GE Microwave Oven JE610 User Manual

650 Watts  
Models: JE610  
JE620  
Sub-Compact Microwave Oven  
Owner’s Manual  
2
Important Safety Information  
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy .....................2  
Special Notes About Microwaving .....................6  
11  
Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave...............................11  
The Controls on Your Microwave ......................12  
Time Cooking..........................................................15  
Other Features........................................................20  
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24  
Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning.................................................22  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service................................24  
GE Service Numbers.............................................26  
Warranty ...............................................Back Cover  
GE Appliances  
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Welcome to the GE family. We’re  
proud of our quality products and we values each time you use your  
Best of all, you’ll experience these  
Welcome  
believe in dependable service. You’ll  
see it in this easy-to-use manual and  
microwave. That’s important,  
because your new microwave will be  
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of part of your family for a long time.  
our customer service department.  
Staple your receipt to the inside  
back cover of this manual.  
Write down the model and serial  
numbers here. They are on a label  
inside the oven.  
Start Here!  
Before  
using  
your  
microwave  
oven  
Model number  
Serial number  
Date of purchase  
Before you call for service, there are  
a few things you can do to help us  
serve you better.  
Save time and money. Check the  
section titled “If Something Goes  
Wrong” before calling. This section  
was designed to solve common  
problems you might encounter.  
Need Help?  
Read this manual. It contains  
instructions to help you use and  
maintain your microwave properly.  
If you do need service, you can relax  
knowing help is only a phone call  
away. A list of toll-free customer  
service numbers is included in the  
back of this book.  
If you received a damaged oven…  
Immediately contact the dealer (or  
builder) that sold you the oven.  
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Important Safety Information  
Read all safety information before using  
WARNING  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be  
followed, including the following:  
Safety Precautions  
Read and follow the specific  
“Precautions to Avoid Possible  
Exposure to Excessive Microwave  
Energy” section on page 2.  
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.  
If the power cord is damaged,  
it must be replaced by General  
Electric Service or an authorized  
service agent using a power cord  
available from General Electric.  
This microwave oven is  
not approved or tested  
for marine use.  
This appliance must be grounded.  
Connect only to properly  
grounded outlet. See Grounding  
Instructions section on pages 9-10.  
Do not mount this appliance  
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  
or cook food, and is not intended  
for laboratory or industrial use.  
over a sink.  
Install or locate this appliance only  
in accordance with the provided  
Installation Instructions.  
Be certain to place the front  
surface of the door 3or more  
back from the countertop edge  
to avoid accidental tipping of the  
appliance in normal usage.  
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.  
Do not mount the microwave oven  
over or near any portion of a  
heating or cooking appliance.  
Do not store anything directly on  
top of the microwave oven surface  
when the microwave oven is in  
operation.  
Keep power cord away from heated  
surfaces.  
Do not immerse power cord or  
plug in water.  
Do not cover or block any  
openings on the appliance.  
Do not let power cord hang over  
edge of table or counter.  
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To reduce the risk of fire in the  
oven cavity:  
See door surface cleaning  
instructions in the Care and  
Cleaning section(s) of this manual.  
— Do not overcook food. Carefully  
attend appliance when paper,  
plastic or other combustible  
materials are placed inside the  
oven while cooking.  
This appliance must only be  
serviced by qualified service  
personnel. Contact nearest  
authorized service facility for  
examination, repair or adjustment.  
— Remove wire twist ties and metal  
handles from paper or plastic  
containers before placing them  
in the oven.  
As with any appliance, close  
supervision is necessary when  
used by children.  
— Do not use the oven for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper  
products, cooking utensils or food  
in the oven when not in use.  
— If materials inside 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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Important Safety Information  
Special Notes About Microwaving  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for  
sparks in the oven. Arcing is  
caused by:  
Metal, such as twist ties, poultry  
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes,  
in the microwave.  
If you see arcing, press the  
CLEAR/OFF pad and correct  
Metal or foil touching the side  
of the oven.  
Recycled paper towels containing  
small metal pieces being used in  
the microwave.  
the problem.  
Foil not molded to food (upturned  
edges act like antennas).  
Foods  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Avoid heating baby food in 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 or  
breast milk. The container may  
feel cooler than the milk really is.  
Always test the milk before feeding  
the baby.  
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.  
