GE JE1840 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

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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 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’s 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.

Stainless Steel

(on some models)

To clean the surface use hot soapy water, then rinse and

dry. Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive

cleaners. They will scratch the surface.

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.