GE JES1022TW Use And Care Manual Download Page 6

Features of Your Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For 

 cooking functions)

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 touch the PAUSE/CANCEL pad.

Ill 

I

1. Door Latches.

5. Oven Interior 

 Turns on

8. Removable Turntable Support.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps

microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Oven Vent.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

when the door is 

 or when

the oven is operating.

6. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See 
next page for
instructions.

7. Door Latch Release. Press

latch release button at indent to
open door.

Turntable support must be in place
when using the turntable. The
support may be removed for
cleaning.

9. Removable 
Turntable must be in place when
using the oven. Cooking
performance 

 be unsatisfactory

without the turntable in place.
The turntable may be removed
for cleaning.

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Summary of Contents for JES1022TW

Page 1: ...mer Services 31 Precautions 2 5 Control Panel 7 Problem Solver 30 Cooking Complete Reminder 6 Pro am Cooking 5 Cooking Guide 21 27 Safety Instructions 2 5 Defrosting Guide 19 20 Time Cook 9 Delayed Cooking 8 Turntable 6 28 Extension Cords 29 Warran Back Cover Features 6 GlossarvofMicrowave Terms 15 Grounding Instructions 29 Heatin or Reheating Guide 17 18 Hold Time GE Answer Center Installation 2 ...

Page 2: ...ping from around the door c Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating Some TV Radio interference 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 yo...

Page 3: ...ONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 2 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 29 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended ...

Page 4: ... in this book TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of oven Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touch...

Page 5: ...team 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 lowest to 10 highest to Auto Reheat using a preset time and power level to cook popcorn using a p...

Page 6: ...ods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 3 Oven Vent 4 Model and Serial Numbers when the door is ope ned or when the oven is operating 6 Touch Control Panel and Display See next page for instructions 7 Door Latch Release Press latch release button at indent to open door Turntable support must be in place when using the turntable The support may be removed for cleaning 9 Removable rntable Turn...

Page 7: ... before time cooking 9 CLOCWAUTO START Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving Use this pad to program your oven to begin cooking at a desired time of day To set clock first touch CLOCWAUTO START 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 Then touch CLOCWAUTO START pad To reset or change ...

Page 8: ...in cooking at a later time of day up to a 12 hour delay NOTE The Auto Start feature can only be used to delay the start of a Time Cook program To Use Auto Start Step 1 Enter your desired cooking rogram Step 2 Touch CLOCWAUTO START pad instead of START pad Step 3 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 4 Touch START pad The oven...

Page 9: ... operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK to time or location many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your food a little longer if necessary Q I touched the number pads and selected my power level When I touched START...

Page 10: ...ode number and START Example m can be Auto Reheated Auto Reheat Step 1 Place covered food in is recommended for single servings oven Touch AUTO REHEAT pad of food or plates of leftovers RH1 and AUTO TIME COOK appear on the display Auto Reheat Guide I category Recipe I VolumeReference I I 11 I Room Tem erature Soups Sauces I 6 8 oz 2 Refrigerated Soups Sauces 6 8 oz 3 Refrigerated Leftovers 8 OZ 4 ...

Page 11: ... and leaves food too cool Cover tightly and reset Auto Reheat Q Do the shapes and sizes of food make a difference when using Auto Reheat A Yes in some cases larger pieces will require additional Time Cooking Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish since proper arrangement is often a successful tip in regular microwaving Q Are there any other foods which are reheated best using...

Page 12: ...ad for the food that you are defrosting For example touch the 2 POULTRY pad m 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide at right m 4 Touch START pad Display shows the oven power level and defrost time counting down When defrosting time is completed End tlashes and the oven beeps 4 times Oven light and fan shut off Stand Time...

Page 13: ...essary Steak 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and shield 15 30 minutes Stew I 0 1 5 Olbs I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces I 15 30 minutes Whole Chicken 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and shield 15 30 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up Chicken Pieces Cornish Hens whole Cornish Hens split 0 1 5 0 lbs 0 1 5 0 lbs 0 1 5 0 lbs 0 1 5 0 lbs Turn over and shield 60 90 minutes in refrigerator Sepa...

Page 14: ... pad one two or three times depending on which program you desire Step 2 Touch START pad Popcorn E Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad at one time Do not leave nattended while cooking How to Set Auto Time Cook Auto Time Cook allows you to cook most of your favorite foods without having to select cooking times and power levels The oven does it automatically Step 1 Touch AUTO COOK pad Step 2 Select the appropr...

Page 15: ...aving 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 foods s...

Page 16: ... food However do not heat baby food in jars even without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations ...

Page 17: ...tic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or I 2 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to X Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice 1 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 in pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 M...

Page 18: ...s of meat slices or pieces rotate dish I 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 3 to 5 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal Hig...

Page 19: ...minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before servin Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 I Fillets Pre packaged 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in wat...

Page 20: ...er first half of time Defrost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over after first half of time Let stand 15 minutes Rotate package 1 4 turn after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Tu...

Page 21: ...p in center Cakes and Desserts 1 Always use microwave safe cookwfire 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or Iinc board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not tlour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into c...

Page 22: ... 4 cup butter Add 1O OZ package marshmallows cover with wax paper and microwave to melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow Cereal and Rice 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 2 For minute rice use the same amount of water needed for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt 3 Cover rice whil...

Page 23: ... Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High 1 O Break eggs onto plate puncture membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to 1 min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and I tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for hdf of total time Stir set portions from...

Page 24: ...oast in cooking bag place in microwave safe carving dish If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Power Level Time Food Container Cover or Internal Tem Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup I lb I Y Ibs Meatballs 1 lb 2 lb Meatloaf Round loaf Patties 4 patties per lb 1 to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts 11P to 3 lbs Tender roast...

Page 25: ...astic wrap Cooking bag W2X paper Wax paper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High I 3 4 to 1 min I to 1 Y min 2 to 2Yz min 2Y to 3 min 15 to 19 min per lb I X to 27 min I 5 to I X min 1 X to 20 min 15 to I X min per lb I to 1 X min per link 5 to 7 min Arrange in single l ycr on paper towels Cover with a paper towel Arrange in single layer Place ftit side down in dish Turn ...

Page 26: ... after cooking Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent darkening and dehydration of surface 5 Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than 3 Arrange vegetables such as asparagus with the thickest pieces to smallerpieces the outside of the dish 6 For more even heating stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking Vegetable Amount Power Level Time Comments Asparagus fresh cut 1 lb...

Page 27: ... min 5 to 7 min 12 to 16 min 3 to 4 min per potato 7 to 9 min 8 to 10 min 7 to I O min 10 to I 3 min In a 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 fi qt casserole place l 4 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water in I fi qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In a ro...

Page 28: ...event 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 bu...

Page 29: ...circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD Adapterplu s not 2 ermltted In anada b Align Iar e Y prongsfs ots m j a 1 I I 0 c y r W ns re proper ground and firm connection Fig 2 before use The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper pol...

Page 30: ...tarting food temperature food density or amount of foods in oven Touch TME COOK pad and additional cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check cooking guide for recommended power level Dish was not turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when co...

Page 31: ... 2002 Individu quafified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system pro vides access to over 47 000 parts and all C E Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this bookfet cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other s...

Page 32: ...cer and pick it up following service In home service 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 for If you have an installation problem other than its intended purpose or Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer used co...

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