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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET
OVEN WILL
NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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A fuse 

in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or reset circuit breaker.

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Unplug 

your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

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Door not securely closed.

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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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Another selection entered already in oven and 

 pad not touched

to cancel it.

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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK

I &II pad.

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 pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

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Make sure you entered a code number after touching CODE REHEAT pad.

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Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional
cooking time for completion.

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Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended

power level.

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Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific

instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

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Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased

when cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time
recommendations.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

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Steam or vapor escaping from

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Dimming oven 1 

 

 change

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Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using

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Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

your microwave oven. It’s similar

outer case.

than high.

to the interference caused by

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Dull thumping sound while oven

other small appliances and does

is operating.

not indicate a problem with
your oven.

If you need more 

 toll free: GE Answer Center

(P 

/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for JE1223L

Page 1: ...16 Delayed Cooking 8 Dinner Plate Pad 11 Express Cook Feature 7 10 Features 6 Heating or Reheating Guide l3 14 Hold Time 8 Microwaving Tips 5 Minute Second Timer 8 9 Power Levels 7 10 12 23 Program Cooking 7 Quick Reheat 11 q t Problem Solver 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 24 Control Panel 24 installation 25 Adapter Plugs 25 Extension Cords 25 Grounding Inst...

Page 2: ...e back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If Model Number you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to Serial Number us stating model and serial numbers Use these numbers in any This appliance must be registered correspondence or service calls Please be certain that it is c...

Page 3: ...if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of your book 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 To reduce the risk o...

Page 4: ...ave oven c Plastic cookwar 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 For these reasons 1 Use microwav...

Page 5: ...ring cup filled with one cup 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 have rnetall c trim or glaze with a metallic sheen Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating can be used Some cookware is labeled s...

Page 6: ...isplay See Your Touch Control Panel section for instructions 6 Door Latch Release Press latch release button to open door 7 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place The tray may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Cooking Co...

Page 7: ...K pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START pad To reset or change time simply repeat this process 12 CODE REHEAT Use Code Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels 13 EXPRESS COOK Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level ...

Page 8: ...r of minutes to Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down down The timer signals when time is up to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in...

Page 9: ...n defrost for 6 minutes In this case the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time Power level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility Step 3 Select your time Touch 1 0 and 1 0 pads for one minute MINUTE See your Cooking Guide Because automatic power level 10 is reco...

Page 10: ...g time in minutes For example touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Step 2 Touch the START pad The oven will automatically signal flash End and shut off at the end of the programmed time Add 30 Seconds n The Add 30 Seconds feature ADD 30 provides a convenient way SECONDS to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each...

Page 11: ... previously prepared meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner Step 2 Touch START pad Oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished Code Reheat The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat Step 1 Touch CODE REHEAT pad many popular foods Choose a code number from 1 to 6 see Code Reheat Guide below Step 2 Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group Step 3 Touch START pa...

Page 12: ...s can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High Q Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progr...

Page 13: ...ites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls I piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 inch cake or I 2 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice l 8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 inch pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High ...

Page 14: ...slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables I plate Higb 10 3X to 4X min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 2 to 2X min 3 to 4 servings Med Higb 7 2fi to 3X min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Med Higb 7 ...

Page 15: ...ng Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Pre packaged 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 2 6 02 pa...

Page 16: ...ate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Ground beef and pork 1 lb 3 to 4 2 Ibs 6 to 7 3 to 4 6 to 7 5 lbs 12 to 13 12 to 13 Roast beef lamb veal 8 to 10 per lb 3 to 4 lbs 8 to 10 per ...

Page 17: ...e safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior surface center comes...

Page 18: ...se microwave safe cookware 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed for wrap turn back one corner to vent regular boiling Add regular amount of salt and I teaspoon of 5 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time Drain pasta oil optional to prevent sticking immediately after microwaving For rice or minute rice use the sa...

Page 19: ...oon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to 1 minute pr egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour filling into precooked 9 inch pie shell Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done ...

Page 20: ... while cooking make sure microwave safe dish it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb 1 Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 Ibs Meatloaf Round loa Loaf shape Patties 4 patties per lb 1 to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts Up to 3 Ibs Simmered beef corned beef or brisket Casserole No Round dish or Wax paper or oblong di...

Page 21: ...per Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 3 4 to 1 min Iigh 10 1 to I X min 2 to 2X min 2X to 3 min Iedium 5 15 to 19 min per lb High 10 I O to 15 min Medium 5 10 to 13 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 19 min Medium 5 15 to 19 min per lb High 10 l 2 to 3 4 min per link High 10 3 to 5 min Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish Cover with a paper towel To microwave mor...

Page 22: ...alf of cooking time Shield tips of wings and legs with foil Duckling Oblong dish Wax paper Meal High 7 6 to 8 min Microwave breast side down for first half and trivet per lb of cooking time Brush with browning sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp rkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium 5 13 to 15 min Tie ribs to breast cavity Place breast in per lb cooking bag Close s...

Page 23: ...11 to 13 min 2 to 4 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 4 to 6 min 7 to 10 min In 1 X qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In I qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole In l qt casserole place 3 table...

Page 24: ...st after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand c...

Page 25: ...d ground prong from the power cord 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 You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power co...

Page 26: ...e food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I 11 pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking mor...

Page 27: ...hearing jr speech who have Braille controls fi r a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a br cbure to call 800 TDD GM 800 833 4322 to request inform assist in planning a barrier free tion or service kitchen fi r pcrs us with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contrac 80 262224 Y JU can have the secure feeling...

Page 28: ... original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the sewice technician s travel costs to your home All warranty sewice will be provided by our Facto Sewice Centers or by our auth...

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