GE JES1651SJ03, JES1651SJ02, JES1651SJ01 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information..2-11

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature ........ 21

Microwave Temls ..... 28

Oilier Featm_s ... 26, 27

Oven Featm_s .... 12, 13

Power Levels ........ 14

Sensor Featm_s . . 22-25

Time Featm_s .... 15-20

Care and Cleaning

Inside .............. 29

Outside ............. 30

Turntable ........... 29

Troubleshooti_

Tips ........... 31, 32

Things That Are

Normal ............ 33

Consumer Support

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Support ..... Back Cover

Wammty ............ 35

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Write themodel andserial

numbershere:
Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on
a label inside the oven.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

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.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLE
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY

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Do Not Attempt to opecate
this o_n with the door open

since open-do(,r opelation
c,m resuh in harmfid

expos/Ire to microwave
energ}: It is import, rot not

to deJc,tt or tamper with the
safety inmrlocks.

Do Not Place any object
between the oven fl'ont

fi_ce and the door or albw
soil or cleaner residue to

accumul,tte on sealing

surJ_lces.

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:

&)or (bent),

_ (brokenhing'esandlatcheSorloosened),

_ surfaces.dOorseals and sealing

The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly

qualNed service personnel.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the foflowing:

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ReadmM %1(::: the specific

precautions in the Precautions

toAvoid PossibleExposureto

ExcessiveMicrowave Energy

section above.

This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only

to a properly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding

Instructions section on p,tg_ 8.

Inst;dl or locate this
appliance only in accordance

with the pr_Mded InstMlation
Instructions.

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Be certain to pl;tce the flont
surface of fl-le door three

inches or more back fl'om
the countertop edg_ to avoid

accident;d tipping of the
appliance in normM usage.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
this Owner's Manual

This microwave oven is not
approved or tested tbr marine use.

Do not mount this appliance
over a sink.

Do not II/Otlllt tile ii/icrow, tve

O*,_11 O*,_r OF Hear ally portion of

a heating or cooking appliance.
Do not store anything directly

on top of tile microwave oven

StlrJilce whell tile microwave oven

is in opelafion.
Do not opel_ate this appliance if

it has a damaged power coM or
plug, if it is not working properly,

or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

Do not co_vr or block any
openings on the appliance.

Use this appliance only tilt its
intended use as described in this

II/;:lll/lal. Do Hot rise corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this

appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry
or cook tood, and is not inmnded

lot laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this appliance

outdoors. Do not use this
product near water--Jor

example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near

a sink or in similar locations.

Keep power cord away from
heated surfilces.

Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.

Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counmn

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To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven caviW:

-- Do not overtook food. Careflllly
attend appliance when papei;

plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the

oven while cooking.

-- Remove wire twist-ties and metal

handles tiom paper or plastic

containers before placing them
in the oven.

-- Do not use tile oven Jot stolag_
purposes. Do not leave paper

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

-- If materials inside the oven
ignite, kee I) tile oven door

closed, turn tile oven off and
disconnect the power toM, or

shut off power at the fllse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door

is opened, the fire may spread.

-- Do not use the Sensor Features

twice in succession on the same

tood portion. If tood is

undercooked after the first

countdown, use 77me Cool(fiw
additional cooking time.

See door surJace cleaning

instructions in tile Care and

cleaning of the microwave oven

section of this inanual.

This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified mla'ice pel_onnel.

Contact nearest aufllOfized service

t{wilitv fill" examination, repair or

a(!j/lStll/ellt.

As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when

used by children.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

.4,WARNING!

ARCING

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

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Arcing is the microwm'e term

for sparks in/he oven. Arcing
is caused by:

Metal or foil touching the

side of the oven.

Foil not molded to tood

(upturned edges act like

antennas).

FOODS

Do not pop popcorn in put

ll/icro_VilVe oven /lllless ill a

special ll/icrowitve popcorn
accesso W or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in

lille rO_VIIVe ovens.

