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GE JE1540 Owner's Manual

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Part No. 164D3370P017 Pub. No. 49-40076

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

  • Page 2: Safety Information Precautions To Avoid Possibleexposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Zt WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, prevent property damage, personal injury, or to loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE T OEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE E NERGY Do Not Attempt to operate...
  • Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual To reduce the risk of fire in Do not mount this appliance over a sink. the oven cavity: Do not mount microwave Do not overtook toed. oven over or near any portion Careflflly auend appliance of a heaung or cooking...

  • Page 4: Arcing

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CtEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Melal, such as lwisl-ties, Arcing is the microwave le_m tbr sparks in ll_e oven, Arcin Z"is poulu_7 pins or gold-dnmmd dishes, in the microwave.
  • Page 5 , SUPERHEATEDWATER Sponlaneous boiling:-I Jnder cerlain special circumslances, Microwaved water and other liquids m W slarl 1o boil liquids do not always bubble during or shorlly atler when they reach the boiling removal flom the microwave point. They can actually get oven.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWA W -SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookwme used in Do not use recycled paper your microwave oven is suitable products. Recycled paper tor microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and waxed casseroles, cooking dishes, paper can contain melal measming cups, custard cups, flecks which may cause arcing...

  • Page 7: Microwave-Safecookware

    "Boilable" cooking pouches Plastic cookware-Plastic and tightly c losed plastic bags cookware designed fbr should beslit, p ierced or microwave cooking is rely venled as direcmd by useful, but should be used package. Iftroyare not, careflllly. Even microwave- plastic could burst during o r s_e plastic may not be as immediately after c ooking,...

  • Page 8: Groundinginstructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING# Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an elecuical short circuit, Dounding reduces the iisk of elecuic shock by prtMding an escape wire tbr the elecuic cunent.

  • Page 9: Adapterplugs

    ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety h_ards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the perrnRted inCanada) use ofanadapterplug.However, it Align l arge you still elect to use an adapter, pr0ngs!sl0ts where local codes permit, a rEMPO RY CONNECrIONmar...

  • Page 10: Extensioncords

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A shorl power supply cord is provided to reduce dm _isks resulting fiom becoming entangled in or t_ipping over a longer cord. Extension cords m W be used if you are cmef_al in using dram. If an exmnsion cord is used- !{{{SThe marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as tl_e electrical rating of d_e appliance;...
  • Page 11 REMEMBER... Your continued 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 GE family. SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    PossibleExposure to Excessive Microwave Energy...2 A Service Partnership. SafetyPrecautions..2. 3 Arcing ..... Ask any GE appliance owner and they will Foods ....4. 5 tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did Microwave-SafeCookware. .6, 7 you know that most questions result from GroundingInstructions..

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions Featuresof You," Microwave Oven

    About the features ofyour microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1oooV_9_ Featuresof the Oven ,,DoorLatches. Wi.dow with Metal Shield. S,,een allows,ooking ,o1,e _dewed while keeping microwm,es confined in the oven..C onvenience Guide. TouchControl P anelDisplay.

  • Page 15: Timefeatures

    You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. time Features Press Enter MICROCOOK Amount o f cooking time (Pressonceor twice) TIME DEFROST Amount o f de%stingtime EXPRESS COOK Startsimmediately! ADD 30SEC Startsimmediately! POWERLEVEL Powerlevel1-10 co.vo.Jo. ro t. o Press Enter Option...

  • Page 16: Changingpower Level

    About changing the power level Tile power level may be entered or changed immediately after en/ering tile feature time fbr MICRO COOK, TIME DEYROSYor EXPRESS COOK Tile power level [][][] may also be changed dining time countdown, DD[] Press MICRO COOK or •...
  • Page 17 About the time features. Micro Cook MICRO 1 COOK Micro CookI Allo_ you to microwave for any thne up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10(High) i s automatically you may change it tot more flexibility. :{_Change power level if you don't want full {:i :{{_, powe£...
  • Page 18 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Micro Cook NOTE: Use power love/High (10) unless otherwise noted. amount Time Comments Asparagus lib. 5 to 8rain, In 1X_lt. casserole, place 1/4 cu P (freshspears) Me&High (7) water. (frozenspears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 rain. In 1.<It.casserole.
  • Page 19 Amount Time Comments (frozen kernel) 1O-oz. package 2 to 6 min. In 1-<It.casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5ears 1V4 to 4min. In 2-<tl.glass baking dish, place com. If corn is in husk, use no per ear wamr;...
  • Page 20 About the time features. Time Defrost DEFROST Allows you to deflost tor a selected length of lirne. TIME See the Defrosting Guido tor suggested times. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can deflosI small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
  • Page 21 Defrosting Guide Comments Time Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls (1piece) 1/4 mln. Sweet rolls (approx.12oz.) 2 to 4 rain. Fishand Seafood Fillets,frozen(l/b,) 6 to 9mln. Place block in casserole. Turn over Shellfish, smallpieces (1/bJ 3 to 7rain. and break up 'aider half tl_e time. Fruit Plasticpouch--1 or 2 1 to 5rain.
  • Page 22 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-5 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (flom 1 to 5) tbr 1 to 5 minutes at power level 10. For of cooking _ ii! i !i i_ i I !ii !ii example, press tile 2 pad tbr 2 minutes...

