Ge Jes1384sf08, Jes1384sf02, Jes1384sf07, Jes1384wd001, Jes1384sf06 Owner's Manual

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

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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 ...... 90

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Coxer

Product Registration ...... 91-99

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

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Model #

Serial #

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3513913700 49-40503 01-06JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

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.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE

TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

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

open since open<leer operation can result in ham/tiff
eN)osure m microwave energy': It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the satiety interlocks.

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

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

(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 suHi_ces.

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

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCtiONS.

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

[] Read and folh)w tile specific precautions in the [] Do not store this appliance outdo(n_. Do not use this

Precautionsto Avoid PossibleExposureto Excessive
Microwave Energy section above.

[] This appliance must be grounded. Connect only

to a properly grotmded ot/flet. See tile Grounding
Instructions section on page 4.

[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with

tile provided installation instructions.

[] Be cexlain to place tile fl'ont sm_hce of tile door three

inches or more back h'om the comlteilo} ) edge, to avoid
accidental till) )in,,_ of the appliance in mmnal usage.

[] This micro*<_xe oxen is not apl)rox ed or tested fbr

n/_lYine use.

[] Do not n/omit this appliance o'_er a sink.

[] Do IlOt Ilia/lilt tile iniclowave oven oveF OF Ilear all}

portion of a heating or cooldng appliance.

[] Do not store an}thing directh on top of tile microwave

ovell S[llf_lce whell tile lniCl'OWa',e ovell is ill operation.

[] Do not operate this al)pliance if it has a damaged power

cord or plug, if it is not worldng properly, or if"it has

been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is

damaged, it must be t ei)laced by General Electric
Service or an authorized se_Mce agent using a power

cord a\;dlable fi'om General Electric.

[] Do not coxer or block am, oi)enings, on tile appliance.

[] Use this al)pliance only for its intended use as described

in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or x:q)ol_
in this ai)pliance. This microwave o\vn is si)edfically

designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended

fin laboratory o_ industrial use.

pl'o(hlct lie;H" watel_i()F example, ill a _et basement,

near a sMmming, I)°°l, near a sink or in similar

locations.

[] Kee I) power cord a_,_a} fl'om heated sm'fitces.

[] Do liar ilnlnelNe powel" COld of l)hlg, ill _,_ateE

[] Do not let po_er cord h'm,,,_ oxer edge, of table o_

co[lllteE

[] To reduce tile risk of fire in tile oven cavit}:

--Do not ox ercook fi)od. Careful]) attend appliance when
pal)e*; plastic, or other combustible InatelJals al'e placed
inside the oven while cooldng

--Remoxe wire tx_fst-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containel_ before l)lacin'"_ them in tile o_en.

--Do not use tile o'_en [()I" ,stor'_oe,_ ptll])oses. Do liar leave

paper i)roducts, cooldng utensils, or fbod in tile oven

when llOt ill use.

--If materials inside tile oven ignite, kee I) tile oven door
closed, mrn tile oven oft; and disconnect the power
cord, or shut oft power at tile tuse or circuit breaker
panel. If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.

[]

See door sm_Iilce cleaning insti uctions in the Care and

cleaning of the microwave oven section ot this manual.

[]

This apl)liance must only be selMced by qualified selMce
pei_tmnel. Contact nearest authorized se_Mce ii_dlity fin"
examination, repail, or ac!iusm/ent.

[]

_&swith any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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, poultry 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 (uptm'ned edges act
like antennas).

FOODS

• Do not l)Ol) l)Ol)('oi'n iI1 yo/li" Illi(Towaxe oven

tmless in a special microwave popcorn accesso_ T
or unless you use I)opcorn labeled fin" use in

inicrowave 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/iCFOWaVe oven. _tlcl/ tlse of tile illiCFOWaVe

oven could result in injury.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressm'e
will buiM up inside egg p)lk and will cause it

to bm_t, possibly resulting in iqjm 7.

• Operating tile mic_xm'ave Mth no fl_od inside fin.
i/loi'e than a minute or two may Catlse claI_lage

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 clogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,

chicken live_, and other giblets, and egg )x)l!<s

should be pierced to allow steam to escape

chllJng cooking.

• Avoid heating baby fi>od in glass ja_, even •
with the lid off'. Make sure all infimt food is

thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the

heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding

when wamfing tommla. Tile container may feel

cooler than the tommla really is. Mwavs test the

tommla 1)elbre ti_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_lilbuild up.
This can cause tile container to built, possibly

resulting in iI_jtu>

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

• SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such aswater, coffee ortea areableto be
overheatedbeyondthe boilingpoint without

appearingtobe boiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling
when the container isremovedfromthe microwave

ovenis not always present.THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER

WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA

SPOONOROTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO

THELIQUID.

To reduce tile risk _d iqjm T to pe_ons:

--Do not overheat the liqukl,

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 betore i'eilloving

tile containe_:

IUse extI'ellle caI'e when inserting a Sl)OOn oi"

other utensil into the container.

