GE JES1384WFC Owner's Manual
Microwave Oven
350A4502P361 07-03 ATS
JES1384WFC
Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features . . . . .14–16
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–13
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . .20
Things That Are Normal . . . . . .20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # __________________
Serial # __________________
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
with Browner
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.
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 4.
■ 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 (76 mm) 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. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
■ 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 water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
■ 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 when
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 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.
■ This appliance must only be serviced 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.
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WARNING!
(a) 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.
(b) Do Not Place any object 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 adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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ARCING
If you see arcing, press PAUSE/CLEAR 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).
■ 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.
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
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.
■ 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.
■ 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 injury.
■ 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 injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided container with narrow
necks.
— After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme 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
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.
■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F
(71°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne
illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure to use suitable cookware during
microwave cooking. 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 (240 ml) of water—set the 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-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 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.
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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.
■Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″
(19 mm) 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
(25 mm) away from the sides of the oven.
■Plastic cookware—Plastic 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 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.
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BROWNER SAFETY
■Any non-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 holders or oven mitts will be needed to
handle the cookware.
■Do not use paper towels or coverings, containers
or cooking/roasting bags made of foil 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 shelf from the oven when not
in use.
–Use pot holders or oven mitts when handling
the shelf. It may be hot.
– Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
– Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the oven.
■During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials contact the browner element or guard.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. Allow sufficient
time for cooling first.
■Remove cookware completely from the oven
before turning food.
■Make sure food is cooked all the way through
before browning.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
We do not recommend using an extension 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.
WARNING
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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
ADAPTER PLUGS
Adapter Plugs are not permitted in Canada.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
EXTENSION CORDS
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 countertop 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.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial. When entering
cooking time using the dial, time will add
or subtract in 10-second increments up to
5 minutes. For 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
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.
Browner Element. Allows you to brown alreadycooked food quickly on top.
Browner Shelf.
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