GE JE1340GA Owner'S Manual Download Page 15

Customer Ser

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Operating Instr

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Safety Infor

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You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 

Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press

Enter

TIME COOK

Amount of cooking time

Press once or twice

TIME DEFROST

Amount of defrosting time

EXPRESS COOK

Starts immediately!

POWER LEVEL

Power level 1–10

30 SEC.

Starts immediately!

Convenience Features

Press

Enter

Option

POPCORN

Starts immediately!

more/less time

Press once, twice or 
three times

BEVERAGE

Starts immediately!

4 oz., 8 oz. or 12 oz.

Press once, twice or 
three times

REHEAT

Food type 1–6

1–3 servings

SNACKS

Snack type 1–6

number/weight

COOK

Food type 1–9 + weight

AUTO DEFROST

Food weight

15

Summary of Contents for JE1340GA

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Microwave Oven Part No 164D3370P050 Pub No 49 40050 12 97 CG 3828W5A0726 JE1340 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...ny object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the ove...

Page 3: ...sement 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 r...

Page 4: ...oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury 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...

Page 5: ...s opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly af...

Page 6: ...per 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 al...

Page 7: ...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 from the sides of the oven Plastic cookw...

Page 8: ...ponsibility 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...

Page 9: ...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 disconnectin...

Page 10: ...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 plu...

Page 11: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 12: ...ur family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need...

Page 13: ...ll for service at all Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips 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...

Page 14: ...atches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel and Display Door Latch Release Press latch releas...

Page 15: ...ress once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 30 SEC Starts immediately Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts...

Page 16: ...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 fl...

Page 17: ...ose the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power lev...

Page 18: ...p water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water frozen 10 o...

Page 19: ...d 7 to 10 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 2 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cub...

Page 20: ...when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defr...

Page 21: ...rst half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapped ch...

Page 22: ...k pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL a...

Page 23: ...a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pres...

Page 24: ...wrap 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide mouth mug 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers 2 to 3 foods...

Page 25: ...id or vented plastic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce...

Page 26: ...d 3 ounces Press START 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...

Page 27: ...lay cooking up to 12 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 your desired cooking program Press START The Del...

Page 28: ...ct time of day Press START The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing DELAY START NOTE REM will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is reached and the do...

Page 29: ...l How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter...

Page 30: ...ap 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...

Page 31: ...mp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the ove...

Page 32: ...the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soa...

Page 33: ...wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Control panel lighted yet Door not securely closed Open the door and close oven will not start securely START pad not pressed Pre...

Page 34: ...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 in...

Page 35: ...Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 35...

Page 36: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 36...

Page 37: ...protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much mo...

Page 38: ...tment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registr...

Page 39: ...ranty GE will also provide free of charge all parts and service labor to repair or replace the defective part Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a...

Page 40: ...rectly 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...

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