GE JES1033 User Manual

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Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

1000 Watts

Model: JES1033

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning 26

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service 28 GE Service Numbers 30 Warranty Back Cover

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

GE Appliances

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 Automatic Cooking 18 Other Features 22

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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:

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.

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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 inside back cover of this manual. You will need it to obtain service under warranty.

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help you

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Read this manual.

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

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

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Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. 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 fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.

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 oven.

• 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 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 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 section(s) of this guide.

• 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.

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—will 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

SAFETY FACT

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.

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 ther-

mometer 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 guide. 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 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 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.

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.

ADAPTER PLUGS

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.

EXTENSION CORDS

Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.

TEMPORARY METHOD

Align large prongs/slots

(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)

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 Convenience Guide. 4 Touch Control Panel

Display.

5 Door Latch Release.

Press latch release to open door.

6 Removable Turntable.

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

NOTE:

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

Features

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JES1033—1000 Watts

Time Features

Press Enter

TIME COOK (Press once, twice, or three times) Amount of cooking time. 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.

POWER LEVEL

POWER

LEVEL

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., or 1.75 oz. package. more/less time BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage more/less time PIZZA 1–3 slices more/less time FRESH VEG. 1–4 cups more/less time POTATO 1–4 servings more/less time FOOD PLATE 1 or 2 servings more/less time AUTO WT. DEF. Food type, food weight BAKED GOODS 1–4 servings more/less time

GUIDE ONMICROWAVE

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

GUIDES IN BOOK

•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

1 32

7 8 9

POWER LEVEL

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:

Press TIME COOK.

Enter the first cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–9.)

Press TIME COOK again.

Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power level 1–9.)

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 Weight Defrost stage was set, it will count down before the Time Cook stages.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

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

1 32

7 8 9

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. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Med-High (7)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 6 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 8 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.)

(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 6 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 8 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Corn

(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11⁄2to 4 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 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.

2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

per ear Rearrange after half of time.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7

to 10 min.

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

(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes

9 to 12 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 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in sweet or white) the oven, 1 inch apart, in circular

arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 4 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, 10-oz. package 4 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

chopped water. and leaf)

Squash

(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 4 to 6 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow)

(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 6 to 9 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

The 30 Second feature is a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Each touch will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes every touch will

add 1 minute. This feature does not work with other time cook functions.

30 Seconds

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

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

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.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Popcorn

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

1.75 to 3.5 ounces.

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

Press PIZZA once for one slice of pizza, twice for two slices, or three times for three slices.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Pizza

30 SEC

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.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

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.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Potato

The Food Plate feature reheats a plate of previously cooked food.

Press FOOD PLATE once to reheat one 8 ounce serving, or twice to reheat two 8 ounce servings. The oven starts automatically.

Be sure to cover the plate with plastic wrap.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Food Plate

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features

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

Press FRESH VEG. 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.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Fresh Vegetable

The Baked Goods feature reheats up to four 2 ounce servings of baked goods.

Press BAKED GOODS once for one serving of baked goods, twice for two servings, three times for three servings, or four times for four servings.

To add time during time countdown:

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

To subtract time during time countdown:

Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Baked Goods

Auto Weight Defrost

Auto Weight Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

• Remove meat from

package and place on microwave-safe dish.

• Twice during defrost,

the oven signals. At each signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

• After defrosting, most

meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. This 5 minute stand time is set automatically.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces (tenths of

a pound)

1–2 .1

3 .2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4

8 .5

9–10 .6

11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9

Auto Weight Defrost Guide

Auto Weight Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 6.0 lbs (0.1 kg to 3.0 kg) of meat, poultry, or fish.

1 Meat:

Beef—ground beef, steaks, stew meat, roasts Lamb—chops, roasts Pork—chops, hotdogs, ribs, roasts, sausages Veal—cutlets

2 Poultry:

Poultry—whole (under 4 lbs), boneless cut-up breasts Cornish hens—whole Turkey—breast (under 6 lbs)

3 Fish:

Fish—fillets, steaks, whole Shellfish—crabmeat, lobster tails, shrimp, scallops

1 Press AUTO WT. DEF.

1–3 times to select the desired defrosting category (see Auto Weight Defrost Guide at right).

2 Using the Conversion

Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). (To change weight measurement to kilograms, see the Options section.)

3 Press START.

Guide

1 32

7 8 9

AUTO WT. DEF.

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Operating Instructions

Other Features

Press CLOCK to enter the time of day.

Press CLOCK.

Enter time of day.

Press CLOCK.

