GE JE835 Manuals

2 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2 Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6 11 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave...............................11 The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12 Time Cooking..........................................................15 Automatic Cooking................................................21 Other Features........................................................25 27 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning.................................................28 30 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service (Problem Solver)...............................................30 GE Service Numbers.............................................34 Warranty ...............................................Back Cover GE Appliances Turntable Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual 800 Watts 900 Watts Models: JE835 JE1235 GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 For Your Safety 2 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: 1 door (bent) 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened) 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave. That’s important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time. Welcome Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this manual. Write down the model and serial numbers here. They are on a label inside the oven. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Before using your microwave oven Need Help? Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better. Read this manual. It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly. If you received a damaged oven...Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven. Save time and money. Check the section titled “If Something Goes Wrong” before calling. This section was designed to solve common problems you might encounter. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this book. Or call the GE Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Help us help you 800.626.2000 Start Here! 3 4 Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy.” • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. • Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave. • 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. • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Safety Precautions Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using