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About the convenience features.

23

Customer Ser

vice

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instr

uctions

Safety Infor

mation

164d3370p027   5-97

Popcorn

To use the 

Popcorn

feature:

Follow package instructions, using 

Time Cook

if the

package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5
ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center
of the microwave.

Press 

POPCORN.

The oven starts immediately. 

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or
Longer Cook Time

If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or
subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing 

POPCORN,

press 

9

immediately after the

oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.

To subtract time:

After pressing 

POPCORN,

press 

1

immediately after the

oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.

2

1

POPCORN

9

1

EXPRESS COOK

(less time)

(more time)

Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 
3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Summary of Contents for JEM25

Page 1: ...GE Appliances GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Microwave Oven Part No 164D3370P027 1 Pub No 49 40026 1 164d3370p027 6 97 JEM25 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ot Place any object between the 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...

Page 3: ...near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink 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 if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cookin...

Page 4: ...microwave 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 th...

Page 5: ...ontainer is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following before removing the container from the oven allow the container to stand in the oven for...

Page 6: ...ecycled 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 pape...

Page 7: ...ys 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 inch 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 materials a...

Page 8: ...ity 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 For best ...

Page 9: ...l and 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 US...

Page 10: ...n cord is 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 counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentional...

Page 11: ...uctions Safety Information 164D3370P027 5 97 REMEMBER Your continued health and safety are important to us Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 ...

Page 12: ... microwave oven That s important because your new microwave oven will be part of your family for many years And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come We thank you for buying GE We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home Important Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of the original purchase d...

Page 13: ...o call for service at all Review the Section on Troubleshooting Tips If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Or you can always call the GE Answer Center at 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week If You Need Service Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessiv...

Page 14: ...n the oven Mode Stirrer Cover Protects the microwave energy distributing system Do not remove this cover You will damage the oven Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door Glass Cooking Tray Convenience Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 Available at extra cost from your GE sup...

Page 15: ...OK Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately more less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately 1 3 servings REH...

Page 16: ...ore 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 microwave energy cycles off give time for the foo...

Page 17: ...I 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 LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press START At the en...

Page 18: ...e 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 8 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water fresh spears 1 bunch 10 to 13 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup 11 4 to 11 2 lbs water Rotate dish after half of time frozen 10 oz package 6 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 6 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 9...

Page 19: ...elled 10 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 12 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 3 to 5 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven ...

Page 20: ...ds 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 be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit o...

Page 21: ...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 18 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 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken w...

Page 22: ...tes 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 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 4 EXPRESS COOK 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 a...

Page 23: ...mmediately How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after ...

Page 24: ...erving size may be changed or added after pressing START Press number pad 2 or 3 4 3 2 1 24 164d3370p027 5 97 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats casseroles pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages 8 10 oz Use wide mouth mug 5 Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers ...

Page 25: ... The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods Press SNACKS Select snack type 1 6 see the Snacks Guide below Enter the number of items or the food weight in ounces Press START Hint You can press and hold the SNACKS pad during cooking to display the snack type and remaining microwaving time 4 3 2 1 SNACKS 1 Bread rolls muffins 1 to 4 2...

Page 26: ...tic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the glass cooking tray 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented p...

Page 27: ...efrost the oven signals TURn At each TURn signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in O...

Page 28: ... microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours Press DELAY START Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select your desired cooking program Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK 4 3 2 1 DELAY START REMINDER CLOCK Glass Cookin...

Page 29: ...y pressing DELAY START NOTE REM will remain on the display to show that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR OFF is pressed 3 2 1 DELAY START REMINDER Child Lock Out You 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 seco...

Page 30: ...e Start of Cooking You can set the microwave to delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Press TIME COOK and enter the amount of cooking time Press KITCHEN TIMER and enter the amount of time to delay the start of cooking Press START The timer will begin counting down to zero and cooking will then begin How to Use to Set a Holding Time You can set a holding time between Defrost and Time Cook f...

Page 31: ...ng plastic 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 a...

Page 32: ...nside Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Glass Cooking Tray Wash carefully in warm sudsy water ...

Page 33: ...ave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays 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 mi...

Page 34: ...y inserted into wall outlet Door not securely closed Open the door and close securely 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 CLEAR OFF already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Cooking time not entered Make sure you hav...

Page 35: ...ther 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 rad...

Page 36: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 36 164d3370p027 6 97 ...

Page 37: ...Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 164d3370p027 6 97 37 ...

Page 38: ...Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Notes 38 164d3370p027 6 97 ...

Page 39: ...kmanship During this original purchase one year limited warranty GE will also provide free of charge all labor to replace the defective part Nine Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this the tenth year from the nine year limited warranty you will be responsible for date of original purchase any labor or in h...

Page 40: ...ent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 If you are not satisfied with the service you receiv...

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