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Keep your oven clean 

 

Do not use sharp-edged utensils

smelling. Opening the oven door

on your oven. The inside and

a few minutes after cooking helps

outside oven walls can be

air out the inside. An occasional

scratched. The control panel can

thorough wiping with a solution of

be damaged.

baking soda and water keeps the

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

inside fresh.

BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.

How 

to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily
and wash with a damp cloth when soiled. 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.

Removable 

 and 

 Support.

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable
and support for cleaning of the oven floor or
turntable. 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 and support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven without the
turntable and support 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 oven tray. This may be removed with a
cleanser such as Bon 

 brand cleanser.

After using Bon 

 brand cleanser, rinse and dry

 following instructions on can. Do not use

Bon 

 brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and
a damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a
dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts
of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the
panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and
wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a
damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.

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Summary of Contents for JE640

Page 1: ... Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 2O Heating or Reheating Guide 21 HoldTime 10 MicrowavingTips 6 Kitchen Timer 10 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 6 10 11 ProgramCooking 7 Reheat 15 Snacks 13 14 Turntable 3 4 7 2 i Problem SoIver 26 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 24 Control Panel 24 Turntable 24 lnsta lation 25 26 Adapter Plugs 25 ExtensionCords 26 Grounding inst...

Page 2: ...0225 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 ...

Page 3: ...Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating cooking app ance Do not mount this appliance over a sink oven in opetidtin 7 Do not lit power tird hang over e e of kble or counter Da not operate this appli ce if it hti a damaged powercordo rplug ifitis not workingproperlyor ifit has been damaged or dmpp Do not operate overi tithout the rntable and turntable suppart seated and...

Page 4: ...eter in food you arfl microwaving unlessth ermometer is desig ed orrecomrnended foruse the microwave oven Plastic cookw Pl tic qookware designed for ticrowave cootig is very useful but shodd be used careMly Even microwave safe plastic m y not be tis t lerant of overcooking conditions w are glas orcer c materi sandrnay soften or char if subjected to short period ofevercooking k longer exposures to ...

Page 5: ...age containers shotid be at least partially uncovered Availabl at ex cost from your GE supplier kause they forma tight seal When cooking AO19Ha g t allows this oven to be with conttiers tightly covered with plastic wrap mounted under a cabinet remove covering carefilly and direct steam away from hands and face To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud o...

Page 6: ...r levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range HIGH Power Level 10 or full power is the fastest way to 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 7070 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30 0 of the time A high set...

Page 7: ...located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost or Create your own programs to suit your individual Time Cook 1 11 with choice of power levels from 1 cooking style For example use the Kitchen Timer lowest to 10 highest to Reheat using a preset time to delay the start of Time Cook I 11 or program a and power level to cook popcorn using ...

Page 8: ...Convenie f 1 I I I BEVERAGE POPCORN SNACKS II I I REHEAT II COOK r GUIDE BEHIND DOOR Ex ress Cook 1 5 Minutes 1 i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 I 1 I I I J I POWER AUTO LEVEL START START E cti OFF I 1 REMINOER 8 ...

Page 9: ... food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 12 POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 13 SNACKS Touch this pad a code number and weight or quantity of food to warm a variety of snack foods 14 COOK Touch this pad a code number and weight of food for quick ...

Page 10: ...n casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it m Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes m m Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST m Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I 11 Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and O for 25 minutes of...

Page 11: ...I 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a microwave safe container and close the door m Step 2 Touch TIME COOK 1 II S...

Page 12: ...owave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later Step 4 Touch START pad The display will show the time you entered The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now _ set at the time you programmed and will signal you at that time with a beeping ...

Page 13: ...de the word POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided No need to touch START the oven will start immediately If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 1 touch the CLEAWOFF pad and begin again With the Snacks feature the oven automatically sets Use the Snacks Code Guide Touch the SNACKS pad the microwaving times and power levels for you For codes 1 to 4 enter...

Page 14: ...n will begin microwaving Touching the SNACKS pad during microwaving will display the remaining time When done oven displays End SNAC CODE G E Codes 1 to 4 For warming foods with Snacks Codes 1 to 4 use the following guide Quantity Food Code Display Limit QTY Comments Bread rolls I bREd 1 to 4 Use paper towel or muffins microwave safe plate Sandwiches 2 SANdw I to 2 Use paper towel or microwave saf...

Page 15: ...ize may even be changed or added after touching START Just touch number pad 2 or 3 SERV and a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed Reheat Guide r Code I 4 b 5 6 Serving Time per Display Size Serving PASTA I 1 3 I 2min 15sec MEATS 1 3 1 min 15 sec VEGS 1 3 1 min 15 sec BEV 1 3 1 min 20 sec SAUCE 1 3 1 min 45 sec PLATE 3 min 15 sec I Foods Recommended Pasta Mea...

Page 16: ... will begin cooking Touching the COOK pad during cooking will display the remaining Cook time Oven displays End when cooking is done Cook Code Guide I Cook Food Code Fresh 3 Vegetables Potatoes 14 I Fish 5 Chicken 6 Pieces Ground Meat 7 Beef Pork Turkey Bacon 8 Pizza 9 frozen microwaveable Weight Limit OZ Comments 4 to 20 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or Plastic wrap 4 to ...

Page 17: ...g time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End o en the door remove the package and separate s rawberries to finish defro sting Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in Daper or 5 z L a Fami Iy size pre packaged frozen dinners can be For even defrosting some plastic can be d fr sted in foods need to be b oken the package Tightly closed up or separated part of packages should be slit the ...

Page 18: ...or m Step 2 Touch Auto Defrost pad Step 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After 3 seconds START flashes m Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down inm Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times the Auto Defrost Guide 1 for what to do at the first 1 and second signal Then close the doo...

Page 19: ... 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs breast side up Turn over Shield where necessary 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes Comish Hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs 10 minutes run cold wate...

Page 20: ... 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 Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick ...

Page 21: ...rgers or meattoaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Wce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving to 2 pieces 2 to 3 min to 2 servings 2 to 3 min to 2 1 2 to I min to 2 servings 1 to 3 min to 2 servings 3 to 5 min Steaks chops ribs meat pieces I to 2 servings Med Hi h 7 2 to 4 min Thinly sli...

Page 22: ...e in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting round meat 1 lb 6 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After...

Page 23: ... waler In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup waler In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozenkernel 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on tbe cob fresh I to 5 ears 4 to 5 min per 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...

Page 24: ...fter 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 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 oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser s...

Page 25: ...s not 2 pem ed In anada Align Iar e prongs s ots m I I I r e Ensure proper ground Fig 2 and firm connection before use adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY 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 ...

Page 26: ...r the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker I Unplug your microwave oven thertplugitback irt Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed LIG D T OWN L NOT START START pad must be touched after enfiring cwkhtg selection Another seleition entered already in oven and CLEAWO pad not touched to cancel it I Make sur...

Page 27: ...aring or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 80 TDD CEAC 800 833 4322 to request informa assist in planning a barrier free tion Jr service kitchen for persons with Iimitcd mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contiac 80W262224 You can have the secure feeling tha...

Page 28: ...ervice is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used Service trips to your home to teach If you have an installation problem for other than its intended purpose you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer or used commercially Read your Use and Care material You...

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