Page 1: ...t from McrowaveOven Use and Careof SpacemakerIr modelJEM31F Features P5 Auto Roast PI0 Auto Defrost PI2 Shelf Guide Questions Use the Problem Solver Your Direct Line to General Electric The GEAnswer Cente 800 626 2000 ...
Page 2: ...ore help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs General Electric Company Appliance Park Louisville KY40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on alabel inside the oven These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your Microwave Oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use...
Page 3: ... this appliance only in accordancewith the provided installation instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edgeto avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage If used on countertop Do not coveror block any openings on the appliance Do not useoutdoors Do not immersepower cordor plug in water Keep power cord away from he...
Page 4: ...t should be used carefully Even microwave plastic may not be as tolerantof overcooking conditionsasare glass or ceramic materials and may softenor char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposuresto overcooking the food and utensils could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do...
Page 5: ...ERMOMETER 3 Oven Vent 4 Model and Serial Numbers COOK HOLD function only TemperatureProbe Use with AUTO ROAST or TEMP 7 DOUBLE DUTY Shelf Lets you microwave severalfoodsat once See Safety Instructionsand pages 16and 17for special instructions When this shelf isnot in use please remove from the oven Q 8 TouchControl Panel and Display See next page for instructions 9 Door LatchRelease Press latch re...
Page 6: ...ing a preset temperature Once oven reaches preset temperature it switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad See page 9 10 MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwaveenergy It functions as akitchen timer as a holding period after Time Defrost or as a delay timer before Time Cook 1 11 Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast See page 7 ll COOK N WATCH Use this pad...
Page 7: ...minutes defrosting time 15 OO appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can bechanged 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 Step5 Touch 1 0and MIN to hold for ten minutes 1O OO appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I I1 pad T...
Page 8: ...the next selected power level is displayed and COOK TIME 11 is shown counting down Step8 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fanshut off Step9 Open the door Cook N Watch The Cook NWatch feature is a short term cooking program which automatically turns theoven off after 3 minutes It s ideal for melting cheese on food or other quick cookingoperations where you wantto ...
Page 9: ...will sound and display HOLD Theoven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step8 Remove probe and food from theoven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level it will heat more evenlyeven though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture ...
Page 10: ...oven Coverwith wax paper Pork or ham roasts need notrivet Add 1 2 cup water to roast dish and cover with plastic wrap Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end ofprobe firmly into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Reef to Medium 1 Touch AUTO ROASTpad AUTO and TEMP are displayed and ENTER CODE flashes Touch number pad 2 TEMP CODE and 2 appear on display and START flashes T...
Page 11: ...ce Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 112oftime BroilcriFrycr 3 4 Same procedure as above Ham or Pork Roast 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid soup Stock Vcgctablc 7 1 0 Make sure that vegetables and meat are Split Pea 5 7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least covered by liquid...
Page 12: ...nd 2 for weight of 1 2pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guideat right Display shows 1 2 WEIGHT LBS and DEF After4seconds DEF isdisplayed and 1 2 is replaced by START flashing 4 Touch START pad Display shows Defrost Time counting down Twiceduring defrosting the oven beeps4 times and turn flashes Turn flashes until you open the door attend your food see guide on next page close the door and tou...
Page 13: ...frosted Dieces Shield Turn over and remove 5 to IO minutcs 0 1 2 0 Turn over and Separate and remove S t o IO minutcs 0 1 3 0 Turn over and Turn over Shield 5 to IO minutes separate separate defrosted pieces 0 1 5 0 Turn over and shield if Turn over and shield IO to I S nlinutes Turn over and shield if Turn over and shield 20 to 60 minutes 0 1 5 0 necessary run cold watcr in cavity ifncccssary nec...
Page 14: ...nners can be defrosted and microwave cooked Remove from foil container and place food in a microwave safe dish For even defrosting some foods need to be brokenup or separated part of the way through the defrosting time Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips QuestionsandAnswers p 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 ov...
Page 15: ...ance the weight of the oven I AI1I llI Step 3 Open your cabinet and with your screwdriver begin to rcmove the screws holding the microwave oven in place by turning them counterclockwise Alternate hctwccn scrcws so that I ovenis loosened as cvenly as L A possible Note Bclijrc final removal of the screws chuck to be sure that the tnicrowavc oven is bcin suitably supported to prevent it trom falling ...
Page 16: ...d together with your oven shelf especiallywhen heating larger amountsof food Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may makeutensils hotter than with regular microwaving Utensiisfor Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes youplantouseforshelfmicrowaving check to seethat they willfit together on or under the shelf Also be sureutensils are microwave safe Positioning t...
Page 17: ... ofthe varying rates you may need to start reheating a large or dense food it kw minutcs ahead oftime then add other smalleror less dense foods Alternately if one ofthe foods youare heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily let the underheated food continue cooking Heat or reheat different types of food at HIGH IO Todetermine heating times add times for all foods together ...
Page 18: ...nd Cleanser onthe painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser is sold in many grocery hardware and department stores Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean assoon after using aspossible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scourin...
Page 19: ... provide proper polarity in the connection ofthe power cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screwdoes 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 di...
Page 20: ...or recommendedpower level or changinglevelsduring cooking if necessary Dish was notrotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cookbook or recipe for instructions Too manydishes in oven at same time Cooking timemust beincreased when cooking more than one food item Check Cookbook time recommendations Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook Ho...
Page 21: ...r 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 General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 N...
Page 22: ...dpickit UP followingLook intheWhiteorYellowPages WHAT 1 sNOT COVERED Improper installation Failure of the product if it is used Ifyou havean installationproblem for other than its intended purpose contact your dealer or installer or used commercially Youare responsibleforproviding Damage to productcaused and other connecting facilities Replacementof house fuses or resettingof circuit breakers WARR...
