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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . .2–10
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
JES1036
JES1136
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .31, 32
Changing the Power Level . . . .16
Convenience Features . . . . .23–26
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . .12–15
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .27–29
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .17–22
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .33, 34
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . . .34
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________________
Serial # ________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
DE68-03217A 49-40514 01-06 JR
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner’s Manual.
I This microwave oven is not approved
I Do not let power cord hang over
or tested for marine use.
edge of table or counter.
I Do not mount this appliance over
I To reduce the risk of fire in the
a sink.
oven cavity:
I Do not mount the microwave oven
over or near any portion of a heating
or cooking appliance.
—Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
I Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven surface when
the microwave oven is in operation.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them in
the oven.
I Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged power cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
—Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
I Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
—If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
I Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
I See door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven section of this manual.
I Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
I GE does not support any servicing
of the microwave. We strongly
recommend that you do not attempt
to service the microwave yourself.
I Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
I As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
I Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term
for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
I Metal, such as twist-ties,
poultry pins or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the microwave.
I Metal or foil touching the
I Recycled paper towels
side of the oven.
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
I Foil not molded to food
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
FOODS
I 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.
I 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
I Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example,
closed jars—are able to
explode and should not be
heated in this microwave
oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could
result in injury.
shorten the life of the oven.
I 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.
I 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.
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I Avoid heating baby food in
I SUPERHEATED WATER
glass jars, even with the lid off.
Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food
to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The
container may feel cooler
than the formula really is.
Always test the formula
Liquids, such as water, coffee or
tea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED
INTO THE LIQUID.
before feeding the baby.
I Don’t defrost frozen
beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can
To reduce the risk of injury
to persons:
cause the container to burst,
possibly resulting in injury.
— Do not overheat the liquid.
I Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful when
opening any containers of hot
food, including popcorn bags,
cooking pouches and boxes.
To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and face.
— Stir the liquid both before
and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
— After heating, allow the
container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short
time before removing the
container.
I Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and
catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
— Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
I Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware
which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some
cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
I Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
I Some styrofoam trays (like
those that meat is packaged
on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom.
When microwaved, the metal
can burn the floor of the
I If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish
heats, it should not be used
for microwaving.
oven or ignite a paper towel.
I Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
I Not all plastic wrap is suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for
proper use.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
I Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
I If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
I Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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I “Boilable” cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered because they form
a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly
I Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials
and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could ignite.
covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from
hands and face.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe
plastics only and
use them in strict
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I Use foil only as directed in
this guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″ high; remove the
top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1″ away
from the sides of the oven.
compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
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Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING—
EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet
to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
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ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
infrequently.
Because of potential safety
hazards under certain conditions,
(Adapter plugs not
we strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit,
permitted in Canada)
Align large
prongs/slots
a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may
be made to a properly grounded
2-prong wall receptacle by the use of
a UL listed adapter which is available
at most local hardware stores.
Ensure proper ground
and firm connection
before use.
TEMPORARY
METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION:
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to
the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless
the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is
grounded through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this
happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established.
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected
frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent
disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the
adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced
with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
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The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and
it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
2
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
3
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking
times may be longer, too.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1100 Watts
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Features of the Oven
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be
viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be
in place when using the oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features.
Time Features
Convenience Features
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Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press
Enter
TIME COOK
Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
TIME DEFROST
ADD 30 SEC.
Amount of defrosting time
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10
EXPRESS COOK
POWER LEVEL
Convenience Features
Press
Enter
Option
3.5 oz., 3 oz.
POPCORN
Starts immediately!
Press once, twice
or 1.75 oz.
or three times
more/less time
BEVERAGE
Press once, twice
Starts immediately!
4 oz., 8 oz.
or 12 oz.
or three times
REHEAT
Food type 1–4
Serving size
COOK
Food type 1–6 + weight
Food weight
AUTO DEFROST
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About changing the power level.
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power
level may also be changed during time countdown.
Press TIME COOK or TIME DEFROST.
1
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
2
Press POWER LEVEL.
3
Select desired power level 1–10.
4
Press START/PAUSE.
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Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain
percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the
time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10)
which gives you 100% power. Power level 10 will cook
faster but food may need more frequent stirring,
rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook
more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have
a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to
the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy
did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and
less tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
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