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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT

• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

COME ON

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

• Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

• Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL

• Door not securely closed.

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

WILL NOT START

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

to cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching MICRO COOK pad.

• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and

touch START pad.

• Make sure you entered a code number after touching REHEAT or the weight

after touching AUTO DEFROST.

“Error” APPEARS

• During Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam

ON DISPLAY

could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.

• No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 seconds after start

of Popcorn program.

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

/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping 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 your oven.

Summary of Contents for JE1550

Page 1: ...e 23 Defrosting by Time 14 Defrosting Guide 22 Delay Start Reminder 12 Delayed Cooking 10 Express Cook 12 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 20 Heating or Reheating Guide 21 Hold Time 10 Kitchen Timer 10 Microwaving Tips 6 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 6 10 11 Program Cooking 7 Reheat 17 Sensor Cooking Control Guide 19 Sound 12 Turntable 3 4 7 Problem Solver 26 More questions call GE Answer Center 8...

Page 2: ...ed 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 guide 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 outer case Dimm...

Page 3: ... not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do 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 i...

Page 4: ...me hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions...

Page 5: ...ic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Import...

Page 6: ... cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30 of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on High Power Level 10 A lower setting will cook more ...

Page 7: ...ROST TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK CLEAR OFF START DELAY START REHEAT COOK MICRO COOK SOUND REMINDER GUIDE BEHIND DOOR SENSOR COOKING POPCORN BEVERAGE ON OFF 2 6 1 7 4 5 3 Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Micro Cook with choice of power levels from 1 lowest to 10 highest to...

Page 8: ...RESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 7 8 9 0 POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC KITCHEN TIMER CLOCK CLEAR OFF START DELAY START REHEAT COOK MICRO COOK SOUND REMINDER GUIDE BEHIND DOOR SENSOR COOKING POPCORN BEVERAGE ON OFF 8 1 2 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 ...

Page 9: ...ode number and START The oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off 12 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 Low 13 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 14 START After all selections are made to...

Page 10: ...Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and 0 for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1 10 Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and 0 to hold for ten minutes Step 6 Touch MICRO COOK Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and 0 for 25 minutes of cooki...

Page 11: ... START MICRO COOK COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time Power Level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide To become better acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and st...

Page 12: ...or CLEAR OFF is touched The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad DELAY START REMINDER How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a pre set time of day up to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure ...

Page 13: ...ven A No This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn BEVERAGE The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to the Microwaving Tips section Touch BEVERAGE pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off au...

Page 14: ... to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered F...

Page 15: ...l Then close the door and touch START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched START AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the foo...

Page 16: ...s Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes breast side up necessary run cold water in cavity 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 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Corn...

Page 17: ... the START pad the oven will start immediately Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Example Place covered food in the oven Touch the REHEAT pad No need to touch the START pad the oven will start immediately RHEAT and FOOD are displayed Beep sounds wh...

Page 18: ...s See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions Example Step 1 Place covered food in oven Touch COOK pad ENTER FOOD CODE flashes on display Step 2 Touch number pad of desired food code The code and food type you selected will appear on the display FOOD and CODE flash After 5 seconds START flashes on the display Touch START The word AUTO shows on display indicatin...

Page 19: ...4 4 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Fresh Vegetables 3 1 to 4 4 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Potatoes 4 1 to 4 8 oz Pierce skin with fork Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor Fish 5 1 to 4 4 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cov...

Page 20: ...sts 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 that ...

Page 21: ...half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 11 2 to 2 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Med High 7 1 4 to 2 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings Med High 7 1 2 to 1 min etc in bun 1 3 cup per serving Tip Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches ...

Page 22: ...age in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 4 to 6 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 9 to 13 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 4 to 8 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil Afte...

Page 23: ... min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 oz package 3 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package 2 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 11 2 to 4 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn per ear is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after hal...

Page 24: ... Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE Removable Turntable and Turntable Support Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable and support for cleaning of the oven floor or turntable To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just...

Page 25: ...ed 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 been ...

Page 26: ...eight after touching AUTO DEFROST Error APPEARS During Cook Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam ON DISPLAY could be detected or steam was not detected in maximum time No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program 26 If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service QUESTIONS USE...

Page 27: ...your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple ...

Page 28: ...pliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer infor...

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