GE JES1133WD User Manual

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information
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Troubleshooting Tips
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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.
START pad not pressed • Press START.
after entering cooking
selection.
Another selection entered • Press
STOP/CLEAR twice.
already in oven and
STOP/CLEAR pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Cooking time not entered • Make sure you have
after pressing TIME COOK. entered cooking time
after pressing TIME COOK.
STOP/CLEAR was pressed • Reset cooking program
accidentally. and press START.
Defrosting category • Make sure you have
or food weight not entered a defrosting
entered after pressing category and food weight
AUTO WT. DEF. after pressing AUTO WT. DEF.
■ 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.
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

GE JES1133WD Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	JES1133WD
Category	Microwave Oven
Language	English

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety Information

Microwave Energy Exposure Precautions

Essential steps to avoid harmful exposure to microwave energy during operation.

General Microwave Safety Precautions

Key safety rules for operating the microwave oven safely.

Arcing Prevention and Causes

Information on what causes arcing and how to prevent it.

Safe Food Handling for Microwaving

Guidelines for microwaving various foods safely, including eggs and popcorn.

Superheated Water Safety Guidelines

Precautions regarding superheated liquids to prevent burns from splashing.

Microwave-Safe Cookware Guidelines

Criteria for selecting and using microwave-safe cookware.

Microwave Oven Grounding Instructions

Critical information on properly grounding the appliance for electrical safety.

Adapter Plug Usage Recommendations

Guidance and warnings on using adapter plugs with the microwave.

Extension Cord Usage Guidelines

Rules for safely using extension cords with the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Operating Instructions

Microwave Oven Features Overview

Identification and description of the main components of the microwave oven.

Time Features and Operation

How to use time-based cooking functions like Time Cook and Add 30 Sec.

Convenience Features for Cooking

Using preset cooking functions like Popcorn, Beverage, and Potato.

Adjusting Microwave Power Levels

How to change and utilize different power levels for cooking.

Auto Weight Defrost Operation

Instructions for using the automatic defrost feature by weight.

Additional Microwave Features

Details on features like Clock, Kitchen Timer, and Stop/Clear.

Microwave Oven Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide for Oven Issues

A guide to diagnose and resolve common oven problems.

Normal Microwave Oven Operations

Identifying sounds and phenomena that are normal during operation.

Microwave Oven Consumer Support

GE Service Protection Plus Program

Information about the extended service plan for appliances.

Consumer Product Ownership Registration

Instructions for registering your appliance for warranty and communication.

GE Microwave Oven Warranty Details

Explanation of the warranty coverage and limitations for the microwave oven.

GE Appliances Website and Support Services

Resources available on the GE Appliances website for assistance and parts.