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Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

Consumer Support

Troubleshooting T

ips

20

Troubleshooting Tips 
Save time and money! Review the chart below and you
may not need to call for service.

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home may be 

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit breaker 
tripped.

Power surge.

Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted into wall 

Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted 

outlet.

into wall outlet.

Door not securely closed.

Open the door and close securely.

Control panel lighted, 

Door not securely closed.

Open the door and close securely.

yet oven will not start

START

pad not pressed after 

Press 

START.

entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered 

Press 

PAUSE/CLEAR.

already in oven and 

PAUSE/CLEAR

pad not pressed to cancel it.

PAUSE/CLEAR

was pressed

Reset cooking program and press 

START.

accidentally.

Microwave oven controls 

The control has been locked. 

Press and hold 

PAUSE/CLEAR 

for about three seconds 

will not work

(When the control panel is 

to unlock the control.

locked, the lock indicator will
be lit.)

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

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.

Before you call for service…

Summary of Contents for JE1140

Page 1: ...erms 18 Oven Features 7 8 Other Features 16 17 Power Levels 9 Time Features 10 12 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting Tips 20 Things That Are Normal 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 21 22 Warranty 23 Write the model and serial numbers here Model __________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on a label inside the oven ...

Page 2: ...aboratory 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 or near 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 applianc...

Page 3: ... spoon or tea bag is put into it To prevent this from happening and causing injury do not heat any liquid 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 car...

Page 4: ...icrowave 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 Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags sho...

Page 5: ...sconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use TEMPORARY METHOD Align large prongs slots Adapter plugs not permitted in ...

Page 6: ...lectrical 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 m...

Page 7: ... 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 oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside w...

Page 8: ...Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately 3 5 oz 3 oz or 1 75 oz Press once twice or three times BEVERAGE Starts immediately 1 cup 2 cups or 3 cups Press once twice or three times REHEAT Starts immediately 12 oz or 15 oz Press once or twice COOK Food type 1 5 Press one to five times AUTO DEFROST Food weight 1 lb 1 5 lbs 2 lbs Press one to four times or 2 5 lbs FROZEN PIZZA...

Page 9: ...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 ...

Page 10: ...e the door and press START to resume cooking Defrosting and Cooking You can program the oven to automatically begin Time Cook after defrosting Press AUTO DEFROST and select food weight or press TIME DEFROST and enter defrosting time Press POWER LEVEL Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level Enter the amount of cooking time Press S...

Page 11: ...kage 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 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 hal...

Page 12: ...ast side up Turn over after first half of time per lb 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 dish breast side down After first half per lb 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 Defrosting ...

Page 13: ...y with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 12 or 15 ounce servings of many previously cooked foods Press REHEAT once to select 12 ounces or twice to select 15 ounces The oven starts immediately Beverage To use the Beverage feature Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups Drinks heated with the Beverage feature ...

Page 14: ...ole or bowl Cover with 14 to 16 oz lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Soup 12 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Potatoes 4 potatoes Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the 8 to 10 oz each turntable 4 Fresh Vegetables 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 5 Frozen Vegetables 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole...

Page 15: ...ults for meats poultry and fish Press AUTO DEFROST repeatedly to select 1 to 2 5 pounds 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 When the oven signals turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil Afte...

Page 16: ...CK 3 2 1 Pause Clear In addition to cancelling selections PAUSE CLEAR allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display Press START to restart the oven 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 PAUSE CLEAR for about three seconds When the control ...

Page 17: ...e microwave to delay the start of cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press KITCHEN TIMER Enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press POWER LEVEL Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level Enter the amount of cooking time Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to U...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 microwave Case Clean the ...

Page 20: ...E CLEAR already in oven and PAUSE CLEAR pad not pressed to cancel it PAUSE CLEAR was pressed Reset cooking program and press START accidentally Microwave oven controls The control has been locked Press and hold PAUSE CLEAR for about three seconds will not work When the control panel is to unlock the control locked the lock indicator will be lit Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam...

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Page 23: ...f house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage 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 allow the exclusion or limitation...

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