User Manual GE JES1142WD04 Countertop Microwave Oven

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds. It will add 30 seconds to the time each time the pad is pressed. The oven will start immediately

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 3.5 ounce package of popcorn, twice for a 3.0 ounce package or three times for a 1.75 ounce package. The oven starts immediately

The Reheat feature reheats 12 or 15 ounce servings of many previously cooked foods.

Press REHEAT once to select 12 ounces or twice to select 15 ounces. The oven starts immediately

To use the Beverage feature:

Press BEVERAGE once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three times for 3 cups.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

To use the Frozen Pizza feature:

1. Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the pizza is less than 7 ounces or larger than 14 ounces.
2. Press FROZEN PIZZA once for a 7 ounce pizza or twice for a 14 ounce pizza. The oven starts immediately

The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.

1. Press COOK repeatedly to select food type 1–5.
2. Press START

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish weighing up to 2.5 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish.

1. Press AUTO DEFROST repeatedly to select 1 to 2.5 pounds.
2. Press START

(Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section.)

There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven.

■ Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.

■ When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

■ After defrosting, most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Press to enter the time of day.

1. Press CLOCK once to select 12 hour time or twice to select 24 hour time.
2. Enter time of day.
3. Press CLOCK.

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/CLEAR for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, the lock indicator will be lit.

This pad performs three functions:

■ It operates as a minute timer.

■ It can be set to delay cooking.

■ It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

How to Use as a Minute Timer

The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Enter the amount of time you want to count down.
3. Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.

How to Use to Delay the Start of Cooking

You can set the microwave to delay the start of cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking.
3. Press POWER LEVEL. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired power level.)
4. Enter the amount of cooking time.
5. Press START

The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin.

How to Use to Set a Holding Time

1. Press AUTO DEFROST and select food weight, or press TIME DEFROST and enter defrosting time.
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
3. Enter the amount of time you want the oven to hold.
4. Press START

The oven will begin defrosting. After defrosting is complete, the holding time will count down.

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

Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.

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 without the turntable and support in place.

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, non-abrasive 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.