GE JES1288SH04, JES1288SH03, JES1288SH02, JES1288SH001 Owner’s Manual

Safety Information ......... 2-6

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Operating Instruc_tions

Browning Features ........ 16, 17

Convenience Features ..... 14, 15

Grilling Features ......... 18, 19

Microwave Terms ............ 22

Other Features ........... 20, 21

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

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

Timed Features .......... 10-13

Care and Cleaning ......... 2,°,

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 24

Things That Are Normal ...... 24

Consumer Support

Consumer Support .... Back Co_er

Product Registration ...... 25, 26

Warranty .................. 27

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Write the model and serial

numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label

inside the oven.

3513913700 49-40497 01-06JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

^.. WARNING- Foryoursafety,theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetherisk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE

TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

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

open since alien<leer operation can result in ham/fill
eN)osui'e m nlicrowave energy', It is iinl)ortant not to
deteat or tamper with the satiety interlocks.

(h) DoNotPlace any object between the oven fl'ont ti_ce

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accunlulate on sealing suiqfilces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is dan/aged. It is

i)articularly in/i)ortant that the oven door close
i)roi)erly and that there is no dan/age to the:

(l) door (bent),

(2) hinges and latches (broken or h)osened),

(3) door seals and sealing sui_fi_ces.

(d) The OvenShould Not be a(!iusted or rei)aired by

anyone except l)rol)erly qualified service l)ei_onnel.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appfiances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

• Read and h)lh)w the specific l)re(atltions in the • Do not store this apl)liance ot/tdoois. Do not t/se this

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.

• This al)pliance inust be grotlnded. (:onnect only
to a i)roi)erly grounded outlet. See the Grounding

Instructions section on page 4.

• hlstall or h)cate this api)liance only in accordance

with the provided installation instructions.

• This ()veil n/ust be h)cated at least 3 ft. above floor level.

• Be cert;fin to place the fl'ont surtilce of the door
3" or nlore back fl'onl the counterto l) edge to avoid

accidental ill)ping of the al)pliance in nornlal usage.

• Do not n/aunt this ai)pliance over a sink.

• Do not I//Otlnt the i//ici'ol_;ive ()veil over or near }lliV

poilion of a heating or cooking al)pliance.

• Do not store anything directly oil top of the nlicrowave
oven surti_ce when the n/icrowave oven is in oi)eration.

• Do not operate this ai)pliance if it has a damaged
power cord or phIg, if it is not working l)rol)erly or

if it has been danlaged or drol)ped. If the power caM
is damaged, it n/list be replaced by General Electric

SeIMce or an authorized seiMce agent using a power
cord a\_filable fl'onl General Electric.

• Do not cover or block any oi)enings on the apl)liance.

• Lrse this al)pliance only fin" its intended use as described

in this Ill_lIltl_ll. Do not rise coFi'osive cheI/licals or wlpoi's

in this ai)pliance. This nlicrowave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook flied, and is not inmnded

fi)r lal)oratorv or industrial rise.

• This n/icrowave oven is not apl)roved or tested tor

I/l}lIJne rise.

i)roduct near watei_t0r exainl)le, in a wet basenlent,
near a swinnning pool, near a sink or in sinlilar locations.

• Kee I) power cord away fl'oin heated suFlilces.

• Do not iininei_e power coId or plug in wateI:

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

Co/In[elL

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-- Do not overcook fi)od. (:areflillv attend ai)pliance when
papei; plastic or other combustible n/aterials are placed

inside the oven while cooking.

-- Ren/ove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'oin paper or
plastic containei_ bet)re placing then/in the oven.

-- Do not rise the oven fl)r storage pui])oses. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or ti)od in the ()veil

when not in use.

-- If n/aterials inside the oven ignite, kee I) the oven door
ch)sed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power

cord, or shut off power at the flIse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire nlay spread.

• See door surfi_ce cleaning instructions in the

Careand cleaning of the microwave oven section

of this nlanual.

• This al)pliance illtlst only be seiMced by qualified service
i)eisonnel. Contact nearest authorized seiMce ti_cilitv fin,

examination, repair or a(!iusnnent.

• _&swith any ai)pliance, ch)se supeiMsion is necessary

when used bv children.

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WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press CLEAR/OFFand correct the problem.

