General Electric JEB1860DMWW User Manual

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MFL37568401 49-40550 04-07 JR
Microwave Oven
JEB1860
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–9

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . .28, 29
Changing the Power Level . . . .12
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . .27
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . .27
Other Features . . . . . . . . . .24–26
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .20–23
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . .13–18
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . .30, 31
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven . . .32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . . .33, 34
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
________________________
Serial #
________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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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 8.
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 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.
Do Not Place
any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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:
door (bent),
hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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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.
WARNING!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 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.
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.
– Do not use the Sensor Features
twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and cleaning
of the microwave oven
section of
this manual.
This appliance should be serviced only 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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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.
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 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.
FOODS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
WARNING!
ARCING
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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
containers 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.
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.
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 and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
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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 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 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 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.
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.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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“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 manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4high; 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 away from the sides of the oven.
Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave­safe 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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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
WARNING—
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.
NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
10
1100 Watts
Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release.
Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must
be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
Time Cook Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice Defrost Auto/Time Amount of defrosting time
Press twice
Express Cook Starts immediately! Add 30 Sec Starts immediately! Power Level Power level 1–10
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
Popcorn Starts immediately! more/less time Beverage Starts immediately! Reheat Starts immediately! more/less time Chicken/Fish Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish fillets)
Potato Starts immediately! more/less time Vegetable Starts immediately!
Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time
(on some models)
Defrost Auto/Time Food weight Press once
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About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for
Time Cook, Time Defrost
or
Express Cook.
The power level
may also be changed during time countdown.
Press
Time Cook
or select
Time Defrost.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press
Power Level.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press
START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
Power level 7
is microwave energy
70% of the time.
Power level 3
is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on
High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power.
Power level 10
will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3
—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10:
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7:
Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5:
Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3:
Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1:
Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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About the time features.
Time Cook
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is automatically set, but you may
change it for more flexibility.
Press
Time Cook.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
Power Level.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
You may open the door during
Time Cook
to check
the food. Close the door and press
START
to resume
cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press
Time Cook.
Enter the first cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
Power Level.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
Time Cook
again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press
Power Level.
Select a desired
power level 1–10.)
Press
START.
At the end of
Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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About the time features.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE:
Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place (1
1
4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears)
1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, (1
1
4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.
(
frozen,
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
chopped) (frozen spears)
10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place (about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole)
1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place
1/2 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 5 ears 11⁄4
to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no
water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min.
baking dish. Cover with vented
per ear
plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
4 potatoes 9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes.
white)
(6 to 8 oz. each) Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2
cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole,
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place
sweet or white)
in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed
spinach.
(frozen, chopped
10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place
and leaf)
3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer
1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4
and yellow)
cup water.
(winter, acorn
1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
or butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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About the time features.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the
Defrosting Guide
for suggested times. (
Auto Defrost
explained in the
About the auto feature
section.)
Press
Defrost Auto/Time
twice.
Enter defrosting time.
Press
START.
Turn food over when the oven signals.
Press
START.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Power level 7
cuts the total defrosting time in about half;
power level
10
cuts the total time to approximately 1/3. However,
food will need more frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the oven signals
TURN.
At this time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at
High
power.
Defrosting Tips
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
roasts, use
Auto Defrost.
Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.
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Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1/4 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
6 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over
and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
1 to 5 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
4 to 6 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
9 to 13 min.
Use
power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
4 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking per lb. dish. Turn over after half the time
and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
14 to 20 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
20 to 25 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
7 to 13 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven per lb. breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
3 to 8 min. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe per lb. dish breast-side-down. After half of time,
turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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About the time features.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the
Express Cook
pads (from 1 to 6)
for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at
power level 10.
For
example, press the
2
pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press
Power Level
and enter 1–10.
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Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.
It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
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About the auto feature.
Auto Defrost
The
Auto/Time Defrost
feature gives you two ways to
defrost frozen foods. Press
Defrost Auto/Time
once
for
Auto Defrost
or twice for
Time Defrost.
Use
Auto Defrost
for meat, poultry and fish.
Use
Time Defrost
for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost
automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Press
Defrost Auto/Time
once.
Using the
Conversion Guide
below, enter food
weight. For example, press pads
1
and 2for 1.2
pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press
START.
(
Time Defrost
is explained in the
About the time features
section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.
Remove meat from package and place on microwave-
safe dish.
Twice during defrost, the oven signals
TURN.
At each
TURN
signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted
meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes
to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9
Guide
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Humidity Sensor
The

