GE JET214 Use and Care Manual

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Read this book carefully.

It will helpyou operateandmaintain your newMicrowave Oven properly.

Keepit handy for answers to your

questions.

If you don’t understandsomething or needmore help. . . Call, toll free:

The GEAnswerCenter’”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

or write: (include your phone number);

ConsumerAffairs GeneralElectric Company Appliance Park Louisville,KY 40225

Write down the model and

serial numbers.

You’llfind them on a label inside the ovenon the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your Microwave Oven. Before sending in this card, pleasewrite

these numbers here:

Model No

Be sure your Microwave Oven is registered.

It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the locationof your MicrowaveOvenshould a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsiblefor registering you asthe owner.

Pleasecheck with your supplierto besure he hasdone so;also send

in your Consumer Product C)wnership Registration Card. If you move, or if you arenot the original purchaserpleasewrite to us,stating model and serial numbers.This

appliancemustbe registered, Pleasebecertainthatitis.

Write to: General Electric Company

RangeProduct Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged

oven. . .

immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the MicrowaveOven.

Save time and money.

Beforeyourequestservice,check the ProblemSolveron page 18.It

lists minor causesof operating problems that you can correct

yourself.

POSSIBLE

EXCESSIVE ENERGY

(a] Do NotAttempttoOWY%M this

ovenwith the door opensince open door operation can resultin harmful exposureto microwaveenergy<It is important not to defeator tamper with the safety interlocks,

(b) Do NotPlaceanyobject

betweenthe oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door close properly

and that there is no damageto the:

(1)door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door sealsand sealing surfaces.

(d) The OvenShouldnotbe

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service

personnel.

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Serial No ‘-

Usethese numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Microwave Oven.

Available at extra-cost from your GE supplier.

Converts your countertop oven to a built-in wall oven. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over GE wall ovens with black glass doors.

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~ef~re Microvvavtng . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . ...........3-4

Featuresof YourOven . . . ., . . . . . 5

Cooking Complete Reminder... . 5

TouchControl Panel . . .. . . . . . .. 6

Setthe Clock... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 6

Automatic Roasting&

Chart .. . .. . . . . .. . ..........7-8

Defrosting. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . 9

Time Cook . .. . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . 10

AUTO START... . . . .. . . .. . .. . . 10

Temp Cook/Hold . .. . . ... .. . . . 11

COOK CODE’” Control . . .. . . . . 12

COOK CODE’”Control Guide . . 13

MIN/SEC Timer. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 15

Careof YourOven . . . .. .. . . . . . 16

Grounding Instructions . . . . . .. . 17

Useof Extension Cords . . . . .. . . 17

The Problem Solver .. .. . . . . . . . 18

Consumer Sewices. . .. . . .. .. . . 19

Warranty . .. . . .. . . .. . . Back Cover

Tips

Makesure all utensils used in your microwave oven are labeled “suitable for microwaving”. Check your Cookbook for sPecific test

to determine ”microwave-safe” utensils.

@Papertowels, wax paper,and plastic wrap can beused tocover dtshesin orcferto retain moisture

and prevent spatter_in9.

@Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your (Xmkbook for specific Instructions.

o Some foods s~]chas unshelled (~ggsand hot dogs must be pierced [o allow steam toe~caPe during ~:ooking.

IMPORTANTSAFETY ~:

Readall instructionsbeforeusingthis appliance.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the

following: WARNING—TO reduce the risk

of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

o Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

a This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”

found on page 17. 0 For best operation, plug this

appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

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

e 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.

e Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance. @ Do not use outdoors. e DO not immerse power cord

or plug in water. @ Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

DO not let power cord hang

e over edge of table or qwnter. * DO not operate this dppliance if it has a damaged power cord

or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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● This appliance should be ser-

viced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

e As with any appliance, clme supervision is necessary when

used by children.

o To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,

plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate cooking. —Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

—Paper towels and napkins, wax paper. Recycled paper

products can contain metal

flecks which may cause arcing

or ignite. Paper products con-

taining nylon or nylon filaments

should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

—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.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by

accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm

is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and pro-

longs life of the oven.

—If materials inside the oven

should ignite, keep oven door

closed, turn oven off, and dis-

connect the power cord, or shut

off power at the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

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SAFETY

(conthwed)

IS Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed glass jars—may explode and

should not be heated in this oven.

e Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg

mixtures.

e Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles;

especially carbonated ones.

Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst,

resulting in injury.

e Use metal only as directed in Cookbook. Metal strips as used

on meat roasts are helpful when used as shown in Cookbook.

TV dinners may be cooked in metal trays but when using shelf

they must be replaced in their

box. However, when using metal in microwave oven, keep metal

(except for DOUBLE DIJTYTM shelf) at least l-inch away from sides of oven.

@ Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat

transferred from the heated food. This is especially true if

plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.

