or in similar

locations.

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested tar

Illa IJne rise.

• Keep power cord a_;_v fl'om heated s/m'hces.

• Do not imme_e power cord or plug in _ltei:

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or

Co/intei:

• To reduce tile risk of fire in tile oven cavil':

--Do not overcook ti_od. Careflfllv attend appliance
when paper; plastic, or other combustible materials

are placed inside tile oven while cooking.

--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'om paper or
plastic containe_ betore placing them in tile oven.

--Do not rise tile oven [k)i" storage p/lI])oses. Do not leave

paper products, cooking umnsils, or toed in tile oven
when not ill rise.

• This appliance must only be se_Mced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service ti_cilil_' tot

examination, repai_; or a(!jusnnent.

• _s with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

--If materials inside tile oven ignite, keep tile oven door
closed, turn tile oven ott; and disconnect tile power

cord, or shut ott power at tile filse or circuit breaker

panel. If tile door is opened, tile fire nlay spread.

--Do not use Sensor Features twice in succession on tile

same tood portion. Iftood is undercooked atter tile fi_t

countdown, use Time Cooktor additional cooking tilne.

WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing press the CLEAR/OFFpadand correct the problem.

Arcing is tile microwave teml fin" sparl_s ill tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:

• Metal or fifil touching the side ot the oven,

• Foil not molded to fi_od (upturned edges act
like anmnnas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultty pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in tile microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal

pieces being used in tile microwave.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

FOODS• Do not pop popcoFn in yotlr i//ici'owave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessm T
or tmless you use popcorI_ labeled for use in

IlliCI'OW;IVe ovens.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
container,--tOt example, closed jade--are able

to eN)lode and should not be heated in this

IlliCI'OW;IVe oven. Stlch rise of tile i//ici'ow;ive

oven could result in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressm'e

will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
bm_t, possibly resulting in iqjmT:

• Operating tile microwave with no food inside for

iiloi'e than a IIlintlte oF [wo iilaV Catlse daillage to

tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat aro/md tile magnetron and can shorten tile

life of tile oven.

Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,

chicken live_s and other giblets, and egg )x_lks

should be pierced to allow steam to escape

during cooking.

SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such aswater,coffee ortea, are ableto
be overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without

appearingtobe boiling.Visiblebubblingorboiling
when thecontainer isremovedfromthe microwave

ovenis not alwayspresent. THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUlDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER

WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA

SPOONOROTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO

THELIQUID.

• Avoid heating baby tood in glass.ires, even
with tile lid off. Make sm'e all inlimt fix)d is

thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute tile
heat evenly. Be careflfl to prevent scalding when

wamfing tommla. Tile container may libel cooler
than tile fimnula really is. _Mwavs test tile tommla

before feeding tile bab>

• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narro_necked

bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressm'e can build up.

This can cause the container to buist, possibly
resulting in iqjm w.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careflll
when opening any containe_ of hot food,

including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and
boxes. To prevent possible iqjury, direct steam

away fl'om hands and face.

Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehvdrate
and catch fire, causing damage to yore" oven.

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and

poult_ T to at least an INTERNAl, tempemtm'e
ot 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually

protects against toodborne illness.

To reduce tile risk of iqjm T to pe_ons:

--Do not overheat the liquid.

--Stir tile liquid both before and half,ray through
heating it.

--Do not use straight-sided containers with

n_l ITOW necks,

--_Mter heating, allow the container to stand in
tile microwave oven fi)r a short time beli)re

removing the container;

--Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into tile containe_:

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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

Make sure all cookware used ill _our microwave • Cookware may become hot because ot heat
oxen is suitable for microwaving. Most glass transli_rred from tile heated fi)od. Pot holdei_

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle tile cookware.
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 micr(_waving."

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-sate, use
this test: Place ill the oven both the dish vou are

testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 cup of watei_set tile measuring cup either ill

or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high. If tile dish heats, it should not be used fi)r

microwaving. •

If the dish remains cool and only the water ill
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sate.

• If you use a meat thennonleter while cooking,

II/ake S/ll'e it is sale fl)r rise ill l/liCl'O%;IVe ovens.

• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

paper towels, napkins, and waxed paper can

contain metal fecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nflon or

nylon filalnents should be avoided, as they Inav

also ignite.

• Solne s_,rolbam trays (like those fl/at ineat is

packaged on) have a thin strip ot inetal elnbedded
ill the bottom. X4]/en inicrowaved, the metal can

burn tile floor of tile oven or ignim a paper towel.

• Do not use tile microwave to (h y ne_vspapei_.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fin" use ill

microwave ovens. Check the package fin.
proper rise.

• Paper towels, waxed pal)el; and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes ill order to retain

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so smam can escape.

"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as

directed by package. If they are not, plastic could

bm_t during or immediately alter cooking,
possibly resulting ill injury. A]so, plastic storage

containei_ should be at least partially uncovered

because they titan a tight seal. When cooking
with containei_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,

remove covering caretullv and direct steam away

fi'onl hands and filce.

