GE JES1145SHSS User Manual

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Safety Instructions ........2–6

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features ...... 13–15

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

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

Other Features ............. 16, 17

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

Time Features ..............10–12

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

Troubleshooting Tips ......20

Things That Are Normal ........20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ......Back Cover

Product Registration .........21, 22

Warranty ......................23

Owner’s Manual

JES1145

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # __________________

Serial # ___________________

Microwave Oven

You can find them on a label inside the
oven.

49-40645-1 05-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door

open since open-door operation can result in harmful
e[posure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any obMect between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

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

(1) door (bent),

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

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adMusted or repaired by

anyone e[cept properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

 Read and follow the specific precautions in the

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.

 This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 5.

 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

 Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3" or more

back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.

 This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine

use.

 Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
 Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

 Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave

oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

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

in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.

 Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this

product near water³for e[ample, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 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:

³ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.

³ Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or

plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

³ Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.

³ If materials inside the 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 of the microwave oven section of this manual.

 GE does not support any servicing of this microwave

oven, e[cept as described by the Consumer Support
sections of this manual. Do not attempt to service the
microwave oven yourself. If service is desired, the this
appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for e[amination, repair or adMustment.

 This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service

personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for e[amination, repair or adMustment.

 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

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WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

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

 Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

 Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act

like antennas).

FOODS

 Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.

 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers³for e[ample, closed Mars³are able
to e[plode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven
could result in inMury.

 Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will

build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst,
possibly resulting in inMury.

 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.

 Avoid heating baby food in glass Mars, even

with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat
evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container may feel
cooler than the formula really is. Always test the
formula before feeding the baby.

 Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked

bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even
if the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in inMury.

 Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-

rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

 Recycled paper towels containing small metal

pieces being used in the microwave.

 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 inMury to persons:
³ Do not overheat the liquid.
³ Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

³ Do not use straight-sided container with narrow

necks.

³ After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.

³ Use e[treme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

 Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful

when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and bo[es. To
prevent possible inMury, 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 thoroughly³meat 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven
is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery
or china dinnerware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”

 If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,

use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water³set the measuring cup either
in or ne[t to the dish. Microwave
30–45 seconds 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 wa[ed 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, wa[ed 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 inMury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.

 Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners

may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4"
high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray
to the bo[. When using foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1" away from the sides of the
oven.

 Plastic cookware³Plastic cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subMected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer e[posures to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

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them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

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Do not permit children to use plastic cookware

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without complete supervision.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING

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 e[ists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.

³Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

We do not recommend using an e[tension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
(See EXTENSION CORDS section.)

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

ADAPTER PLUGS

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

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes
permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly
grounded 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.

(Adapter plugs not
permitted in Canada)

Align large
prongs/slots

TEMPORARY
METHOD

Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.

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 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

EXTENSION CORDS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.

E[tension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.

If an extension cord is used³

The marked electrical rating of the e[tension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the

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appliance;

The e[tension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

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The e[tension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it

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can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an e[tension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave
oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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About the features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com

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

1100 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.

Convenience Guide.

Touch Control Panel Display.

Door Latch Release. Press latch release to

open door.

Removable Turntable. Turntable and support
must be in place when using the oven. The

turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Removable Turntable Support. The turntable
support must be in place when using the oven.

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

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About the features of your microwave oven.

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models.

PizzaPotatoPopcorn

Beverage

Time
Cook

1

4

Reheat

Power

Level

Express Cook

Auto

Defrost

2

5

Vegetable

Time

Defrost

3

6

789

ClockTimer

0

Clear

Off

Add

30 Sec

Start

Pause

Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

Time Cook Amount of cooking time
Press number pads

TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time
POWER LEVEL Power level 10 to 0
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! 3.5 oz. or 3 oz.
Press once, or twice

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 8 oz.12 oz.16 oz. or 4 oz.
Press once, twice (236 mL,355 mL,473 mL
or three times or 118 mL)

REHEAT Enter cook
Press once see Cooking Guide

TIME COOK Enter Cooking Time
Press once

TIME DEFROST Enter Defrost Time
Press one to four times

PIZZA Starts immediately!
Press 1-4

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