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Before you call for service…

Customer Service

oubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

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

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home

•

Replace fuse or reset

may be blown or the

circuit breaker.

circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge.

•

Unplug the microwave

oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted

•

Make sure the 3-prong

into wall outlet.

plug on the oven is fully

inserted into 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

•

Press

START.

after entering cooking
selection.

Another selection entered

•

Press

CLEAR/OFF.

already in oven and

CLEAR/OFF

pad not

pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not entered

•

Make sure you have

after pressing

TIME COOK.

entered cooking time

after pressing

TIME COOK.

CLEAR/OFF

was pressed

•

Reset cooking program

accidentally.

and press

START.

Food weight not entered

•

Make sure you have

after pressing

AUTO

entered food weight

DEFROST.

after pressing

AUTO

DEFROST.

Food type not entered

•

Make sure you have

after pressing

REHEAT

entered a food type.

COOK.

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Summary of Contents for JE1345

Page 1: ... 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 GUIDE BEHIND DOOR TIME COOK TIME DEFROST AUTO DEFROST BEVERAGE POPCORN REHEAT START TIMER CLOCK POWER LEVEL CLEAR OFF CUSTOM FUNCTIONS DELAY COOK 30 SEC 350A4502P255 Camco Inc 1 800 361 3400 www GEappliancescanada com JE1345 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 23 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...e 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 oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified ser...

Page 3: ...g 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 appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper o...

Page 4: ...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 the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken oute...

Page 5: ...ances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Do not boil liquids in narrow necked containers such as soft drink bottles wine flasks and especially narrow nec...

Page 6: ...d 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 also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwa...

Page 7: ... away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware 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 Follow th...

Page 8: ...gation 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 using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance SeeWARNING EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plu...

Page 9: ...nded 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 cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again bee...

Page 10: ...ical 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 plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord ...

Page 11: ... Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family 11 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 11 ...

Page 12: ...ll out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product If you cannot find it please send in the duplicate card printed in the back of this manual Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Important...

Page 13: ... 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 the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week If You Need Service Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safe...

Page 14: ...etal Shield Screen allows 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 NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the micr...

Page 15: ...OK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC Starts immediately EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately 1 3 servings REHEAT Food type 1 6 1 3 servings COOK Food type 1 9 weight AUTO DEFROST Food weight 15 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 ...

Page 16: ...d 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 to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with po...

Page 17: ...to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 17 Cust...

Page 18: ...h cut 1 bunch 6 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water fresh spears 1 bunch 8 to 11 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 6 to 10 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place about 2 lbs 1 4 cup...

Page 19: ... casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 3 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 cubes white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach...

Page 20: ...r plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one...

Page 21: ...eas 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 chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrostin...

Page 22: ...or 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 and enter 1 10 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooki...

Page 23: ... the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time 2 1 POPCORN 9 1 EXPRESS COOK less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Beverage The Beverage feature heats ...

Page 24: ...y be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 4 3 2 1 24 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic 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 Cover with vented plastic wrap 2...

Page 25: ... 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 skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 7 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz Use round c...

Page 26: ...rosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 3 2 1 Guide 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 4 EXPRESS COOK AUTO DEFROS...

Page 27: ...ed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 4 3 2 1 27 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 4 EXPRESS COOK CLOCK 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 4 EXPRESS COOK DELAY To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will beep once a minute until you either open...

Page 28: ...ock 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 CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed STOP CLEAR CLEAR OFF 28 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 28 ...

Page 29: ... TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time betweenDefrost and Time Cook from one second to 99 minutes Press TIME DEFROST Enter defrosting time Press TIMER Enter the amount of time y...

Page 30: ...x 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 stand to finish cooking o...

Page 31: ... 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 oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turnt...

Page 32: ...udsy 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 soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use ...

Page 33: ...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 Press START after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after pressing TIME COOK entered co...

Page 34: ...humping 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 Things Tha...

Page 35: ...Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 35 35 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 35 ...

Page 36: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 36 36 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 36 ...

Page 37: ...Notes Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 35 37 37 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 37 ...

Page 38: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 36 38 38 350A4502P255 Eng 11 21 00 4 24 AM Page 38 ...

Page 39: ...our ConsumerAffairs office at the address below or call toll free Camco Inc 1 800 361 3400 Consumer Information Service Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or cons...

Page 40: ...0 Problem Solver 1 800 361 3400 For answers call Camco Inc 1 800 361 3400 Expert Camco repair service is only a phone call away Camco offers free of charge a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility 1 800 361 3400 1 800 461 3636 Now you can have trouble free and surprise free service for as long as you own your appliance While your warranty is still i...

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