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GE Spacemaker II JEM23L, Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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 Microwave Oven

 instructions ...................3-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Aluminum 

 15, 17, 19

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....................................14
Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Beverage Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

Code Reheat Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control Panel ..............................................8, 9

Cooking Complete Reminder .....................7
Cooking Guide 

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Dinner Plate Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features 

Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Heating or Reheating Guide .....................18

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10

Microwaving Tips ..........................................6
Minute Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Power Levels .................6,8- 12, 14, 18-20
Program Cooking ...........................................9

Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Time Cook 

 13

    

 

Problem 

More questions 

GE Answer 

 

Care and 

 22

Control Panel 

 1

Light Bulb Replacement ............................22

 23

Adapter 

Extension Cords ...........................................23

Grounding instructions.......................22, 23

Consumer Services 

..................27

Appliance Registration .................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Number Location ..........2

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Models: 

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker II JEM23L

Page 1: ...s Cook Feature 13 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 17 Heating or Reheating Guide 18 HoldTime 10 MicrowavingTips 6 MinutePad 10 Minute Second Timer 10 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 6 8 12 14 18 20 Program Cooking 9 Quick Reheat 16 Time Cook l2 13 v 2 Problem Solver 24 More questions call GE Answer Cente 80 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 2l 22 Control Panel 2 1 LightBulbReplacement 22 lnstaIlation 22 23...

Page 2: ...y occur while operating qt power levels other than high You ll find them on a label inside Write to Dull thumping sound while oven the oven GE Appliances is operating These numbers are also on the Range Product Service Some TV Radio interference Consumer Product Ownership Appliance Park might be noticed while using Regis atlon Cmd that came with Louisville KY 40225 your microwave oven It s vour mi...

Page 3: ...erate this apphce if it has a damaged power cord orplug ifit is not working properly or ifit has been damaged or drop See door stiace cleaning instructions in the Cw and Cletig section s df your book This appkce shodd be serviced ody by qdiffed servfce pemonnd Contact nearest authoriti service facility for exarni on repair or adjustment As with my apptice ciose supervision is necessary when used b...

Page 4: ...rne hot because of heat transfe from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to hmdle the cookware 4 Sometimes the oven tray an become too hot to touch Be fnl touching the tray during and aftcrcooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should tis occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to cle...

Page 5: ... careful when opening any containers of hot f including poporn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away Available at extra cost from your GE supplier WA019 H g Mt Mlows this oven to be momted under a cabket 29K Hlation Ut converts this oven to a built in wall oven SAW T SE STRUCTIONS IF YOU NEED To obtin service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this ...

Page 6: ...owave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range HIGH Power Level 10 or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100 power Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time Power Level 7 is microwave energy 7090 of the time Power Level 3 is energy 30Yo of the time A high setting 10 will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stir...

Page 7: ...c Cooking Guide Quick reference codes cover You will damage the oven for many frequently prepared foods 4 Touch Control Panel and Display See Your NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are Touch Control Panel section for instructions located on the inside walls of the microwave oven 5 Door Open Button Press to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate Cooking Complete Remi...

Page 8: ...ouch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and O and 1 30 will appea in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 12 ADD 30 SECONDS Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down 13 MI...

Page 9: ...and cooking or heating times to Time Cook or Time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I II set Defrost using your choice of power levels from Time Cook I 11 for a two stage program using 1 lowest to 10 highest to Quick Reheat using a different times and power levels preset time and power level for reheating foods to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level to extend cooking time by 30 secon...

Page 10: ...nds touch either TIME COOK I II pad and enter cook time Touch M SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place...

Page 11: ...rawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented A R food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partirdly uncovered Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container t...

Page 12: ...eset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time I 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ided if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in mi...

Page 13: ...ve Popcorn with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces n Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad POPCORN n Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad POPCORN a f a Step 2 Touch number pad 2 Step 2 Touch START pad Oven will signrd and Step 3 Touch START pad display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Thne If your favorite popcorn is undercooked try this Touch the...

Page 14: ...ounting down microwave safe dish and close door oven beeps 4 times n Step 2 Touch the AUTO AUTO DEF DEF pad Follow the directions and66TuRnfl hes E in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting aamm p h umber continues during TURn display Hmmmm pads 1 and 2 for weight When defrosting time is completed End flashes of 1 2 pound...

Page 15: ...I separate defrosted pieces I I 1 Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where necessary 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 Olbs I Turnover Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes Comish Hens whole 10 minutes run cold water in cavit...

Page 16: ...1 Touch DINNER O f R PLATE pad Step 2 Touch START Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off Code Reheat The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods Choose a code number from 1 to 6 see Code Reheat Guide below n Step 1 Touch CODE CODE REHEAT pad REHEAT Step 2 Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group Step 3 Touch START Ove...

Page 17: ...m evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring will need only occasional stirring when microwaving Wrning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such as frozen hambur...

Page 18: ...s 1 to 2 pieces 2 to 3 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving 1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 2 to 1 min Nce and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 to 3 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken 1 to 2 servings 3 to 5 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Thid...

Page 19: ... oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 6 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After se...

Page 20: ...n In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package 5 to 8 min In lqt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 4 to 5 min per ear In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If com is in husk use no water if com has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange afterhdf of ...

Page 21: ...er cooking Wash it carefully 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 bum onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser...

Page 22: ...ng a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Fig 1 WARNING improper use of tie roundin plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Where a st...

Page 23: ...uently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord Dlaces undue strain on the adaDter and leads to The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the ventud failure of the ada ter ground terminal You larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper should have the two prong wafi receptacle replaced polarity in the connection of the power...

Page 24: ...ng COOK I H pad CLEAWO pad was touched wcidentally Reset cooking program md touch ST Tpad Make sure you have entered a code number tier touching AUTO D OST or CODE T All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven light and change Some TV Radio interference around the door in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your Light reflect...

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Page 27: ...d hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 334322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contiac 80M262224 You can have the secure feeling ...

Page 28: ...d service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 travel cdsts to your home II WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used If you have an installation problem for other than its intended pu ose Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer or used commercially You are responsible for provid...

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