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Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1290
Best Cooking Methods . . . . . . .19
Combination 1 Features . . . . . .16
Combination 2 Features . . . . . .17
Convection Features . . . . . . . . .15
Convenience Features . . . . . . . .14
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Grill Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,
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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 (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is open since open-door operation can result in harmful parti
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press CLEAR/OFF and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act Arcing is caused by: like antennas). The metal shelf installed incorrectly so it touches Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold- the microwave wall. rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Metal or foil touching the side of the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure to use suitable cookware during Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap 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. Be sure to china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. or glaze with a metallic sheen
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com GRILLING, CONVECTION & COMBINATION SAFETY Use the black metal tray when grilling, Use of the rack: convection or combination cooking. Use the tray — For convection two level baking only. in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray. Place food, oven-safe — Place dish directly on the rack. cookware or the rack directly on the black metal — Remove the rack from the oven when not in use.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a Align large prongs/slots TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall recept
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the features of your oven. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts Features of the Oven Door Latches Black Metal Tray Put food or appropriate cookware directly on the black metal tray and place on the turntable Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while support when using grilling, convection or combination features. keeping microwaves
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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 TIME COOK Amount of cooking time more/less time DEFROST Press once to AUTO Food weight Press twice to TIME Amount of defrosting time POWER/TEMP Power level 1–10 EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! REHEAT Food type, serving size POPCORN 3.5 oz. or 3 oz. more/less time BEVERAGE 4,
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the microwave features. ge.com 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. Make sure that cookware is suitable for microwaving. About changing the microwave power level. The power level may be entered or Rest periods (when the
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About the time and auto microwave features. Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave for any time Lets you change power levels automatically up to 99 minutes. during cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, Press the TIME COOK button. 1 but you may change it for more flexibility. Enter cooking time. 2 Press the TIME COOK button. 1 Change the power level if you don’t 3 Enter cooking time. want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. 2 Select a desired p
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Cooking Guide for Microwave Time Cook NOTE: Use High power level (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. p
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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 1 should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER Enter the defrosting time. 2 food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. Press the START/PAUSE button to start 3 defrosting. Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinner
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Rearrange after half the time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 6 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 mi
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About the convenience microwave features. Popcorn Make sure the turntable support and glass If you open the door while POPCORN is turntable are in place when microwaving. displayed, PAUSE will appear. Close the Use only with prepackaged door, press START/PAUSE to resume To use the Popcorn feature: microwave popcorn weighing cooking OR press CLEAR/OFF to cancel 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Follow package instructions, using the popcorn feature. 1 Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 If food is underc
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support About the convection features. ge.com Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 250°F to 450°F may be set, in increments of 5°F. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors. Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permittin
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Using the combination 1 (microwave and convection) features. Combination 1 Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. Any oven temperature from 250°F to 450°F may be set, in increments of 5°F. CAUTION: When using the combination features, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts Be sure to select a size that will
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the combination 2 (microwave and grill) features. ge.com Use the black metal tray in the same way Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when using the you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray. Combination 2 feature. The grilling features use a combination In addition to the cookware provided, you can use non-metal casserole dishes, of microwave and heat from the top and
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Using the grill feature. In addition to the cookware provided, Make sure the turntable support and black metal tray are in place when grilling. you can use non-metal casserole dishes, pie plates and other heat-safe cookware. The grilling features use direct heat from Place them directly on the black metal the top and bottom elements to cook fresh tray. and frozen foods. Be sure to select a size that will rotate easily. CAUTION: When using the grilling features, remember that the oven, Pla
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Best cooking methods. ge.com Use this chart as a guide to cooking common foods. GRILL 1 (Uses both the Top and Bottom Heaters) Cooking Food Type Serving Size Time Options/Comments Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 large (6–7 oz. each) 20 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 13 min. Boneless Pork Chops 2 (4–5 oz. each) 16 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 8 min. Rib Eye Steaks (Medium) 2 (3/4″ thick) 15
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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. Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cl
