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Microwave Oven 164D3370P123 49-40126 5-00 JR 3828W5A1553 JE1340BC JE1340WC Owner’ s Manual Safety Information Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . .9 Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Extension Cords . . . . .10 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .8 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Precaut ...
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■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installat ...
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3 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not store anything directly o ...
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the mic ...
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5 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spo ...
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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.” ■ If you are not sure if a dish is m ...
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7 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers shou ...
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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. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Usage situations where appliance’ s power cord will be disconnected infrequently . Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local code ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 10 W ARNING! A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...
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12 Congratulations! Y ou Are Now Part of the GE Family . Important! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. T wo easy ways to register your appliance! ■ Through the internet at www.geappliances.com ■ Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card Write the model and serial numbers here. # # Y ou can find them on a label insid ...
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Review the Section on T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information GE & Y ou, A Service Partnership. Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your microwave oven properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money o ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 14 1100 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Y ou can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. T ime Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of defrosting time Pr ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About changing the power level. 16 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. Press TIME COOK or select T ime Defrost. En ...
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About the time features. T ime Cook T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10 ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 18 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information V egetable Amount T ime 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 1 1 / 4 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking per ear dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no wate ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. ( Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. Enter defrosting time. Press ST AR ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Food T ime Comments 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. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after h ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the time features. Express Cook 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 lev ...
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About the auto feature. Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/T ime feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for T ime Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use T ime Defrost for most other froz ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 24 About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using T ime 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. Press POPCORN once for ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 25 Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods. Press SNACKS. Select snack type 1–6 (see Snacks Guide below). Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces. Press ST ART . HINT : Y ou ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 26 About the convenience features. Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press ST ART . Hint: Press and hold the COOK p ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27 V egetables The V egetables feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables . Press VEGET ABLES . Select vegetable type 1–3 (see the V egetable Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press ST ART . Hint: Press ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the other features. 28 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Select AM or PM. Press ST ART or CLOCK. 4 3 2 1 To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 29 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELA Y ST ART . Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM. Select any combination of Defrost ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service About the other features. 30 T imer On/Off T imer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Press TIMER ON/OFF . Enter time you want to count down. Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. When time is up, the oven will signal ...
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Microwave terms. Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 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). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, go ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. 32 Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of t ...
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33 Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 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 Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean wi ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Before you call for service… 34 T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset ...
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Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 35 ■ 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. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. ■ TV/radio interference might ...
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Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes 36 ...
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Day Year Street Address Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have th ...
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GE Microwave Oven W arranty Customer Service T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased f ...
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Service T elephone Numbers. The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: www .geappliances.com GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) TDD 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to ass ...
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