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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the
touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day and time counting

down during cooking functions (or power level
when POWER LEVEL pad is touched).

2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount

of time using automatic power level 10 (or change
power level after

cooking time).

TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer,
as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer
before time cooking.

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

cooking/defrosting time and time of day.

5. 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 time of day. For example, if time is 1:30,
touch number pads 1, 3 and O and “ 1:30” will
appear in display. Touch START pad. To reset
or change time, simply repeat above process.

6. START. After selections are made, touch this

pad to start oven.

7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

power level 3 (or

power level after entering

defrosting time).

8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

another power level number if you want to change
from automatic power

10 for cooking or

power level 3 for defrosting.

When touched, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings (except time of day).

ENTER

COOK TIME

CLOCK

When You Plug the Oven

The display panel displays four 8’s and all of the oven

If power is disrupted at any time, the previous

functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all

sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after

disappear and

appears in the upper

touching the

pad.

portion. Touch the

pad and oven is

ready for use and the Clock can be set.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Defrost and Time

Create your own programs to suit your individual

Cook using your choice of power levels from

cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second

3 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with

Timer to delay the start of cooking or program a hold

the Minute/Second Timer and set the Clock.

time between defrosting and cooking.

Summary of Contents for JE48A

Page 1: ...icrowave Terms 12 Heating or Reheating Guide l3 MicrowavingTips 6 Minute SecondTimer 9 Power Levels 6 9 11 13 15 Program Cooking 8 Problem SOIVer l8 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Care and cleaning 16 ControlPanel 16 CookingTray 16 nstal ation 17 18 Adapter Plugs 17 Extension Cords 18 Grounding Instructions 17 18 Consumer Services l9 Appliance Registration 2 Important Phone Num...

Page 2: ...225 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 book 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...

Page 3: ...pped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cle ing section s of your book This apptiance shodd be serviced ody by quaMled service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any apptiance close supervision is necessary when used by chtidren Do not mount this appfiance over a SW Install or locate this apptiance ody in accordanc...

Page 4: ...ecome hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be n ded to handle the cookware Sometimes the oven tray ean become too hot to touch Be careful touching the tray 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 on...

Page 5: ...nd 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 Optional Accessov Available at extra cost from your GE supplier 4 A019 Han ng Mt allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet SAVE T SE mSTRUCTIONS To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back...

Page 6: ... your microwave oven can be compwed to the surface units on a range HIGH Power Level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100Yo power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power Level 7 is microwave energy 7090 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 3070 of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as fr...

Page 7: ... place 3 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects the microwave when using the oven Cooking performance energy distributing system Do not remove this will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place cover You will damage the oven The tray may be removed for cleaning 4 Touch Control Panel and Display See Your NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are Touch Control Panel section for instructions located o...

Page 8: ... this pad to start oven 7 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 or change power level after entering defrosting time 8 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 for cooking or power level 3 for defrosting 9 CLEAWOFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day I J ENTER...

Page 9: ... time Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number of counting down minutes to delay cooking Then touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin Step 4 When time is up oven signals and display shows time of day How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you wmt to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 T...

Page 10: ... better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by rep at Steps 2 an 3 to et remaining half of following the steps at right defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the pa...

Page 11: ...th 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 stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to the Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door m B2 C T1ME n Step 3 Select your time For 1 example touch pads 1 3 and O for one minute and 30 seconds Because a...

Page 12: ...evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Turning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such as frozen hamburg...

Page 13: ...eces 1 to 2 pieces 3 to 4 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 min Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 to 2 min Rce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 X to 4 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken 1 to 2 servings 4 to 6 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 min T...

Page 14: ...kage in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 7 to 9 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 13 to 17 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 7 to 11 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil A...

Page 15: ...up water In2 qt casserole place l 2 cupwater In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 1O OZ package 6 to 9 min In l t casserole place2 tablespoons water Corn on tie cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 5 to 6 min pr ear In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If com is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass b...

Page 16: ...mp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry 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 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 bum onto the oven tray This may be remov...

Page 17: ...arge Im prongs slots 9 Fe II I I i 0 a a w Ensure proper ground and firm connection Fig 2 beforeuse local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper...

Page 18: ...N WLL NOT COME A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse ON or reset circuit breaker I M esure3 prong plugonovenisWly insefledintowall receptacle Door not securely closed CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed LIGHTED T OVEN WmL NOT START STMT pad must be touched after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWO pad not touched...

Page 19: ...d hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 2 2224 You can have the secure feel...

Page 20: ...ur Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care sewicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 I 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...

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