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SAFETY FACT  
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in  
narrow-necked bottles (especially  
carbonated beverages). Even if  
the container is opened, pressure  
can build up. This can cause  
the container to burst, possibly  
resulting in injury.  
SUPERHEATED WATER  
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  
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.  
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR  
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS  
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
Do not overcook potatoes. They  
could dehydrate and catch fire,  
causing damage to your oven.  
To reduce the risk of injury to  
persons:  
— Do not overheat the liquid.  
Cook meat and poultry  
— Stir the liquid both before and  
halfway through heating it.  
thoroughly—meat to at least an  
INTERNAL temperature of 160°F  
and poultry to at least an  
INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.  
Cooking to those temperatures  
usually protects against food-borne  
illness.  
— 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.  
— Use extreme care when inserting  
a spoon or other utensil into the  
container.  
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Important Safety Information  
Special Notes About Microwaving  
Microwave-Safe  
Make sure all cookware used in  
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for  
use in microwave ovens. Check the  
package for proper use.  
Cookware  
your microwave oven is suitable for  
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,  
cooking dishes, measuring cups,  
custard cups, pottery or china  
dinnerware which does not have  
If you use a meat  
thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use  
in microwave ovens.  
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.  
metallic trim or glaze with a metallic  
sheen can be used. Some cookware  
is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”  
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. If the dish  
remains cool and only the water  
in the cup heats, then the dish is  
microwave-safe.  
Cookware may become hot because  
of heat transferred from the heated  
food. Pot holders may be needed to  
handle the cookware.  
“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  
How to Test for a  
Microwave-Safe Dish  
containers should be at least  
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.  
partially uncovered because they  
form a tight seal. When cooking  
with containers tightly covered  
with plastic wrap, remove covering  
carefully and direct steam away  
from hands and face.  
Use foil only as directed in this  
guide. TV dinners may be  
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  
microwaved in foil trays less than  
3/4high; remove the top foil cover  
and return the tray to the box.  
When using foil in the microwave  
oven, keep the foil at least 1away  
from the sides of the oven.  
the oven or ignite a paper towel.  
Do not use the microwave to dry  
newspapers.  
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Follow these guidelines:  
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.  
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only  
and use them in strict compliance  
with the cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
2 Do not microwave empty  
containers.  
3 Do not permit children to use  
plastic cookware without complete  
supervision.  
Grounding Instructions  
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.  
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.  
PREFERRED  
METHOD  
Do not under any circumstances cut  
or remove the third (ground) prong  
from the power cord.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use  
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 “Use of Extension  
Cords” section.)  
WARNING–  
Improper use of the  
grounding plug can result  
in a risk of electric shock.  
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.  
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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Important Safety Information  
Grounding Instructions  
Use of Adapter Plugs  
You should have the circuit checked by  
a qualified electrician to make sure the  
receptacle is properly grounded.  
Usage situations where appliance’s  
power cord will be disconnected  
infrequently.  
(Adapter plugs not permitted  
in Canada)  
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.  
Because of potential safety hazards  
Align large  
prongs/slots  
under certain conditions, we strongly  
recommend against the use of an  
adapter plug. However, if you still  
elect to use an adapter, where local  
codes permit, 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  
Usage situations where appliance’s  
power cord will be disconnected  
frequently.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Use of Extension  
Cords  
A short power-supply cord is provided  
to reduce the risks resulting from  
becoming entangled in or tripping  
over a longer cord.  
2 The extension cord must be a  
grounding-type 3-wire cord and it  
must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;  
3 The extension cord should be  
arranged so that it will not drape over  
the counter top or tabletop where it  
can be pulled on by children or  
tripped over unintentionally.  
Extension cords may be used if you  
are careful in using them.  
If an extension cord is used—  
1 The marked electrical rating of the  
extension cord should be at least as  
great as the electrical rating of the  
appliance;  
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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Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave  
Features  
1
2
3
4
6
5
1 Door Latches.  
4 Control Panel Display (panel layout  
will vary by model).  
Wattage:  
650 Watts  
2 Window with Metal Shield. Screen  
allows cooking to be viewed while  
keeping microwaves confined in  
the oven.  
5 Door Open Bar. Press to open door.  
Door must be securely latched for  
oven to operate.  
