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Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON

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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

inserted into

receptacle,

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET
OVEN WILL NOT
START

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Door not securely closed.

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to

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.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

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or vapor escaping from

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Dimming oven

and change

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Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

in blower sound may occur while

might be noticed while using your

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Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

●

thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating,

problem with your oven.

If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer

/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

Summary of Contents for JE1425L

Page 1: ... Popcorn 9 Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Power Levels 7 10 cooking Guide 17 2 3 Precautions 2 4 Defrosting Guide 15 16 Problem Solver 26 Delayed Cooking 7 uick Reheat 9 Exxpress Cook Feature 8 Safety Instmctions 2 5 Extension Cords 25 Time Cook 8 Features 5 Time Defrost 10 Clossary of Microwave Terms 11 Warranty Back Cover Grounding Instructions 25 Heating or Reheating Cuide 13 14 Cooting Guide 17 2...

Page 2: ...caping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with yo...

Page 3: ...s a damaged power cord or plug 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 this book This appliance should be serviced only by qu led service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by c...

Page 4: ...ware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will b...

Page 5: ...sed i n your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass me...

Page 6: ... of day la 1 I AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS GUIDE BEHIND DOOR OUICK REHEAT BEVERAGE DINNER CDDE PLATE J REHEAT I EXPRESS COOK 9 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start oven 10 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low 11 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 F...

Page 7: ...uch TIME COOK I 11 and enter cook time Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for I 5 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take the casserole from the freezer and place it in...

Page 8: ...ime Cook II Feature The Time Cook II 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 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door m TIME COOK I II Step 2 Touch TIME COOK I II Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes...

Page 9: ...ng down shortly before shut off To Reheat More Than One Serving Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to three servings To add more than one serving just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START 1 11 The serving size may even be added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 SERV and a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been cha...

Page 10: ...separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check the Defrosting Gu...

Page 11: ...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 that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as...

Page 12: ... even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbin...

Page 13: ...ic wrap Microwave pastry bites 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 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice I slice fi of 9 inch pie 2 slices USC minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 inch pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium ...

Page 14: ...to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 3 0 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wux paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servin s Meal High 7 2 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Med Hi h 7 4 to 5 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 serving...

Page 15: ...nd 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Retirrtinge tifter first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearmnge after first half of time Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Prc pack gcd I lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 6 oz package Oyst...

Page 16: ...n cooking dish Turn toast over after first half of time Defrost for second htilf of time Let stand for 30 minutes to i hour in ref rigcmtor Pltice unwr pped roast in cooking dish Turn rotist c ver ofter first half of time Defrost lot second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator Turn over af ter first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over after first half of time Let ...

Page 17: ...se 1 Always usc microwdve safe cookware 4 Coot cake in dish set directly on heat proof surfhcc or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or Iinc board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not tlour 5 Crust on cakes witl be soft If cake is to bc frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or tong skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exter...

Page 18: ...crowave sate cookware 2 For p sta use Jbnul one half the amount of water needed fur regultir boiling Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon oil optional o prevent sticking 3 For rice or minute rice use the same Jmount ot water needed for regulor boiling Add regular amount of salt 4 Cover p sta and rice while microwaving When Llsing plastic wrap turn back onc corner to vent 5 Stir or rearrange a...

Page 19: ...p Coot according to guide Microwave at Medium 5 X to X minute per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour tilling 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 stund 1 or 2 minutes to finish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when ...

Page 20: ... in microwave safe dish I I If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Power Level Time Food Container Cover or Internal Temp Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb 1 X Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 Ibs Meatloaf Round loaf Loaf shape Patties 4 patties per lb 1 to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts Up to Ibs Simmered beef corned beef or br...

Page 21: ...blong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters Arrange in single layer Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Microwave safe cookware Wax paper High lo X to I X min I to 2X min 1 X to 3 min 14 to 19 min per lb Ham precooked canned butt 2 qt oblong dish Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Place fat side down i...

Page 22: ... lb Cooking bag Meal High 7 1 to I 6 min per lb Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange after half of cooking time Brush with browning agent if desired Slit bag near closure to vent Close securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of cooking time Cook to 190 F internal temp Cornish Hens H...

Page 23: ...Add 1 2 cup water tn caulitluwcr Winter squash needs no water Turn vegetables over after half nf titne 8 to 1 min Cut in pieces or balves N J additional 13 tn 15 tnin w ter is needed Prick skin before cuc king Positinn potatues in star pattern o riven flnnr 4 tn 6 min After couking wrap in foil and allow X to I min to stand for 5 minutes befc re serving 10 to 15 min 15 tn 20 min For ccmvenience an...

Page 24: ... 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 f brand cleanser After using Bon Ami k brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on ...

Page 25: ...he 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 cord from the adapter a...

Page 26: ...ime after touching TIME COOK I II pad CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad Make sure you entered a code number after touching CODE REHEAT All these things are normal with your microwave oven Stetim or vapor escaping from Dimming oven light and change Some TV Radio interference around the door in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using yo...

Page 27: ...mraircd hearing or srec h who have Braille controls for a variety of E access to a TDD or a conventional teletyrewr iter rrray arp iances and a brochllre to call 800 rIlD W 800 83 3 4 322 to re uesl assist in rlanrr ing a barrier fiee infi rrnation or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility 1 obtain these items free of char e call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 62 2224 You can have th...

Page 28: ...bevond call 800 GE CARES 800 i32 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 I Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the product please used commercially contact your dealer or our...

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