GE JES1358WK02, JES1358WJ02 Owner’s Manual

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

Operating Instructions

Com'enience Features ..... 14-16

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

()ther Features ........... ] 6, 17

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

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

Time Features ............ 9-1,9,

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

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 20

Things That Are Normal ...... 20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Coxer

Product Registration ...... 91-99

Warranty .................. 93

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Writethemodelandserial

numbershere:
Model #

Serial #

You can find them on a label

inside the oven.

164D3370P329 49-40400 06-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

For your safe_ 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.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE

TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

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

open since open<loot operation can result in ham/fill
eN)osure m microwave energy': It is impommt not to
deteat or tamper with tile satiety interlocks.

(b) DoNotPlace any object between tile oven fl'ont fi_ce

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

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

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

(1) door (bent),
(2) hinoes and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing stmfi_ces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!j usted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service pex_onnel.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.

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 fi_llow the specific precautions in tile • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this

Precautionsto AvoidPossibleExposureto Excessive
Microwave Energy section aboxe.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to a propedy grounded outlet. See tile Grounding
Instructions section on page 4.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.

• Be certain to place tile fl'ont surfhce of tile door three

inches or more back from tile countertoi ) edge, to axoid
accidental filI) )in(,_ of tile appliance in n(mnal tlSaO-e._ .

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested fi)r

Ill}lIJne rise.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

• Do not i/lo[lnt tile IllicI'Owave oxen oxer or near _lilV

portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

• Do not store anything direcflx on top of tile microwaxe

o'_en S/lil';ice when tile Illicl'owax e o_,en is in opei'ation.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working proped); or if it has

been damaged or dropped. If tile power cord is

damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized se_Mce agent using a power

cord available from General Electric.

• D(:, not co_,er or block }111_,(:,i)enings, on tile Ila ) )liance.

• Use this appliance only fin" its intended use as described

in this i/lantlal. Do not tlse corrosive chemicals or wq)oi_
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat, (h T or cook tood, and is not intended

fin" laboratory or industrial use.

product near watet_lor example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming, I)°°1, near a sink or in similar

locations.

• Keep power cord away from heated surti_ces.

• Do not imlnei_e power cord or I)lug, in water

• Do not let power cord hang oxer edge of table or

COtlntei:

• To reduce tile risk of fire in tile oven cax_la':

--Do not overcook fi_od. Careflflly attend appliance when

paper; plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside tile oxen while cooking.

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

plastic ('ontainets before I)lacim"_ them in tile oxen.

--Do not t/se tile o_,en t_)I" ,stoI'a_rea ptlI])oses. Do not leaxe

paper products, cooking utensils, or tood in tile oxen

when not in rise.

--If materials inside tile oven ignite, keep tile oven door
closed, turn tile oven ofl_ and disconnect tile power
cord, or shut off power at tile fllse or drcuit breaker
panel. If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.

• See door surfi_ce cleaning instructions in tile Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section ot this manual.

• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service

personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility fin.
examination, repai_; or a(!jusUnent.

• _s with any appliance, close supervision is necessmw

when used by children.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

a,WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEARand correct the problem.

Ardng is tile microwave tem_ fin" sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poult_ y pins, or gold-

rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

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• Metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven.

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

FOODS

• Do not pop l)Ol)('oi'n in yo/li" Illi(Towaxe oven

tmless in a special microwave popcorn accesso_ T
or mfless you use popcorn labeled fin" use in

microwave ovens.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containe_--fln" example, closed jade--are able
to explode and should not be heated in this

ii/ici'owave oven. _tlcll rise of tile illiCi'Owave

oven could result in injury.

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

to bm_t, possibly _esulfing in iqjm y.

• Operating tile mic_xm'ave with no fi)od inside fi)r
I/lore than a minute or [\_x_may Catlse (lanlage

to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat aro/md tile magnetmn and can shorten

tile life of tile oven.

• Foods Mth tmbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,

chicken live_, and other giblets, and egg yolks

should be pierced to allow steam to escape

(hllJng cooking.