Use filil only as directed ill this guide. TV dinneI_

may be microwaved ill foil trays less than 3/4"

high; remove the top toil cover and return the
tray to tile box. _4]/en using t0il ill tile microwave
oven, kee I) tile t0il at least 1 inch away from tile

sides of the oven.

Plastic cookware--Plasfic cookware designed fi)r

microwave cooking is \'e D' useflll, but should be

used carelMlv. Even microwave-sate plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as

are glass or ceranlic inaterials and may sotten or

char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
Ill longer exposures to overcooking, tile fi)od

and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

_Use microwa'_e-sate plastics only and use

them ill strict c()mi)liance with tile cookware

Ill_l n { Ilil ct t li'e i"s I'e tOil/Ill e n d_l lions.

Do not illiCi'Owaxe ei/ll)l'}, COll[_lilleI3.

_'_Do not pemfit children to use plastic

cookware without c()mi)lete superxision.

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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING-I o ooo .seof g o,,,ing l,gco, es,l ino iskelectricshock.

This appliance must be grounded. Ill tile event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces tile

risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire

fin" tile electric current.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Tile plug m list be plugged into an O/lflet that is
propedy installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or seiMce mclmician
if the grounding instructions are not completely

undei_tood, or if doubt exists as to whether tile
appliance is propedy grounded.

If tile outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your pei_onal responsibili_' and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
S-prong wall outlet,

Do not tinder [lllV cii'c/lillstances C/lt or I'eIlltwe

tile third (ground) prong ti'()m tile power cord.
We do not reconnnend using an extension cord

with this appliance. If the power coM is too

short, have a qualNed electiician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance,

(See EXTENSION CORDSsecfi(m.)

For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,

blowing, of fllse, or trili) )ing, of circuit breaker.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

ADAPTERPLUGS

Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential sale,' hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

Howevex; if v(m still elect to use an adaptex; where local codes

pemfit, a TEMPORARYCONNECTIONmay be made to a properl}

grounded t_m-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UI, listed adapter

which is available at most local hardware stores.

Tile larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned xfith tile larger slot in

the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
tile 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 waft receptacle is grounded

through the house wiring.

YOtl should have tile dx'('tlit checked by a qualified electxJcian to Xll_lke StlX'e tile i'eceptacle is properly

grounded.

When disconnecting tile power cord ti'om tile adaptex; always hold tile adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adaptor ground temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this hai_pen,

DO NOTUSEthe appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

(Adapter plugs not

permittedinCanada}

Alignlarge
prongs/slots _._ !

__ _ /

_f_ _'Ensureproperground

TEMPORARY andfirmconnection
METHOD beforeuse.

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

Do not use an adapter plug in these simati(>ns because ti'equent disconnection (>t tile power cord places
undue strain on tile adapter and leads to eventual thilure of tile adapter gro/md temfinal. Y}m should

have the 9-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician

betore using the appliance.

EXTENSIONCORDS

A short power sui_ply cord is provided to reduce tile risks resulting from becoming ent;mgled in or tripping

over a longer cord.

Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.

If an extension cord is used--

B The marked electrical rating of tile extension cord should be at least as great as tile electrical rating of

the appliance;

_'_ The extension cord must be a grounding-t_ )e 3-wire cord and it must be I a

_] The extensi(m cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over tile countertop or tabletop where

it can be pulled on by children or tripped oxer unintentionally:

If xou use an extension cord, tile interior light may flicker and tile blower sound may vary when tile

microwaxe oxen is (m. (_ooking times may be longex; too.

, , ,'l _lugged,, into 3-slot outlet

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Aboutthe featuresof your microwave oven. 9eco,n

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

1100Watts

Featuresof theOven

O DoorLatches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking, to be xiewed while keei_ino

illici'ow_l_es con_hled in the o_eil.

Convenience Guide.

TouchControlPanelDisplay.

O oorLatchRelease.Press latch release to

open dooI:

O Removable Turntable. Turntnble and support

must be in place when using the o'_en. The

turntable ma_ be removed fin" cleaning.

Removable Turntable Support. The tm'ntnble

support must be in I)lace when using, the o_en.

NOTE:Ratingplate, oven vent(s),andoven lightare located
on the inside walls of themicrowave oven.

Aboutthe featuresof yourmicrowave oven.

Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.

I TIME l

POWERLEVEL

tl

DEFROST

O

VEGETABIFS VEGETABLES

" FRESH _ FROZEN

• AkL

EXRSSCO0 ..c.1

BAKED FROZEN

POTATO DINNER

A

DEFROST

SOUP

RLLET

RSH

CookingContro/s

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

TIMECOOK Amountofcookingtime
Pressonceor twice

TIMEDEFROST Amountofdefrostingtime

EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
POWERLEVEL Powerlevel0to HIGH

MINUTEPLUS Startsimmediately!

Sensor Features andAuto Features
Press Enter Option

POPCORN Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
RICE Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

REHEAT Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
FISHFILLET Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

BAKEDPOTATO Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
FRESHVEGETABLES Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

FROZENVEGETABLES Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
SOUP Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

FROZENDINNER Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

Press Enter

AUTODEFROST Foodtype1-4 andfoodweight
AUTOCOOK Foodtype1-5 andamount