@ Sometimes, the oven floor can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the floor

during and after cooking.

* Do not use any thermometer

in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed or recommended for

use In t}7e microwave oven.

Q Remove the temperature

the oven when not

it to cook with. If you leave

the probe inside the oven Wit170ut

inserting it in food or Iiquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcincj in the

ovc n, and damage oven waI1s.

o Plastic Utensils—Plastic

utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave 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 utensils could ignite, For

these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics only “and use them” in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s

recommendations, 2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.

@ When cooking pork follow our directions exactly and always cook the meat to at least

I TOO.This assures that, in the

remote possibility that trichina

may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

e Boiling eggs (in and out of

shell) is not recommended for

microwave cooking. Pressure

can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

e Foods with unbroken outer “skin”such as potatoes, hot dogs or sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and eggs (see above) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

* ‘“Boilable’*cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in Cookbook. 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 uncovwwd 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.

e Use of the DOUBLE IDUTYTM shelf accessory. (See your Cookbook for proper use.)

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use,

—Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

—Use potholders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may

be hot. —Do not use microwave

browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat.

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W C~~~ing CQ~Pl~@ Reminder

(For all AUTO ROASTcodesexcept

code 6,TIME COOK, DEFROST

andCOOK CODE7Mcycles:)

Toremind you that you havefood in the oven,the oven will beeponce a minute until you either openthe

ovendoor or touch the CLEAR/

OFFpad.

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Door Handle.Pull to open

door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

DoorLatches.

ViewingWindowwith Metal

3. Shield.Metal screen permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside

oven.

AntennaCover.Protects the microwave energy distributing

antenna. Do not removethis cover. YOLJwill damage the oven.

Oven Vent.

5“.

OvenInteriorLight.Turnson when the door is opened or when the oven isoperating.

OvenFloor.

MICROTHERMOMETERTM

temperatureprobe.Usewiih

TEMP COOK/HOLD and AUTO ROAST functions only.

ReceptacleforTemperature

9. Probe.Temperature Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle when using TEMP

COOK/HOLD or AUTO ROAST.

10.

DOUBLE-DUTY’”shelf.Lets you microwave severalfoods at once. Do not useshelf without plastic spacers in place as shown. (SeeSafety Instructior?s for special instructions.) When this shelf is not in use, please remove from the oven.

TouchControlPaneland

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Display.See next page for

instructions.

12.

CookingChart.Quick refer-

ence Codes for many frequently preparedfoods.

Model and Serial Numbers.

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of YourTouchControlPanel

TheTouch Control Panelallows understand.With your microwave you to setthe ovencontrols elec- oven,you havethe option of using tronically with the touch of a finger. your COOK CODE’” control for It’sdesignedto beeasyto usea~d quick and easyconvenience

DISPLAY.Displaystime of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power levelbeing used, cooking mode and instructions.

TIME COOK. Microwavefor a presetamount of time using auto-

matic Power Level10 (or change power levelafter entering cooking time. Seepage 10.)

ICLOCK.Touch this padto enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. Toset clock, first touch CLOCK padand then enter time of day. Forexample, if

time is 1:30,touch number pads 1, 3,and Oand 1:30will appear in dis-

play. Touch STARTpad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (Seepage 7.)

NUMBER PADS.Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, Power Level,Auto Codes or food weights

for Auto Defrost.

POWERLEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from

automatic Power Level 10(HIGH) for cooking or Power Level3 (LOW) for defrosting.

START. After all selections are

made, touch this pad to start oven.

cooking. Or you maymakeyour own programsto suit your lndwldualizedcooking style.

13EFROST.Gentle,generally uniform thawing at automatic Power

Level3, (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page9.)

TEMP COOK/HOLD. Usethe temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reachespresettemperature, it switches to HOLD setting and main-

tains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 11.)

Mlhl/SEC TIMER. This feature uses

no microwaveenergy when it functions aseither a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.

(Seepage 15.)

AUTO START.Allows you to pro-

gram your ovento begin cooking at

a preset time of day-up to a 12

hour delay. (Seepage 10.)

‘ COOK CODET”CONTROL. Use

this pad as a short-cut method for entering cooking time and power

level. (See page 12.) CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it

shuts off the oven and erasesall”

settings (except time of day).

“EE ET?’Appears (X?J

When using TEf’vlP COOK/1-10LDfunction, you haveentered a temperature lessthan 90° or more

than 199°.

@When using AIJTQ START, you have not entered a

valid clock time.

@When setting CLOCK, yOLIhave not entered a valid

clock time.

@When using COOK CODE’”, yOLIhave not eniered

a vaIid Code. Code m{I$t be 2 or 3 c1igits.

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“PKIOEI”Appears On

@ Probe has been forgotten when AUTO ROAST or

TEMP COOK/HOLD functions are being used.

@Probe is not securely seated in oven wall

receptacle.

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