• Avoid heating baby fi>od in glass jm_, even •
with tile lid olt_ Make sure all infhnt food is

thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribum tile
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding

when wamfing titan ula. Tile container may feel

cooler than tile tommla really is. Mwavs rest tile

tommla before fi_edin,* tile baby •

• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated bexerages). Exert •

if' tile container is opened, pressure C_lllbuild up.
This can cause the container to built, possibly

resulting in >

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

• SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such aswater, coffee or tea are ableto be
overheatedbeyondthe boiling pointwithout

appearingtobe boiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling
when the container isremovedfromthe microwave

ovenis not always present.THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING0 VER

WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA

SPOONOROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTO

THELIQUID.

To reduce tile risk of iqjm T to pe_ons:

--Do not overheat the liquid.

IStir tile liquid both befin'e and halfway through

heating it.

--Do not use straight-sided containet_ with narrow

necks.

I_Mter heating, allow tile container to stand in tile

illici'owave oven ]'()I" a short til//e betoi'e i'ei//oving

tile containe_:

IUse exti'ellle cai'e when insei'ting a Sl)OOn 0I"

other utensil into tile containex:

Hot fi_ods and steam can cause bm'ns. Be careflfl

when opening any containe_ of hot fix)d,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches, and

boxes. To prevent possible iqjury, direct steam
away fl'om hands and ti_ce.

Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to Your oven.

Cook meat and poult_ T thoroughlylmeat to at

least an INTERNAl, temperatm'e _ff 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAl, temperature

of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually

protects against toodborne illness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

a, WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking

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

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

• If w)u are not sm'e if a dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish wm

are testing and a glass measm_ing cup filled with

1 cup of water set tile meastwing cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds

at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used
fin" microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale.

• If you use a meat them_ometer while cooking,

IIl_lke stlre it is sate fin" rise in illicrowave ()veils.

• 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 cent;fining nyhm or
nylon filainents should be avoided, as they Inav

also ignite.

• Some sWroloam trays (like those that meat is

packaged on) have a thin strip ot metal

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

ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use tile microwave to chy newspape_.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fin" use in

microwave ovens. Check the package fin" proper

rise.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sm'e to vent

plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred fl'om the heated lend. Pot holders

max be needed to handle the cookware,

• "Boilable" cooking pouches and fighdy closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
bm_t dining or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injtu T. A]so, plastic storage
containet_ should be at least partially tmcovered
because they titan a tight seal. When cooking

with containe_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,

remove coveting careflfllv and direct steam away
fi'om hands and ti_ce.

• Use toil only as directed in this guide. TV dinne_
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4"

high; renlove tile top foil cover and rettlrn tile
tray to tile box. \_]/en using foil in tile microwave
oven, kee I) the loft at least 1 inch away fl'om the

sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware----Plastic cookware designed fin.
microwave cooking is ve_y useflfl, but should be
used carefull> Even micro_we-satb 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 hmger exposm'es to overcooking, tile ti)od and
cookware could ignim.

Follow those guidelines."

B Use microwave-sate plastics onl) and use

them in strict compliance with the cookware

IIla n [Ilil ct/li'e i"s i'ecoli/iilen(lations.

] Do not i//icrowa',e elllpty containei3.

Do not pemfit children to use plastic
cookware without complete superxision.

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BROWNERSAFETY

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• Any re)n-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
browning ill the oven. Place the dish directly on

the shelf.

• The oven and door will get hot when browning.

• Cookware will become hot when browning.
Pot holdei_ or oven mitts will be needed to

handle the cookware.

• Do not use paper to_vls or c()verings, containei_
or cooking/roasting bags made (ff fi)il or other

reflective material, plastic, _x or paper when
browning.

• Do not place food directly against the browner
element.

• Use of the browner shelf:

- I_emove the shelf fl'on/the oven when not
ill rise.

- Use pot holdei_ or oven mitts when handling
the shell It may be hot.

Be sure that the shelf is posifi(med properly
inside the oven to prevent product dalnage.

Do not cover the shelf or any part (ff the oven

with metal fi)il. This will cause overheating of

the oven.

• During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holdei_ or other flamnmble

inateiials contnct the browner elelnent or guard.
These sui_i_ces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark ill coloI; Mlow sufficient
tilne for cooling fiIst.

• I_.elnove cookware colnpletely fi'oln the oven
heft)re turning food.

• Make sure fl)od is cooked all the way through
heft)re browning.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

This ai)pliance must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short drcuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire

for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Tile plug nmst be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electridan or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not colnpletely

undei_tood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
ai)pliance is i)roperly grounded.

