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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

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Consumer Support

About the other features.

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Timer On/Off

Timer On/Off

operates as a minute timer and can be

used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

Press 

TIMER ON/OFF.

Enter time you want to count down.

Press 

TIMER ON/OFF 

to start.

When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the
timer signal, press 

TIMER ON/OFF.

NOTE: 

The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is 

operating.

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2

1

Child Lock-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 to the extreme right.

Sound Level

The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press 

SOUND

LEVEL.

Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display on or off, press and hold 

0

for

about 3 seconds. The 

Display On/Off

feature cannot be

used while a cooking feature is in use.

Summary of Contents for JE1460BF

Page 1: ...Microwave Oven 12 13 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 26 28 Sensor Features 22 25 Time Features 15 20 Troubleshooting Tips 32 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support C...

Page 2: ...ns Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 2 To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive m...

Page 3: ...way 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 Carefull...

Page 4: ...essure 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...

Page 5: ...o the container Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when w...

Page 6: ...paper 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...

Page 7: ...ved in 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 away from the sides of the oven Plastic coo...

Page 8: ...onsibility 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 u...

Page 9: ...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 disconn...

Page 10: ...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 co...

Page 11: ...ge com Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 12: ...Latches 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 relea...

Page 13: ...y ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts imm...

Page 14: ...vel 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 bette...

Page 15: ...Close 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...

Page 16: ...up water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup w...

Page 17: ...elled 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...

Page 18: ...rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power...

Page 19: ...king per lb dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapp...

Page 20: ...pads from 1 to 6 for 1 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 and e...

Page 21: ...t For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the...

Page 22: ...ainers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent...

Page 23: ...me To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After...

Page 24: ...out the temperature Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot If food is not hot enough after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time Som...

Page 25: ...ttings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste To reduce time by 10 Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing t...

Page 26: ...e oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the...

Page 27: ...me The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 3 5 4 2 1 Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder t...

Page 28: ...er indicator will be lit while the timer is operating 3 2 1 Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To lock or unlock...

Page 29: ...stic wrap 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...

Page 30: ...th 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...

Page 31: ...th 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 soap and water abra...

Page 32: ...ed Door not securely closed Open the door and close yet oven will not start securely START pad not pressed Press START after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF alread...

Page 33: ...s 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 sig...

Page 34: ...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes 34...

Page 35: ...e of the defect in materials or workmanship During this limited original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and related service to replace the defective part For...

Page 36: ...nty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home S...

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