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Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN
COME ON

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

A fuse

in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

circuit breaker.

Unplug your microwave

plug it back in.

Make

sure 3-prong plug on

is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & 11.

CLEAR/OFF was

Reset cooking

and touch START.

●

times

because

food density or amount

of foods in

Touch TIME COOK I & and

cooking time for completion.

entered. Check cooking guide for recommended power

or changing

levels

cooking if necessary.

Dish

turned or

dishes require specific instructions.

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

●

Too many dishes in

time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking

more than one food item. Check cooking guide time recommendations.

All These

Are Normal

with your

Oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

. Light reflection around door or

outer case.

. Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other
than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
The GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker II JEM20H

Page 1: ...ion Cords 27 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 27 Heating or Reheating Guide 10 11 Hold Time 9 Microwaving Tips 2 Minute Second Timer 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Power Levels 7 9 Precautions 3 Problem Solver 28 Program Cooking 6 Repair Service 29 Safety Instructions 3 4 Warranty Back Cover Use and Care of Spacemaker IITM model JEM20H The electric output of this microwave oven is 6M watts n Your D...

Page 2: ...erating problems that you can correct yourself Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX28 Instillation Kit converts this oven to a built in wall oven WW8 Installation Kit allows this oven to be mounted on a wall 4 A018 Installation Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet Ml The Things Are Normal with Your Mcrowave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dull thump...

Page 3: ...e this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inchm or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the apptiance in normal usage Ifused on countertop o Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Q Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord awa...

Page 4: ...astic utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are ass or ceramic materials and may sofien or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the fd and utensils could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave plastics ody and use them in strict...

Page 5: ...atches the oven is operating unsatisfactory without the tray in place The tray may be removed 3 Door Screen Metal screen 6 Model and Serial Numbers for cleaning permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven 7 Mode Stirrer Cover Protects 9 Touch Control Wnel and the microwave energy distributing Display See next page for system Do not remove this cover instructions You will dam...

Page 6: ...g another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 6 TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 Low If desired you may change power level after entering defrosting time See page 8 7 MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as...

Page 7: ...lashing Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and E seconds Display shows 2 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME 7 flashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I II Step 5 Set your cooking time I I How to Change Power hvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIME the selected power level and the ...

Page 8: ...for new power level Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check your defrosting guide for other defrosting tips 8 Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 High ...

Page 9: ...et on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I II pad The display shows O and POWER 10 ENTER COOK TIME flashes Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 ...

Page 10: ...igh 10 2 to 8 creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and 3 to 4 servings High 10 9 to 15 cheese etc 1 cup serving 1 can 16 oz High 10 4 to 6 Thinly sliced roasted meat Rare beef roast minimum time Medium rare 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 2 maximum time 3 to 4 oz serving 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 2 to 3 Well done beef pork ham poultry etc 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 3 3 to 4 servings Meal H...

Page 11: ... ears 3 to 4 ears 1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 1 to 3 3 to 5 4 to 6 1 to 3 3 to 5 4 to 5K 2 to 4 5 to 8 2 to 4 6 to 7 Sauces Dessert chocolate butterscotch 1 2 cup High 10 1 2 to 1 1 cup High 10 1 to 2 Meat or main dish chunky type giblet gravy 1 2 cup High 10 2 to 3 spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup High 10 3 to 4 1 can 16...

Page 12: ...me Set aside After second half of time break up remaining block microwave 1 to 3 minutes more if necessary Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish After half of time turn roast over and shield ends Let smnd one hour to complete defrosting Place unwrapped spareribs in cooking dish Turn meat over after first half of time and separate pieces with table knife Let stand 10 minutes to complete defrosting P...

Page 13: ...5 none Defrost 3 Arrange on trivet in cooking dish 6 to 9 oz Breads Cakes Bread rolls or buns 8 to 16 oz Coffee cake 11 to 14 oz Sweet rolls 8 to 12 oz Doughnuts 1 to 4 Doughnuts glazed 1 box of 12 large French toast 2 slices Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer 17 OZ Cake plain 1 layer Pound cake lO oz Cheesecake plain or fruit top 17 to 19 oz Cupcakes Fruit or nut pie 8 in Cream or custard pie 14 to 23 oz ...

Page 14: ...ger To Cook Stir after 2 minutes then every minute until desired firmness 7 to 10 min To Defrost Place in 8 in pie plate Stir twice 4 to 6 min To Cook Divide between 3 or 4 buttered 6 02 custard cups Rearrange after 5 minutes Souffles are done when center is almost set 3 to 4 min Remove paper tray from carton Turn back clear film to expose potatoes h Shellfish Crab shrimp or Package No High 10 3 t...