If the outlet is a st;mdard 2-prong wall outlet, it is

vour pei_onal responsibiliQ' and obligation to have

it replaced with a i)roi)erly grounded 3-l)rong wall
outlet.

Do not tinder [llly ciI'C[ll//St;Inces C/lt or I'elllOVe

the third (ground) i)rong fl'oln the power cord.

X4'e do not recolnlnend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power coM is too short,

have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the ai)pliance. (See

EXTENSION CORDSsection.)
For best oi)erafion, plug this ai)pliance into its

own electrical outlet to i)revent flickering of lights,
blowing of fllse or trii)i)ing of circuit breakeI:

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

ADAPTERPLUGS

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

Because ot potential safe b' hazards under certain conditions, {Adapterplugsnot
we stronglyrecommend against the use of an adapter plug.However; if permittedinCanada}

you still elect to use an adaptex; where local codes pemfit, a TEMPORARY Alignlarge

CONNECTIONnrav be made to a properly grounded tw_)-prong wall

receptacle by tile use of a UI, listed adapter which is available at most

local hardware stores,

Tile larger slot in tile adapter must be aligned with tile larger slot in

the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the TEMPORARY

power cord. METHOD

CAUTION:AttachflTg 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 b grounded
through the house wiring.

You should have tile circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sm'e tile receptacle is properly
grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the adapte_, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter gr()lmd temfinal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this hai)pen,

DONOTUSEthe 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 fl'equent disconnection ot the power cord places

undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fifilure ot the adapter ground temfinal. You shouM have

tile two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grotmding) receptacle by a qualified electrician

heft)re using tile appliance.

Ensureproperground
andfirm connection

beforeuse.

EXTENSIONCORDS

A short power suI)ply cord is pro\_ded to reduce tile risks resulting fl'om becoming entangled in or tripping

oveI" a longer cord,

Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.

If an extension cord is used--

] Tile marked electrical rating of tile extension cord should be at least as _ "at as tile electrical rafino of

tile appliance;

] The extension cord must be a ,'l

] Tile extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape oxer tile c()tmterto I) or tabletop

where it can be pulled on b) children or tlipped oxer unintentionally:

If you use an extension cord, tile interior light may flicker and tile blower solmd may vary when tile

microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be hmge_; too.

,gr()lmding-ia, )e S-wire cord and it must be l)lugged,, into a S-slot outlet

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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

Aboutthe featuresof yourmicrowave oven.

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

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Featuresof theOven

O Door Latches.

O indow with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be xiewed while keeping

iilici'owaxes conlined ii1 tile ox, en.

O Convenience Guide.

ControlPanel and Selector Dial. _q/en entering

cooking time using tile dial, time will add
or sulXract in l O-second increments up to

5 minutes. D)_" cooking times of 5 to lO
minutes, time will add or subtract in

30-second increments. When entering
cooking times greater than 10 minutes, time

will add or subtract in 1-minute increments.

_h Removable Turntable.Turntable and support

r must be in place when using tile o_en. Tile

tm'ntable may be remoxed for cleaning.

O emovable Turntable Support.Tile turntable

support must be in place when using tile

0_, eI1.

NOTE:Rat/W plate, oven vent(s)andoven lightare located
on the inside walls of themicrowave oven.

O rowner Element. _Mlows you to brown ah'ea(l):

cooked food quickly on top.

O Browner Shelf.

Aboutthe featuresof yourmicrowave oven.

Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.

DEFROST

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AUTOCOOK _

@LESSGMoRE _"

TIME COOK

POWER LEVEL

TOP BROWN

START

EXPRESSCOOK

CookingContro/s

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Press Enter Option

TIME COOK Amountofcookingtime more/lesstime

Turndial

DEFROST

Pressonce Foodweight
Presstwice Amountof defrostingtime

POWERLEVEL Powerlevel0-HI
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!

TOPBROWN Amountofbrowningtime more/lesstime

POPCORN Startsimmediately! 3.5oz.,3oz.or1.75oz.
Pressonce,twice or more/lesstime

three times

BEVERAGE Startsimmediately! 1cup,2cupsor3cups
Pressonce,twice or more/lesstime

three times

AUTOCOOK Foodtype1-9 more/lesstime