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Arcing is tile inicrowa;'e tetin fl)r sparks in tile ()veil.
Arcing is caused by:

• Metal or fifil touching the side of the oven.

• Foil not molded to fi)od (upturned edges act
like antennas).

FOODS

• \._]/en microwaving, place all foods and
containet_ on the glass microwave turntable.

• SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such as water, coffee or teaareable to
be overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without

appearingto beboiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling

whenthecontainer is removedfrom the microwave
ovenis notalwayspresent.THISCOULDRESULT

IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING0 VER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA

SPOONOROTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO

THELIQUID.

To reduce the risk ot iqi mT to persons:

-- Do not overheat the liquid.

-- Stir tile liquid both beflwe and halfway through
heating it.

-- Do not use straight-sided ('ontainet_ with

tl_l ITOW tlec]<s.

--J-_dter heating, allow tile container to stand in
tile microwave oven for a short time heft)re

removing tile container:

--Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container:

Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave I)opcorn accessory

or unless w)u use popcorn labeled fin" use in
microwave ()veils.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containet_fi)r example, closedjat_--are able

to eN)lode and should not be heated in this

tllict'owave ovetl. Sttch ttse of tile tllict'owave
oveIl could t'esttlt iIl iIljttt')'.

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultty pins or gold-

rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.

Operating tile microwave with no fi)od inside fin,

tl/ot'e than a tllitlHte oF tWO tllay cause damage to

the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around tile magnetron and can shorten tile

life of the oven.

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

chicken livet_ and other giblets, and egg p)lks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape

dtuing cooking.

• Avoid heating baby f0od in glass jms, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infimt t0od is

thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distfibum tile
heat evenly: Be carefltl to prevent scalding when
winching flnmula. Tile container may libel cooler

than tile titan ula really is. _wavs test tile titan ula
beflwe feeding tile baby:

• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narrot_necked
bottles (espedally carbonated beverages). Even if

the container is opened, i)ressure can build up.
This can cause the container to btust, possibly

resulting in iqjmy:

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be ('arefltl
when opening any containet_ of hot food,

including popcorn bags, cooking i)ouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iqjury, direct steam

away fi'om hands and face.

• Do not overcook potatoes. Thev could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven,

• Cook ineat and poultty thoroughl)_meat to at
least an INTERNAl, temperature of 160°F and

poultt T to at least an INTERNAl, temperature
of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually

protects against fi)odborne illness.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it

to butut, possibly resulting in iqjmT:

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

Make sure to use suitable cookware during

iilicro_zlve cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking

dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, potmry or
china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim

or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled "suitable tot microwaving."

• Place food or microwavable container directly
on tile glass turntable to cook w)m" food.

• Use of tile black metal tray during microwave
cooking will result in inferior cooking

perlimnance.

• If you are not sure it a dish is microwave-sate,
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 tile measuring cup either in

or next 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-sate.

• Ifw)u use a meat them_omemr while cooking,

IIlake S/lI'e it is sate tor rise in ii/ici'owave ovens.

• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can

contain metal flecEs which may cause ardng
or ignim. Paper products containing nylon

or IMon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignim.

• Some st),rof0am trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal

embedded in tile bottom. \._]/en microwaved,
tile metal can burn tile floor of tile oven or

ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use tile microwave to (h T newspape_.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable tot use in
micrm_z_ve ovens. Check the package tot
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 fl'om tile heamd food. Pot holde_

may be needed m handle tile 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
bm_t dm_ing or immediately after cooking,

possibly resulting in injui T. A]so, plastic storage
containet_ should be at least partially uncovered

because they fblm a fight seal. _4]/en cooking
with containe_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering careflflly and direct steam away

fi'om hands and e_ce.

Use toil only as directed in this guide. TV dinnet_

may be microwaved in tbil trays less than 3/4"
high; remove tile top foil cover and return tile

troy to tile box. \4lien using foil in tile microwave
oven, kee I) tile foil at least 1" away from tile sides

of tile oven.

• Plastic cookware>--Plasfic cookware designed tot
microwave cooking is ve_y uselifl, but should be
used carefully Even microwave-safe plastic may

not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic inateiJals, and may st)lien oi"

char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the t0od

and cookware could ignim.

Follow those guidelines."