Hot fi)ods and steam can cause bm'ns. Be careflfl

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

boxes. To prevent possible iI_jtu> direct smam
away fl'om hands and ti_ce.

Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to veto" oven.

Cook meat and poult_ T thoroughlylmeat to at

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

of 180°E Cooking to these temperatm'es 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, pottei T or
china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim

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

• If w)u are not sure if a dish is microwave-sale,
use this test: Place ill the oven both the dish you

are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with

1 cup of water set tile measuring cup either ill
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 ill
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale.

• If you use a meat themlometer while cooking,

l/l_lke stlre it is sate fin" iise in illicrowave ()veils.

• Do not use recycled paper products. Recvcled

paper towels, nal)kins 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 Inav

also ignite.

• Some sWroloanl tra):s (like those that meat is

packaged on) have a thin strip of metal

embedded ill tile bottom. When microwaved,
tile metal can burn tile floor of tile oven or

ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use tile microwave to chy ne_vspapei_.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable fin" use ill

inicrowave ()veils. Check tile package fin" proper

Ilse.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

be used to cover dishes ill order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent

plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Cookware ma} become hot because of heat
transtbrred fl'om the heated toed. Pot holdei_

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

1)m_t during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting ill illjUI T. A]so, plastic storage
containei_ should be at least partially uncovered
because they titan a fight seal. When cooking

with containei_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,

remove covering carefllllv and direct steam away
fi'on/hands and tilce.

• Use fi)il only as directed ill this guide. TV dinneI_
may be microwaved ill foil trays less than 3/4"

high; renlove tile top foil cover and rettlrn tile
tray to tile box. \,_]/en using foil ill tile microwave
oven, kee I) the tOft at least 1 inch away from the

sides of the oven.

• Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed fin"
microwave cooking is ver)' useflll, but should be
used carefull> Even micro_we-satb plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceiamic materials, and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
Ill hmger exposures to overcooking, tile lend and
cookware could ignim.

Follow those guidelines."

B Use microwave-sate plastics onl) and use

them ill strict compliance with the cook\wire

Illa n IIlil ct/li'e i"s i'ecoi//illen (la tie ns.

] Do not ii/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 n(m-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when
browning in 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, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made (ff fi)il or other

reflective material, plastic, wax or paper when
browning.

• Do not place food directly against the browner
element.

• Use of the browner shelf:

- Remove the shelffl'om the oven when not
ill rise.

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

Be sure that the shelf is positioned 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 flalmnable

materials contact the browner element or guard.
These SUll'ilces Inay be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in coloI: Mlow sufficient
tilne fi)r cooling fiI_t.

• Relnove cookware colnpletely fl'Oln the oven
befi)re turlfing food.

• Make sure fl)od is cooked all the way through
befi)re browlfing.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING-I p o o .soo thogro,,,,Ji,,g ,l,gco,,ros,ltino iskofoloct icst,ock.

This ai)pliance inust be grounded. In the e\'ent of
an electlical short drcuit, groulMing reduces the
risk of electric shock by i)roviding an escape wire

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

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug nmst be plugged into an outlet that is
i)roperly installed aim grounded.

Consult a qualified electiician or service techlfician
if the grounding instructioi_s are not comi)letely

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 responsibility and obligation to have

it replaced with a i)roperly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.

Do not tinder _lily (iI'C[ll//S[ilnces C/lt or i'elll(We

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

X_'e do not recomlnelld using an extension cord
with this ai)pliance. If the power cord is too short,

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

EXTENSION CORNSsection.)
D)I" best ol)erafion, plug this al)pliance into its

own electrical outlet to prevent _ckering 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 oI potential safety 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

CONNECTIONmay 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

tile wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in tile com_ection of tile TEMPORARY

power cord. METHOD

CAUTION:AttachfiTg 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 tile circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sm'e tile receptacle is i)roperly
gr()lmded.

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

tmdue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fhihu'e of tile adapter grotmd temfinal. You should have
tile two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a three-prong (grotmding) receptacle 1)y a qualified electrician

before using tile appliance.

Ensureproperground
andfirm connection

beforeuse.

EXTENSIONCORDS

A short power suI)ply cord is provided to reduce tile risks resulting ti'om becoming entangled in or tripping

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

ff an extensioncord is used--

] Tile marked electrical rating of tile extension cord should be at least as great as tile electrical rating ot

tile appliance;

] The extension cord inust be a ,]

] 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, the interior light may flicker and the blower so:rod may wu'v when the

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

,gr()tmding-tx, )e S-wire cord and it must be i)lugged,, into a S-slot outlet

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

illiCi'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 subtract in 1O-second increments up to

5 minutes. Dw cooking times of 5 to 10
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.

_ Removable Turntable.Turntable and support

r must be in place when using tile oxen. Tile

tm'ntable may be remoxed for cleaning.

O emovable TurntableSupport.Tile rotatable

support must be in place when using tile

oven.

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'ead):

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 _

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1_1 /i/

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 Amountofdefrostingtime

POWERLEVEL PowerlevelO-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