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Safety Information

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

BAKED POTATO

VEGETABLE

AUTO/TIME DEF.

REHEAT

AUTO/TIME DEF.

TIME COOK

EXPRESS COOK

30 SEC.

POWER

LEVEL

Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press

Enter

AUTO/TIME DEF.

Amount of defrosting time

Press twice

TIME COOK

Amount of cooking time

Press once or twice

EXPRESS COOK

Starts immediately!

POWER LEVEL

Power level 1–10

ADD 30 SEC

Starts immediately!

Sensor Features and

Auto Feature

Press

Enter

Option

POPCORN

Starts immediately!

more/less time

BEVERAGE

Starts immediately!

REHEAT

Starts immediately!

more/less time

BAKED POTATO

Starts immediately!

more/less time

VEGETABLE

Starts immediately!

Press once (fresh vegetables)

more/less time

Press twice (frozen vegetables)

more/less time

Press three times (canned vegetables)

more/less time
(on some models)

AUTO/TIME DEF.

Food weight

Press once

Summary of Contents for JES1851

Page 1: ...1 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY ON OFF GUIDE BEHIND DOOR START PAUSE REMINDER HELP POWER LEVEL 30 SEC CLEAR OFF GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Microwave Oven Part No 164D3370P091 Pub No 49 40094 4 99 JR 3828W5A1198 JES1851 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ks Do Not Place any object between the 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...

Page 3: ...asement near a swimming pool or near a sink 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 if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and meta...

Page 4: ... for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave 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...

Page 5: ... if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the...

Page 6: ...le cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper 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 Wh...

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 inch 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...

Page 8: ... grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility 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 tech...

Page 9: ...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 appl...

Page 10: ... 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 use ...

Page 11: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 11 Read and follow this Safety Information carefully SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 12: ...cause your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home 12 Important Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is packed with this product Write the Mode...

Page 13: ...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 Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week If You Need Service Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Safety Precautions 2 3 Arcing 4 Foods 4 5 Microwave Saf...

Page 14: ...Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel and 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...

Page 15: ...Enter AUTO TIME DEF Amount of defrosting time Press twice TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts immediately more less time BAKED POTATO Starts immediately mor...

Page 16: ...ng 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 equalize or tr...

Page 17: ...Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook 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 f...

Page 18: ...up water Broccoli fresh 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 q...

Page 19: ...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 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 2 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let stan...

Page 20: ...ith small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating 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 b...

Page 21: ...after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and 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 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to fin...

Page 22: ... 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 22 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...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ential for best sensor cooking Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the s...

Page 25: ...u use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time P...

Page 26: ...tely After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If the food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Foods that need t...

Page 27: ...ving For frozen vegetables follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If th...

Page 28: ...ou that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slow to fast scroll speed AM PM SCROLL SPEED Start Pause In addition to starting m...

Page 29: ...ER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAYON OFF 4 EXPRESS COOK AM PM SCROLL SPEED REMINDER Turntable On ...

Page 30: ...ESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 DISPLAYON OFF 4 EXPRESS COOK TIMER Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave 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 an L will be displayed to the extreme right CLEAR OF...

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: ...amp cloth Remove greasy spatters 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 mi...

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: ...rted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet 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 su...

Page 35: ...gram the door was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected Use Time Cook to heat in maximum amount for more time of time LOCKED appears in The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF display locked When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked an L will unlock the control be displayed Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single Use Time Cook for large for ...

Page 36: ...els 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 possible or check the position and signal of the T...

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

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

Page 39: ... or replace the defective part 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 labor or in home service costs For each of the above warranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven ...

Page 40: ...service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 800 6...

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