Optional Accessory  
(Available at extra cost  
from your GE supplier):  
3 Waveguide Cover (on some models). 6 Removable Turntable. Turntable  
Protects the microwave energy  
distributing system. Do not  
remove this cover. You will  
damage the oven.  
and support must be in place  
when using the oven. The  
turntable may be removed for  
cleaning.  
4-A019-3 Hanging Kit  
allows this oven to be  
mounted under a cabinet.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and  
the oven interior light (on some  
models) are located on the inside  
walls of the microwave oven.  
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Quick Start (Features and appearance vary by model)  
The  
OFF  
1
2
controls  
on your  
microwave  
oven  
3
6
15  
12  
4
5
14  
13  
7
11  
8
10  
9
1
Timer  
Allows you to cook by time for up to  
15 minutes.  
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GUIDES IN BOOK  
• Cooking  
• Defrosting  
• Heating and Reheating  
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK  
DEFROST  
2
Time Features  
Allows you to cook by time.  
Press  
Enter  
POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK Amount of  
(press one to ten times  
to choose power level)  
cooking time.  
DEFROST  
Amount of  
defrosting time.  
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Operating Instructions  
Changing Power Levels  
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 30—  
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy  
did not cycle off, the outside of the  
food would cook before the inside  
was defrosted.  
How to Change the Power Level  
The power level may be changed  
before setting the cooking time.  
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK  
1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME  
COOK one to ten times to  
choose a power level other  
than Hi.  
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5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
2 Enter cooking time.  
3 Press START.  
START  
Here are some examples of uses for  
various power levels:  
Variable power levels add flexibility to  
your microwave cooking. The power  
levels on your microwave oven can be  
compared to the surface units on a  
range. Hi or full power is the fastest  
way to cook and gives you 100%  
power. Each power level gives you  
microwave energy a certain percent of  
the time. Power Level 70 is microwave  
energy 70% of the time. Power Level  
30 is energy 30% of the time.  
Power Level Best Uses  
Hi  
Fish, bacon,  
vegetables, boiling  
liquids.  
Med-High  
70  
Gentle cooking of  
meat and poultry;  
baking casseroles  
and reheating.  
Medium 50 Slow cooking and  
tenderizing such as  
stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Power Level Hi will cook faster but  
food may need additional attention  
such as frequent stirring, rotating  
or turning over. Most of your cooking  
will be done on Hi. A lower setting  
will cook more evenly and with less  
attention given to stirring or rotating  
the food. Some foods may have better  
flavor, texture or appearance if one of  
the lower settings is used. You may  
wish to use a lower power level when  
cooking foods that have a tendency to  
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.  
Low 30  
Defrosting without  
cooking; simmering;  
delicate sauces.  
Warm 10  
Keeping food warm  
without overcooking;  
softening butter.  
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Time Features (vary by model)  
Timer Cooking  
Allows you to microwave for up to  
15 minutes.  
Popcorn Tip  
(on some models)  
For best results when cooking  
microwave popcorn, turn under  
the ends of the popcorn bag. This  
allows the bag to rotate properly  
in the oven.  
You may open the door during  
Timer cooking to check the food.  
Close the door and cooking resumes  
automatically.  
OFF  
1
2
15  
12  
3
6
4
5
14  
13  
7
11  
8
10  
9
Turn the dial for up to 15  
minutes of cooking time.  
Time Cook  
Allows you to microwave for up to  
99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
Popcorn Tip  
(on some models)  
For best results when cooking  
microwave popcorn, turn under  
the ends of the popcorn bag. This  
allows the bag to rotate properly  
in the oven.  
Power Level Hi is automatically set,  
but you may change it for more  
flexibility.  
POWER LEVEL / TIME COOK  
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
You may open the door during Time  
Cook to check the food. Close the  
door and press START to resume  
cooking.  
START  
1 Press POWER LEVEL/TIME  
COOK one to ten times to  
choose a power level  
other than Hi.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
3 Press START.  
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Operating Instructions  
Cooking Guide for Timer Cooking and Time Cook  
Fresh Vegetables  
For frozen vegetables, follow the instructions on the package. Place a 10 oz. package  
in a 1-qt. casserole and add 2–4 tablespoons of water. Turn the dish after half of time.  
NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Amount  
Time  
Comments  
Green Beans  
Whole Beets  
1 lb. cut in half  
1 bunch  
13 to 17 min. In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
20 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(chopped)  
1 bunch  
8 to 10 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs.)  
