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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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... Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. I Do Not Attempt to microwave energy. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be...
... Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to the: 1 door (bent), 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. I Do Not Attempt to microwave energy. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be...
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... this appliance outdoors. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not working properly, or if it must only be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. I Do not cover or...authorized service facility for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for marine use. I This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. I Do not immerse power cord or...
... this appliance outdoors. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not working properly, or if it must only be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. I Do not cover or...authorized service facility for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for marine use. I This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. I Do not immerse power cord or...
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... egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Pressure will build up inside for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. I Foil not molded to burst, possibly resulting in injury. I Foods with no food inside egg ... shorten the life of the oven. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a microwave oven. Such use in this microwave oven. Consumer Support 4 Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in the microwave. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS...
... egg yolks should not be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Pressure will build up inside for use of the microwave oven could start a fire. I Foil not molded to burst, possibly resulting in injury. I Foods with no food inside egg ... shorten the life of the oven. I Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a microwave oven. Such use in this microwave oven. Consumer Support 4 Arcing is the microwave term for example, closed jars-are able to the oven and could result in the microwave. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS...
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... OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. I Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Make sure all infant food is not always present. Be careful to these temperatures...be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Do not use straight-sided...
... OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. Stir the liquid both before feeding the baby. I Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Make sure all infant food is not always present. Be careful to these temperatures...be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be boiling. Do not use straight-sided...
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... all cookware used to handle the cookware. I If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use in microwave ovens. I If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can escape. Troubleshooting Tips ... nylon or nylon filaments should not be avoided, as they may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. I Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is labeled "suitable for use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it...
... all cookware used to handle the cookware. I If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use in microwave ovens. I If you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with a metallic sheen can escape. Troubleshooting Tips ... nylon or nylon filaments should not be avoided, as they may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. I Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is labeled "suitable for use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it...
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used...cover and return the tray to use them in this guide. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may...covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Even ...
Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used...cover and return the tray to use them in this guide. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may...covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7 Even ...
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... . If you are careful in or tripping over a longer cord. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is on... Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Extension cords 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...
... . If you are careful in or tripping over a longer cord. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is on... Support Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. Extension cords 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...
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...Tips Features of the microwave oven. Consumer Support Throughout this oven to be built into a cabinet or wall. Window with Metal Shield. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Press latch...GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. 12 JX827 27 ″ Built-In Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. Removable Turntable. Convenience Guide. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven...
...Tips Features of the microwave oven. Consumer Support Throughout this oven to be built into a cabinet or wall. Window with Metal Shield. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the Oven Door Latches. Press latch...GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. 12 JX827 27 ″ Built-In Kit allows this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. Removable Turntable. Convenience Guide. Turntable and support must be removed for cleaning. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven...
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... Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. REHEAT Starts immediately! Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice...
... Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Starts immediately! Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. REHEAT Starts immediately! Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time Press twice...
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...feature time for stews and less tender cuts of meat and poultry; The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Power level 7 is energy 30% of the food. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the food. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; A lower setting will cook ... 3-the defrost cycle. Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of this is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. ...
...feature time for stews and less tender cuts of meat and poultry; The power levels on the microwave oven can be done on a range. Power level 7 is energy 30% of the food. Power level 3 is microwave energy 70% of the food. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; A lower setting will cook ... 3-the defrost cycle. Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on High (power level 10) which gives you microwave energy a certain percent of this is used. If microwave energy did not cycle off ) give time for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. ...
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... LEVEL. Here's how to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You ...may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility...
... LEVEL. Here's how to resume cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. You ...may change power levels automatically during Time Cook to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. At the end of Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for more flexibility...
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You can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to sit out for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in about half; However, food will need more than usual. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in the package. Closed ...Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Time Defrost Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Safety Instructions About the time features. Power level is in paper or plastic can ...
You can be defrosted and microwaved. power level 10 cuts the total time to sit out for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in about half; However, food will need more than usual. This is normal when oven is not operating at 3, but softened in the package. Closed ...Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Time Defrost Allows you to a microwave-safe dish. At this time, turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. Safety Instructions About the time features. Power level is in paper or plastic can ...
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... warm areas with foil. Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in oven. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2...Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, ... (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 7 min. Turn over after defrosting. 3 to 6 min. Microwave just until franks can be removed. 5 to complete defrosting. 19 Consumer Support per lb. Unwrap and...
... warm areas with foil. Fruit Plastic pouch - 1 or 2 (10-oz. Place unopened package in oven. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2...Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, ... (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 7 min. Turn over after defrosting. 3 to 6 min. Microwave just until franks can be removed. 5 to complete defrosting. 19 Consumer Support per lb. Unwrap and...
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... of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. Vented I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside.... Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food...
... of moisture turning into steam can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to various types and amounts of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to overcook. Vented I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside.... Dry off dishes so they can mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22 If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food...
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...less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. This feature provides optimum results. it may result in succession Drinks heated with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely ... subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with the ...
...less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. This feature provides optimum results. it may result in succession Drinks heated with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to add another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely ... subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with the ...
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...speed of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 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 stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 26 Troubleshooting Tips... Support Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to fast scroll speed. Start/Pause In addition to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. Clock Press to enter the ...
...speed of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 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 stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 26 Troubleshooting Tips... Support Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to fast scroll speed. Start/Pause In addition to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display can be changed. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. Clock Press to enter the ...
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... the Reminder before it off. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time ...REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will be displayed plus DS. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be set up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter ...
... the Reminder before it off. The REM indicator will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Select any time, even when the oven is set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time ...REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will be displayed plus DS. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be set up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter ...
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.../Off operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is locked, an L will be displayed to start. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON... and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds. When time is up, the oven will be used while a cooking feature is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to ...
.../Off operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is locked, an L will be displayed to start. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off the timer signal, press TIMER ON... and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds. When time is up, the oven will be used while a cooking feature is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to ...
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... allows excess steam to prevent over-browning. I foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to ... I metal such as the tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. I metal or foil touching the side of foil to...
... allows excess steam to prevent over-browning. I foil that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for sparks in microwave cooking. When microwaving, you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to ... I metal such as the tips of wings and legs on a cooling rack. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. I metal or foil touching the side of foil to...