GE JEM31WF - Spacemaker II Microwave Oven User Manual Download

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Microwave Oven

DE68-02291A

49-40492 01-06 JR

JEM31

Owner’s Manual

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

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Summary of Contents for JEM31WF - Spacemaker II Microwave Oven

Page 1: ... 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 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________________ Serial ________________________ You can find them on a label inside of the oven ge com ...

Page 2: ...he oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified se...

Page 3: ...ample in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while ...

Page 4: ...ave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven...

Page 5: ...to the container Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated b...

Page 6: ... paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel...

Page 7: ...aved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic ...

Page 8: ...ponsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See WARNING EXTENSION CORDS section F...

Page 9: ...d not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE th...

Page 10: ...s used The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally If you...

Page 11: ...ge com Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 11 READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 12: ...n Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier 04 A019 Hangi...

Page 13: ...ely ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features and Auto Feature Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts immediately more less time CHICKEN FISH Starts immediately more less time Press once chicken pieces Press twice fish fillets POTATO Starts immediately more less time VEGETABLE Starts immediately Press ...

Page 14: ...evel 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the micro...

Page 15: ...d Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it Press TIME COOK Enter the first cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER...

Page 16: ...up water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 7 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 ...

Page 17: ...lled 9 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 11 to 14 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 2 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Le...

Page 18: ...r rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should ...

Page 19: ...ooking per lb dish Turn over after half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 22 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whol...

Page 20: ...pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 20 Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking...

Page 21: ...ht For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START Time Defrost is explained in the About the time features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small ...

Page 22: ...tainers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning in...

Page 23: ...add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 sec...

Page 24: ... out the temperature Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot If food is not hot enough after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Foods that need to be stirred or rotated Foods calling for...

Page 25: ...s automatic settings for canned vegetables cannot be adjusted on some models You can adjust the cooking time for all foods to suit your personal taste To reduce time by 10 Press 1 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 within 30 seconds after pressing the food pad 2 1 Cooking Guide Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Frozen Veget...

Page 26: ...he oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press and hold the AM PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display Select 1 5 for slow to fast scroll speed Start Pause In addition to starting many functions START PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening th...

Page 27: ...ime The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 5 4 3 2 1 Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later Press REMINDER Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select AM or PM Press REMINDER When Reminde...

Page 28: ... may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right Display On Off To turn the clock display on or off press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds The Display On Off feature cannot be used while a ...

Page 29: ...astic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowe...

Page 30: ...ith a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse with a damp cloth and dry Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Tu...

Page 31: ...s large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Stainless Steel on some models Do not use a steel wood pad it will sc...

Page 32: ...ted 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 CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF 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 CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset coo...

Page 33: ...used 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 Problem Possible Causes What To Do LOCKED appears in The control has been Press and hold CLEAR ...

Page 34: ...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Notes 34 ...

Page 35: ...er is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service In Alaska the warranty excludes the service calls to your home Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary...

Page 36: ...rranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories ge com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes...

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