Model: 700 Watts JE740 Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Special Notes About Microwaving 2 2 6 Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features 11 12 15 18 22 Helpful Information 25 Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning 25 26 If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Appliances 28 31 Back Cov
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
Welcome Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven. Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. You will need it to make a warranty claim. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Need Help? 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 money.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9.
• 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. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water---for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you see arcing, press the STOP/CLEAR pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: — Do not overheat the liquid.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” How to test for a microwavesafe dish.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved 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. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS TEMPORARY METHOD (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use. Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 6 3 5 4 700 Watts 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 Touch Control Panel Display. 4 Door Latch Release. 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.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 12 Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) Amount of cooking time. 30 SEC. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9 (automatically set at Hi).
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. 2 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking Convenience Features Press Enter POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz. package PIZZA 1–3 slices BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.
Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. Time Cook allows you to program up to three different cooking stages. In addition, you can also set one Auto Defrost stage for a total of four stages.
Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package Comments (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 12 to 17 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 7 min. 2 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt. glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz.
Operating Instructions Time Features 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 a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.
Beverage The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically. Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Potato The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes. Press POTATO.
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT once to reheat a plate of leftovers (2–3 foods) or twice to reheat pasta (8–10 oz.). The oven starts automatically. 20 Press VEGETABLE once to cook 1 cup of vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven starts automatically.
Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats and poultry. There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. Weight of Food in Ounces Guide 1 Press AUTO DEFROST 1–3 times to select the desired defrosting category (see Auto Defrost Guide at right).
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Clock Press CLOCK to enter the time of day. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Timer The Timer operates as a minute timer. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal. 22 The Timer feature operates without microwave energy.
Stop/Clear Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings. Press START to continue cooking. 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 0 for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, LOCK or L appears in the display.
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Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • 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.
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. How to Clean the Inside Removable Turntable and Turntable Support 26 Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Door Surface Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels 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.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on line, 24 hours a day, contact us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.