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GE Spacemaker II JEM27LWH, Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME
ON

CONTROL PANEL

 OVEN

WILL NOT 

 APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE

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A 

fuse   

 home may be blown or   circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or 

 circuit breaker.

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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back 

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 sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into 

 receptacle.

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Door not securely closed.

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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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Another selection entered already in oven and 

 pad not touched

to cancel 

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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME 

   & II

pad.

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 pad was touched 

 Reset cooking program and touch

 pad.

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Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching 

 COOK& HOLD

pad.

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 sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO 

 or

CODE 

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Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven 

 when using 

Cook & Hold function.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

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Steam or vapor escaping from

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Dimming oven light and change

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Some TV-Radio interference

around the 

door.

in blower sound may occur while

 be noticed while using your

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Light reflection around door or

operating at power 

 other

 oven. It’s 

 to the

outer case.

than high.

interference caused by other small

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Dull thumping sound while oven

appliances and does not indicate a

is operating.

problem with your oven.

If 

 need more 

 toll free: GE Answer Center

@

/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker II JEM27LWH

Page 1: ...21 HoldTime 10 MicrowavingTips 6 Minute Pad 10 Minute Second Timer 10 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 8 12 14 17 20 30 ProgramCooking 9 Quick Reheat 18 Temperature Cooking 16 17 Temperature Probe 4 7 8 16 17 31 34 Time Cook 12 13 2 H u e Problem Solver 34 More questions call GE Answer Centera 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 3I 32 Control Panel 31 Light Bulb Replacement 32 Temperature Probe 31 Installation ...

Page 2: ...r than high You ll find them on a label inside Write to Dull thumping sound while oven the oven GE A liances is operatin g These numbers are also on the Rang hroduct Service Some TV Radio interference Consumer Product Ownership Appliance Park might be noticed while using Registration Card that came with Louisville KY 40225 your microwave oven It s your microwave oven Before similar to the interfer...

Page 3: ...ged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of your book This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance...

Page 4: ...ay from sides of oven Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Sometimes the oven tray can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the tray during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and C...

Page 5: ...ven Boilable coo ng pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal men cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering care...

Page 6: ...d chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens water set the m asuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high If the dish heats it should not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service...

Page 7: ...r Cover Protects the microwave must be securely latched for oven to operate energy distributing system Do not remove this 8 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place cover You will damage the oven when using the oven Cooking performance 4 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Temperature will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place probe must be securely inserted into rece tacle The tray may be remo...

Page 8: ... 15 16 17 18 probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once food reaches preset temperature oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad ADD 30 SECONDS Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost ...

Page 9: ... your choice of power levels from 1 lowest to 10 highest to Quick Reheat using a preset time and power level for reheating foods to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using the Add 30 Seconds pad to set the clock and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute Second Timer Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style For example progra...

Page 10: ...Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting delay cooking When delaying TEMP Cook Hold down The timer signals when time is up be sure probe is in the food 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 Ste 1...

Page 11: ...t right and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package 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 For even defrosting some f...

Page 12: ... Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Then touch START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in microwave safe container...

Page 13: ... 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 f Step 2 Touch number pad 2 Step 2 Touch START pad Oven will signal and Step 3 Touch START pad display remaining time counting down shortly before shut Off Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is undercooked try this Touch the...

Page 14: ... r example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 1 1 pound 3 ounces See Co version Guide below Step 4 Touch START pad m Countingdown Display shows defrost time r Nice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions I in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during ...

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

Page 16: ...hen preset food temperature is reached The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food Its appearance may vary from picture at right The probe must be used when using Temp Cook Hold To use the probe properly follow directions below Preparing Roasts for Temperature Cooking Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwa...

Page 17: ... LEVEL n Step 7 Touch the CLEAWOFF CLEAR pad to stop the cycle OFF Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level foods will heat more Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick evenly though requiring more time even heating Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Ans...

Page 18: ...isplay remaining time counting down shortly before shut off 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 nStep 1 Touch CODE REHEAT pad CODE REHEAT Step 2 Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group Step 3 Touch START Oven will signal and di...

Page 19: ...t them 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 rning 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 ha...

Page 20: ...rap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakerv Foods Cake offee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 inch cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts 1 2 4 6 to 8 Dinner rolls mu ns Pie fruit nut or custard I slice slice l 8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 inch pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium S Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium...

Page 21: ...s of meat slices or pieces rotate dish 1 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 2 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 4 to 5 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal Hig...

Page 22: ...rst half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 I Fillets 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Steaks 6 to 16 oz 2 to 3 2 to 3 Steaks 1 to 2 Ibs 4 to 5 3 to 5 Shellfish blocks Crab meat 2 2 6 oz package Oysters 10 oz can 4 to 6 4 to 6 ...

Page 23: ...utes Turn over and separate after first half of time Remove patties as they thaw Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half o...

Page 24: ... 1 Always use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterio...

Page 25: ...cookware 4 Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic 2 For pasta use about one half the amount of water needed for wrap turn back one corner to vent regular boiling Add regular amount of salt and I teaspoon oil 5 Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time Drain pasta optional to prevent sticking immediately after microwaving 3 For rice or minute rice use the same amount of water ...

Page 26: ...g into each custard cup Cover loosely with plastic wrap Cook according to guide Pour filling into precooked 9 inch shell Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finishcooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested...

Page 27: ...for proper use of cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave safe dish Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb 1 Z lbs Meatballs 1 lb Meatloaf round loafi lo...

Page 28: ...plate or oblong or on trivet set in dish Cover with a dish paper towel To microwave more than one layer of bacon use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters Arrange in single layer Wax paper High 10 Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Ham precooked canned butt or shank Ham slices and steaks 1 to 2 inch thick Pork chops 1...

Page 29: ...stuffed Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 16 min per lb Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange after half of cooking time Brush with browning agent if desired Slit bag near closure to vent Close securely with plastic tie Cook breast side down Turn over after half of cooking time Cook to 190 F internal tem...

Page 30: ...rn vegetables over after half of time Casserole Yes High 10 1 lb 8 to 12 min 2 lbs 13 to 17 min No No High 10 4 to 6 min 8 to 10 min 12 to 15 min I 5 to 20 min No Husk or High 10 plastic wrap 5 to 7 min 7 to 8 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 18 min Cut in pieces or halves No additional water is needed Prick skin before cooking Position potatoes in star pattern on oven floor After cooking wrap in foil and a...

Page 31: ...e 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 Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfac...

Page 32: ...ng electric current This appliance is equipped with a wall receptacle power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding is encountered plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is it is your properly installed and grounded Fig 1 personal responsibility WARNING Improper use of the grounding and obligation plug can result in a risk of electric shock to have it replaced with a properly grou...

Page 33: ... this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the two prong wall receptac...

Page 34: ...king program and touch STMT pad Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK HOLD pad MAe sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO DE OST or CODE RE AT Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wdl when using Temp Cook Hold function All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven light and change Some ...

Page 35: ...ed hearing or speech who have Ilraille controls for a variety ofGE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD C EAC 800 8 3 4522 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 Contracts 80 626 2224 You can have the secure ...

Page 36: ...home sewice is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 20...

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