GE JE1840 FOODS

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information

Arcing is the microwave term

for sparks in the oven. Arcing

is caused by:

■Metal or foil touching the

side of the oven.

■Foil not molded to food

(upturned edges act like

antennas).

■Metal, such as twist-ties,

poultry pins, or gold-rimmed

dishes, in the microwave.

■Recycled paper towels

containing small metal pieces

being used in the microwave.

■Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a

special microwave popcorn

accessory or unless you use

popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

■Some products such as

whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example,

closed jars—will explode and

should not be heated in this

microwave oven. Such use of

the microwave oven could

result in injury.

■Do not boil eggs in a

microwave oven. Pressure will

build up inside egg yolk and

will cause it to burst, possibly

resulting in injury.

■Operating the microwave

with no food inside for more

than a minute or two may

cause damage to the oven

and could start a fire. It

increases the heat around the

magnetron and can shorten

the life of the oven.

■Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, hot

dogs, sausages, tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and

other giblets, and egg yolks

should be pierced to allow

steam to escape during

cooking.

FOODS

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.