GE JE1540, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GEAppliances JE1540 Part No 164D3370P017 Pub No 49 40076 ...

Page 2: ...t is damaged II is particularly important that tile oven door close properly and that lhere is no damage to lhe door ben i_ hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surf_lces The Oven ShouldNot be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Read and tollow the specitic...

Page 3: ...ink Keep power cord mvay Dora heated surtaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in wamr Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overtook toed Careflflly auend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove xdre t_dstAies and metal handles flom paper or plasuc containers ...

Page 4: ...ccessory or unless xns use popcorn labeled fbr use in microwave ovens _mm producls such as whole eggs and sealed conlainers_fbr example closedjars _dll explode and should nol be heamd in llsis microwave oven Such use of lhe microwm e oven could resuh in injm T Do not boil eggs in a microwm e oven Pressure _dll build up inside egg yolk and _dll cause il 1oburst possibly resuhing in inju U iiiiiiiii...

Page 5: ...ise the conlainer lo burst possibly resuhing in injm T Sponlaneous boiling I Jnder cerlain special circumslances liquids m W slarl 1oboil during or shorlly atler removal flom the microwave oven To prevent bums flom splashing liquid we recommend lhe fi lloxdng before removing lhe conlainer flom lhe oven allow the conlainer lo sland o in the oven fox oO to 40 seconds atier lhe oven has shul ol l Do ...

Page 6: ...h is microwave s_e If you use a meal thennomemr while cooking make sure it is sat t _ruse in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain melal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper producls containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some St Totbam trays like those that meat is packaged on ha...

Page 7: ...il uays less than 3 4 high remove the top toil cover and remm the u W to the box _qlen using tbil in the microwave oven keep tile toil at least 1 inch awW ftom tile sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed fbr microwave cooking is rely useful but should be used careflllly Even microwave s_e plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic mamfial...

Page 8: ...nician it the grounding insliuctions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded If the outlet is a standard 2 prong _ all outlet it is yore personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong flom the power cord We do not rec...

Page 9: ...al to the wall receptacle cover screw doesnot ground theappliance unlessthe cover screw is metal andnot insulated and the wall receptacle isgrounded through the house wiring You should have file circuit checked 1 ya qualified elecuician to make sure the receptacle is properly gTounded When disconnecting the power cord tiom tile adaptor alwws hold the adaptor xdth one hand If lhis is not done tile ...

Page 10: ...cal rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as tl_e electrical rating of d_e appliance _he extension cord must be a groundingqype 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet _The extension cord should be ananged so thai it _11 not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or t_ipped over unintentionally If you use an extension cord tl...

Page 11: ...MEMBER Yourcontinued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We wantyou to remain a happy and health y part of our GEfamily SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS 77 ...

Page 12: ...me you use your microwave oven That s importanl because your new microwave oven _11 be pal of your tamily for ma W years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We flmnk you tbr bwing GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you _ll continue lo rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Staple salessliporcancelled checkhere Proof of the original purchase date...

Page 13: ...rsl you In W nol need 1ocall fbr sel_ice al all If YouNeedService If you do need sewice you can relax knoxdng help isonly a phone call mvay A lislof loll flee cuslolner service nulnbers is included in the back section r you can always call lhe GE Answer Cenler at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Safety Information Precautions to Avoid PossibleExposure to Excessive MicrowaveEnergy 2 Safety...

Page 14: ...d S een allows ooking o1 e _dewed while keeping microwm es confined in the oven Convenience Guide TouchControl PanelDisplay Ooortatch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Tumlable and support must be in place when using the oven The tumlable may be removed tbr cleaning NOTE Ratingplate oven vent s and ovenlight are located onthe inside walls of themicrowave oven ...

Page 15: ...OST Amountof de stingtime EXPRESS COOK Startsimmediately ADD30SEC Startsimmediately POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1 10 co vo Jo ro t o Press Enter Option POPCORN Startsimmediately more less time BEVERAGE Startsimmediately 1 3 servings REHEAT Foodtype1 6 1 3 servings SNACKS Snack type1 6 number weight COOK Food type1 9 weight AUTODEFROST Foodweight I5 ...

Page 16: ... W need more frequent stining rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stining or rotating of tile tood Some f ods may have beuer flavor mxture or appearance if one of file lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking tbods that have a tenden T to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave ener w wcles off give time tbr t...

Page 17: ...evel 1 10 You may open the door dining Micro Cook to check the food Close the door and press STARTtoresume cooking Micro Cook fl Lets you change power levels automatically duing cooking Here s how to do it _Change the power level if you don t want full i _ powe Press POWERLEIIEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press_MICROCOOKagain _nler the second cook time _Change the power level if you don t w...

Page 18: ...Carrots fresh sliced 1lb frozen lO oz package Cauliflower flowerets 1medium head fresh whole 1medium head frozen lO oz package 5 to 9 rain In 2 it casserole place 1 2 cup water 7 to 11 rain In 2 it casserole place 1 4 cup water 4 to 7 rain In 1 It casserole 4 to 7 rain In 1 It casserole place 3 tablespoons wamr 6 to 10 rain 5 to 9 rain 4 to 8 rain 3 to 7 rain 7to 11 rain 7to 15 rain 3 to 7 rain In...

Page 19: ...ed 7 to 10 rain 1O oz package 2 to 6 min 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 1 to 4 rain In 1 it casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 it casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 it casserole _fith 1 2 cup wamr Stir after half of time Pierre _fith cooking tork Place in center of the oven Eel stand 5 minutes spinach fresh lOto 16oz 3to 6rain frozen ch...

