..2–6 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions JES1295 Best Cooking Methods ..21 Combination Features ..18 Convection Features ..17 Convenience Features .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door...
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www.GEAppliances.ca WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR and correct the problem. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: like antennas). ■ The metal shelf installed incorrectly so it touches ■...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE ■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking can be used to cover dishes in order to retain dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or moisture and prevent spattering.
www.GEAppliances.ca GRILLING, CONVECTION & COMBINATION SAFETY ■ Any non-metal, oven-safe dish can be used when ■ Use of the rack: combination cooking in the oven. Any oven-safe — For convection baking and grilling. dish can be used when grilling or convection cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. EXTENSION CORDS 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. If an extension cord is used—...
About the features of your oven. www.GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches Removable Turntable Support The turntable support must be in place when Window with Metal Shield using the oven.
About the features of your oven. You can microwave by time, or with the convenience features, or cook using the grilling features. Cooking Controls Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Feature Press Enter and press START Option POWER Amount of cooking time more/less time DEFROST Press once to AUTO...
Using the microwave features. www.GEAppliances.ca Make sure the turntable support and glass turntable are in place when microwaving. ■ Place food or microwavable container directly on the glass turntable to cook your food. ■ Center the glass turntable on the turntable support.
About the time and auto microwave features. Time Cooking Enter cooking time. Press the START button to start cooking. Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes. You may open the door during Time Cook Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, to check the food.
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www.GEAppliances.ca Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (450 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (60 mL) water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz.
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About the time and auto microwave features. Time Defrost Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected Defrosting Tips length of time. ■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Press the DEFROST button twice. defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER Enter the defrosting time.
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www.GEAppliances.ca Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz./340 g) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb./454 g) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb./454 g) 5 to 7 min.
About the convenience microwave features. Popcorn Make sure the turntable support and glass Press twice for a 3 oz./85 g bag of turntable are in place when microwaving. popcorn. Use only with prepackaged Press three times for a 3.5 oz./100 g To use the Popcorn feature: microwave popcorn weighing bag of popcorn.
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www.GEAppliances.ca Fresh or Frozen Vegetable Make sure the turntable support and glass by pressing FRESH VEGETABLE or turntable are in place when microwaving. FROZEN VEGETABLE again to select 12 or 16 oz (340 or 453 g). Pressing twice To use the Fresh or Frozen Vegetable feature: selects 12 oz and pressing 3 times Press FRESH VEGETABLE or FROZEN selects 16 oz.
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About the convenience microwave features. Auto Menu Chart AUTO MENU WEIGHT DISPLAY COOKING TIME POWER 4.00 oz. 4.00 2’10” VEGETABLE 8.00 oz. 8.00 4’00” 100% 16.00 oz. 16.00 5’30” 4.00 oz. 4.00 3’00” FROZEN 8.00 oz. 8.00 5’00” 100% VEGETABLE 16.00 oz.
About the convection features. www.GEAppliances.ca Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 100 to 425°F (38 to 218°C) may be set. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.
Using the combination (microwave and grill) feature. www.GEAppliances.ca ■ You can use non-metal casserole dishes, The grilling features use a combination of microwave and heat from the top pie plates and other heat-safe cookware. element to cook food evenly throughout. Place them directly on the tray.
Using the grill feature. www.GEAppliances.ca ■ You can use metal or non-metal casserole The grilling features use direct heat from the top element to cook fresh and frozen dishes, pie plates and other heat-safe foods. cookware. Place them directly on the black metal tray.
Using the Roast feature. ■ You can use non-metal casserole dishes, The roast feature uses microwave energy and convection heat from the rear element pie plates and other heat safe cookware. to roast the food evenly throughout. In Place them directly on the turntable tray. convection roasting, the microwave power is ■...
Best cooking methods. www.GEAppliances.ca Use this chart as a guide to cooking common foods. Time shown is based on 425°F (218°C). GRILL (Uses the Top Heaters) Cooking Food Type Serving Size Time Options/Comments Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 large (6–7 oz./170–200 g each) 20 min.
Cookware tips. Convection Cooking Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important. Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust. Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.
About the other features. www.GEAppliances.ca Clock Press to enter the time of day. During cooking, you can press CLOCK to check the current time. The time will be Press CLOCK. displayed for 3 seconds Set the time on the number keys. Press CLOCK to set the clock.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■...
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Heating Elements, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
Troubleshooting tips. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Power surge.
Troubleshooting tips. www.GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Overcooked foods Cooking time, power level is not • Use correct cooking time, power level. correct. Undercooked foods Materials to be avoided in Use microwave-safe cookware only. microwave oven were used. Food is not defrosted completely.
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GE Microwave Warranty–One Year Limited Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to make a warranty claim. For The Period Of: Mabe Will Replace: One Year Any part of the microwave which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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