Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Information . . . . . . .2–11 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions Auto Features . . . . . . . . . 21, 22 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . .29 Other Features . . . . . . . . 27, 28 Oven Features . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sensor Features . . . . . . . . 23–26 Time Features . . . . . . . . .15–20 JES1358 Care and Cleaning Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Turntable . . . . . .
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Safety Information ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING Operating Instructions If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
Safety Information ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER To reduce the risk of injury to persons: — Do not overheat the liquid. — Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. ■ 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.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Operating Instructions 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.
Safety Information ge.com Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. Troubleshooting Tips ■ 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.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Operating Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, 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.
Safety Information ge.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) Align large prongs/slots TEMPORARY METHOD Operating Instructions Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Operating Instructions Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
Safety Information ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions 1200 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Convenience Guide. Consumer Support Touch Control Panel and Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable.
Safety Information ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Operating Instructions Cooking Controls Press TIME COOK Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC Troubleshooting Tips Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Safety Information About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Operating Instructions 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1–10. 5 Press START. Troubleshooting Tips Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
Safety Information About the time features. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Operating Instructions 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. power level if you don’t want full 3 Change power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4 Press START. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food.
Safety Information About the time features. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 14 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
Safety Information ge.com Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 11⁄ to 4 min. per ear (frozen) 1 ear 3 to 6 min. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 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. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Safety Information About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Operating Instructions 1 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.
Safety Information ge.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 4 to 6 min. 9 to 12 min. per lb. 4 to 8 min. per lb. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.
Safety Information About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook 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. Operating Instructions The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10.
Safety Information About the auto features. ge.com Auto Defrost The Auto/Time Defrost feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Operating Instructions Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds.
Safety Information About the auto features. Soften/Melt A convenient way to soften or melt frequently used food items. 1 Press SOFTEN/MELT. 2 Enter number for food type. 3 Press START. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions SOFTEN FOOD ITEM QUANTITY Butter 1 Stick Cream Cheese 8 oz. Frosting 1 Container Ice Cream 1 Quart MELT Butter 1 Stick Choc. Chips 12 oz. (2 cups) Caramel 14 oz. Cheese 16 oz.
Safety Information About the sensor features. ge.com Humidity Sensor Operating Instructions The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
Safety Information About the sensor features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: (less time) (more time) Operating Instructions Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the 1 package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Safety Information ge.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. (less time) (more time) How to Change the Automatic Settings To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. oven signals when steam is sensed and the time 2 The remaining begins counting down.
Safety Information About the sensor features. Rice The Rice feature cooks 1/2 - 2 cups of long grain white rice. Other types of rice (brown rice or quick-cooking rice) should be cooked using Time Cook (less time) (more time) Operating Instructions NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Following package instructions for amounts, place rice and water in a large dish.
Safety Information About the other features. ge.com Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display End and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Operating Instructions Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press START or CLOCK.
Safety Information About the other features. Kitchen Timer Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Operating Instructions 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER. 2 Enter time you want to count down. Press START to begin the countdown. If a cooking 3 program is already running, the Timer will start automatically without pressing START. When time is up, the oven will signal. NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.
Safety Information Microwave terms. ge.com 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). Operating Instructions ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Operating Instructions How to Clean the Inside Troubleshooting Tips Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Safety Information ge.com 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 Operating Instructions Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting tips. Problem Possible Causes 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.
Safety Information ge.com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Control panel won’t work The control has been • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF locked. (When the control for about three seconds to panel is locked, an L will unlock the control. be displayed.) Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat is for single • Use Time Cook for large servings of recommended amounts of food. foods.
Safety Information Troubleshooting tips. Things That 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 in the blower sound at power levels other than high. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
Safety Information GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. For The Period Of: What GE Will Provide: One Year From the date of the original purchase Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period. ■ Properly pack your unit.
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