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Summary of Contents for JF635

Page 1: ...ions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 21 Other Features 24 26 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning 27 29 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Solver 29 GE Service Numbers 34 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances Turntable Microwave Oven Owner s Manual 600 Watts Model JE635 ...

Page 2: ...t is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks 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 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seal...

Page 3: ...el inside the oven Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your microwave oven Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and...

Page 4: ...rowave oven is in operation Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors ...

Page 5: ...s or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel Con...

Page 6: ...ssure 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 Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and o...

Page 7: ...ve oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening ...

Page 8: ...microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle ...

Page 9: ...uit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt e...

Page 10: ...e until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the 2 prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding r...

Page 11: ...ase Press latch release to open door 5 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 6 Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven lights are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Features 2 1 4 5 3 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave Wattage 600 Watts 6 11 ...

Page 12: ...s you to cook by time Press Enter NUMBER PADS Amount of Cooking Time AUTO DEFROST Amount of Press twice Defrosting Time QUICK SET Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power Level 1 10 AUTO DEFROST POWER LEVEL QUICK SET 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 4 1 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven ...

Page 13: ...OTATO FRESH VEG DINNER PLATE FROZEN PIZZA Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately 1 75 oz or 3 5 oz package BEVERAGE Starts immediately 1 3 servings FROZEN PIZZA Starts immediately 7 oz or 10 oz pizza DINNER PLATE Starts immediately FRESH VEG Starts immediately 8 oz or 12 oz serving BAKED POTATO Starts immediately 1 3 servings AUTO DEFROST Food weight Press once 2 Convenience Features ...

Page 14: ...f the lower settings is used You may wish to 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 Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses Hi Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med ...

Page 15: ...oking Here s how to do it 1 Change the power level if you don t want full power for Cook 1 Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 9 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power for Cook 2 Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 9 4 Enter the second cook time 5 Press START At the end of COOK 1 COOK 2 counts down Time Cooking 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 16: ... 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water frozen chopped 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 9 to 14 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges 8 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 1 lb 7 to 9 min In 11 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup wat...

Page 17: ...to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 12 to 14 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 5 to 7 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5 to 8 min In 2 qt casserole place...

Page 18: ...ackage Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least 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 easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allo...

Page 19: ... half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 20 to 24 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 26 to 30 min Place wrapped ch...

Page 20: ...pad cooking time will increase 30 seconds By pressing QUICK SET up to 10 times you can set cooking time up to 5 minutes Cooking times will always be at power level Hi Quick Set QUICK SET Operating Instructions Time Features Each time you press the pad cooking time will increase 30 seconds ...

Page 21: ...3 5 ounce package or twice for a 1 75 ounce package Popcorn POPCORN 1 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable 2 Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately 21 FROZEN PIZZA The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage Press BEVERAGE The serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing BEVERAGE a second time for 2 servings and a third time for 3 s...

Page 22: ...ounces of fresh vegetables Press FRESH VEG once to cook 8 ounces of vegetables or twice to cook 12 ounces of vegetables The oven starts immediately Fresh Vegetable DINNER PLATE FRESH VEG The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8 9 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 and a third time...

Page 23: ...Auto Defrost can also be used with time cooking to defrost frozen foods and then automatically start time cooking 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 2 Enter food weight 3 Press POWER LEVEL and enter the power level 4 Enter cooking time 5 If you want to set a second power level and cook time Press POWER LEVEL and enter the power level Enter cooking time 6 Press START If the weight of food is stated in pounds and...

Page 24: ...ing time Auto Start can only be used with time cooking 2 Press CLOCK AUTO START 3 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 4 Press START The time of day will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The Auto Start time may be displayed by pressing CLOCK AUTO START NOTE If the oven door is opened after setting AUTO...

Page 25: ...cooking settings Pause Clear PAUSE CLEAR 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 PAUSE CLEAR for about three seconds When the control panel is locked the LOCK indicator light will be displayed Child Lock Out PAUSE CLEAR ...

Page 26: ...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 stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in m...

Page 27: ...ters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent 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...

Page 28: ...s 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 Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage t...

Page 29: ...sed Open the door and close securely Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely START pad not pressed after Press START entering cooking selection Another selection entered Press PAUSE CLEAR already in oven and PAUSE CLEAR pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after Make sure you have entered cooking time pressing POWER LEVEL after pressing POWER LEVEL PAUSE CLEAR wa...

Page 30: ... 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 your microwave If you notice this interference check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave a...

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Page 34: ... com 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website t...

Page 35: ...cedures 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 Register Your Appliance www GEAppliances com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service un...

Page 36: ...sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If ...

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