1 bunch  
(spears)  
10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
(1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs.)  
Cabbage Wedges  
Sliced Carrots  
14 to 16 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
1 lb.  
7 to 9 min.  
In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Cauliflower  
Flowerets  
1 medium head  
10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Corn on the Cob 1 to 5 ears  
4 to 5 min.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. casserole, place corn. If corn is in  
husk, use no water; if corn has been  
husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange  
after half of time.  
Shelled Peas  
2 lbs. unshelled  
10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Potatoes  
(cubed, white)  
4 potatoes  
(6 to 8 oz. each)  
12 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in  
2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir  
after half of time.  
(whole, sweet  
or white)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
10 to 16 oz.  
1 lb. sliced  
3 to 5 min.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in  
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Spinach  
6 to 8 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
Squash  
(summer  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-1/2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
and yellow)  
(winter, acorn  
butternut)  
1 to 2 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
8 to 11 min.  
Cut in half and remove fibrous  
membranes. In 2-qt. casserole, place  
squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up  
after 4 minutes.  
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Time Features  
Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for the length  
of time you select. See the Defrosting  
Guide for suggested times.  
Defrosting Tips  
Foods frozen in paper or plastic  
can be defrosted in the package.  
Tightly closed packages should be  
slit, pierced or vented AFTER food  
has partially defrosted. Plastic  
storage containers should be at  
least partially uncovered.  
DEFROST  
A dull thumping noise may be heard  
during defrosting. This sound is  
normal when the oven is not  
operating at Hi power.  
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
START  
Family-size, prepackaged frozen  
dinners can be defrosted and  
microwaved. If the food is in  
a foil container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
1 Press DEFROST.  
2 Enter defrosting time.  
3 Press START.  
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk,  
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and  
pork, should not be allowed to sit  
out for more than one hour after  
defrosting. Room temperature  
promotes the growth of harmful  
bacteria.  
Be sure large meats are completely  
defrosted before cooking.  
When defrosted, food should be  
cool but softened in all areas. If still  
slightly icy, return to the microwave  
very briefly, or let it stand a few  
minutes.  
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Operating Instructions  
Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.  
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 4 to 6 min.  
Rearrange after half the time.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
9 to 12 min.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min.  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after  
half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch—1 to 2  
(10-oz. package)  
4 to 7 min.  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
4 to 6 min.  
4 to 6 min.  
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes  
after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just  
until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes,  
if necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks (1 lb.)  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
6 to 8 min.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 12 to 16 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over  
per lb.  
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
6 to 10 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over  
after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.  
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to  
complete defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer  
cut up (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)  
18 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over  
after half the time. When finished, separate pieces  
and microwave 2–4 minutes more, if necessary.  
Let stand to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, whole  
(2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)  
24 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,  
unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas  
with foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold  
water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Cornish hen  
10 to 16 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up.  
per lb.  
Turn over after half the time. Run cool water in the  
cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Turkey breast (4 to 5 lbs.)  
6 to 10 min.  
per lb.  
Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.  
After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas  
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1–2 hours in  
refrigerator to complete defrosting.  
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Heating or Reheating Guide  
Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste.  
Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.  
1 Directions below are for heating or reheating  
already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at  
room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.  
4 Be sure foods are heated throughout before  
serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of  
dish does not necessarily mean food is heated  
throughout.  
2 Cover most foods for fastest, most even heating.  
Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods  
and baked items.  
3 Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since  
the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to  
160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe, palatable results.  
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,  
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.  
NOTE: Use Power Level Hi unless otherwise noted.  
Food  
Amount  
Power Level  
Time  
Bakery Foods  
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts,  
sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread  
1 piece  
9 inch cake or  
12 rolls or doughnuts  
Low (30)  
Low (30)  
1/2 to 2 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
Dinner rolls, muffins  
Pie  
1
Medium (50)  
Medium (50)  
1/2 to 1 min.  
6 to 8  
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 min.  
1 slice  
9 inch pie  
1 to 1-1/2 min.  
Med-High (70) 6 to 8 min.  