Some products such as
whole eggs and seMed

cont;finerstbr ex;unple,
closed jars--are able m

explode mM shoMd not be
heamd in this mmrowave

oven. Such use of the

ll/icrowitve o_11 Co/lld result

in iqjm3'.

Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure wil

buikl up inside egg yolk mM
will cause it to burst, possibly

resulting in iqjurv.

Met;d, such as twist-ties,

poult*)' pins or g_dd-rimmed
dishes, in the mmrowave.

Reovled paper towels
cont;dmng small met;d pieces

being used in the microwave.

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()petating the microwave
with no %od inside %r more

than a minute or two may
cause dmnag_ to the oven

and could start a fire. It
increases the heat around

the magnetron mM can
shormn the life of the oven.

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F_×Ms wifll unbroken outer
%kin" such its potatoes, hot

dogLs, s;t/lsagcs, tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, lind egg },oiLs

should be pierced m allow
stemn to escape during

cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER

Liquids,such as water,coffee

or teaare able tobe
overheatedbeyond theboiling

point without appearing tobe
boiling. Visiblebubblingor

boiling when the container is
removedfromthemicrowave

ovenis not alwayspresent.
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY

!-tOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHEN THE

CONTAINERISDISTURBEDOR

A SPOONOROTHERUTENSIL

ISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injm T
to persons:

-- Do not overheat the liquid.

-- Stir the liquid 1)oth

1)el_)re and half,ray througlJ
heating it.

-- Do not use stl_aight-sided
containers with narrow

necks.

-- Aiter heating, allow the
container to stand in the

microwave o_n for a short
time l)eJ_)re removing the

container:

-- Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container:

Avoid heating baby tood in

glass jars, even with the lid
olE Make sure all inlimt t_)od

is thoroughly cooked. Stir
tood to distribute the heat

evenly. Be careflfl to prevent
scalding when warming

formula. The container may
tbel cooler than the formula

really is. Mwa}:s rest the
formula 1)el_)re feeding

the baby.

Don't deliost tiozen

1)evcl_agesin narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated

1)evcmg_s). Even if the
container is opened, pressure

can build up. Tlfis can cause

the container to burst,

possibly resulting in i@ury.

Hot t[)ods and steam can
cause burns. Be careflfl when

opening any containers of
hot tood, including popcorn

bag:s, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible

injur); direct steam away
ti'om hands and time.

Do not ox_rcook potatoes.
They could dehydlate and

catch fire, causing damage
to yo/Ir OVelt,

Cook meat and pouhry
thoroughly--meat to at

least an INTERNAI,
tern pemture of 160°F

and poult W to at least an
INTERNAl, mmpemture

of 180 OK Cooking to these
tempel_atures usually protects

ag'ainst t[)odl)orne illness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

.4,WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

Make sure all cookware used in

your nAcrowavv oven is sui/able

for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,

measuring cups, cus|_lrd cup&
po//e W or china dinnerware

which does not Rive me/allk

trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some

cookware is labeled "sni/able
f__rmicr{ _wuving."

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Ifyou arc not sure ira dish is
microwave-safe, use this test."

Place ill the oven both the

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dish you arc testing mid a
g_assmeasuring cup filled

with 1 cup of w;tmr---sm the

n/e_ts/u-ing cup tither in or

next to the dish. Microwave
3045 secon& at high. If the

dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.

K the dish remains cool
mid only the water ill flle

cup heats, then the dish is

n]ic ro_V_lVU-Saf_.

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ff'yO/l use a n/eat

flmrmon/eter while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use

ill n/icrow, lve ovuns.

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Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contdn metal

flecks whkh may cause arcing
or ignim Paper products
containing nylon or nylon

filmnents should be avoided,

:asthey may also ignite.

Some st yTofbam tlal}:S (like
those that meat is packaged

on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded ill the bottom.

_/\]-Jen microwavcd, the metal

can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.

Do not use the microw, lvc to
dry nmvspapers.

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Not all plastic wcap is suit;d)le

f(Ir/ISe ill n/icrow;P_ ovens.

Check the package for
proper use.

