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    Microwave Oven Owner’ s Manual 700 Watts Model: JE740 2 25 Helpful Information Microwave T erms 25 Care and Cleaning 26 28 If Something Goes Wrong T roubleshooting T ips 28 GE Service Numbers 31 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes Ab[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMA TION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA VE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do Not Attempt to [...]

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    3 W elcome Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. Y ou will need it to make a warranty claim. Read this manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly . If you re[...]

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    When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on p[...]

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    • 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. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water ---for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWA VING 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[...]

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    7 SAFETY F ACT SUPERHEA TED WA TER Liquids, such as water , coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESUL T IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENL Y BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONT AINER IS DI[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWA VING 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 “sui[...]

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    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 ″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 ″ away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for mic[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONN[...]

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    Operating Instructions Featur es of Y our Microwave (Throughout this manual, featur es and appearance may var y from your model.) 1 Door Latches. 2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 3 T ouch Control Panel Display . 4 Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door . 5 Re[...]

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    T ime Features Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once, twice or three times) Amount of cooking time. 30 SEC. Starts automatically! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–9 (automatically set at Hi). 12 Quick Start The Contr ols on Y our Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, featur es and appearance may var y from your model.) TIME COOK POWER LEVEL 30 SEC 1 Y ou [...]

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    Press Enter POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz. package PIZZA 1–3 slices BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage POT A TO 1–4 ser vings VEGET ABLE 1–4 cups REHEA T Food type, ser ving size AUTO DEFROST Food type, food weight Convenience Features 13 REHEAT POPCORN BEVERAGE VEGETABLE POTATO PIZZA AUTO DEFROST * * * 2 GUIDE ON MICROW[...]

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    Operating Instructions V ariable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the sur face units on a range. Power level Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power . Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is mi[...]

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    T ime Features T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level Hi is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . Y ou may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press ST AR T to resume cooking. T ime Cook II & III Lets you change power levels automa[...]

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    16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for T ime Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water . Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 [...]

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    17 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water . Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. per ear If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water . Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ea[...]

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    Operating Instructions T ime Features Convenience Featur es Y ou can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 30 Seconds 30 SEC How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions. Place the package of p[...]

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    The Beverage feature works best for heating a beverage that is at room temperature. Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven starts automatically . Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 ounce potatoes. Press[...]

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    20 Operating Instructions Convenience Featur es Use the V egetable feature to cook up to 4 cups of fresh vegetables. Press VEGET ABLE once to cook 1 cup of vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three times to cook 3 cups or four times to cook 4 cups. The oven starts automatically . V egetable VEGETABLE The Reheat feature reheats previously cooked foods[...]

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    21 Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats and poultry . There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • T wice during defrost, the oven signals. At each signal, turn the food over .[...]

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    Operating Instructions Other Featur es Y our Model May Have Press CLOCK to enter the time of day . 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day . 3 Press CLOCK. Clock 1 3 2 5 6 789 0 4 CLOCK 22 The Timer operates as a minute timer . 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter amount of time you want to count down. 3 Press ST AR T . When the time is up, the timer will signal. The[...]

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    23 Press once to pause cooking (all settings will be saved). Press ST AR T to continue cooking. Press twice to stop and erase your cooking settings. Stop/Clear STOP CLEAR Y ou may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. T o lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about three sec[...]

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    24 Notes[...]

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    25 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 small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in [...]

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    26 An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY P ART OF THIS OVEN. Helpful Hints Walls, Floor , Inside Window , Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sud[...]

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    27 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry . Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly . Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water , abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch th[...]

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    28 Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the into wall[...]

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    • 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 inter ference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the inter ference caused by othe[...]

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    30 Notes[...]

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    31 GE Service Numbers W e’ll Be There! www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’ s Manuals, or even order parts and catalogs on-line. Y ou can also “Ask Our T eam of[...]

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    LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’ s original one-year warranty period. ************************************ This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products pu[...]