_/Jse microwave-sate plastics only and use

them in strict compliance with the cookware

IIla n t ilil Ct t ii'ei"s I'e COIIlII/e n da finns.

] Do not Illicl'owa_,e ell/l)g ,' containei3.

_'] Do not peru/it children to use plastic

cookware without complete superxision.

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BROWNINGANDGRILLINGSAFETY

• Use the black metal tray when browning or • Use of the browner rack:
grilling. Use the tray in the same way you would

use a shallow baking pan or baking tray, Place

]'O0(l_ oven-sate cookware or the bi'owner rack

directk on the black metal tray when cooking.

Use of the glass tm'ntable when browning
or grilling will result in inferior cooking

peis{Oi_/ll ance.

Do not cover the black metal tray with metal toil.
This will cause arcing in the oven.

Any non-metal, oven-sate dish can be used when
browning or grilling in the o'_en. •
The oven and door will get hot when browning

or grilling,

Cookware will become hot when browning or
grilling. Pot holders or oven Initts will be needed

to handle the cookware.

• D,,not use paper towels or coveiJngs_ containei_

or cooking/roasting bags inade (>f foil or other
reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
browning or grilling.

• D,, not place food directly against the top or

bottom heating elements.

-- Place the dish directly on the rack.

-- Remove the rack fl'om the oven when not in use.

-- Use pot holdet_ or oven mitts when handling
the rack. It may be hot.

-- Be sm'e that the rack is positioned i)roperly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.

-- Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven
with metal tbil. This will cause overheating of

the oven.

During and after use, do not much, or let
clothing, pot holde_ or other flammable

materials contact the top heating element or
guard. These sure_ces may be hot enough

to burn even though they are dark in colo_:
/_dlow suflident tiine fi>r cooling fi_t,

Remove cookware completely fl'om the oven
befi we turning tb(>d.

Make sm'e tbod is cooked all the way through
before browning.

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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:I ro eruseof the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance inust be grotmded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grotmding reduces the

risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
forthe electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grotmding wire with a grotmding plug.

The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
i)roperly installed and grotmded.

Consult a qualified electrician or se_Mce technician
if the grotmding instructions are not completely
tmdetstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

appliance is properly grotmded.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is yore" personal responsibili_, and obligation

to have it replaced with a propedy grotmded
3-prong wall outlet.

Do not under _liiV cii'c/li//st_lnces cut oi" i'elllOVe

the third (grotmd) prong fl'om the power cord.

We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,

have a qualified electrician or service technidan
install an outlet near the appliance.

(See EXTENSION CORDS section.)

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

blowing of fllse or tripping of circuit breaker.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

,i__ADAPTERPLUGS

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

Because of potential sali_t}' ha/m'ds under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. Howevex;

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be inade to a propedy grounded

2-prong wall receptacle by the tlse of a UI, listed adapter which
is a\;filable at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot
in the wall receptacle to pro_ide proper polari b in the connection

of the power cord.

^_CAUTION:A_achingtheadaptergroundterminaltothewallreceptaclecoverscrewdoesnotground

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 drcuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly

grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord ti'om the adaptor; alwa):s hold the adapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter ground terminal is ve_, ' likely to break with repeated use. Should this hal_pen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

{Adapter plugs not

permittedinCanada)

Alignlarge I I i' I

__pron_,ots] I

/fT" Ensureproperground

TEMPORARY andfirmconnection

METHOD beforeuse.

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

Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because ti'equent disconnection of the power cord places

m_due strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fifilm'e of the adapter ground temfinal. You should have
the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician

befin'e using the appliance.

EXTENSIONCORDS

A short power SUl)ply cord is provided to reduce the _isks resulting ti'om becoming ent;mgled in or t_ipping

over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are carelifl in using them.

If an extension cord is used--

Ir_The marked electrical rating of the e×tension cord shotfld be at least asgreat asthe electrical radng

of the appliance;

_'_ The extension cord must be a grotmding-t)]_e 3-wire cord and it must be _luo-o-ed into a 3-slot outlet;

_The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape o_er the countertop or tabletop where

it can be pulled on by children or tripped o_er tmintentionallv.