Sensor Features

detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional
cooking time.
The proper containers and covers are essential for
best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them
with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the
inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
About the sensor features.
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Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor.
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Popcorn
To use the
Popcorn
feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook
if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press
Popcorn.
The oven starts immediately.
If you open the door while
POPCORN
is displayed,
SENSOR ERROR
will appear. Close the door, press
CLEAR/OFF
and begin again.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing
Popcorn,
press 9immediately after the
oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press
9
again to add
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing
Popcorn,
press 1immediately after the
oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press
1
again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Beverage
Press
Beverage
to heat a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
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(less time)
(more time)
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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About the sensor features.
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Reheat
The
Reheat
feature reheats single servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Place covered food in the oven. Press
Reheat.
The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START
immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat
It is best to use
Time Cook
for these foods:
Bread products.
Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface
after reheating.
(less time)
(more time)
How to Change the Automatic Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9after the feature pad.
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
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Sensor Cooking
Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces
Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the
Vegetable
pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables. For chicken or fish, press the
Chicken/Fish
pad once for chicken pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Turn or stir the food if necessary.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START
immediately.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional cooking time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings (automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models):
You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste.
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad.
Cooking Guide
Canned Vegetables
4–16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables
4–16 oz Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables
4–16 oz Add 1/4 cup water per serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Potatoes
1/2–2 lbs Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes
on the turntable.
Fish
4–16 oz Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Chicken Pieces
1–8 pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
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NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below).
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Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.
Press
Clock.
Enter time of day.
Select AM or PM.
Press
START
or
Clock.
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display
FOOD IS READY
and beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or press
CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking Complete Reminder
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the
AM/PM
pad about 3 seconds to bring up
the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
Help
The
Help
pad displays feature information and helpful
hints. Press
Help,
then select a feature pad.
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Delay Start
Delay Start
allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
Press
Delay Start.
Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM.
Select any combination of
Defrost Auto/Time
and
Time Cook.
Press
START.
The
Delay Start
time will be displayed plus
DS.
The oven
will automatically start at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
Clock.
Reminder
The
Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The
Reminder
time can be set up to 24
hours later.
Press
Reminder
.
Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM.
Press
Reminder
.
When
Reminder
signal occurs, press
Reminder
to turn it off. The
Reminder
time may be
displayed by pressing
Reminder
.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs,
press
Reminder
, then 0. The REM indicator will no longer
be lit.
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About the other features.
Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off
operates as a minute timer and can be used
at any time, even when the oven is operating.
Press
Timer On/Off.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press
Timer On/Off
to start.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press
Timer On/Off.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is
operating.
Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF
for about three seconds. When the control
panel is locked,
LOCKED
will appear in the display.
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press
Beeper
Volume.
Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold 0for about 3 seconds. The
Display On/Off
feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
Turntable On/Off
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press
Turntable
On/Off
to turn the turntable on or off.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.
For 27″installations:
Model Kit
JEB1860DMBB JX2027DMBB JEB1860DMCC JX2027DMCC JEB1860DMWW JX2027DMWW JEB1860SMSS JX2027SMSS
For 30″installations:
Model Kit
JEB1860DMBB JX2030DMBB JEB1860DMCC JX2030DMCC JEB1860DMWW JX2030DMWW JEB1860SMSS JX2030SMSS
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Optional accessories.
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Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
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Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Stainless Steel
(on some models)
To clean the surface, use hot soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners. They will scratch the surface.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
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Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven will not start
A fuse in your home Replace fuse or reset may be blown or the circuit breaker. circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge. Unplug the microwave
oven, then plug it back in.
Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3-prong into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully
inserted into wall outlet.
Control panel lighted, yet
Door not securely closed. Open the door and close
oven will not start
securely.
START
pad not pressed Press
START
.
after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered Press
CLEAR/OFF.
already in oven and
CLEAR/OFF
pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after pressing
Time Cook.
entered cooking time after pressing
Time Cook
.
CLEAR/OFF
was pressed Reset cooking program
accidentally. and press
START.
Food weight not entered Make sure you have after selecting
Auto Defrost.
entered food weight after selecting
Auto Defrost.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
“LOCKED” appears in
The control has been Press and hold
CLEAR/OFF
display
locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an
L
will unlock the control.
be displayed.)
“SENSOR ERROR”
During
Popcorn, Reheat,
Close the door, press
appears in display Beverage, Chicken/Fish, CLEAR/OFF
and begin again.
Potato
or
Vegetable
program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.
Steam was not detected Use
Time Cook
to heat
in maximum amount for more time. of time.
Food amount too large Sensor Reheat
is for single Use
Time Cook
for large
for Sensor Reheat
servings of recommended amounts of food. foods.
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
Light reflection around door or outer case.
Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power
levels other than high.
Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the
microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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From the date of the
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all
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