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Microwave Oven

164D3370P332

49-40403-1 09-03 JR

JE740

Owner’s

Manual

Safety Information

Adapter Plugs  . . . . . . . . .9
Arcing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Extension Cords  . . . . . .10
Foods  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Grounding
Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave-Safe
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions  . . . .2, 3

Operating Instructions

Convenience
Features  . . . . . . . . . .23–27
Microwave Terms  . . . . .31
Other Features  . . . .28–30
Oven Features  . . . . .14, 15
Power Levels  . . . . . . . . .16
Time Features  . . . . .17–22

Care and Cleaning

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Troubleshooting
Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35

Things That Are
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Consumer Support

Consumer
Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . .12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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Summary of Contents for JE740

Page 1: ...autions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safety Precautions 2 3 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 23 27 Microwave Terms 31 Other Features 28 30 Oven Features 14 15 Power Levels 16 Time Features 17 22 Care and Cleaning Inside 32 Outside 33 Turntable 32 Troubleshooting Tips 34 35 Things That Are Normal 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Regist...

Page 2: ...he 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 door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified se...

Page 3: ...al use Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend applianc...

Page 4: ...ave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure 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...

Page 5: ...he container Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated bever...

Page 6: ...aper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel D...

Page 7: ... in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic mate...

Page 8: ...sponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension 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 WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section ...

Page 9: ...t 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 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 ap...

Page 10: ... used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you...

Page 11: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 12: ...the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can find them on a label inside the oven Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty A Service Partnership Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service ...

Page 13: ...first you may not need to call for service at all If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and mon...

Page 14: ...ping microwaves confined in the oven Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 1 3 2 4 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 Available at extra co...

Page 15: ...Guide before you begin Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately 3 5 oz 3 oz or 1 75 oz Press once twice more less time or three times BEVERAGE Starts immediately 4 o...

Page 16: ... 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 scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equaliz...

Page 17: ...ook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START At t...

Page 18: ... water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 8 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water fresh spears 1 bunch 10 to 13 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water frozen 10 oz package 6 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 6 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 11 to 13 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole pl...

Page 19: ...d 10 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 12 to 14 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let ...

Page 20: ...ps Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family 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 should not be allowed to...

Page 21: ...r lb dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 18 to 22 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 24 t...

Page 22: ...t power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a...

Page 23: ... Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 10 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 20 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressi...

Page 24: ...be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 Serving size for food type 7 cannot be changed 4 3 2 1 24 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide mouth mug 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Pizza ...

Page 25: ...wer levels to warm a variety of snack foods Press SNACK Select snack type 1 6 see the Snack Guide below Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces Press START Hint You can press and hold the SNACK pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time 4 3 2 1 SNACK 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 4 EXPRESS COOK 1 B...

Page 26: ... 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 32 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wa...

Page 27: ...ish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURn At each TURn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound W...

Page 28: ... Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select your desired cooking program Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 4 3 2 1...

Page 29: ...tarted or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed CLEAR OFF Sound Press SOUND to turn the oven beeper on or off SOUND START PAUSE Start Pause In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display ...

Page 30: ...ng You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook from one second t...

Page 31: ...c 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 are allowed to...

Page 32: ...th a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Tur...

Page 33: ...a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door 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 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 U...

Page 34: ...ed into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely Control panel lighted yet Door not securely closed Open the door and close oven will not start securely START pad not pressed Press START after entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you have after ...

Page 35: ... 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 possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenn...

Page 36: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 36 ...

Page 37: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 37 ...

Page 38: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 38 ...

Page 39: ...purchase one year warranty GE will provide free of charge all labor to replace the defective part You will be responsible for any in home service costs Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this the tenth year from the nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for date of original purchase any la...

Page 40: ...nded warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent di...

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