Clock

1 32

7 8 9

CLOCK

This pad performs three functions:

• It turns the oven beeper

off.

• It changes the

Convenience features from automatic start to manual start.

• It changes the food

weight measurement for Auto Weight Defrost from pounds to kilograms.

To turn the oven beeper off: 1

Press OPTIONS.

Press 1.

Press START.

To turn beeper back on, repeat steps 1–3.

To turn off automatic start: 1

Press OPTIONS.

Press 2.

Press START.

It will now be necessary to press START to activate the Convenience features. To turn automatic start back on, repeat steps 1–3.

To change weight measurement to kilograms:

Press OPTIONS.

Press 3.

Press START.

To change weight measurement back to pounds, repeat steps 1–3.

Options

OPTIONS

These pads will work with Time Cook or the Convenience cooking features (except Auto Weight Defrost).

Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds to the cooking time each time you press it. Pressing LESS TIME will subtract 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it.

Press the MORE TIME or LESS TIME pad during time countdown.

More Time/Less Time

The Timer operates as a minute timer.

Press TIMER.

Enter amount of time you want to count down.

Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.

The Timer feature operates without microwave energy.

Timer

1 32

7 8 9

TIMER

Operating Instructions

Other Features

Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved).

Press START to continue cooking.

Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings.

Stop/Clear

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK appears in the display.

Child Lock-Out

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like

antennas).

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Term Definition

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

Helpful Hints

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.

How to Clean the Inside

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel and Door

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Surface

It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Power Cord

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

How to Clean the Outside

Oven will not start

Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start

Problem Possible Cause What to Do

A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug

it back in.

Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the into wall outlet. oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

Door not • Open the door and close securely. securely closed.

START not pressed • Press START. after entering cooking selection.

Another selection • Press STOP/CLEAR twice. entered already in oven and STOP/CLEAR not pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not • Make sure you have entered cooking entered after pressing time after pressing TIME COOK. TIME COOK.

STOP/CLEAR was • Reset cooking program and press pressed accidentally. START.

Defrosting category or • Make sure you have entered a food weight not defrosting category and food weight entered after pressing after pressing AUTO WT. DEF. AUTO WT. DEF.

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

• Steam or vapor escaping

from around the door.

• Light reflection around

door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and

change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.

• Dull thumping sound

while oven is operating.

• TV/radio interference

might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Things That Are Normal

800.626.2000

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

GE Answer Center

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

We provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

In-Home Repair Service

800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322)

GE offers a brochure to assist in planning a barrierfree kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

For Customers With Special Needs

GE Service Numbers

We’ll Be There!

800-626-2224

With a multiple-year service contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Service Contracts

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.)

Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

Parts and Accessories

If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

First,

contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

Next,

if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Consumer Relations GE Appliances Louisville, KY 40225

Finally,

if your problem is

still not resolved, write: Major Appliance

Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

Further Service

Notes

General Electric Company

Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box 34070 Louisville, KY 40232-4070

GE Service Protection Plus

™

GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus

™

—comprehensive protection on

all your appliances—No Matter What Brand!

Benefits Include:

• Backed by GE

• All brands covered

• Unlimited service calls

• All parts and labor costs included

• No out-of-pocket expenses

• No hidden deductibles

• One 800 number to call

You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.

Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more— any brand! Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered. You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs.

Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800-626-2224 for more information.

*All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.

We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime.*

Please place in envelope and mail to:

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Model Number Serial Number

Important

Mail

Today!

GE Appliances

General Electric Company Louisville, Kentucky 40225

First

Name

Mr. ■■ Ms. ■■ Mrs. ■■ Miss ■■

Street

Address

City

State

Date Placed

In Use

Month

Day

Year

Zip

Code

Apt. #

Last

Name

Phone

Number

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Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer!

Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:

Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification.

After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number is 800-GE-CARES (800-452-2737).

Read your Owner’s Manual carefully. It will help you operate your new appliance properly. If you have questions, or need more information call the GE Answer Center

800.626.2000.

Important: If you did not get a registration card with

your product, detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered.

2 3

Model Number Serial Number

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Notes

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through the fifth year from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for any service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

************************************ This warranty is extended to the original

purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.

All warranty service will be provided by our authorized Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY

What Is Covered

What Is Not Covered

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

• Service trips to your home to teach you

how to use the product.

Read your Owner’s Manual.

If you then

have any questions about

operating the

product,

please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

•

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting

of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by accident,

fire, floods or acts of God.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 4022

Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.

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GE JES1033 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

Other Features

Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

GE Service Numbers