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3828W5A8484

49-40494    01-06 JR

Microwave Oven

JES1039

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions

 . . . . . . . . . .2–11

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Changing the Power Level  . . . . .16
Convenience Features . . . . . .23, 24
Features of Your
Microwave Oven  . . . . . . . . . .12–15
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
Time Features  . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22

Care and Cleaning

Inside  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Turntable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Troubleshooting Tips

 . . . . . . .31, 32

Things That Are Normal 
With Your Microwave Oven  . . . .32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

________________________

Serial #

________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside 
the oven.

Summary of Contents for JES1039

Page 1: ...crowave Oven 12 15 Microwave Terms 28 Other Features 26 27 Time Features 17 22 Care and Cleaning Inside 29 Outside 30 Turntable 29 Troubleshooting Tips 31 32 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Warranty 35 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________________ Serial ________________________ Find these numbers on a label i...

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: ...r 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 appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven wh...

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: ...ntainer 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 beverages ...

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: ...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 material...

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: ...ulated 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 applian...

Page 10: ...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 countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blo...

Page 11: ...Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge com ...

Page 12: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1100 Watts ...

Page 13: ...wed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide 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 NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven ge com ...

Page 14: ...POWER LEVEL 30 SEC AUTO TIME DEFROST TIME COOK POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO AUTO TIME DEFROST Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 14 Time Features Convenience Features and Auto Feature About the features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model ...

Page 15: ...tarts immediately EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Convenience Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately 3 5 oz 3 oz Press once twice or 1 75 oz or three times BEVERAGE Starts immediately 8 oz or 16 oz Press once or twice REHEAT Starts immediately 1 or 2 servings Press once or twice BAKED POTATO Starts immediately 1 2 3 or 4 Press once twic...

Page 16: ...l 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 equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An exampl...

Page 17: ...ls 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 the end of Time Cook I Time Cook I...

Page 18: ...cut 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 6 to 10 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place about ...

Page 19: ...d 7 to 10 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 2 to 6 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 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 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let stand 5...

Page 20: ...at High power Defrosting Tips 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 easi...

Page 21: ...ime and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes ...

Page 22: ...g at 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 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: ...ter 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 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time 2 1 POPCORN 9...

Page 24: ...o reheat two 8 ounce servings The oven starts automatically REHEAT Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8 to 10 ounce potatoes Press BAKED POTATO The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing BAKED POTATO a second time for 2 potatoes a third time for 3 potatoes or a fourth time for 4 potatoes The oven starts immediately BAKED POTATO The Potato feature...

Page 25: ...TART TIME DEFROST is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish 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 com...

Page 26: ...ort 26 About the other features Cooking Complete Reminder 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 Timer The Timer operates as a minute timer The Timer feature operates without microwave energy Press TIMER Enter the amount of time you want to count down Press START When the time is up the timer will signal ...

Page 27: ...ve from being accidentally started 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 L will be displayed STOP CLEAR CLEAR OFF START PAUSE In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display START PAUSE ...

Page 28: ...rap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning 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 sta...

Page 29: ...s with 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...

Page 30: ... the microwave with 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 aga...

Page 31: ...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 pressing TIME COOK entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program accidentally and press START Food weight not...

Page 32: ... and change in the blower sound at power levels other than 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 possib...

Page 33: ...33 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Notes ...

Page 34: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 34 Notes ...

Page 35: ... date of the defect in materials or workmanship During this limited original purchase one year warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor and related service to replace the defective part For the above limited warranty To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also availabl...

Page 36: ...ranty 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 ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes ...

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