GE JE1468K User Manual
Microwaving Tips
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Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving.
for microwaving.
Most
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or
pottery or
dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or
with metal I sheen
be
used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable
microwaving.’
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If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
microwave-safe, use this test:
in the oven both the dish you
testing
measuring
cup
with one
water—set
the measuring
in next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. the dish heats, it should
be used
high. the dish heats, it should
be used
microwaving. the
dish remains
only the
in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
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Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap
be used to cover
dishes in order retain
moisture
prevent spattering. Be sure
vent plastic wrap steam
escape.
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Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check cookbook
supplied.
rearranging. Check cookbook
supplied.
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Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes,
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes,
yolks
chicken
to prevent bursting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When
using electrical
appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed,
including the following:
precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING–TO
the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
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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.
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.
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Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING
properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 32.
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For best operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet, to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
electrical outlet, to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
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Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
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Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid
accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
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Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
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Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
product near water-for
example, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.
product near water-for
example, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool.
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Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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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.
power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this
book.
Cleaning section(s) of this
book.
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This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
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As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
—Do not use the oven for
storage purposes. Do not leave
storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven cavity when
not in use.
or food in the oven cavity when
not in use.
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
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