GE JES0736 User Manual

Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

700 Watts

Model: JES0736

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26

If Something Goes Wrong

Troubleshooting Tips 28 Warranty 31 Consumer Support 32

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Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy 2

Special Notes About Microwaving 6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Convenience Features 18 Other Features 22

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS 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.

Welcome

Write down the model and serial numbers here.

They are on a label inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Staple your receipt to the back cover of this manual. You will need it to make a warranty claim.

Read this manual.

It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged oven…immediately contact

the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong.” This section helps you solve common problems that might occur.

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Start Here!…Before using your Microwave

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

WARNING

• Read and follow the

specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9.

• 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.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• 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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

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 goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

If you see arcing, press the Stop/Clear pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

• 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.

FOODS

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 narrownecked 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

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.

MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE

How to test for a microwavesafe dish.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• Use foil only as directed

in this manual. 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″ away from the sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe 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.

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.

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

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

PREFERRED METHOD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(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 Touch Control Panel

Display.

4 Door Latch Release.

Press latch release to open door.

5 Removable Turntable.

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

6 Convenience Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven

vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Features

5 4

700 Watts

Time Features

Press Enter

Time Cook (Press once, twice or three times) Amount of cooking time.

Add 30 sec Starts automatically!

Power Level Power level 1–9

(automatically set at Hi).

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

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

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

Press Enter

Popcorn 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz. package

Pizza 1–3 slices

Beverage 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage

Potato 1–4 servings

Vegetable 1–4 cups

Reheat Food type, serving size

Auto Defrost Food type, food weight

Convenience Features

GUIDE ON MICROWAVE

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN MANUAL

• Cooking

Operating Instructions

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on power level Hi. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food

to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3— the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses

Hi Fish, bacon,

vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle

cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking

and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3 Defrosting

without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food

warm without overcooking; softening butter.

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook.

1 Press Time Cook.

2 Enter cooking time.

3 Press Power Level.

4 Select desired power

level 1–9.

5 Press Start.

Changing Power Levels

Time Features

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press Start to resume cooking.

Time Cook II & III

Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

1 Press Time Cook.

2 Enter the first cook time.

3 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–9.)

4 Press Time Cook again.

5 Enter the second cook

time.

6 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a power level 1–9.)

7 Press Start, or, to set

a third cooking stage, repeat steps 4–6 and press Start.

Time Cook I will count down first, followed by Time Cook II, then Time Cook III. If an Auto Defrost stage was set, it will count down before the Time Cook stages.

Time Cook allows you to program up to three different cooking stages. In addition, you can also set one Auto Defrost stage for a total of four stages. See the Auto Defrost section for instructions on how to set Auto Defrost.

1 Press Time Cook.

2 Enter cooking time.

3 Change power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–9.)

4 Press Start.

Time Cook

Operating Instructions

Cooking Guide for Time Cook

NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Med-High (7)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

⁄

to 1

⁄

lbs.)

(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 13 min. In 1

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 7 to 14 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 1

⁄

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn.

per ear If corn is in husk, use no water; if

corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish.

2 to 6 ears 2 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9

to 12 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes

11 to 14 min.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in

white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir

after half of time.

(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

chopped water. and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 1

⁄2

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

and yellow) (winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous

or butternut)

(about 1 lb. each)

membranes. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Convenience Features

You can use this feature two ways:

• It will add 30 seconds to

the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.

• It can be used as a quick

way to set 30 seconds of cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

1 Follow package

instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.

2 Press Popcorn once

for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a

1.75 ounce package. The oven starts automatically.

Popcorn

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

The Pizza feature is for reheating 1–3 slices of pizza.

Press Pizza once for one slice of pizza, twice for two slices or three times for three slices. The oven starts automatically.

Pizza

The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature.

Press Beverage once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically.

Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

Beverage

The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes.

Press Potato. The serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing Potato a second time for 2 potatoes,

a third time for 3 potatoes or a fourth time for 4 potatoes. The oven starts automatically.

Potato

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables.

Press Vegetable once to cook 1 cup of vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven starts automatically.

Vegetable

The Reheat feature reheats previously cooked foods.

Press Reheat once to reheat a plate of leftovers (2–3 foods) or twice to reheat pasta (8–10 oz.). The oven starts automatically.

Reheat

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