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Turntable Microwave Oven

GE Appliances

Microwave power output

of this oven is 900 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

Model: JES1143

Use andCare & Cooking Guide

Safety Instructions

....................3–5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds ..........................................16

Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 11, 20

Auto Defrost ..........................................10, 11

Clock ..................................................................9

Control Panel...............................................8, 9

Cook.........................................................15, 16

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ..............................................21

Defrosting Guide ..........................................20

Delay Start .....................................................17

Delayed Cooking..........................................17

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................18

Heating or Reheating Guide......................19

Hold Time.......................................................17

Instant Cook ..................................................16

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Kitchen Timer................................................17

Popcorn ..........................................................15

Power Levels .............................6, 12, 13, 17

Program Cooking............................................7

Reheat.............................................................14

Time Cook......................................................13

Time Defrost..................................................12

Turntable .................................................3, 4, 7

Problem Solver

...............................24

Summary of Contents for JES1143

Page 1: ...osting Guide 20 Delay Start 17 Delayed Cooking 17 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 18 Heating or Reheating Guide 19 Hold Time 17 Instant Cook 16 Microwaving Tips 6 Kitchen Timer 17 Popcorn 15 Power Levels 6 12 13 17 Program Cooking 7 Reheat 14 Time Cook 13 Time Defrost 12 Turntable 3 4 7 Problem Solver 24 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 22 Control Panel 22...

Page 2: ... them on a label inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold...

Page 3: ... heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working...

Page 4: ...he microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the 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 touching the turntable during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods con...

Page 5: ...s and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam a...

Page 6: ...vel 7 is microwave energy 70 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30 of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating or turning over Most of your cooking will be done on HIGH Power Level 10 A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food Some foods may have better flavor texture ...

Page 7: ...est to Reheat using a preset time and power level to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level to time kitchen tasks with the Kitchen Timer and to set the clock Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style For example use the Kitchen Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I II or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I II Set Time Cook I II for a two stage ...

Page 8: ...DELAY START 4 INSTANT COOK 2 INSTANT COOK 3 INSTANT COOK 5 INSTANT COOK 0 POPCORN REHEAT AUTO DEFROST TIME DEFROST TIME COOK I II CLOCK KITCHEN TIMER GUIDE BEHIND DOOR CUSTOM FUNCTIONS COOK 9 FUNCTION 6 FUNCTION 1 FUNCTION 8 1 2 4 6 3 5 8 10 13 12 14 16 15 9 7 11 ...

Page 9: ... cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 9 ADD 30 SECONDS Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down or for an instant on for 30 seconds 10 KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking ...

Page 10: ...r and touch START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched C START AUTO DEFROST 10 AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pou...

Page 11: ...n 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes breast side up necessary run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish Hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Cornish Hens split...

Page 12: ...Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepac...

Page 13: ...TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START START TIME COOK I II Features Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II 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 saf...

Page 14: ...number will be displayed to show how many servings have been selected I II START REHEAT The Reheat feature is a short term program to automatically reheat a previously cooked food The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time Touch just three pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods See the Reheat Guide below Reheat Guide CAUTION Reheated foods may have wide va...

Page 15: ...dicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided COOK Use the Cook feature when cooking a variety of microwaved foods The oven automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for you Use the Cook Code Guide Touch the COOK pad Touch a number pad from 1 to 9 to select the desired food group Enter the food weight in ounces then touch the START pad The oven calculates cooking time and chan...

Page 16: ...ps on a plate 4 to a layer Cover each layer with a paper towel Pizza 9 4 to 16 oz Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for frozen microwaving microwaveable Cook Code Guide INSTANT COOK The Instant Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes at Power Level 10 To Instant Cook your food or beverage Touch a number pad from 1 to 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level ...

Page 17: ...sserole from freezer and place in oven Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and 0 for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1 10 Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and 0 to hold for ten minutes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I II Step ...

Page 18: ...rtant in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack 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 Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or meta...

Page 19: ...ings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 11 2 to 4 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 Med High 7 1 2 to 3 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings Med High 7 1 2 to 2 min etc in bun 1 3 cup per s...

Page 20: ...oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 5 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 10 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 5 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 sec...

Page 21: ... cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 8 to 16 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn per ear is in husk use no water if corn has been hus...

Page 22: ...pe 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 Turntable and Turntable 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...

Page 23: ...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 appliance until a prop...

Page 24: ...LEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I II pad CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad Make sure you entered a code number after touching REHEAT or the weight after touching AUTO DEFROST All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light ref...

Page 25: ...25 NOTES The Problem Solver ...

Page 26: ...NOTES 26 ...

Page 27: ...se 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 Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and all GE Genuin...

Page 28: ...to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate ...

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