GE JE1840 Time Defrost

About the time features.

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See

the

Defrosting Guide

for suggested times.

Press

TIME DEFROST

twice.

Enter defrosting time.

Press

START.

Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed.

You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power

level after entering the time.

Power level 7

cuts the total

defrosting time in about half;

power level 10

cuts the

total time to approximately 1/3. However, food will

need more frequent attention than usual.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.

This is normal when oven is not operating at

High

power.

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

Auto 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.

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Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information

Contents

Main Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Do Not Operate The Oven Should Not Do Not Attempt PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. Care and cleaning of the microwave oven FOODS SUPERHEATED WATER MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Follow these guidelines: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EXTENSION CORDS ADAPTER PLUGS EXTENSION CORDS Page Page GE & You, A Service Partnership. Read this Manual If You Need Service Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Convenience Features Press Enter Option About changing the power level. Time Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments frozen, Page Time Defrost Defrosting Guide Auto Defrost. High power level 10 Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Express Cook Add 30 Seconds Popcorn Beverage Snacks Reheat Cook Auto Defrost About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder Clock Delay Start About the other features. Reminder Child Lock-Out Sound Kitchen Timer Microwave terms. Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside Page Before you call for service Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven GE Microwave Oven Warranty All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: Service Telephone Numbers.