Microwave Oven www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–11 Operating Instructions Owner’s Manual JES1039 Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Changing the Power Level . . . . .16 Convenience Features . . . . . .23, 24 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . .12–15 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27 Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22 Care and Cleaning Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. — Do not overcook food.
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 www.GEAppliances.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. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
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 www.GEAppliances.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 www.GEAppliances.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 www.GEAppliances.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.
Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com 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. Operating Instructions Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Safety Information About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Convenience Features and Auto Feature Operating Instructions TIME COOK POPCORN BEVERAGE AUTO/TIME DEFROST 30 SEC.
Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Enter TIME COOK Press once or twice Amount of cooking time AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice Amount of defrosting time 30 SEC. Starts immediately! EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 Operating Instructions Press Convenience Features and Auto Feature Enter Option POPCORN Press once, twice or three times Starts immediately! 3.5 oz., 3 oz. or 1.75 oz.
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. POWER LEVEL 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START PAUSE Troubleshooting Tips 3 EXPRESS COOK 1 2 3 4 5 Press TIME COOK or select TIME DEFROST.
Safety Information About the time features. www.GEAppliances.com Time Cook Time Cook I TIME COOK 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START PAUSE Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 2 3 Press TIME COOK. 4 Press START. Operating Instructions EXPRESS COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Enter cooking time.
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 15 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min.
Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Amount 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 11/4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented 2 to 3 min. plastic wrap. Rearrange after per ear half of time.
Safety Information About the time features. Time Defrost AUTO/TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK Operating Instructions 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 0 START PAUSE Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the About the auto feature section.) 1 2 3 4 5 Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice. Enter defrosting time. Press START. Turn food over when the oven signals.
Defrosting Guide Food Time 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. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 4 to 6 min. 9 to 13 min. per lb. 4 to 8 min. per lb. Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Safety Information About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 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 convenience features. www.GEAppliances.com Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: POPCORN 1 EXPRESS COOK 9 (less time) (more time) Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. 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 starts immediately.
Safety Information About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. REHEAT Operating Instructions Press REHEAT once to reheat one 8 ounce serving, or twice to reheat two 8 ounce servings. The oven starts automatically. Baked Potato The Baked Potato feature cooks up to three 8- to 10-ounce potatoes. BAKED POTATO Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes. 24 Press BAKED POTATO.
Safety Information About the auto feature. www.GEAppliances.com Auto Defrost AUTO/TIME DEFROST 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. 6 Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.
Safety Information About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will 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. CLOCK 1 2 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4 5 3 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 7 8 9 1 2 3 Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press START or CLOCK.
Safety Information www.GEAppliances.com Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. STOP CLEAR CLEAR OFF To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, L will be displayed. Operating Instructions START/PAUSE In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
Safety 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). Operating Instructions ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Safety Information Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com 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. Operating Instructions How to Clean the Inside 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 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 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.
www.GEAppliances.com 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. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
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. Operating Instructions ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information Notes.
Safety Information 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, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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