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Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure 

to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2

Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6

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Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12
Time Cooking..........................................................15
Other Features........................................................20

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Helpful Information

Care and Cleaning.................................................22

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If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service ................................24
GE Service Numbers.............................................26
Warranty ...............................................Back Cover

GE Appliances

Sub-Compact Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

600 Watts

Models: JE510

JE520

GE Answer Center

®

800.626.2000

Summary of Contents for JE510

Page 1: ...ons Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Other Features 20 21 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning 22 24 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service 24 GE Service Numbers 26 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances Sub Compact Microwave Oven Owner s Manual 600 Watts Models JE510 JE520 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 ...

Page 2: ...t is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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 seal...

Page 3: ...f purchase Before using your microwave oven Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wr...

Page 4: ...tly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in...

Page 5: ...ood in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel ...

Page 6: ...ure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and oth...

Page 7: ...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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote...

Page 8: ...crowave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle th...

Page 9: ...uit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt e...

Page 10: ...ntil a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptacle replaced with a three prong groundin...

Page 11: ...o open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 6 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and the oven interior light on some models are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Features 3 2 1 5 6 4 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 Wattage 600 Wa...

Page 12: ...s on your microwave oven Timer Allows you to cook by time for up to 15 minutes 1 15 5 OFF OFF 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 1 10 0 1 11 1 1 12 2 1 13 3 1 14 4 1 Quick Start Features and appearance vary by model ...

Page 13: ...ing Heating and Reheating DEFROST POWER LEVEL TIME COOK Press Enter POWER LEVEL TIME COOK Amount of press one to ten times cooking time to choose power level DEFROST Amount of defrosting time 2 Time Features Allows you to cook by time ...

Page 14: ... a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 30 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power ...

Page 15: ...1 14 4 Turn the dial for up to 15 minutes of cooking time Allows you to microwave for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power Level Hi is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Popcorn Tip For best results when cooking microwave popcorn turn under the ends of the popcorn ba...

Page 16: ...qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Potatoes cubed white 4 potatoes 14 to 16 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 6 to 8 oz each 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time whole sweet 1 6 to 8 oz 4 to 6 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach 10 to 16 oz 7 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach Squash summer 1 lb sl...

Page 17: ...mily size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before coo...

Page 18: ...nwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over per lb after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 20 to 24 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over cut up 2 1 2 to 3 lbs after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish d...

Page 19: ...rving Plate of Leftovers 1 plate 4 to 6 min Sandwiches 1 to 2 servings Med High 70 2 to 4 min Soups 6 oz serving 1 to 2 servings Med High 70 2 to 4 min Vegetables 1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min Food Amount Power Level Time 1 Directions below are for heating or reheating already cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use microwave safe cookware 2 Cover most foods for fastest most ev...

Page 20: ... CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Press CLOCK Clock CLOCK 6 7 8 4 5 3 1 2 9 0 To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have ...

Page 21: ...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 are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important i...

Page 22: ...amp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable ...

Page 23: ...ves or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or a...

Page 24: ... it back in Plug not fully inserted into Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is wall outlet fully inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call for Service Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after Press START entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR ...

Page 25: ...rference 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 microwave If you notice this interference check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the receiving antenna...

Page 26: ...rated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in plannin...

Page 27: ...re 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 year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Service Contracts 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to...

Page 28: ...d call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or y...

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