Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips.

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

Oven will not start

 

A fuse in your home may be

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

 

 

blown or the circuit breaker

 

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power surge.

Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug not fully inserted into wall

Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted

 

 

outlet.

into wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Door not securely closed.

Open the door and close securely.

 

 

 

 

Control panel lighted,

 

Door not securely closed.

Open the door and close securely.

yet oven will not start

 

 

 

START pad not pressed after

Press START.

 

 

 

 

entering cooking selection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another selection entered

Press PAUSE/CLEAR.

 

 

already in oven and PAUSE/CLEAR

 

 

 

pad not pressed to cancel it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAUSE/CLEAR was pressed

Reset cooking program and press START.

 

 

accidentally.

 

 

 

 

 

Microwave oven control

 

The control has been locked.

Press and hold PAUSE/CLEAR for about three seconds

will not work

 

(When the control panel is

to unlock the control.

 

 

locked, the lock indicator

 

 

 

will be lit.)

 

 

 

 

 

Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

Light reflection around door or outer case.

Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.

Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.

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JES1142 specifications

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One of the key features of the GE JES1142 is its powerful cooking performance. With 1.1 cubic feet of capacity and 800 watts of cooking power, this microwave can handle a variety of meal prep tasks, from reheating leftovers to cooking full meals. The size is particularly suitable for smaller kitchens or for those who want a secondary appliance for quick cooking and reheating.

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