GE Appliances JES1455 User manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-1o
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ................. 20
Care and Cleaning ......... 28-29
Changing Power Level......... 13
Features of Your
Hicrowuve Oven ........... 11, 12
Hicrowuve Terms ............. 27
Other Features ............ 25, 26
Sensor Features............ 21-24
Time Features ............. 14-19
Troubleshooting Tips .... 30-32
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven ......... 32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support... Back Cover
Warranty ..................... 35
Write the model and serial numbers
here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
JES1455
WES1450
WES1452
MFL67367602 49-40661 11-11GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
AWARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(eJ Do NotAttempt to operate this (cJ
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy, it is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks.
_b_ Do Not Place any object between
the ovenfront face and the door
or allow soilor cleaner residueto
accumulate on sealing surfaces. _dJ
Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged, it is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
andthat there is no damage to the:
(1)door (bent)
(2)hingesand latches
(broken or loosened)
(5)door sealsand sealing surfaces.
TheOven Should Not beadJusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified servicepersonnel.
Readand follow the specific precautions in
the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section
above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
onlyto aproperly grounded outlet Seethe
Grounding instructions section on page 8.
install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Becertain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edgeto avoid accidental tipping
ofthe appliance in normal usage.
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This microwave oven isnot approved or
tested for marine use.
Forcountertop installation:
Do not store anything directly on top of
the microwave oven surface when the
micorwave oven is in operation.
ResidentialUseOnly:
Failureof the product or damage to the
product if it isabused,misused (for example,
cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or
usedfor other than the intended purpose or
usedcommercially.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manua!.
Do not operate thisappliance if it hasa
damaged power cord or plug,if it isnot
working properly,or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Usethis appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance.This microwave oven isspecifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
usethis product near water-for example, in
a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar locations.
Keeppower cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
To reduce the riskof fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
- Removewire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them inthe oven.
- Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensilsor
food inthe ovenwhen not in use.
- if materials inside the oven 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,tfthe
door isopened, the fire may spread.
- Do not use the Sensor Featurestwice in
successionon the samefood portion, tffood
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
Time Cook for additional cooking time.
It isimportant to keepthe area cleanwhere
the door sealsagainstthe microwave.Useonly
mild,non-abrasive detergents appliedwith a
clean sponge or soft cloth.Rinsewell.
Thisappliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Aswith any appliance,close supervision is
necessarywhen used by children.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
,& WARNING!
ARCING
Ifyou see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF pod 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.
Foilnot molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
Metal,such astwist-ties,
poultry pins,or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
Recycledpaper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unlessin
aspecial microwave popcorn
accessory or unlessyou use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
Some products such aswhole
eggsand sealed containers - for
example,closedjars - are able
to explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven.
Such useof the microwave oven
could result in injury.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven.Pressurewill build up inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
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Operating the microwave with
nofood inside for more than
a minute or two may cause
damage to the ovenand could
start afire. It increases the heat
around the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
Foodswith unbroken outer "skin"
such aspotatoes, hot dogs,
sausages,tomatoes, apples,
chicken liversand other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER
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.THISCOULD
RESULTIN VERYHOTLIQUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVERWHEN
THECONTAINERISDISTURBEDOR
ASPOONOROTHERUTENSILIS
INSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
Toreduce the riskof injury to
persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stirthe liquid both before and
halfway through heating it.
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.
Use extreme carewhen inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
Avoid heating baby food in glass
jars, evenwith the lid off. Make
sure all infant food isthoroughly
cooked. Stirfood to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula.
Thecontainer 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. Thiscan causethe
container to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Becareful 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.
Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°Fand
poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F.Cookingto
these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.