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Automatic 

With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels
for you. 
You choose 

 appropriate

Code number from 1 to 3 for the
food you are defrosting, then enter
the food weight in pounds and
tenths of a pound (see Conversion
Guide below) and touch START.

The oven calculates defrosting time
and changes power levels during
defrosting to give even defrosting
results.

How to set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide
located at bottom of oven when you
open the door. 
It shows minimum
and maximum Food Weights for
each code number. You will need
to 

 your Food Weight and

corresponding Code before
setting Auto Defrost.

1. Remove food from package,

place in oven on microwave-safe
dish and close door.

2. Touch 

 DEFROST pad.

 “WEIGHT” and “DEF”

appear on display and “ENTER
CODE” flashes.

3. Enter selected Code from Auto

Defrost Guide. For 

 poultry

calls for Code 2.

 “

 and “CODE 2“

are displayed and “ENTER
WEIGHT” flashes.

4. Enter weight. For example, touch
Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces. See

Conversion Guide below.)

Display shows 

 

 “DEF” and “CODE 

After 3 seconds, “START” flashes.

5. Touch START pad. Display
shows Defrost Time counting down.

 during defrosting, the oven

beeps 4 times and 

 flashes.

 flashes until you open the

door, attend your food 

-

(see 

on next page), close the door and
touch START.

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 4

times. “End” remains on display
and oven beeps once a minute until
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF
pad is touched.

When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow
meat to stand in order to finish
defrosting the interior. You may take
the meat out of the oven if you wish.
Stand time recommendations are
given in the guide on the next page.

I

Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.

Ounces

Pounds

1-2

.1

3

.2

4-5

.3

6-7

.4

8

.5

9-1o

.6

I

11

.7

12-13

.8

L

14-15

.9

8

Summary of Contents for JE1555T

Page 1: ...uide 11 Safety Instructions 3 4 Auto Start 13 Temperature Cook 14 Care and Cleaning 15 Temperature Probe 10 11 14 15 Control Panel 6 Time Cook 13 Conversion Guide 8 Warranty Back Cover Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Delayed Cooking 7 Extension Cords 16 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 16 Hold Time 7 Manual Defrost 12 Microwaving Tips 2 Minute Second Timer 7 GEhww M Model and Serial Numbers 2 M m zm ...

Page 2: ... builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 17 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself M W k Nomal tith Your Mcrowave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from c Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is operating Light reflection around door or Some TV Radio interference outer case might be notic...

Page 3: ...tripping of circuit breaker bstil or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided insolation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door k inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the apptiance in normal usage Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep po...

Page 4: ... and turn on microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven wdIs pl tic u W pl tic u nsfls designed for microwave cooking are very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as S or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking th...

Page 5: ...Screen Metal screen 7 Touch Control Mnel and Turntable must be in place when Display See next page for permits viewing of foods and keeps using the oven Cooking performance microwaves confined inside oven instructions will be unsatisfactory without the 4 Model and Serial Numbers 8 Temperature Robe Receptacle turntable in place The turntable may be removed for cleaning 5 Oven Vent 9 Removable Tempe...

Page 6: ... pad to start oven L 10 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once oven reaches preset temperature it switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature for up to an hour or until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad See page 14 U 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 t...

Page 7: ...E for 15 minutes defrosting time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MINUTE to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME ...

Page 8: ...ltry calls for Code 2 LBS DEF7 and CODE 2 are displayed and ENTER WEIGHT flashes 4 Enter weight For example touch Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below Display shows 1 2 WEIGHT1 LBS DEF and CODE 2 After 3 seconds START flashes 5 Touch START pad Display shows Defrost Time counting down mice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and flashes TURn ...

Page 9: ...cessary Steak 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Turn over and 5 10 minutes shield I I I I I I Stew 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Separate and remove 5 10 minutes separate defrosted pieces 2 Poultry 0 1 6 0 lbs Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and 10 minutes shield shield run cold water in cavitv Turkey Breast I 0 1 6 Olbs I Turnover and I Turnover and shield I 20minutes in breast side up shield w...

Page 10: ...owave safe dish Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Cover tightly with plastic wrap Ham and pork roasts need no trivet Add 1 2 cup water to microwave safe roast dish Insert probe from the side into the ham and cover with wax paper Insert probe from the side into pork roast and cover tightly with plastic wrap Place food in oven and insert cable end of p...

Page 11: ...by liquid Chili 5 8 Precook meat and drain well Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 3 4 Same procedure as above Ham or Pork Roast 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid soup Stock Vegetable 7 1o Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid Stir eve...

Page 12: ...ds 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 your cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know ...

Page 13: ... level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIME 1 the selected power level and the first programmed cook time counting down show on display Step 8 At the end of the first programmed cook time the next selecti power level COOK TIME II and the second programmed cook time counting down show on display Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 10 Open the ...

Page 14: ...than 90 F display will show POWER 5 COOL and FOOD TEMP If temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 125 F is reached the oven will sound and display HOLD The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level it will heat more evenly even though req...

Page 15: ...able and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support securely 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 turntable This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse a...

Page 16: ...er polarity in the connection of the 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...

Page 17: ...mount of fds in oven Touch TIME COOK I H and additiomd cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check cookbook for r ammended power level or changing levels during cooking if necessary Some dishes require specific instructions Check cookbook or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check coo...

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Page 19: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 20: ...ACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 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 ...

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