GE JES1145SHSS Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven

USING YOUR OVEN

Features

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary 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. Convenience Guide
4. Touch Control Panel Display
5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
6. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
7. Removable Turntable. The turntable support must be in place when using the oven.
8. Rating Label. Rating plate is located on the front of the microwave oven.

Controls

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.

Control buttons’ functions are explained on the following pages.

Changing the power level

Changing the Power Level: the power level can be changed only when using Time Cook or Time Defrost buttons and is explained in the sections for the functions of these buttons.

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be done on power level 10 which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, heating liquids.

Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.

Pause/Off

Use the Pause/Off button when you need to start over when you are setting a button feature, or when you need to clear the display

Time Cook

Allows you to microwave from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

1. Press Time Cook.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Power level is automatically set to 10, but if you want to reduce it, press Power, then select a level from 0 to 9.
4. Press Start/+30 Sec.
   You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press Start/+30 Sec to resume cooking.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time from 1-6 minutes.

1. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10.

NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads 1-6 only

About the features

+ 30 Sec

It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

The oven will start immediately when pressed.

Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

1. Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
2. Press Popcorn once for a 1.75 ounce package of popcorn. Press Popcorn again for a 3.0 ounce package. Press Popcorn a third time for a 3.5 ounce package.
3. Press Start/+30 Sec

Your popcorn bag may get stuck and stop rotating, but this will not effect the cooking performance. Do not open the door even if the bag is not rotating.

NOTE: Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75, 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Potato

To use the Potato feature:

1. Press the Potato pad repeatedly until the number of potatoes appear in the display (1, 2, 3 or 4 potatoes).
2. Press Start/+30 Sec.

Frozen Vegetable

To use the Frozen Vegetable feature:

1. Press the Frozen Vegetable pad repeatedly until the number of ounces appear in the display (4, 8, or 16 oz).
2. Press Start/+30 Sec.

Beverage

To use the Beverage feature:

1. Press the Beverage pad repeatedly until the number of cups appear in the display (1, 2, or 3 cups).
2. Press Start/+30 Sec

Pizza

To use the Pizza feature:

1. Press the Pizza pad repeatedly until the number of ounces appear in the display (1, 2, or 3 pieces).
2. Press Start/+30 Sec.

Dinner Plate

To use the Dinner Plate feature:

1. Press the Dinner Plate pad repeatedly until the number of ounces appear in the display (9, 12, or 18 oz).
2. Press Start/+30 Sec.

Clock

Press to enter the time of day.

1. Press Clock.
2. Enter time of day.
3. Press Clock.

Kitchen Timer

Press to use the kitchen timer. The Kitchen Timer can be used while the microwave is operating.

1. Press Kitchen Timer.
2. Enter the amount of time.
3. Press Kitchen Timer.

NOTE: The kitchen timer continues to beep when the time has expired. To clear the timer press Kitchen Timer.

Inquiring Function

While the microwave is operating, you can press Power to view the power level being used, or Clock to view the current time. After 3 seconds the display will return to the countdown time.

Control Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold Pause/Off for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit.

Defrosting

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times.

1. Press Time Defrost.
2. Enter defrost time.
3. Power level is automatically set to 3, but if you want to change it, press Power, then select a level from 0 to 9.
4. Press Start/+30 Sec.
5. Turn the food over after half the time. 6. Press Start/+30 Sec.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food. A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at Power level 10.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Weight Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes.

Weight Defrost

Allows you to defrost food by its weight.

1. Press Weight Defrost.
2. Enter weight from 4 to 99 ounces.
3. Press Start/+30 Sec.
   (The Power level is not adjustable when using Weight Defrost.)

Multi-Stage Cooking

At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.

Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.

Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:

1. Press Time Cook once, then press “5”,”0”,”0” to set the cooking time;
2. Press Power once,then press “8” to select 80% microwave power.
3. Press Time Cook once,then press “1”,”0”,”0”,”0” to set the cooking time;
4. Press Power once,then press “6” to select 60% microwave power.
5. Press Start/+30 Sec.

Microwave Terms

Care and Cleaning

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

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 sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place.

How to Clean the Outside

Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth 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 the control panel.

Door Surface

It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Power Cord

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Stainless Steel (on some models)

Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.

Troubleshooting Tips

Things That Are Normal

• With Your Microwave Oven
• 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 interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

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