GE JE1860 Before you call for service

Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information

Before you call for service…

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Oven will not start A fuse in your home •Replace fuse or reset

may be blown or the circuit breaker.

circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge. •Unplug the microwave

oven, then plug it back in.

Plug not fully inserted •Make sure the 3-prong

into wall outlet. plug on the oven is fully

inserted into wall outlet.

Control panel lighted, yet Door not securely closed. •Open the door and close

oven will not start securely.

STARTpad not pressed •Press START.

after entering cooking

selection.

Another selection entered •Press CLEAR/OFF.

already in oven and

CLEAR/OFF pad not

pressed to cancel it.

Cooking time not entered •Make sure you have

after pressing TIME COOK.

entered cooking time

after pressing TIMECOOK.

CLEAR/OFF was pressed •Reset cooking program

accidentally. and press START.

Food weight not entered •Make sure you have

after selectingAuto Defrost. entered food weight

after selecting Auto Defrost.

Contents

Main ge.com Microwave Oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owners Manual. FOODS ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Page MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Page GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. ADAPTER PLUGS EXTENSION CORDS Page 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, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Sensor Features and Auto Feature 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 Time Defrost Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Express Cook Add 30 Seconds About the auto feature. Auto Defrost Humidity Sensor About the sensor features. Popcorn Beverage About the sensor features. Reheat Sensor Cooking Cooking Guide Food Type Amount Comments About the other features. Delay Start Reminder About the other features. Timer On/Off Child Lock-Out Sound Level Display On/Off Microwave terms. Page How to Clean the Outside Before you call for service Problem Possible Causes What To Do Before you call for service Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: GE Microwave Oven Warranty. What GE Will Not Cover: Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website Schedule Service Real Life Design Studio Extended Warranties Parts and Accessories