Page 20: ...iiiii_iil Foods flozen in paper or plastic can be deflosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER toed has partially deflosmd Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged Dozen dinners can be deflosted and microwaved If the toed is in a toil container transter it u a microwave sate dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowe...

Page 21: ... separated Let stand 5 minutes it necessm T to complete deflosting Turn meat over after half the time Use power level 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over atier half tl_e time and shield warm meas _4th foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete deflosting Place wrapped chicken in dish I Jnwrap and mrn over after half tl_etime When finished separa e pieces and microwav...

Page 22: ...to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press tile 2 pad tbr 2 minutes of cooking time Tile power level can be changed as lime is counling doom Press POWERtEVEt and enler 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Add 30 Seconds Youcan use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to tile time counting doom each time tile pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time ...

Page 23: ...e of popcorn in the center of tile microwm e starts immediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook time If you find that tile brand of popcorn you use unde_l ops or overcooks consistently you can add or subu acl 20 seconds to tile automatic popping lime Toadd time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately _ler tile oven starts fin an extra 2 seconds Tosubtract t...

Page 24: ...The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad2 or 3 Reheat Guide Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3Fmitsandvegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide momh mug 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6Plateofleftovers Cover withve...

Page 25: ...iner with care sssssssss_ The Snacks teamre automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack toods DDD _Select snack t i e 1 6 see the Snacks Guidebelow in ounces Press SYART Hint You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time Snacks Guide QuantityorWeight 1 Bread rolls muffins 1to 4 1to 2 3 Pizza le...

Page 26: ...age ins pac ions tbr adding wa er _ovel _xq hlid or venled plastic wrap 3 FreshVegetables 4to 16 oz Use microwave sate casserole or bowl Add 2 ablespoons wa er ibr each sel_ ing Cover wi h lid or venled plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pielve skin with tbrk Place po atoes on _e umlnble 5 Fish 4to 16oz Use oblong squme or round dish Cove1 _q _venled plastic wrap 6 ChickenPieces 4 to 40 oz Use obl...

Page 27: ...uide located on theinsidefront of the oven Remove meat r ore package and place on microwave s_e dish Twice during deflost rite oven sig_als TURn At each TURn sig_al tm n the food over Remove deflosmd meal or shield wm m areas with small pieces of foil After deflosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete deflosfing Large roasts should stand fin o aboul o0 mmules Conversion Guide If the w...

Page 28: ...D Press tt enter tim time of day or 1ocheck the time ofda _Enter time of day DelayStart Delay Start allows you to set the micr m ave to delay cooking up 1o 12 hours _ _ he microwave_lockshowslhe toneel imeofdav 7 7 _ _Selecl vour desired cooking program I ress START The DelayStarttime xdll be displayed The oven xdll aulomalically starl al lhe delayed time The time of day may be displayed 1 77 pres...

Page 29: ...splayed v by pressing DELAY START NOTE REM will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Remindertime is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR OI F is pressed Child Lock Out You may lock the control panel to 1 revent tim microwave from being a cidenlallv slatted or used by children To lock or unlock lhe conlrols press and hold CLEAR OFF for al out three seconds V_qmn the ...

Page 30: ... Vdmn Ihe time is tip Ihe timer will signal Howto Useto DelaytheStartofCooking You can sel the microwave lo delay cooking up lo 99 minutes and 99 seconds I ress MICROCOOKand enler lhe amounl of king lime _l ress KITCHENTIMERand enler lhe amounl of lime lo delay lhe slarl of cooking _l ress START The imer will begdn counting down lo zero and cookingwill Ihen begdn Howto Useto Seta Holdingtime You c...

Page 31: ...wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a reglflar oven you shield chicken breasts or baked fbods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small snips of ibil to shield thin parts such as tile tips of wings and legs on poulu_ which _ uld cook l efbre larger parts Standing 17me When you cook with regular ovens fbods such as roasts or cakes are allotted to stand to finish cooki...

Page 32: ... spatters can be removed x_th a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spallers with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp clolh Do nol use al rasive cleaners or shin1 ulensils on oven walls Neverusea comrnerdai ovenCleaner onanypartofyourmicrowave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevenl breakage do not place the mmlal le inlo wamr jusl after cooking Wash il careflfl...

Page 33: ...ipe lhe window clean wilh a damp clolh ControlPanelandDoor Wipe _dth a damp clod_ D1 thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprws large mnounts of soap and wamr abrasives or shin 1 objecls on lhe panel lhey can damage it Some paper lowels can also scralch lhe conlrol panel Door Surface It s imporlanl 1okeep lhe area clean where lhe door seals against lhe microwave Use only mild non abrasive delergenls app...

Page 34: ...curely closed Control panel lighted yet oven will net start Door not securely closed STARTpad not pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CI EAR OFFpad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered after pressing MICROCOOK CLEAR OFF was pressed accidentally Food weight not entered after pressing AUTO DEFROST pen lhe door and close securely pen lhe...

Page 35: ...gh Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using tim microwave Similm to lhe inmrference caused by other small appliances il does nol indicam a problem xdlh the microwm e Plug lhe microwave into a diflerenl eleclrical circuit move the radio or TV as tiw mvay flom the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna iiii...

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Page 39: ...ceis also available but you mustpay for the service technician_ travel costs to your home Service _cips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods ...

Page 40: ...E Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation ServiceSatisfaction If you are not satisfied xdth the sel_ ice you r...