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JES834

Owner’s Manual

Microwa

ve O

ven

164D3370P183

49-40207-2 06-01 JR

www.GEAppliances.com

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ________________

Serial # ________________

You can find them on a label
on the back of the oven.

Safety Instructions

. . . . . . . .2–7

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cooking Controls  . . . . . . . . . . .9
Changing the Power Level  . . .10
Features of the Oven  . . . . . . . . .8
Microwave Terms  . . . . . . . . . . .18
Other Features  . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Time Features   . . . . . . . . . .11–15

Cooking Guide  . . . . . . . .12, 13
Conversion Guide  . . . . . . . .16
Defrosting Guide  . . . . . . . . .15

Care and Cleaning

. . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting Tips

. . . . . .20

Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . .20

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . .21, 22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Summary of Contents for JES834

Page 1: ...Safety Instructions 2 7 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 16 Cooking Controls 9 Changing the Power Level 10 Features of the Oven 8 Microwave Terms 18 Other Features 17 18 Time Features 11 15 Cooking Guide 12 13 Conversion Guide 16 Defrosting Guide 15 Care and Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting Tips 20 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 20 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Produc...

Page 2: ...ervice personnel PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 2 This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above This appliance must be grounded Con...

Page 3: ...ve wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the oven should 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 t...

Page 4: ...is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby 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 po...

Page 5: ...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 the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immedi...

Page 6: ...ircuit 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 doub...

Page 7: ...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 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...

Page 8: ...Control Panel Display Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate is located on the back of the microwave oven Oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 8 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning About the fe...

Page 9: ... Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Auto Feature Press Enter AUTO DEFROST Food weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIME COOK POWER LEVEL TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 AUTO DEFROST Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning ...

Page 10: ...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 transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of th...

Page 11: ... 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 full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a ...

Page 12: ... to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 5 to 9 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs frozen chopped 10 oz package 3 to 5 min In 1 qt casserole frozen spears 10 oz package 3 to 5 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 5 to 8 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water about 2 lbs wedges 4 to 7 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water C...

Page 13: ...in In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 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 4 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in center sweet or white of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 4 to 7 min In 2 qt casserole place washed...

Page 14: ...orage containers should be 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 should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts ...

Page 15: ...eld warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 22 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 20 to 28 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After ha...

Page 16: ...dish Twice during defrost the oven signals by beeping At each 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 complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound...

Page 17: ...urs Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Press CLOCK to select AM or PM Select your desired cooking program Press START The time of day will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The Delay Start time may be displayed by pressing DELAY START The display will revert back to the time of day a...

Page 18: ...rned edges act like antennaes metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting 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 Whe...

Page 19: ...e 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 dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place How to Clean the Inside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the...

Page 20: ... cooking time after pressing after pressing TIME COOK TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program and press START accidentally Food weight not entered after Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting pressing AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Oven light does not This is normal The oven light will only come on during come on when door cooking is opened Steam or vapor escaping from aro...

Page 21: ... protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that al...

Page 22: ...ct is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Cut here Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require...

Page 23: ...l damage caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty give...

Page 24: ...t 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 Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA M...

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