GE JES84T, Use And Care & Cooking Manual

Page 1: ...ating or Reheating Guide l7 Hold Time 9 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second Timer 9 Popcorn 11 Power Levels 8 lO 12 14 17 19 Program Cooking 8 Reheat 13 Turntable 3 4 7 Problem Solver 22 More questions call GEAnswer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 2o ControlPanel 20 Turntable 2O Installation 21 22 AdapterPlugs 21 Extension Cords 22 Groundinginstructions 21 22 Consumer Services 23 Appliance Regi...

Page 2: ...ven Save tjme and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things 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 blower sound may occur while operating at power lev...

Page 3: ...wer card or plug in wster Keep power cord away from heated surfa Do rtot let power cord over edge of table or connter Do not operate this appliance it has a damaged power cord or plug Wit is not working properly or ifit has been damaged or drop Do not operate oven without tie turntable and turntable support seated and in plaw Do not Wow turntable to he restrided so tie turntable cannot rotate See ...

Page 4: ... too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Q Foods cooked in tiquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidy than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven a ermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermom ter is designe...

Page 5: ...b s should be sht pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resdting in injury Also plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they forma tight seal When cooking with containers tighfly coverd with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face fi burns Be...

Page 6: ...ken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens cup water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service s...

Page 7: ...for cleaning 6 Automatic Cooking Guide Quick reference codes for many frequently prepared foods 7 Removable rntable Turntable must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the turntable in place The turntable may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Cooking Complete Remin...

Page 8: ...ng at automatic power level 3 Low 10 MIN SEC T ER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 8 s 18 PO R and all of...

Page 9: ... no seconds Touch MIN SEC MER and enter number of Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer down The timer signals when time is up will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it St...

Page 10: ...maining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK 1 2 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook 2 Feature The Time Cook 2 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step...

Page 11: ...uch POPCO pad POPCORN J POPCORN Step 2 Touch number pad 2 Step 2 Touch START pad Oven will signal and Step 3 Touch START pad display remaining time counting down shortly before shut Off Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is undercooked try this Touch the POPCO pad Touchnumkrpad I I for regular microwave 1 1 f popcorn or touch number IL pad 2 for light microwave popcorn...

Page 12: ... uchTIME Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide For example touch pads 4 0 and O for 4 minutes nStep 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven START signals d flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the ...

Page 13: ...omatically after a preset amount of time Touch just 3 pads to use reheat codes 1 to 6 See the Reheat Guide below Step 1 Touch REHEAT pad n Step 3 Touch START pad Oven START will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut Off 1 REHEAT To Reheat More Than One Serting Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three The serving size may servings To add more than one serving ...

Page 14: ...our food weight before mmmm and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See setting Auto Defrost Conversion Guide below Step 1 Remove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door n Step 2 Touch the AUTO DEFROST AUTO pad n START DEFROST Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows the oven power level and the defrost time counting down men defrosting time is completed End flash...

Page 15: ...over and remove defrosted 5 minutes pieces Shield if necess I Steak 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and shield 5 minutes Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavitv k Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 Ibs breast side up Turn over and shield 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces I 0 1 6 Olbs I Sepwateandremovedefrostedpieces I 5 minutes I Comish hens wh...

Page 16: ...reasts 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 larger parts Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods th...

Page 17: ...urgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving Hot dogs and sausages Rce and pasta 23 3 4 cup per serving Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving to 2 pieces 1 to 3 min to 2 servings 1 to 2 min to 2 1 to 1 X min to 2 servings 1 to 2fi min to 2 servings 2fi to 5 min Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2X min Thin...

Page 18: ...e in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 5 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 11 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm l Steaks chops and cutlets 5 to 10 min per lb Place unwrap d meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After...

Page 19: ...water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In I qt casserole place2 tablespoons water Corn frozenkernel 10 oz package 4X to 8 min In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3X to 5 min per ear In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If com is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass...

Page 20: ...fter cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to bum onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser su...

Page 21: ...roperly grounded two prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plu s not 2 permitted In anada m Align Iar e Ym prongsls ots fl 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 the ada...

Page 22: ... COME ON CONTROL P W LIGH D T OWN W L NOT START A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker c Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in M e sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle Door not securely closed START pad must b touched after enting cooking selection Another selection entered already M oven and EWOR ...

Page 23: ...d hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobili To ob in these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contrac 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feeling t...

Page 24: ...ce is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used for If you have an installation problem other than its intended purpose or Sewice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer used commercially You are responsible for providing Damage...