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Question posted by TODONR on May 24th, 2014

Doesn't Heat Anymore.

Every Thing Works But It Doesn't Heat Any More.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 24th, 2014 6:54 AM

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... 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...

Owners Manual - Page 2

... close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on page 8. I Do Not Operate the oven if it is important not to with the provided Installation Excessive Microwave Energy Instructions. Connect only inches or more back from to a properly grounded the countertop edge to place the front I Do Not Attempt to...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...If food is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. I This microwave oven is not working properly, or if it must only be replaced by General Electric Service or...not approved I To reduce the risk of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is opened, the fire may spread. - This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is necessary when...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... towels containing small metal pieces being used in a microwave oven. Consumer Support 4 It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Arcing is caused by: I Do not boil eggs in the microwave. Such use in the oven. I Foods with no food inside egg yolk and...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... beverages). Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is opened, pressure can build up. I Avoid heating baby food in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - I Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...not have a thin strip of metal embedded in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you use in order to vent plastic wrap... may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in microwave ovens. I If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe. Microwave 30-45 seconds at high. Be sure to retain moisture and prevent...

Owners Manual - Page 7

When using foil in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; I Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be microwaved in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least partially uncovered because they are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may be longer, too. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking times may vary when the microwave oven is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in using them. Extension cords may be used - 1 The marked electrical rating of the extension...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Press latch release to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Throughout this oven to open door. Window with Metal Shield. Consumer Support Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your microwave oven. Screen allows cooking to be built into...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to boil over . Power level 10 will cook more evenly and need more ... tendency to the inside was defrosted. simmering; Variable power levels add flexibility to the surface units on the microwave oven can be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter ...

Owners Manual - Page 15

.... 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you to microwave for any time up to check the food. Time Cook II Lets you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the...POWER LEVEL. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15 ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. Here's how to resume cooking. ...

Owners Manual - Page 18

... defrosting time in a foil container, transfer it stand a few minutes. power level 10 cuts the total time to a microwave-safe dish. However, food will need more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. At one hour after entering the time. Safety Instructions About the time features. You can be...

Owners Manual - Page 19

... and shield warm areas with foil. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. After half the time, unwrap and turn over after defrosting.... 3 to 16 min. Place unwrapped breast in oven. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. package) 3 to 8 min. Microwave just until franks can be removed. 5 to 16 min. Poultry...

Owners Manual - Page 22

... Consumer Support 22 Vented I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Do not use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. Never use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Beads of food. I Always use...

Owners Manual - Page 23

..., stop, then rotate again. The oven starts immediately. Press 9 again to 3.5 ounces. on the same food portion- Remove the container with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to add another 10... the countdown use this feature twice in the center of popcorn in succession Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Safety Instructions...

Owners Manual - Page 26

... 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 bring up the ... many functions, START/PAUSE allows you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Select 1-5 for slow to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of the display...

Owners Manual - Page 27

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 oven will no longer be lit. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to show that the Reminder is operating. NOTE: The REM indicator...

Owners Manual - Page 28

...Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. When the control panel is up, the oven will signal. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. When time ...on . Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to...

Owners Manual - Page 29

... in moisture, allow for sparks in the oven. Covering Covers hold in microwave cooking. Shielding In a regular oven, you cook with wax paper allows excess steam to prevent over-browning. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Arcing is...

Owners Manual - Page 32

...microwave oven, then plug it . • Press CLEAR/OFF. START pad not pressed after pressing TIME COOK. Steam was not detected in your home may not need to call for more time. Safety Instructions Before you call for service. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven...to cancel it back in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not pressed to heat for service... Door not securely...