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1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes

for many frequently prepared foods.

4. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your

Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to

open door.

6. Removable Turntable Support.

7. Removable 

 Turntable must be in place

when using the oven. Cooking performance will
be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place.
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.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost

Create your own programs to suit your individual

or Time Cook with choice of power levels from

cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a

Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I & II or

preset time and power level; to cook popcorn using a

program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time

preset time and power 

 to time kitchen tasks with

Cook I & II. Set Time Cook   & 11 for a two-stage

the Minute/Second Timer; and to set the clock.

program using different times and power levels.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven 

 beep once a

minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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Summary of Contents for JE1237T

Page 1: ...ssary of Microwave Terms 16 Heating or Reheating Guide 17 Hold Time 9 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second Timer 9 Popcorn 11 Power Levels 8 10 12 14 17 19 Program Cooking 7 Quick Reheat 13 Turntable 3 4 7 GE Appliances Problem Solver 22 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Z Care and Cleaning 2O Control Panel 20 Turntable 2O HInstallation 21 22 Adapter Plugs 2 1 Extension Cords 22 Ground...

Page 2: ...25 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or ...

Page 3: ...o not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter 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 operate oven without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the turntable cannot rotate See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care an...

Page 4: ...aining less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Plastic cookwa Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwa...

Page 5: ...ackage 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 men cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening ...

Page 6: ...rs to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens water set the m asuring 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 NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consu...

Page 7: ...ted on the inside walls of the microwave oven Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost Create your own programs to suit your individual or Time Cook with choice of power levels from cooking style For example use the Minute Second 1 lowest to 10 highest to Quick Reheat using a Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I II or preset time and power level to cook popcorn using a progr...

Page 8: ...he cook time as it s counting down 10 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start oven 11 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 12 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK 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 appem in display Th...

Page 9: ... 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 oven n Step...

Page 10: ... on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 P...

Page 11: ...ur desired cooking program AUTO pad instead of START pad START Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Popcorn The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only Light Microwave Popcorn with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces n POPCORN Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad n POPCORN Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad G f a r Step 2 Touch number pad 2 Step 2 Touch S...

Page 12: ...f Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented A ER food has...

Page 13: ... off automatically when finished Code Reheat The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods Choose a code number from 1 to 6 see Code Reheat Guide below nStep 1 Touch CODE REHEAT CODE pad REHEAT Step 2 Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group Step 3 Touch START pad Oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished To Reheat More Than One Serving Quick Reh...

Page 14: ...nter weight For example touch number pads 1 and2forweightof l 2pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After 3 seconds START flashes Step 4 Touch START pad m Countingdown Display shows defrost time hes m defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and Follow the directions in 1 1 the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START pad When defr...

Page 15: ...hicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity I Shield where necessary Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold water in ca...

Page 16: ...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 Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods t...

Page 17: ...es Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Mce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving to 2 pieces 1 to 3 min to 2 servings I to 3 min to 2 l 4 to 1 min to 2 servings 1 2 to 3 min to 2 servings 2 to 5 min Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings I to 4 min Thinly slic...

Page 18: ...ps and cutlets 5 to IO min per lb Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of time Use Power Level Warm 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil...

Page 19: ...2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water 9 to 14 min 9 to 17 min 5 to 8 min Corn frozen kernel 1O OZ package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with ven...

Page 20: ...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 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 ...

Page 21: ...nd firm connection Fig 2 before use adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores 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 insulat...

Page 22: ...reaker tripped Replace fuse COME ON or reset circuit breaker I Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in I M esure3 prong plugonovenisfully insefiedinto wallreceptacle CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START Door not securely closed START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOW pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you...

Page 23: ...aired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD C FAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 62 2224 You can have the secur...

Page 24: ...ing warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer...

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