GE JES739WJ02, JES738WJ02, JES738WJ01, JES738WH02, JES738PWJ02 Owner’s Manual

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700 Watts

Models: JES638

Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual

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ImportantSafetyInformation

Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Eoergy

Special NotesAbout Microwavhlg

OperatingInstructions

JES738

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Features of YourMicrowave

The Controls on YourMicrowave Time Cooking

Automatic Cooking

OtherFeatures

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HelpfulInformation

Microwave Terms

Care and Cleaning

If SomethingGoesWrong

Troubleshooting Tips 28

GEService Numbers 31 Warranty Back Cover

GEAppliances

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REAj) ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

_i TO SSII/E exposure is no damage to the:

_ to microwave energy. I door (bent),

ii defeat or tamper with

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tile safety interlocks. 3 door seals and Sealing

between the oven front: _The Oven Should Not face and the door or be _;-sted Ar

allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate properiy qualified

on sealing surfaces.

(broken or loosened),

repaired

by anyone exce t

Start Here!.

•.Before using your Microwave

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Write down the model

and serial numbers here.

They are on a label inside

the oven_

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

Read this manual

It contains insmzctions to

help you use and maintain

your microwave properly.

Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this

manual You will need it to make a warranty claim.

If you received a damaged oven...immediately contact

the dealer' (or builder') that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Check the section titled "If Something Goes

Wrong." This section

helps you solve common problems that might occur;

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE

_ This microwave oven is: I i_not approved or tested

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Read and follow the specific "Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2.

• This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only

to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding

Instructions section on page 9.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

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 or more back from the countertop

edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance

in normal usage, 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 oven is in

USING

Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this microwave,

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this guide. 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.

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,

• Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

• 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;

e Do not let power cord

hang over edge of table or counter;

• To reduce d_e 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 cooldngo

Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before

placing them in fl_e 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 oven ignite, keep the oven

door closed, turn d_e oven off and disconnect

the power cord, or shut off power at the fi_tseor circuit breaker panel.

If the door is opened,

the fire may spread.

See door surface

cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning

section(s) of this guide.

GE does not support any servicing of the

microwave. We strongly recommend that you do

not attempt to service the microwave yourseIL

As with any appliance,

close supervision is necessary when used

by children°

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NO TES AB 0 UT MICRO WAVING

iuvouseearcing,press

il the STOP/CLEAe pad i !i

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).

* 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--are able to explode and should not

be heated in this

microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven

could result in injury,

Do not boi! eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

wilt build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to

burst, possibly resuhing in injury.

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.

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.

SAFETYFACT

SUPERHEATEDWATER

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.

Sdr the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

-- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

-- After heating, allow the container to stand in

the microwave oven for a short time before

removing the container:

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with

the lid offl 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 iso 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.

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 fi'om 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 INTEPaNAL temperature of 160°F

and poultry to at least an

INFERNAL temperature

of 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usually

protects against foodborne illness.

Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or

other utensil into the container:

SPECIAL NOTES A_BOUT .MICRO WAVING

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving. 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 microwavingo"

How to test for a microwave- safe dish. ,

• 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 of water--set the

measuring cup either in or next to the dish.

Microwave 1 minute at • high. If the dish heats,

it should not be used • for micr owaving_

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 igniter Paper products

containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

also ignite,

Some styrof6am 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.

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.

"Boitable" cooking pouches and tightly

closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented

as directed by package. If they are not, plastic

could bulst during or immediately after

cooking, possibly resuldng in injury. Also, plastic

storage containers should be at least partially

uncovered because they form a tight seal. When

cooking with container's tightly covered with

plastic wrap, remove covering carefuUy and

direct steam away from hands and face.

• Use f0il only as directed in this guide, TV dinners

may be microwaved in

foil trays less than 3/4"

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 !" away from

the sides of the oven

• Plastic cookware--Ptastic cookware desigaaed for'

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be ttsed

carefnlly. 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. 111longer

exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware

could ignite.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these guidelines:

1 Use microwave-safe

plastics only and use

them in strict compliance

with the cookware manufacturer's

recommendations.

2 Do not microwave empty

containers.

Do not permit children

to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

PREFERRED

METHOD

Ensureproper ground

exists beforeuse.

A WARNING

Improper use of the

grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock.

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 plugo The plug

must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded_

Consult a qualified electridan or service technician if tile

grounding instlucfions are not completely understood,

or' if doubt exists as to whedler d_e appliance is

properly grom_ded.

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 oufleL

Do not under any circumstances cut or

remove the thiid

(ground) prong from

the power cord. For best operation,

plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to

prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fltse or tripping

of circuit breaker'.

GR 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS

TEMPORARY and firm Connection:

::::: _nSureproper ground

METHOD:: b_f0reuse;

Usagesituationswhere appliance'spower cord will be disconnectedinfrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However; if you still elect to use an adapter; where local codes permit,

a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may

be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter which is

available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the

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

cord.

CAUTION:Attaching 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 gnounded

through the house wiring.

You should have the

circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter; always hold the

adapter with one hand. ff this is not done, the adapter

ground terminal is very

likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the 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

flequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter

and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground

terminal. You should have the two-prong wall

receptacle replaced with a

three-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using

the appliance,

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--

1 The marked electrical

rating of the extension

cord should be at least as great as the electrical

rating of the appliance;

2 The extension cord must

be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must

be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;

3 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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