Beverages  
Cocoa, other milk-based  
drinks (6 oz. cup)  
Coffee, other water-based  
drinks (6 oz. cup)  
1 to 2 cups  
1 to 2 cups  
Med-High (70) 4 to 7 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
Meats and Main Dishes  
Chicken pieces, hamburger,  
meat pieces  
Hot dogs and sausages  
1 to 2 pieces  
3 to 5 min.  
1 to 2 min.  
1 to 2  
Rice and pasta (2/3—3/4 cup  
per serving  
1 to 2 servings  
1-1/2 to 4 min.  
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey,  
spaghetti, creamed chicken,  
chili, stew, macaroni and cheese,  
etc. (3/4—1 cup per serving)  
1 to 2 servings  
4 to 6 min.  
Plate of Leftovers  
Sandwiches  
1 plate  
4 to 6 min.  
Med-High (70) 2 to 4 min.  
Med-High (70) 2 to 4 min.  
2 to 3 min.  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
1 to 2 servings  
Soups (6 oz. serving)  
Vegetables  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features Your Model May Have  
Cooking Complete  
To remind you that you have food in  
Reminder  
the oven, the oven will beep once a  
minute until you either open the  
oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.  
Clock  
Press to enter the time of day or  
to check the time of day while  
microwaving.  
1 Press CLOCK.  
2 Enter time of day.  
3 Press CLOCK.  
CLOCK  
2
5
8
0
1
4
7
3
6
9
Pause  
In addition to starting many  
functions, START/PAUSE allows  
you to stop cooking without opening  
the door or clearing the display.  
START  
PAUSE  
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Helpful Information  
Microwave Terms  
Microwave Terms  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:  
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).  
metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.  
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent  
over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin  
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before  
larger parts.  
Standing Time  
Venting  
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed  
to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important  
in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a  
cooling rack.  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning  
back one corner so excess steam can escape.  
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Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning  
Helpful Hints  
An occasional thorough wiping with  
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE  
a solution of baking soda and water  
keeps the inside fresh.  
CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.  
How to Clean  
the Inside  
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and  
Plastic Parts on the Door. Some  
spatters can be removed with a paper  
towel, others may require a damp  
cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a  
sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp  
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or  
sharp utensils on oven walls. Never  
use a commercial oven cleaner on  
any part of your microwave.  
Removable Turntable and Turntable  
Support. To prevent breakage, do not  
place the turntable into water just  
after cooking. Wash it carefully in  
warm, sudsy water or in the  
dishwasher. The turntable and  
support can be broken if dropped.  
Remember, do not operate the oven  
without the turntable and support  
in place.  
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How to Clean  
the Outside  
Case. Clean the outside of the  
microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse  
and then dry. Wipe the window clean  
with a damp cloth.  
Do not use cleaners  
containing ammonia or  
alcohol on the microwave  
oven. Ammonia or alcohol  
can damage the appearance  
of the microwave.  
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.  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call for Service  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What to Do  
Oven Will Not  
Come On  
A fuse in your home may be  
blown or the circuit breaker  
tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Power surge.  
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug  
it back in.  
Plug not fully inserted into  
wall outlet.  
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven  
is fully inserted into wall outlet.  
Door not securely closed.  
Open the door and close securely.  
Foods Are Either  
Overcooked or  
Undercooked  
Cooking times may vary  
because of starting food  
temperature, food density  
or amount of foods in oven.  
Set additional cooking time for completion.  
Food was not rearranged  
or stirred.  
Some dishes require specific instructions.  
Check Cooking Guide or recipe for  
instructions.  
Control Panel  
Lighted, Yet Oven  
Will Not Start  
Door not securely closed.  
Open the door and close securely.  
START pad not pressed after  
entering cooking selection.  
Press START.  
Another selection entered  
already in oven and  
Press CLEAR/OFF.  
CLEAR/OFF pad not  
pressed to cancel it.  
Cooking time not entered after  
pressing POWER LEVEL/TIME  
COOK.  
Make sure you have entered cooking time  
after pressing POWER LEVEL/TIME COOK.  
CLEAR/OFF was pressed  
accidentally.  
Reset cooking program and press START.  
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All These Things are Normal with Your Microwave Oven  
Steam or vapor escaping from  
around the door.  