]f you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the bh_wer sound nlav wli_,' when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longe_; too.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

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Aboutthe featuresof youroven. gecom

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

1000Watts

Featuresof theOven

Door Latches 0

Window with Metal Shield

Screen allows cooking to be "dewed while
kee )in,* microwa'_es confined in the oxen.

ControlPanel and Selector Dial @

Fix_t turn, then press the dial to make
selections,

_l_en entering cooking time using the dial,
tim e will add or subtract in 15-second

increments up to 6 nlinutes. For cooking times
of C_I 5 minutes, time will add or subtract in

30-second increments. When entering cooking
times of 15-30 minutes, time will add or

subtract in 1-minutes increments. For times
over 30 nlinutes, time will add or subtract in

5-minutes increments.

Glass Turntable

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Center the tray on the tm'ntable support when
using the microwaxe teatm'es. Place food or

microwaxe-safe cookware directly on the glass
tm'ntable.

Black Metal Tray

Put food or appropriate cookware direcdy on
the black metal tray and place on the tm'ntable

support when usino,t-.,browning, or ,grilling,
features.

RemovableTurntableSupport

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

NOTE:RatkTgplateIslocatedonthefrontofthe
microwave,behl)_dthedoorOvenvent(s)andovenh)ht
are/ocatedontheinsidewaftsofthemicrowaveoven.

Heating Elements

A]lows VOtl to cook fi'ozen con'_enien('e _()ods,

brown alread_ cooked foods quickly on top,

or grill too(ls on the top and bottom.

Browner Rack

Center the rack on the black metal trax when
usin,* the browning or grilling features only:

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Aboutthe featuresof youroven.

You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the browning and grilling features.

GRILL

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BROWN

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MICRO

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DEFROST REHEAT

CDCD

POWER POPCORN

-- Selector DiaI--Tum to make
selectimTs andpress to ente_

CDCD

EXPRESS BEVERAGE

OCD

CookingControls

Press Enter Option

MICRO Amountof cookingtime more/lesstime
DEFROST

Turndialto AUTO Foodweight
Turndialto TIME Amountof defrostingtime

POWER Powerlevel1-10
EXPRESS Startsimmediately!

BROWN Foodtype,servingsize more/lesstime
REHEAT Foodtype,servingsize

GRILL Foodtype,servingsize more/lesstime
POPCORN 3.5oz.or3 oz.

BEVERAGE 4,8, or12oz.

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Usingthe microwave features, ge.com

Make sure the turntable support and glass
turntable are in place when micrewaving.

• Place food or microwavable container

directly on the glass turntable to cook

VO/II" fl)od,

• Center the glass turntable on the
turntable support.

• Make sure that cookware is suitable fin.
microwaving.

MICRO

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POWER

START/PAUSE

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Changing the Microwave Power Level

The power level may be entered or
changed after entering the time fi)r

Micro Cookor Express,

[]Press MICROor EXPRESS,
p_For Micro Cook, mrn the dial to set the

cook time and press the dial to enter.

[] Press POWER.

L_Turn the dial to set the power level

and press the dial to entex;

_"_ Press the dial or STARTto begin

cooking

Variable power levels add flexibility to

microwave cooking. The power levels on
tile ii/icrowave oven can be COlili)ai'ed

to the sm'ti_ce milts on a range. Each
power level gives you microwave energy' a

certain percent ot the time. Power level 7
is microwave energy 70% of the time,

Power level 3 is energy' 30% of the time,
Most cooking will be done on High(power

level 10)which gives you 100% powex:

Power level IOMll cook tipster but food may

need more fl'equent stirring, _xm_fing or
turning ove_; A lower setting will cook more

evenly and need less stirring or rotating ot
the food. Some foods may have better

fla\'o_; textm'e or appearance if one of tile

lower settings is used, Use a lower power

level when cooking toods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped

potatoes.

[lest periods (when tile microwave energy'
cycles off) give time fin" the toed to

"equalize" or transter heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown

with power level_-the deti'ost cycle.

If microwave energy' did not cycle off,
the outside of the toed would cook befin'e

the inside was deti'osted.

Hero am some examples of uses for various
power levels:

High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling

liquids.

Med-High7"Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium & Slow cooking and tenderizing

fin" stews and less tender cuts of ineat.

Low 2 or3".Defl'osfing; simm ering; delicate

Satlces.

Warm I: Keel)ing, fi)od waxm; softening

butte_: