GE JNM1731DM, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... 10 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Features 14 Convenience Features 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 350A4502P569 11 06 ATS Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________________________ Se...

Page 2: ...at or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 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...

Page 3: ...e installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric Use this appliance only for its intended use as ...

Page 4: ...n not in use If materials inside 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 If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is under cooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time See door surface...

Page 5: ...en 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 injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will ca...

Page 6: ...e sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk 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...

Page 7: ...aments 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 use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper an...

Page 8: ...ns see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a...

Page 9: ...he third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use 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 For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit br...

Page 10: ...rowaves confined in the oven 4 Shelf if included Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable 5 Touch Control Panel You must set the clock before using the microwave 6 Cooktop Lights 7 Grease Filter 8 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 9 Conveni...

Page 11: ...TIME Press twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1 You can microwave by time or with the convenience features ...

Page 12: ...AT See Reheat Guide Food type 1 6 1 3 servings POTATO Starts immediately 1 4 potatoes VEGETABLE Starts immediately food type serving size DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once 2 HELP on some models Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door GUIDES IN BOOK Co...

Page 13: ...he microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If micro wave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liqu...

Page 14: ...ess TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking ti...

Page 15: ...7 to 680 g cup 120 ml water fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt 2 l oblong glass baking 1 to 1 lbs 567 to 680 g dish place cup 60 ml water frozen chopped 10 oz 283 g package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt 1 l casserole frozen spears 10 oz 283 g package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt 1 l casserole place 3 tablespoons 45 ml water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 1 or 2 qt 1 5 or 2 l casserole about 2 lbs 908...

Page 16: ...lace cup water frozen 10 oz 283 g package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt 1 l casserole place 2 tablespoons 30 ml water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 2 5 cm cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 2 qt 2 l casserole with cup 120 ml 170 to 227 g water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of sweet or white 170 to 227 g t...

Page 17: ...r or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffin...

Page 18: ...54 g Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whol...

Page 19: ... to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Express Cook ...

Page 20: ...ds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 seconds less time less time more time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces Popcorn Operating Instructions Con...

Page 21: ...ted plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers 2 to 3 foods Cover with vented plastic wrap 4 oz 113 g each Food Type Comments Reheat Guide The Potato feature cooks up to four 8 10 oz 227 283 g potatoes Press POTATO once for one potato twice for two potatoes three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes The oven will start immediately after POTATO is pressed Potato The Vegetable feature au...

Page 22: ... oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl 113 to 454 g Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on 227 to 1 1 kg oven floor or turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover 113 to 454 g with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish ...

Page 23: ...At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START Time D...

Page 24: ...elp On some models To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving 1 Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK Clock ...

Page 25: ...Display On Off Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook I II 5 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven will automatically start at the del...

Page 26: ...ccurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Reminder Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating 1 Press TIMER ON OFF 2 Ent...

Page 27: ...ck or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right Child Lock Out For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off When the turntable is off rotate the dish 1 2 turn after half the time for best results Sometimes t...

Page 28: ...ress BEEPER VOLUME Choose 0 3 for mute to loud Beeper Volume On some models An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes o...

Page 29: ...re the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn Do not use the shelf with Sensor Cooking...

Page 30: ...per allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts 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 Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to...

Page 31: ...ial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Shelf if included Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not o...

Page 32: ...id the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces Plastic Color Panels Use a clean soft lightly dampened ...

Page 33: ...er to the oven Replace the burned out bulb with a 120 volt 40 watt incandescent bulb WB36X10003 available from your GE supplier 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place 3 Next remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that secur...

Page 34: ...on the filter must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filter should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filter To remove slide it to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to...

Page 35: ... on some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Pull the filter at the bottom until it comes free of the locking tabs Slide the filter down and out To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic ...

Page 36: ...make the oven floor get warm The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF for locked about 3 seconds to unlock the control The vent fan The vent fan cannot be turned off automatically turns on while the microwave is operating to cool internal parts This is normal Wait for the microwave while the microwave to turn off and the fan will either go is on off automatically or you will need to turn it o...

Page 37: ...r levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating The vent fan operating while the microwave is operating The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave is off TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave...

Page 38: ...r Parts and Accessories 1 800 263 0686 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes 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 Service Sat...

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Page 41: ...ed by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery What Mabe Will Not Cover EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty Any implied warranties including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular p...