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Microwave Oven

164D3370P264

49-40331 03-03 JR

JES1656

Owner’s

Manual

Safety Information

. .2–11

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature . . . . . . . . 21
Microwave Terms . . . . .29
Other Features  . . . 26–28
Oven Features  . . . .12, 13
Power Levels  . . . . . . . .14
Sensor Features  . . 22–25
Time Features  . . . .15–20

Care and Cleaning

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . .30

Troubleshooting
Tips

. . . . . . . . . . .

32, 33

Things That Are
Normal . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Consumer Support

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

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Serial #

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Summary of Contents for JES1656SJ

Page 1: ...atures 12 13 Power Levels 14 Sensor Features 22 25 Time Features 15 20 Care and Cleaning Inside 30 Outside 31 Turntable 30 Troubleshooting Tips 32 33 Things That Are Normal 34 Consumer Support Consume...

Page 2: ...e 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 properl...

Page 3: ...e oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from p...

Page 4: ...ve 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 Operat...

Page 5: ...sil into the container 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...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...icrowaved 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 away from the sides of the oven Plast...

Page 8: ...ponsibility 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...

Page 9: ...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 dis...

Page 10: ...used 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 plu...

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

Page 12: ...atches 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 releas...

Page 13: ...frosting time Press twice EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more...

Page 14: ...vel 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have bette...

Page 15: ...ck 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...

Page 16: ...p 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 wa...

Page 17: ...t 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...

Page 18: ...rt or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High p...

Page 19: ...ate 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 half the time When finished sep...

Page 20: ...k pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking 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 a...

Page 21: ...food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside fro...

Page 22: ...ontainers and covers are essential 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 prev...

Page 23: ...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 t...

Page 24: ...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 If food is not hot enough after the countdown use Time Cook...

Page 25: ...n some models You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste To reduce time by 10 Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 wit...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...up to 24 hours Press DELAY Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select AM or PM Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time and Time Coo...

Page 28: ...ator will be lit while the timer is operating 3 2 1 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 con...

Page 29: ...ng plastic 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 s...

Page 30: ...mp 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 ove...

Page 31: ...h 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 c...

Page 32: ...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 ca...

Page 33: ...hat To Do 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 amou...

Page 34: ...ls 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...

Page 35: ...o For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this the fifth year from the additional four year limited warranty you will be date of original purchase responsible for any labor...

Page 36: ...d warranty 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...

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