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Time Cook

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time
between 15 seconds and 95 minutes. 

Power level 10 (High)

is automatically set, 

but you may change it for more flexibility. 

Press the 

TIME COOK 

button

.

Turn the dial to set the cook time and
press the dial to enter. 

Change power level if you don’t want
full power. (Press 

POWER. 

Turn the dial

to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the 

START/PAUSE 

button to start

cooking.

You may open the door during 

Time cook

to check the food. Close the door and press

START/PAUSE

to resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press the 

TIME COOK 

button. 

Turn the dial to set the first cook time
and press the dial to enter. 

Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press 

POWER. 

Turn the

dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the 

TIME COOK 

button again.

Turn the dial to set the second cook
time and press the dial to enter.

Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press 

POWER. 

Turn the

dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)

Press the 

START/PAUSE 

button to start

cooking.

At the end of 

Time Cook I, Time Cook II

counts down.

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

4

3

2

1

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set and start cooking in 30 second blocks each time the 

EXPRESS

button 

is pressed.

The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the 

POWER

button, 

turn the dial and press to enter. 

T

URN TO 

S

ELECT

P

USH TO 

E

NTER

EXPRESS

Add 30 Seconds

Each time the 

EXPRESS

button is pressed, it will add 30 seconds to any cooking time

counting down, until the maximun cooking time is reached.

EXPRESS

About the time and auto microwave features.

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T

URN TO 

S

ELECT

P

USH TO 

E

NTER

TIME COOK

Summary of Contents for JE1590

Page 1: ...tures 10 17 19 Cooking Options 10 Cookware Tips 19 Features of Your Oven 8 9 Microwave Terms 23 Other Features 21 22 Beeper Volume 22 Child Lock Out 21 Clock 21 Cooking Complete Reminder 21 Display ON OFF 22 Display Speed 22 OFF CLEAR 21 START PAUSE 21 Timer 21 Sensor Microwave Features 14 16 Time and Auto Microwave Features 9 11 12 Care and Cleaning Inside 24 Outside 24 Stainless Steel 25 Trouble...

Page 2: ...l use This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes D...

Page 3: ...e or counter Do not mount this appliance over a sink Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the m...

Page 4: ...through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Car...

Page 5: ...cookware They may be hot Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave convection oven Do not use your microwave convection oven to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towe...

Page 6: ... cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See EXTENSION CORDS section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of ele...

Page 7: ...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 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 unti...

Page 8: ...the oven Shelf Use when convection or combination cooking Do not use when microwave cooking Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to convert this oven to a built in wall oven For 27 installations Model Kit JE1590BH JX1527CBH JE1590CH JX1527CCH JE1590SH JX1527CSH JE1590WH JX1527CWH For 30 installations Model Kit JE1590BH JX1...

Page 9: ...e EXPRESS cook Add 30 sec Starts immediately DEFROST Press once Time Amount of defrosting time Press twice Auto Food weight POWER level Power level 1 10 Sensor Features Press Turn and push dial to enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time Press once or twice REHEAT Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately COOK Food type 1 7 more less time Convection Cooking Press ...

Page 10: ...rgy from penetration and heat conducted from outside of food Benefits Shortened cooking time from microwave energy plus browning and crisping from convection heat Always use the shelf when combination cooking Available cooking options Microwave Cooking Convection Cooking Combination Cooking Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking using microwave energy along with convection cooking...

Page 11: ...u don t want full power Press POWER Turn the dial to select Press the dial to enter Press the TIME COOK button again Turn the dial to set the second cook time and press the dial to enter Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER Turn the dial to select Press the dial to enter Press the START PAUSE button to start cooking At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 7 6 ...

Page 12: ...ure promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes 4 3 2 1 TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER DEFROST About the time and auto micr...

Page 13: ...wer level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 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 better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as ...

Page 14: ...they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor Vented Covered Cook Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook this feature is best with...

Page 15: ... door was open while the control was being set close the door and press the START PAUSE button to begin cooking Do not open the oven door before the countdown time is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and press START PAUSE immediately If ground meat was selected the oven may signal you to drain and stir the meat Open the door...

Page 16: ...erely overcooked or burnt food NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Reheat The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the oven Press REHEAT once twice or three times The oven starts immediately Press once for 1 2 to 1 full cu...

Page 17: ... Preheat Press the CONVECTION button Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to enter preheating Do not enter convection cook time now The cook time will be entered later after the oven is preheated Press the START PAUSE button to start preheating When the oven is preheated it will signal If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically Open the oven ...

Page 18: ... best roasting and browning results whole roasts should be cooked in a glass dish placed directly on the oven shelf For foods that are too tall to fit in the oven you can leave out the trivet If necessary you may take out the shelf and place the dish directly on the turntable 3 2 1 4 Combination Time Cooking with Preheat Press the COMBINATION button Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and pr...

Page 19: ...o the cleanability of glass Combination Cooking Glass or Glass Ceramic baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or oven shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven Heat Resistant Plastic microwave cookware safe to 450 F may be used but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all around browning bec...

Page 20: ... Stews N R Meats Defrosting N R N R Roasting Poultry Defrosting N R N R Roasting Fish and Seafood Defrosting N R N R Cooking N R Casseroles Eggs and Cheese Scrambled Omelets N R Quiche Souffle Vegetables fresh N R N R Breads Quick Yeast N R Muffins Coffee Cake Desserts Cakes Layer and Bundt Angel Food and Chiffon N R N R Custard and Pudding N R N R Bar Cookies Fruit N R N R Pies and Pastry N R Can...

Page 21: ...n Turn the dial to select the minutes Press the dial to enter Turn the dial to select the seconds Press the dial to enter Press TIMER to start To pause press TIMER To restart press TIMER again To cancel press and hold the TIMER button down for about 2 seconds When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press TIMER NOTE The timer indicator willl be lit while the timer is opera...

Page 22: ...ELECT PUSH TO ENTER OPTIONS Display Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press the OPTIONS button three times and turn the dial to select slowest to fastest Press the dial to enter TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER OPTIONS Beeper Volume The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press the OPTIONS button once and turn the dial to select mute to loud Press the dial to enter TURN TO SELECT PUS...

Page 23: ...nting plastic 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 of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes ar...

Page 24: ...o water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of th...

Page 25: ...try a general kitchen cleaner such as Fantastik Simple Green or Formula 409 For hard to clean soil use a standard stainless steel cleaner such as Bon Ami or Cameo Apply cleaner with a damp sponge Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove cleaner Dry with a dry clean cloth Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain After cleaning use a stainless steel polish such as Stainless Steel Magic Revere ...

Page 26: ...ed Press OFF CLEAR already in oven and OFF CLEAR button not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing pressing TIME COOK TIME COOK OFF CLEAR was pressed Reset cooking program and press START accidentally Food weight not entered after Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting selecting AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Food type ...

Page 27: ...t and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances 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 possi...

Page 28: ...Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 28 Notes ...

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Page 31: ...ential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseq...

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