GE JES0736SPSS Owner's 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 INSTRUCTIONS

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:

door (bent),

hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

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

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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.

• 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 store anything

directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

• 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.

• 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.

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• It is important to keep the

area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

• 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 INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• 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

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 INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• 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:

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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

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.

ADAPTER PLUGS

Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Align large prongs/slots

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

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