  • Page 23: Convenience Features

    About the convenience features. Popcorn I POPCORN 1 To use tl_e Popcornf;eature: using Micro Cookif the }_;_, Follow package instl-uclions ..• package is less than o.0 ounces or larger than o.,) ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center imoret ne of tile microwm-e.
  • Page 24 About the convenience features. Reheat REHEAT ] The Reheat teatme reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked tbods. _Select fbod type 1-6 fbr one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Jl'ress reheat 2 or 3 servings. 2or 3/o START. : "...
  • Page 25 1, but can be changed by pressing 2or 3 fight after pressing BEVERAGE Drinks heare the B e e,.ge ea .re may ery Remo e d_econtainer with care. The Snacks teamre automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack toods.
  • Page 26 About the convenience features. Cook i [ coo. ] The Cookfeature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels fbr a variety of fbods. _L ¸[][][] ii!ill i :iiii_[_ iiiI i i_ I _lect fbod type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below)..
  • Page 27 Auto Defrost DEFROST AUTO U se Auto Defrost fin-meat, pouh U and fish. Use time Defrostfor ()ther fl-t)zen foods. InosI Auto Defrost automatically sets the deflx)sting times and power levels to give even deflx)sfing resuhs fin" meats, poulu T and fish. Press AUTO DEFROST Jsing the Conversion Guide below, enter...

  • Page 28: Otherfeatures

    About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you lhal you have fl)od in lhe oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either ()pen the oven door or press CLEAR/OFE Clock Press tt) enter tim time of day or 1o check the time ofda' while microwaving.
  • Page 29 Reminder The Reminder teature can be used like an alarm (lock, without stoning file oven. The Reminder time can be set up t(_12 hours later. P-_MINDER _Enler ll_e time you wanl the oven 1o remind you. sure the microwave clock shows the con-ecl time of day.) JPress...
  • Page 30 About the other features. Kitchen timer KITCHEN TIMER Thispad performs threefunctions: It opera/es as a minute timer. [][][] DD[] delay cooking. I1 can be sel 1o []D[] I1can be used as a hold selling after deflosfing. The Kitchentimeroperales microwave energy. _llhoul Howto Useas a Minute timer ]'TessKITCHEN...

  • Page 31: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term tor sparks in tile oven. Arcing is caused by: _ metal or foil touching file side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as lx_isl=fies,pouhl T pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

  • Page 32: Careand Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough x_dpingx_dtha solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fiesh. unpfuv aS Cord before C>anl_v avpaV O nhl_ ovenl How to Clean the Inside Walls,Floor,Inside Window,Metal andPlasticPartson...
  • Page 33 ..How to Clean the Outside _ K-11 _onot use _ ea_er_ contai_i_gammonia ora_cOhO!on II II II microwave oven, Ammonia ora_coho!ca. _amage the a ppearance I .I mmmmmmmmm_ ofthe microwave Case Clean tim oulside of the microwave _fl_ a sudsy clolh. Rinse and lhen dD-.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Ovenwill not start A fuse in your home Replace tuse or resel ii!iliiiiiiiliii!i}liiiiiiill...

  • Page 35: Thingsthatare Normal With Yourmicrowave Oven

    Things ThatAre Normal With YourMicrowave Oven Steam or vapor escaping flom around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels olher than high. Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. TV/radio interference might be noticed while using tim...
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  • Page 39: Warranty

    !i_i_iiiiiii!iiiii/iiiii From the date of the detect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE _611also provide, free of charge, all original purchase labor and in-home se_,ice Iv)replace the detective part. Nine Years The magnetron tube, if the magnenon...

  • Page 40: Service Telephonenumbers

    Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center_ 800.626.2000 The GE Answer (]enter ® is open 94 hours a day 7 days a week. In-HomeRepaFService800-GE-CARE$ (800-432-2737 _iilii{i/iiiii{i!iii[#i# Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. ,ii %i_ Special Needs Service8oo.6z6.zooo TDD 800- TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, flee of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a banie>...

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