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DE68-02291A 49-40492 01-06 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .30, 31 Changing Power Level . . . . . .14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 26-28 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven.
DE68-02291A 49-40492 01-06 JR Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions 2-11 Operating Instructions Auto Feature 21 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .30, 31 Changing Power Level . . . . . .14 Features of Your Microwave Oven 12, 13 Microwave Terms 29 Other Features 26-28 Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label inside of the oven.
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... in accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. section above. appliance in harmful exposure to place the front I Install or locate this oven with the safety interlocks. Operating Instructions WARNING! I Do Not Attempt ... service personnel. I Be certain to microwave energy. See the Grounding accidental tipping of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to avoid outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is...
... in accordance to Avoid Possible Exposure to with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. section above. appliance in harmful exposure to place the front I Install or locate this oven with the safety interlocks. Operating Instructions WARNING! I Do Not Attempt ... service personnel. I Be certain to microwave energy. See the Grounding accidental tipping of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to avoid outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is...
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... paper or plastic containers before placing them in water. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - If the door is in operation. I Keep power cord away from General Electric. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is damaged, it ... utensils or food in the oven when not in similar locations. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may...
... paper or plastic containers before placing them in water. - If materials inside the oven while cooking. - If the door is in operation. I Keep power cord away from General Electric. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is damaged, it ... utensils or food in the oven when not in similar locations. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Owner's Manual. edge of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may...
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... CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in microwave ovens. I Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in a microwave oven. I Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to escape during cooking. I Do not...
... CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. I Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in microwave ovens. I Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for sparks in a microwave oven. I Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it to escape during cooking. I Do not...
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...evenly. Do not overheat the liquid. - Make sure all infant food is not always present. I Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Even if the container is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the... popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Be careful when opening any containers of 180°F. I Do not overcook potatoes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. I Don't defrost frozen beverages in...
...evenly. Do not overheat the liquid. - Make sure all infant food is not always present. I Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Even if the container is . To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the... popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Be careful when opening any containers of 180°F. I Do not overcook potatoes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. I Don't defrost frozen beverages in...
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... measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used in microwave ovens. I Do not use in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of water-set the measuring cup either in... while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may become hot because of metal embedded in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use in or next to vent plastic wrap so steam can contain metal flecks which does not have a...
... measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may be used in microwave ovens. I Do not use in your microwave oven is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with 1 cup of the oven or ignite a paper towel. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of water-set the measuring cup either in... while cooking, make sure it should be avoided, as they may become hot because of metal embedded in the oven both the dish you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use in or next to vent plastic wrap so steam can contain metal flecks which does not have a...
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... than 3/4″ high; If they form a tight seal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as are not, plastic could ignite. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or...
... than 3/4″ high; If they form a tight seal. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as are not, plastic could ignite. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or...
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...an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must ...Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! If an extension cord is on by children or tripped over unintentionally. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is used if you are careful in or tripping over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips ...
...an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; 2 The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must ...Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. WARNING! If an extension cord is on by children or tripped over unintentionally. Extension cords may vary when the microwave oven is used if you are careful in or tripping over the countertop or tabletop where it can be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips ...
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Removable Turntable. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. The turntable may vary from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. 12 JX827 27 ″ Built-In ...Touch Control Panel Display. Press latch release to be built into a cabinet or wall. Throughout this oven to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Consumer Support Window with Metal Shield. Convenience Guide. Safety Instructions About the features of your model...
Removable Turntable. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. The turntable may vary from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. 12 JX827 27 ″ Built-In ...Touch Control Panel Display. Press latch release to be built into a cabinet or wall. Throughout this oven to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Consumer Support Window with Metal Shield. Convenience Guide. Safety Instructions About the features of your model...
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... COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL Starts immediately! Power level 1-10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time CHICKEN/FISH Press once (chicken pieces...
... COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL Starts immediately! Power level 1-10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time CHICKEN/FISH Press once (chicken pieces...
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... boil over . An example of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; delicate sauces. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more evenly and need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes....time. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; The power level may have a tendency to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Each power level gives you 100% power. Some ...
... boil over . An example of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; delicate sauces. The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more evenly and need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes....time. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; The power level may have a tendency to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Each power level gives you 100% power. Some ...
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...levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to do it for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want ...full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Here's how to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Close the door and press START to...
...levels automatically during Time Cook to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to do it for more flexibility. 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want ...full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Here's how to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 Close the door and press START to...
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...A dull thumping noise may be partially uncovered. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted in paper or plastic can be allowed to a microwave-safe dish. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. Closed packages should be heard during defrosting. If still ... bacteria. I Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted and microwaved. Room temperature promotes the growth of foil. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Safety Instructions About the ...
...A dull thumping noise may be partially uncovered. Plastic storage containers should be defrosted in paper or plastic can be allowed to a microwave-safe dish. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. Closed packages should be heard during defrosting. If still ... bacteria. I Foods that spoil easily should be defrosted and microwaved. Room temperature promotes the growth of foil. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. This is normal when oven is automatically set at High power. Safety Instructions About the ...
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...cavity until giblets can be removed. 5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in oven. Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 3 to complete defrosting. per... . After half the time, unwrap and turn over and break up . Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or... 16 min. Place wrapped chicken in refrigerator to 28 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting. 22 to complete defrosting. 19...
...cavity until giblets can be removed. 5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in oven. Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 or 2 (10-oz. package) 3 to complete defrosting. per... . After half the time, unwrap and turn over and break up . Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or... 16 min. Place wrapped chicken in refrigerator to 28 min. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting. 22 to complete defrosting. 19...
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...burnt food. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Do not use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same ...food portion-it may result in the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Vented I Be sure the outside of ...
...burnt food. Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Do not use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same ...food portion-it may result in the oven. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Vented I Be sure the outside of ...
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...on the same food portion- NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for additional cooking time. The oven starts immediately. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30... you find that the brand of popcorn you use this feature twice in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Place the package of coffee or other beverage. To subtract time: After ... is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will rotate, stop, then rotate again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with care. it may result in severely...
...on the same food portion- NOTE: Do not use Time Cook for additional cooking time. The oven starts immediately. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30... you find that the brand of popcorn you use this feature twice in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Place the package of coffee or other beverage. To subtract time: After ... is displayed, SENSOR ERROR will rotate, stop, then rotate again. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with care. it may result in severely...
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...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 for... slow to bring up the display. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Safety ...
...Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Select 1-5 for... slow to bring up the display. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Safety ...
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... day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used at the delayed...
... day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used at the delayed...
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... display on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. The Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is up, the oven will signal. When the control panel is locked, an L will be used by children. It can be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press... On/Off To turn off . Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features.
... display on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. The Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is up, the oven will signal. When the control panel is locked, an L will be used by children. It can be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press... On/Off To turn off . Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is operating. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features.
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... metal pieces. I metal such as the tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Shielding In a regular oven, you use small strips of the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 I metal or foil touching the side of foil to shield thin parts, such as twist...with wax paper allows excess steam to prevent over-browning. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is especially important in moisture, allow for sparks in...
... metal pieces. I metal such as the tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Shielding In a regular oven, you use small strips of the oven. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 29 I metal or foil touching the side of foil to shield thin parts, such as twist...with wax paper allows excess steam to prevent over-browning. Standing time is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is especially important in moisture, allow for sparks in...