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HELP US HELP YOU…

Before using your oven,
read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Write down the model and
serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.

It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for
adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be
registered. Please be certain 
that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

If you received 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.

• 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.

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with 

the door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven

front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) 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:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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Summary of Contents for JE1550GW

Page 1: ...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 Ti...

Page 2: ...d 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 m...

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 o...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...c 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...

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 se...

Page 7: ...OST 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 SOUN...

Page 8: ...ESS 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 B...

Page 9: ...de 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...

Page 10: ...tep 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 desire...

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 flexib...

Page 12: ...r 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 Del...

Page 13: ...en 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...

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 defroste...

Page 15: ...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 i...

Page 16: ...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 w...

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...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...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 tablesp...

Page 20: ...ts 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...

Page 21: ...alf 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...

Page 22: ...ge 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...

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...

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 Turn...

Page 25: ...d 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 hol...

Page 26: ...ight 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 wa...

Page 27: ...our 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 fe...

Page 28: ...liance 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 I...

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