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Page 1: ...sumer Services 27 Precautions 2 5 Control Panel 6 Problem Solver 24 Cooking 7 Safety Instructions 2 5 Cooking Guide 15 21 Timer 6 8 Defrosting 8 Warranty Back Cover Defrosting Guide 13 14 Extension Cords 23 Features 6 Coofing Gtide 15 21 Glass Cooking Tray 6 22 Glossarv of Microwve Terms 9 Grounding Instructions 23 GE Answer Centera Heating or Reheating Guide 11 12 800 626 2000 ModelJES41W E GE Ap...
Page 2: ...caping from around the door 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: ... microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Read and follow the specific P CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY in this book This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For best operation plug this appliance into ifi own electrical outlet to pr...
Page 4: ... Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the cooking tray can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the cooking tray during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermomet...
Page 5: ... tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Hot foods and steam 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 Optional Accessory Available at ...
Page 6: ...LEVEL 5 Oven Interior Light Turns on when timer is on 6 35 Minute Timer Set timer to desired cooking or defrosting time Setting the timer starts the oven when the door is closed 7 Door Open Bar Press to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 8 Power Level Knob This knob can be set at LOW DEF or HIGH 9 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking perform...
Page 7: ...o set timer less than 2 minutes turn the Timer Control past 2 and then back to the desired time Step 4 When time is up the oven sounds oven light and fan shut off Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my food wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location most recipes give you a time range to pre...
Page 8: ...an be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I turn the Timer Control and start the oven I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a Power Level lower than HIGH Q Why don t the defrosting times in t...
Page 9: ...waving 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 ...
Page 10: ...en 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 Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbing m...
Page 11: ...min 1 2 cup per serving Tip Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper Cover dips with plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake offee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 slice l 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum tim...
Page 12: ... 4 servings of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate 2fi 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 2 to 4 min 3 to 4 servings 4 to 6 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min etc in bun 1 3 cu...
Page 13: ...2 2 7 to 9 2 to 4 2 to 3 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 none 1 to 2 1 none none 2 to 3 Fish Seafood Fillets Pre packaged 1 lb Freshly frozen 1 lb 4 to 5 4 to 5 5 to 7 5 to 7 Place unopened package in oven If fish is frozen in water place in cooking dish Turn package over after first half of...
Page 14: ...frost for second half of time Let stand for 30 minutes to I hour in refrigerator Turn over after first balf 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 Turn over after first half...
Page 15: ... in center Cakes and Desse 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 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 cake f...
Page 16: ...t melt Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal marshmallows Press firmly into buttered 2 qt oblong glass dish S Mores Paper napkin or No 15 to 25 seconds Cover graham cracker with chocolate paper plate seconds 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 while mi...
Page 17: ...nutes on High Break eggs onto plate puncture membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at High 1 2 to 1 min per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Scramble eggs witb 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Let stand 1 or 2...
Page 18: ... well and microwave to finish Meats 1 Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef lamb pork or veal 3 Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before roasts See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast 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 Food Cont...
Page 19: ...owave safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper 3 4 to 1 min Arrange in single layer on paper towels Cover with a paper towel Arrange in single layer Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices 1 to 1 H min 2 to 2X min 2X to 3 min Ham precooked canned Pie plate Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap 15 to 19 min per lb 18 to 27 min Place fat side down in dish Turn ham over after half of cooking time Ham slice...
Page 20: ...aper 2 to 2 min Arrange in single layer in cooking dish dish per piece so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange after half of cooking time Whole Round dish Cooking bag 10 to 12 min Slit bag near closure to vent Close unstuffed per lb securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of stuffed Round dish Cooking bag 17 to 20 min cookin...
Page 21: ...s no water Turn vegetables over after half of time Yes No 8 to 12 min 13 to 17 min 4 to 6 min 8 to 10 min 12 to 15 min 15 to 20 min Husk or plastic wrap 5 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 18 min Cut in pieces or halves No additional water is needed Prick skin before cooking Position potatoes in star pattern on glass cooking tray After cooking wrap in foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes be...
Page 22: ...To prevent breakage do not place tray into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray 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 burn onto the oven floor This ma...
Page 23: ...ower cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not 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 alway...
Page 24: ...rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions I CheckCookingGuideorrecipeforinstructions All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change Some TV Radio interference in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your operating at power levels...
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Page 27: ...Individu qudfied 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 GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA Master ard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this boo et cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing g...
Page 28: ... need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 must pay for the sewice technician s travel costs to your home WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used for Service trips to your home to teach If you have an installation problem other than its intended purpose or you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer used comm...