Page 15: ...e dish High 10 4 to 6 min for doneness 1 lb 4 to 6 pieces High 10 8 to 9 min 2 lbs 8 to 10 pieces High 10 17 to 18 min Sauces Gravies Canned Microwave Lid or High 10 4 to 5 min Stir after half of time 10 to 16 oz safe dish plastic wrap Vegetables Frozen breaded Microwave No High 10 4 to 6 min Place on microwave trivet in dish 7 to 8 oz safe dish Canned Microwave Lid or Place undrained vegembles in...

Page 16: ...rib Oblong dish Wax paper Medium 5 10 min Brush with browning sauce and add 1 2 cup water per pound of meat Cover with lid or 25 to 30 min plastic wrap Microwave at High 10 10 per lb minutes turn roast over Continue microwaving at Medium 5 turning over again after half of time Add vegetables if desired after half of time Recover and finish 10 min Add 1 cup water per pound of meat Cover with lid or...

Page 17: ...r half of total cooking time Let stand 10 minutes Add 213 cup of water per pound of spare ribs Turn over and rearrange after half of minimum time After minimum time drain liquid and add barbecue sauce microwave a few more minutes to finish Tie ham Shield around top cut edges with 2 in strip of foil Place on trivet Turn over after half of total time Add 1 4 cup water and cover Turn over after half ...

Page 18: ...nge skin side up in dish on bed of oblong dish per lb stuffing if desired Duckling Oblong dish Wax paper High 10 8 to 10 min Shield leg ends and bony wing areas and trivet per lb Microwave breast side down for first half of time Brush with browning sauce or do not apply browning sauce and broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp rkey Breast Oblong dish Wax paper Medium 5 16 to 18 min...

Page 19: ...e is slightly melted Combine and microwave filling stirring every 2 minutes Pour filling into precooked shell Microwave additional time shown at left Cheese Fondue 2 qt dish or Cover or High 10 To heat wine Add cheese flour and seasonings to hot wine microwave plastic wrap 4 min frrndue pot and microwave at Medium 5 whisking Medium 5 6 to 7 min every minute until smooth Breads 1 Crust on breads wi...

Page 20: ...tes To reduce foaming add 1 teaspoon butter or margarine Add 1 YZ cups water Stir after 2 minutes Cereal 1 Always use microwave safe cookware Use large enough container to avoid spillover 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time 3 Do not cover prevents spillover 4 Stir halfway through cooking time Food Contier Cover Power bvel Time Commen Oatmeal quick China or No Medium 5 pottery bo...

Page 21: ...in before cooking Let stand 5 6 to 8 oz each High 10 2 6 to 8 min minutes before serving High 10 3 9 to 12 min High 10 4 12 to 16 min Frozen Io oz pkg Casserole Yes High 10 8 to 11 min Add 2 to 4 tablespoons water and 1 2 teaspoon salt Stir after half of time 10 oz pouch Plate No High 10 7 to 9 min Pierce pouch before cooking Stir before serving Blanching fresh Casserole Yes High 10 3 to 7 min Bla...

Page 22: ... to cool Let stand on heat proof counter or wooden board to cool 15 minutes Rotate 1 2 turn after 5 minutes When done toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean Invert cake onto plate let dish stand over cake a few minutes Rotate dish 1 4 turn after half of time Grease dish before adding batter Rotate dish 1 4 turn every 2 minutes Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting Candies 1 Always use microwav...

Page 23: ...g rack Shielding In a conventional oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When defrosting you usc small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts were defrosted Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods which arc tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick potatoes ...

Page 24: ...ppers 6 medium green peppers 1 lbs ground chuck beef 2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt 1A teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic minced 1 can 10 oz condensed tomato soup 1 2 cup water 1 to 2 cups grated cheese Makes 6 servings Conventional Method Cut off tops of green peppers remove seeds and membrane Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover drain In medium skillet on ra...

Page 25: ...eramic Pyroceram such as Corning Ware Progression G by Noritake Plastic Wrap Cooking Bags Boil in bags Storage Bags Specialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Avoid Use only foil trays 3 4 in or less Foil or metal will reflect microwaves thus preventing even heating Arcing can occur if foil is closer than l in to oven walls Cooki...

Page 26: ...arefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The tray can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Am...

Page 27: ...on of the power cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal 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 ad...

Page 28: ...and additiond cooking time for completion Incorr t er level entered Check cooking guide for recommended power level or changing levels during cooking if necessary o Dish WS not ro ted turned or stirr Some dishes require specific instructions Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in ovefl at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check...

Page 29: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

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Page 32: ...es of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions Failure of the product if it is used about operating the product for other than its intended purpose...

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