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MFL38268203 

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JES2051

Owner’s Manual

Safety Instructions

. . . . . . . . . .2–9

Operating Instructions

Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .28, 29
Changing the Power Level  . . . . . .12
Features of Your
Microwave Oven  . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Microwave Terms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Other Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . .24–26
Sensor Features  . . . . . . . . . . . .20–23
Time Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13–18

Troubleshooting Tips

. . . .30, 31

Things That Are Normal 
With Your Microwave Oven  . . . . .32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support  . . . . .Back Cover
Product Registration  . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

________________________

Serial #

________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

 

Summary of Contents for JES2051

Page 1: ...crowave Oven 10 11 Microwave Terms 27 Other Features 24 26 Sensor Features 20 23 Time Features 13 18 Troubleshooting Tips 30 31 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 32 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 33 34 Warranty 35 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________________ Serial ________________________ Find these numbers on a label insi...

Page 2: ...wave oven is in operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 2 To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy WARNING PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro...

Page 3: ... cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the o...

Page 4: ...ve 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: ...re 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 beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the co...

Page 6: ...per products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper may contain metal flecks which could 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: ...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 and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking I...

Page 8: ...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 operation plug this appliance into its own e...

Page 9: ...nd 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 use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times may be longer too WARNING EXTENSION CORDS Safety Instruct...

Page 10: ... Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Convenience Guide Touch Control Panel and 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 NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on th...

Page 11: ...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 once...

Page 12: ...r 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 food to equalize or transfer heat t...

Page 13: ... the food 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 Pre...

Page 14: ...1 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 7 to 11 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 11 4 to 11 2 lbs place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 4 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 6 to 10 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place about 2 lbs 1 4 cup water wedges 5 to 9 min In 2 or 3 qt casse...

Page 15: ... In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 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 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place sweet or white in center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 3 to 6 min In 2 qt casserole place washed s...

Page 16: ... 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 be partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrost...

Page 17: ... stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 14 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Chicken whole 20 to 25 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 21 2 t...

Page 18: ...s 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 18 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 time Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instruc...

Page 19: ...me 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 pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete d...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...or 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 seconds total 30 seconds less time Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces Beverage Press Beverage to heat a ...

Page 22: ...e 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 a dry look or crisp surface after reheating less time more time How to Change ...

Page 23: ... 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 Cooking Guide Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Fr...

Page 24: ... CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder 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 the door or clearing the display Help The Help pad displays feature information and hel...

Page 25: ...r 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 Reminder signal occurs press Reminder to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by p...

Page 26: ...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 LOCKED will appear in the display Sound Level The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press Beeper Volume Choose 0 3 for mute to loud Display On Off To turn the clock display on or off...

Page 27: ...ar 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 allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in microwav...

Page 28: ...arp 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 Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just af...

Page 29: ... 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 To clean the surface use hot soapy water then rinse and dry Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners They will scratch the surface Power Co...

Page 30: ...serted Make sure the 3 prong into wall outlet plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet 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 ...

Page 31: ...L will unlock the control be displayed SENSOR ERROR During Popcorn Reheat Close the door press appears in display Beverage Chicken Fish CLEAR OFF and begin again Potato or Vegetable program the door was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected Use Time Cook to heat in maximum amount for more time of time Food amount too large Sensor Reheat is for single Use Time Cook for large ...

Page 32: ...ence 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 radio antenna Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Consumer Support ...

Page 33: ...epair bills Service coverage for most major brands Unlimited service calls for the length of your contract or credit toward a replacement product Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on appliances and home electronics that fail during normal single family household use Your satisfaction is our goal We strive to provide you with excellent service in a professional and timely manne...

Page 34: ...mportant If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at ge com First Name Apt City Last Name Zip Code State Phone Number Mr l Ms l Mrs l Miss l E mail Address Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliance...

Page 35: ...ecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Improper installation delivery or maintenance If you have an installation pr...

Page 36: ...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 VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accept...

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