Some TV-radio interference might  
be noticed while using your  
microwave oven. It’s similar to the  
interference caused by other small  
appliances and does not indicate a  
problem with your microwave. If you  
notice this interference, check that  
the microwave oven is on a different  
electrical circuit, relocate the  
radio or TV as far away from the  
microwave as possible, or check the  
position and signal of the receiving  
antenna.  
Light reflection around door or  
outer case.  
Dimming oven light and change  
in blower sound may occur while  
operating at power levels other  
than high.  
Dull thumping sound while oven  
is operating.  
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GE Service Numbers  
We’ll Be There!  
GE Appliances Website  
Have a question or need assistance  
with your appliance? Try the GE  
Appliances Website 24 hours a day,  
any day of the year!  
For greater convenience and faster  
service, you can now download  
Owner’s Manuals, order parts,  
catalogs, or even schedule service  
on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team  
of Experts” your questions, and  
so much more…  
Schedule Service  
Expert GE repair service is only  
one step away from your door. Get  
on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience 24 hours any day  
of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737) during normal  
business hours.  
800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737)  
Real Life  
Design Studio  
GE supports the Universal Design  
concept—products, services and  
environments that can be used  
by people of all ages, sizes and  
capabilities. We recognize the  
need to design for a wide range of  
physical and mental abilities and  
impairments. For details of GE’s  
Universal Design applications,  
including kitchen design ideas  
for people with disabilities, check  
out our Website today. For the  
hearing impaired, please call  
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).  
800.TDD.GEAC  
(800.833.4322)  
Extended Warranties  
Purchase a GE extended warranty  
and learn about special discounts  
that are available while your  
warranty is still in effect. You can  
purchase it on-line anytime, or  
call 800.626.2224 during normal  
business hours. GE Consumer  
Home Services will still be there  
after your warranty expires.  
800.626.2224  
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Parts and  
Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service  
their own appliances can have  
parts or accessories sent directly to  
their home. (VISA, MasterCard  
and Discover cards are accepted.)  
Instructions contained in this  
manual cover procedures to be  
performed by any user. Other  
servicing generally should be  
referred to qualified service  
personnel. Caution must be  
exercised, since improper  
servicing may cause unsafe  
operation.  
800.626.2002  
Order on-line today, 24 hours  
every day orby phone at  
800.626.2002 during normal  
business hours.  
Register Your  
Appliance  
Register your new appliance  
on-line—at your convenience!  
Timely product registration  
will allow for enhanced  
communication and prompt  
service under the terms of  
your warranty, should the need  
arise. You may also mail in the  
pre-printed registration card  
included in the packing material.  
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MICROWAVE  
OVEN  
WARRANTY  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.  
What is Covered  
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
In-home service is also available, but you  
must pay for the service technician’s travel  
costs to your home.  
For one year from date of original purchase,  
we will provide, free of charge, parts and  
service labor to repair or replace any part  
of the microwave oven that fails because of  
a manufacturing defect.  
************************************  
This warranty is extended to the original  
purchaser and any succeeding owner for  
products purchased for ordinary home use  
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and  
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is  
the same except that it is LIMITED because  
you must pay to ship the product to the  
service shop or for the service technician’s  
travel costs to your home.  
LIMITED ADDITIONAL  
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY  
For the second through the fifth year from  
the date of original purchase, we will  
provide, free of charge, a replacement  
magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails  
because of a manufacturing defect. You  
pay for the service trip to your home and  
service labor charges.  
All warranty service will be provided by  
our Factory Service Centers or by our  
authorized Customer Care® servicers  
during normal working hours.  
For each of the above warranties:  
To avoid any trip charges, you must take  
the microwave oven to a General Electric  
Factory Service Center or a General  
Electric Customer Care® servicer and  
pick it up following service.  
Should your appliance need service,  
during warranty period or beyond, call  
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).  
What is Not  
Covered  
• Service trips to your home to teach you  
how to use the product.  
• Failure of the product if it is misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose  
or used commercially.  
• Improper installation, delivery or  
maintenance.  
Damage to product caused by accident,  
fire, floods or acts of God.  
If you have an installation problem, contact  
your dealer or installer. You are responsible • Incidental or consequential damage  
for providing adequate electrical,  
exhausting and other connecting facilities.  
caused by possible defects with this  
appliance.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting  
of circuit breakers.  
• Damage caused after delivery.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have  
other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or  
state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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JE610  
JE620  
06-03 JR  
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