GE JE740BK Use and Care Manual

GE JE740BK - 7 cu. Ft Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven Manual

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    Operating Instructions 11 Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Automatic Cooking 18 Other Features 22 Helpful Information 25 Microwave Terms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 If Something Goes Wrong 28 Troubleshooting Tips 28 GE Service Numbers
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    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. It is
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    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
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    only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating
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    , 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. • GE does not support any servicing of the microwave. We
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    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
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    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
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    If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. • If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks
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    not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use. WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock
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    electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven
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    Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 12 6 3 700 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
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    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 Time Features Press TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL Enter Amount of
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    GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN PIZZA BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST Enter 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz. package 1-3 slices 1 cup (8 oz
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    Instructions Press START. 14 Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a some examples of uses for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses Hi Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Med-High
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    Defrost stage for a total of four stages. See the Auto Defrost section for instructions on how to set Auto Defrost. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking a desired power level 1-9.) 4 Press START. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi is
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    Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt.
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    water. Stir after half of time. (fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 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 washed spinach. (frozen, chopped and leaf) 10-oz. package
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    to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN once for a 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven
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    Beverage Potato 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. The
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    Operating Instructions Convenience Features Vegetable Use the Vegetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. 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. Reheat The
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    meats and poultry. There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. Guide Auto Defrost Guide Auto Defrost will defrost 0.1 lbs to 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals. At each signal, turn the food over. Remove
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    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 want to count down. 3 Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal. The Timer feature operates without microwave energy. 22
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    START to continue cooking. Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings. 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
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    Notes 24
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    plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. In 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
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    keeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. How to Clean the Inside 26 Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others
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    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 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
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    Something Goes Wrong Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
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    • 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. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio
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    Notes 30
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    ! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, or even order parts and catalogs on-line. You can also "Ask Our Team of Experts™" your questions, and so much more... GE supports the Universal Design concept---products, services and environments that can be used
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    warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part. For the above limited warranty: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care® servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is
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Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
700 Watts
Model:
JE740
2
25
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
25
Care and Cleaning
26
28
If Something Goes Wrong
Troubleshooting Tips
28
GE Service Numbers
31
Warranty
Back Cover
GE Appliances
11
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy
2
Special Notes About Microwaving
6
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
11
The Controls on Your Microwave
12
Time Cooking
15
Automatic Cooking
18
Other Features
22
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