GE Appliances JES1456 User manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 2-10
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ................. 20
Care and Cleaning ......... 28-29
Changing Power Level ......... 13
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ........... 11, 12
Microwave 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,
JES7457
JES7456
JES7460
MFL67367601 49-40660-1 77-14 GE

IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, inJury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
PRECAUTIONS TOA VOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this (c}
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 oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces, (d)
Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged, It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1)door (bent)
(2)hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)
(3)door seals and sealing surfaces,
The Oven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel,
Read and follow the specific precautions in
the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy section
above.
This appliance must be grounded, Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet, See the
Grounding Instructions section on page 8,
Install or locate this appliance 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,
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This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use,
For countertop installation:
Do not store enything directly on top of
the microwave oven surface when the
micorwave oven is in operation,
Residential Use Only:
Foilure of the product or domoge to the
product if it is abused, misused (tor example,
cavity arcing from wire rack or metal/foil), or
used for other than the intended purpose or
used commercially,

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual
Do not operote this Gppliance if it hos G
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.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this mGnuGI. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this oppliGnce outdoors. Do not
use this product near wGter-for exomple, 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.
Do not let power cord hong over edge of
table or counter.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook food. Carefully Gttend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties ond metGI hondles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven for storGge purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
-- tf moteriGIs 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. Ifthe
door is opened, the fire may spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked aRer the first countdown, use
Time Cookfor additional cooking time.
It is 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.
This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or ac!justment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.

IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
ARCING
ff you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in d?eoven, 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 gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave,
Recycled paper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave,
FOODS
Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens,
Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers - for
example, closed jars - are able
to explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven,
Such use of the microwave oven
could result in ir}jury,
Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven, Pressure will build up inside
the egg yolk and will cause it to
burst,
possibly resulting in injury,
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Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than
a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could
start a fire, It increases the heat
around the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven,
Foods with unbroken outer "skin"
such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking,

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SUPERHEATED WATER
Liqu/ds_ such a.s-water;
coffee or tea, are able to be
overfTeated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed
from the microwave oven is-not
alwa}zs pre.s-en_ TNISCOULD
RESU! TIN VERYNOT LIQUIDS
SUDDEN! YBOI/ING OVER WNEN
THECONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSI! IS
INSERTED INTO THELIQUID.
Toreduce the risk of ir_ury to
person.s;
-- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the 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 care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
Avoid heating baby food in glass
.jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food 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. Alwa}/s 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, possibly resulting
in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening an}/
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 deh}/drate and catch fire,
causing damage to }/our oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-
meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F and
poultr}! to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
AWARNING!
MICROWAW-SAFECOOKWARE
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,"
If you are not sure ifa dish is
microwave-safe, use this test;
Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup
of water--set the me(]suring
cup either in or next to the dish,
Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high, If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving,
If the dish remains cool and only
the water inthe 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,
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Do not use recycled paper
products, Recycled paper towels,
napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite, Paper
products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite,
Some styrofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have
a thin strip of metal embedded in
the bottom, When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of
the oven or ignite a paper towel,
Do not usethe microwove to d_/
newspapers,
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens, Check
the package for proper use,
Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to 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,

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"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 immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting
in ir_jury,Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least
partially uncovered because they
form a tight seal, When cooking
with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering
carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face,
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, Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are glass
or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking, In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite,
Follow these guidelines;
Usemicrowave-safeplastics
only and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware
monufGcturer's
recommendations,
DO not microwave empty
11 t containers,
},, Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without
complete supervision,

IMPORTAN TSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING
WARNING!
improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
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, 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 doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded,
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet,
Do not under ony circumstonces cut or remove the third (ground) prong
from the power cord,
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance, If the
power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance, (See WARNING-- EXTENSION CORDS
section,)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuses or tripping of circuit breakers,

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ADAPTERPLUGS
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. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit,
aTEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the
(Adapterplugsnot
Dermitted irl Canada)
Align large
Ensureproper
TEMPORARY grounding and firm
HETHO0 C°en,necti°nbefore
use of a UL listed adapter which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the
wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power
cord,
CAUTION:Attaching d?eadapterground terminal to d?ewan receptacle
cover screw does not ground dye appliance unless dye cover screw is metal,
and not insulated, and d?e wan receptacle is-grounded d?roLlqh d?ehouse
wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the receptacle is properly grounded,
When disconnecting the power cord 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, DONOTUSE
the appliance until a proper grounding 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 power cord places undue strain on the adapter
and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should
have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

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,_, WARNING!
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord,
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them,
tf (]n extension cord is used-
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must
be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
,j The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
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 is on, Cooking times may be
longer, too,
NOTICE--PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products,
including microwaves, However, patients with pacemakers may wish to
consult their physicians if they have concerns,
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INFORMATIONCAREFULLY,
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