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Paper towels, waxed paper
mid plastic wcap can be used

to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent

spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so stealn can

escape.

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(k)okware may become hot
because of heat mmsfcrred

fi'om the heamd food. Pot
holders may be needed to

handle the cookwm_e.

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"Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags

should lye slit, pierced or
vented as directed by

package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or

imm ediamly after cooking,
possibly resulting in i@ury.

Also, plastic stoFagv

containers should lye at least
partially uncovered because

they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers

tightly covered with plastic

WI;II) _ Fell]()ve covering

carefiflly and direct steam
away ti'om hands and ti_ce.

Use toil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may

lye microwavcd in foil tFa}:s
less than o/4 high; remoxe

the top loll cover and return
the way to the box. h'hen

using loll in the microwave
oven, keep the loll at least

1" awa} from the sides

of the oven.

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Plastic cookware_Plastic
cookware designed tbr

microwave cooking is very
useful, but should lye used

carefully. Even microwave-
saiL=plastic m W not be as

tolerant of ovcrcooking
conditions as are g_ass or

celamic materials and may
soften or char if sul)jected

to short periods of
overcooking. In longer

uNposIIFeS to o*,_l-cooking,

the tood and cookware
could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

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.....................plastics only and use

them in strict complimlce

with the cookware

Ill _ln/lJilct tlFeF_s

l'eCoIt/n/endations.

Do not microwme empW
containers.

ii IDo not permit children

to use plastic cookware

without complete

supervision.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

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

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

This applim3ce must be grounded. In fl_e event of m3 electrical
short drcuit, grounding reduces the risk ofelectric shock by

providing m_ escape wire f_r the electric ctlrrent

This applim_ce is equipped with a power cord having a grounding

wire wifl_ a grounding pMg. The plug must be pMgged into an

outlet that is properly installed m_d grounded.

Constdt a qualified elec/ridan or service/echnidan if tile
grounding instructions are not comple/ely understood, or if

doubt exists as to whe/her/he appliance is properly grounded.

If the outlet is a s/m_&_rd 2-prong wall oufle/, it is your personal

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gromKted 3-prong wall outlet

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Do no/under m_y drcumstmKcs cut or remove tile third (ground)
prong fl'om tile power cord.

We do no/recommend using m_extension cord *_4/hthis applimKe.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified elec/rkim or service
technician ins/all an outlet near tile applimKe. (See WARNING--

EXTENSIONCORDSsecd{,n.)

For best openttion, plug tl_isapplim_ce into its own elec/rical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fhse or tripping

of drcuit breaker.

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ADAPTERPLUGS

Usage situations where appliance's power cord will he disconnected

infrequently

Because of potential sate W
hazaMs under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug. H_)we_x;

ifyou still elect to use ml adapte_,
where locM codes permit,

a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may"

be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of

a UL lismd adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.

The lm%er slot in the adapter must be Mig'ned with the lm%'er slot
in the wall receptacle to provide proper polmitv in the connection

of the power cord.

r, ^t,,UTION:A aehingthe 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.

_k)u shouM have the drcMt checked by a qualified electrician to

make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord fl'om the adaptor, always hold

the adaptor with one hand. If this is not done, the adaptor ground
mrminal is veW likely to break with repeamd use. Should this

happen, DONOTUSEthe appliance until a proper ground k_s
agMn been established.

Usagesituationswhereappliance'spower cordwill bedisconnected
frequently.

Donotusean adapterplugin these situations because fl'equent

disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the
adaptor and leads m eventual fidlure of the adaptor ground

mrndnal. You shoMd N_vc the two-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualilied electrician

bell)re using the appliance.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

EXTENSIONCORDS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting

ti'om becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Exmnsion cords m_y be used if}_m are cm-efiA in using them.

If an exmnsion cord is used--

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children or tripped over/luintention}_lly.

If you use an exmnsion cord, the inmrior lig_Jt may flkker and the
Mower sound may vm-y when the microwm'c oven is on. Cooking

times m_ty be longer; too.

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READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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