GE JE620 - Manual

• To reduce the risk of fire in theoven cavity: — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper,plastic or other combustiblematerials are placed inside theoven while cooking. — Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plasticcontainers before placing them in the oven. — D...

6 Arcing is the microwave term forsparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturnededges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist ties, poultrypins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing...

9 • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookwaredesigned for microwave cooking isvery useful, but should be usedcarefully. Even microwave-safeplastic may not be as tolerant ofovercooking conditions as are glassor ceramic materials and maysoften or char if subjected to shortperiods of overcooking. In longerexpo...

10 Important Safety Information Grounding Instructions Usage situations where appliance’spower cord will be disconnectedinfrequently. Because of potential safety hazardsunder certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of anadapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, w...

1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed whilekeeping microwaves confined inthe oven. 3 Waveguide Cover (on some models). Protects the microwave energydistributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven. 4 Control Panel Display (panel layout ...

12 The controls on yourmicrowaveoven Timer Allows you to cook by time for up to15 minutes. 15 OFF OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 Quick Start (Features and appearance vary by model)

13 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Defrosting • Heating and Reheating DEFROST POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK Press Enter POWER LEVEL/ TIME COOK Amount of (press one to ten times cooking time. to choose power level) DEFROST Amount ofdefrosting time. 2 Time Features Allows you to cook by time.

14 Operating Instructions Variable power levels add flexibility toyour microwave cooking. The powerlevels on your microwave oven can becompared to the surface units on arange. Hi or full power is the fastestway to cook and gives you 100%power. Each power level gives youmicrowave energy a certain per...

Green Beans 1 lb. cut in half 13 to 17 min. In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Whole Beets 1 bunch 20 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. Broccoli (chopped) 1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs.) (spears) 1 bunch 10 to 13 min. In...

17 Allows you to defrost for the lengthof time you select. See the DefrostingGuide for suggested times. A dull thumping noise may be heardduring defrosting. This sound isnormal when the oven is notoperating at Hi power. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plasticcan be defrosted in the packag...

Defrosting Guide Operating Instructions Breads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 4 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 9 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and ...

Heating or Reheating Guide Baker y Foods Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, 1 piece Low (30) 1/2 to 2 min. sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread 9 inch cake or Low (30) 3 to 5 min. 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls, muffins 1 Medium (50) 1/2 to 1 min. 6 to 8 Medium (50) 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 min. Pie 1 slice 1 to 1-...

20 Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day whilemicrowaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Press CLOCK. Clock CLOCK 6 7 8 4 5 3 1 2 9 0 To remind you that you have food inthe oven, the oven will beep once aminute until you either open theoven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Cooki...

21 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, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing sm...

22 An occasional thorough wiping witha solution of baking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORECLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. Helpful Hints Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal andPlastic Parts on the Door. Some spatters can be removed with a papertowel, others may require a da...

24 Problem Possible Causes What to Do Oven Will Not Come On Cooking times may var y • Set additional cooking time for completion. because of starting food temperature, food densityor amount of foods in oven. Food was not rearranged • Some dishes require specific instructions. or stirred. Check Cooki...

• Steam or vapor escaping fromaround the door. • Light reflection around door orouter case. • Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur whileoperating at power levels other than high. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • Some TV-radio interference mightbe noticed while usin...

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase,we will provide, free of charge, parts andservice labor to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the fifth year ...