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You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.

Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Customer Service

Troubleshooting T

ips

About the features of your microwave oven.

Cooking Controls

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!

CHICKEN/FISH

Starts immediately!

Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)

POTATO

Starts immediately!

VEGETABLES

Starts immediately!

Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)

Press

Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME

Food weight

Press once

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Summary of Contents for JE1060

Page 1: ...o Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 12 Microwave Terms 20 Other Features 17 19 Oven Features 7 8 Power Levels 9 Sensor Features 13 16 Time Features 9 12 Care and Cleaning Inside 21 Outside 21 Turntable 21 Troubleshooting Tips 22 Things That Are Normal 22 Customer Service Product Registration 6 Service Telephone Numbers 6 Back Cover Warranty 23 www geappliances com 16...

Page 2: ... a sink 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 if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic cont...

Page 3: ...for more than 2 minutes per cup After heating let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it 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 Alw...

Page 4: ...red 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 inch away fr...

Page 5: ... 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 two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding re...

Page 6: ...L IF YOU NEED SERVICE You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Cen...

Page 7: ...llows 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 Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place when using the oven NOTE Rating plate ove...

Page 8: ... 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 CHICKEN FISH Starts immediately Press once chicken pieces Press twice fish fillets POTATO Starts immediately VEGETABLES Starts immediately Press once fresh vegetables P...

Page 9: ...utside 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 softenin...

Page 10: ...o 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 corn If corn is in per ear 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 baking dish 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after per ear half of tim...

Page 11: ... 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 Defrosting Guide 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 Turnthefoodoverw...

Page 12: ...he Conversion Guide below enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 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 defros...

Page 13: ... 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 turnin...

Page 14: ...can add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately 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 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10...

Page 15: ...e wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot 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 2 1 REHEAT CHICKEN FISH Chicken Fish Use the Chicken Fish feature to cook 2 8 pieces of ...

Page 16: ... enough use Time Cook to cook for more time 2 1 Vegetables Use the Vegetables feature to cook 4 16 ounces of fresh frozen or canned vegetables For fresh vegetables add 2 tablespoons of water per serving For frozen vegetables follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press VEGETABLES once for fresh vegetables twice for frozen vegetables...

Page 17: ...COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 4 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 0 DISPLAY ON OFF SCROLL SPEED START PAUSE 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 4 3 2 1 AM PM SCROLL SPEED Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad about ...

Page 18: ...ess REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit 4 3 2 1 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 p...

Page 19: ...o loud TIMER ON OFF TIMER ON OFF 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 4 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 0 DISPLAY ON OFF 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 s...

Page 20: ...c 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...

Page 21: ...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 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...

Page 22: ... sure you have entered food weight after selecting AUTO DEFROST selecting AUTO DEFROST SENSOR ERROR During Popcorn Reheat Beverage Close the door and press START immediately appears on display Chicken Fish Potato or Vegetable program the door was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected in Use Time Cook to heat for more time maximum amount of time LOCKED appears in The control ...

Page 23: ...eplacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA Some states do not ...

Page 24: ...pires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since imprope...

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