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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the oven. poultry pins, or gold- the STOP/CLEAR pad and Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the correct the problem. microwave. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal • Foil not molded to food pieces being used in the (upturned edges act like microwave. antennas). FOODS • Do n
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• Avoid heating baby food • Don’t defrost frozen in glass jars, even with the beverages in narrow- SAFETY lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially FACT infant food is thoroughly carbonated beverages). cooked. Stir food to Even if the container is SUPERHEATED WATER distribute the heat opened, pressure can Microwaved water and evenly. Be careful to build up. This can cause other liquids do not prevent scalding when the container to burst, always bubble when warming formula. The possibly
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving. Most glass is microwave-safe. dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, moisture and prevent • If you use a meat ther- measuring cups, custard spattering. Be sure to mometer while
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• Use foil only as directed • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: in this guide. TV dinners cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe may be microwaved in microwave cooking is very plastics only and use foil trays less than 3/4² useful, but should be used them in strict compliance high; remove the top foil carefully. Even microwave- with the cookware cover and return the tray safe plastic may not be as manufacturer’s to the box. When using tolerant of overcooking recommendation
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ADAPTER PLUGS available at most local adapter, always hold the (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) hardware stores. adapter with one hand. If Align large this is not done, the adapter The larger slot in the prongs/slots ground terminal is very adapter must be aligned likely to break with repeated with the larger slot in the use. Should this happen, wall receptacle to provide DO NOT USE the appliance Ensure proper ground proper polarity in t
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Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 4 6 5 JES1033—1000 Watts 1 Door Latches. 5 Door Latch Release. Press latch release to 2 Window with Metal open door. Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed 6 Removable Turntable. while keeping Turntable and support microwaves confined must be in place when in the oven. using the oven. The turntable may be 3 Convenience Guide. removed for cleaning. 4 Tou
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Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL 1 Time 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
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GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Before you begin, check the guide located • Cooking on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. 2 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz., or 1.75 oz. package. more/less time BEVERAGE 1 cup (8 oz.) or 2 cups (16 oz.) beverage more/less time PIZZA 1–3 slices more/less time FRESH VEG. 1–4 cups more/less time POTATO 1–4 servings more/less time FOOD PLATE 1 or 2 servings more/less time AUTO WT. DEF. Food type, food weight BAKED G
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Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven can shown with power level 3— POWER LEVEL be compared to the surface the defrost cycle. If micro- 1 2 3 units on a range. Power wave energy did not cycle 4 5 6 level Hi or full power is off, the outside of the food the fastest way to cook would cook before the 7 8 9 and gives
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Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I 6 Change the power level Allows you to microwave if you don’t want full for any time up to 99 power. (Press POWER minutes and 99 seconds. LEVEL. Select a power TIME COOK level 1–9.) Power level Hi is 1 2 3 automatically set, but you 7 Press START, or, to set 4 5 6 may change it for more a third cooking stage, 7 8 9 flexibility. repeat steps 4–6 and 0 press START. You may open the door during Time Cook to Time Cook I will count check the food. Close the down
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Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level Hi unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 5 to 8 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 15 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. (frozen lima)
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 3 to 6 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob 1 (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 1 ⁄2 to 4 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 ear 3 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap. per ear Rearrange after half of time
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Operating Instructions Time Features 30 Seconds The 30 Second feature is a add 1 minute. This feature quick way to set 30 seconds does not work with other of cooking time. Each time cook functions. 30 SEC touch will add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes; after 3 minutes every touch will Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn To add time during time Feature countdown: 1 Follow package instruc- Pressing MORE TIME will tions. Place the package add 10 seconds of cooking of popcorn in the cente
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Beverage The Beverage feature works To add time during time best for heating a beverage countdown: that is at room temperature. Pressing MORE TIME will Press BEVERAGE once for add 10 seconds of cooking 1 cup (8 oz.), or twice for time each time you press it. 2 cups (16 oz.). The oven To subtract time during time starts automatically. countdown: Beverages heated with the Pressing LESS TIME will Beverage feature may be subtract 10 seconds of very hot. Remove the cooking time each time container wi
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Operating Instructions Convenience Features Fresh Vegetable Use the Fresh Vegetable To add time during time feature to cook up to countdown: 4 cups of fresh vegetables. Pressing MORE TIME will add 10 seconds of cooking Press FRESH VEG. once to time each time you press it. cook 1 cup of vegetables, twice to cook 2 cups, three To subtract time during time times to cook 3 cups, or countdown: four times to cook 4 cups. Pressing LESS TIME will The oven starts subtract 10 seconds of automatically. coo
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1000 Watts
Model: JES1033
Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 6
Operating Instructions
11
Features of Your Microwave 11
The Controls on Your Microwave 12
Time Cooking 15
Automatic Cooking 18
Other Features 22
Helpful Information
25
Care and Cleaning 26
If Something Goes Wrong
28
Before You Call For Service 28
GE Service Numbers 30
Warranty Back Cover
®
GE Answer Cente
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life. TO AVOID Do Not Attempt to Do Not Operate the oven operate this oven with if it is damaged. It is POSSIBLE the door open since particularly important open-door operation that the oven door EXPOSURE can result in harmful close pr
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Welcome Welcome to the GE family. You’ll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you’ll We’re proud of our quality use manual and you’ll hear experience these values products and we believe it in the friendly voices of each time you use your in dependable service. our consumer service microwave. That’s department. important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time. Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Write down the model and Staple your receipt to the serial numbe
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Install or locate this • Do not operate any This microwave oven is appliance only in heating or cooking not approved or tested accordance with the appliance beneath for marine use. provided Installatio
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• Do not operate this • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface cleaning appliance if it has a in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care damaged power cord or and Cleaning section(s) — Do not overcook food. plug, if it is not working of this guide. Carefully attend properly, or if it has been appliance if paper, • This appliance should damaged or dropped. plastic or other com- be serviced only by • Do not cover or block bustible materials are qualified service any openings on the place
