General Electric JES1160DPBB Installation Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . ..2–11

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . .... .. .. .. .24, 25

Changing the Power Level . .. .. ..14

Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Cook Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–18

Features of Your

Microwave Oven .. .. .. .. .. . . . .12, 13

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Other Features . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..21, 22

Sensor Features . . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. ..20

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . .26

Things That Are Normal

With Your Microwave Oven . .. .. .27

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..30

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Owner’s Manual

JES1160

Microwave Oven

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial # ________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

________________________

DE68-03642A 49-40599-2 07-09 JR

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

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WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(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.

■ 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.

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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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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 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.

■ This appliance shall not be installed less

than 36″ above the floor to the bottom of the product. A minimum spacing of 3″ must be maintained between the microwave oven and the sidewalls.

■ This microwave is not approved for a

built-in installation.

■ 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.

■ It is 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.

■ 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

If you see arcing, press the Pause/Cancel pad 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.

■ 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.

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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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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

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.

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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 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 1″ 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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Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk

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of electric shock.

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 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.

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ADAPTER PLUGS

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

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 2-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.

Adapter plugs not

( permitted in Canada)

Alignlarge prongs/slots

TEMPORARY METHOD

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 grounded through the house wiring.

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Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use.

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. If 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 frequent

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 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

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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.

NOTICE—PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

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About the features of your microwave oven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

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1100 Watts

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be

viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

Convenience Guide.

Touch Control Panel 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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Cooking Controls

You can microwave by time, convenience features or sensor features.

Time Features

Press Enter

Number Pads Amount of cooking (Time Cook) time

Starts immediately.

Defrost Weight of food to be

defrosted and press

Start.

Add 30 sec Starts immediately. Power Level Power level 1–10

Sensor Features

Press Enter

Popcorn

Potato

Vegetable

Frozen Entree

Starts immediately. Starts immediately. Starts immediately. Starts immediately.

Convenience Features

Press Enter

Pizza Starts immediately. Snack Codes Press one time for

Chicken Nuggets, two times for Frozen Sandwich, three times for Potato Skins and four times for Chicken wings.

Beverage

Starts immediately.

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About changing the power level.

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the cooking time.

Enter cooking time.

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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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Power level is automatically set to the highest level.

You can change it for more flexibility.

Enter cooking time.

Change power level if you don’t want full power.

(Press Power Level. Select a desired power level from 1 to High (100%) in increments of 10.)

Press Start.

You may open the door during cooking to check the food. Press Pause/Cancel before opening the door. Close the door and press Start to resume cooking.

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Cooking Guide NOTE:Use power level at 100% unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

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Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1

70% Power 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 1

(frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 16 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 5 to 9 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

frozen,

(

/4 to 11/2 lbs.) 1/2 cup water.

/4 to 11/2 lbs.) place 1/4 cup water.

(1 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

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 6 to 10 min. In 1

(about 2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.

(wedges) 5 to 9 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 4 to 8 min. In 1

(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 7 to 11 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 7 to 15 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place

(frozen) 10-oz. package 3 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking

⁄2-qt. casserole, place

1/2 cup water.

2 tablespoons water.

1/4 cup water.

1/2 cup water.

3 tablespoons water.

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

⁄2-qt. casserole, place

1/4 cup water.

2 tablespoons water.

1/2 cup water.

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

Corn on the cob

(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1

(frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass

2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min.

Mixed vegetables

(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

Peas

(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 7 to 10 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

(frozen) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

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

(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

Spinach

(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 3 to 6 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed

(frozen, chopped and leaf) 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) cup water.

(winter, acorn 1 or 2 squash 5 to 9 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous or butternut)

10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place

1 lb. sliced 3 to 5 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4

(about 1 lb. each)

/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place

per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no

per ear

2 tablespoons water.

water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

3 tablespoons water.

1/4 cup water.

2 tablespoons water.

cup water. Stir after half of time.

5 minutes.

spinach.

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 cook features.

Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected food weight.

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After 1/2 of the selected defrosting time, the ovensignals to turn the food over. At this time, turn the food over and break apart or rearrange the pieces for moreeven defrosting.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This isnormal when oven is not operating at100% power.

Defrosting Tips

■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be

■ Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit

Press Defrost.

Enter food weight.

the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

■ 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.

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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