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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Aluminum Foil ...................................4, 17,27

Auto

1-25

Auto Cook Control

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Auto Reheat ....................................20, 21,23

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock

Containers and Covers ...............................23

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

Cooking by Time

1, 12

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

Cooking Guide ..............................................30

Cookware ..........................................6, 23-25

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Defrosting Guide ..........................................29

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Double Duty

Shelf

..................4, 5,7, 13,20,21,24,26,27,31

Express Cook Feature .................................12

Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................27

Heating or Reheating

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

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Power Levels ........8-l 1, 14-16, 18,28-30

Program Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........9

Temperature Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature Probe

.........................4, 7,8, 10, 15, 18, 19,31,34

Problem

More questions

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

and

.....................31, 32

Control Panel

Double Duty

Shelf

Oven Lamp Replacement ..........................32

..................................32, 33

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Extension Cords ...........................................33

Grounding Instructions .......................32, 33

Consumer Services ...................35

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................35

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

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

Microwave power

oven 800 watts.

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker II JEM31M

Page 1: ...5 7 13 20 21 24 26 27 31 Express Cook Feature 12 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 27 Heating or Reheating Guide 28 HoldTime 10 MicrowavingTips 6 MinutePad 10 Minute Second Timer 10 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 8 l 1 14 16 18 28 30 Program Cooking 9 Temperature Cooking 15 Temperature Probe 4 7 8 10 15 18 19 31 34 Problem SoIver 34 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and cleaning...

Page 2: ...of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave 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 interferen...

Page 3: ...microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Clea...

Page 4: ...g section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in the food or liquid and turn on the microwave energ...

Page 5: ... Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Use of the DOUBLE DUTYm shelf accessory Remove the shelf from oven when not in use Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling the shelf ...

Page 6: ...ers 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 YOU ED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer ...

Page 7: ...Roast Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and How to Use the Double DutyTM Shelf Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels Touch Control Panel and Display See Your Touch Control Panel section for instructions...

Page 8: ...d microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces EXPRESS COOK Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example touch 2 then START for 2 minutes at power level 10 9 CLOCK Touch 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 ...

Page 9: ...ature to Time Cook or Time Defrost using different times and power levels or use the your choice of power levels from 1 lowest to 10 Minute Second Timer to delay the start of a highest to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using cooking function such as Temp Cook Hold Add 30 Seconds pad to set the clock and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute Second Timer When You Plug in the Oven The display pan...

Page 10: ... SEC TIMER and down The timer signals when time is up enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in 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 t...

Page 11: ...imer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 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...

Page 12: ...a 12 hour delay correct time of day To Use Auto Start Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program m Step 1 Touch AUTO Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will AUTO START START REMINDER pad automatically start at the desired time REMINDER How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appo...

Page 13: ...k Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is there is a simple adjustment you can make another adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9 The word POP will appear on the display with a plus sign beside it The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided Touch the POPCORN pad and then to...

Page 14: ...ep 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawbeties to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in For even defrosting some foods need to be broken the package up or separated part o...

Page 15: ...n wall Close the door n Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK o Step 5 Touch the START pad If START internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will TEMP COOK HOLD pad show COOL if temperature is HOLD 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 3 Touch 1 6 and O for 160 F Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the o Step 4 Touch POWE...

Page 16: ...le touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below Step 4 Touch START pad m Countingdown Display shows defrost time mice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide E f for what to do at the first and second signal Then ciose the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURn display...

Page 17: ...sted ieces Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes necessary in refrigerator run cold water in cavity I I I I 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 and turn over 10 minu...

Page 18: ...he handle does not touch the right Insert cable food or top or sides of the oven end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall m How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium Step 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch START See the Auto Roast Guide for comolete list of n AUTO ROAST Step 3 After a pre programmed n food temperature is reached oven beeps recommended codes NOTE By touching the AUTO RO...

Page 19: ... CLEAWOFF pad If stirring is E I_ 1 I f I COOE recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn off oven etAutosimmer ike F Auto Roast as explained in this section Display shows SIM and CODE 4 I I COOE Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Temp Approx Tim ours Doneness Display Comments Food Beef Pot Roast Chili Chicken Stewing BroilerEwer 180 F 1...

Page 20: ...r plates of L leftovers Foods Not Recommended Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated It is best to use Time Cook I II Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escapi...

Page 21: ...look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto Cooked It is best to Time Cook them Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch three control pads AUTO COOK Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO desired code and START The word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can appears on the di...

Page 22: ...opened or CLEAWOFF is touched How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code If you want a longer cooking time than a code number you can set the oven to cook for 20 0 provides add a 9 after the code less time than the code would regularly provide For the chicken in the example at left code 49 would For example if code 4 cooks your chicken more done ...

Page 23: ...wax paper Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked goods reinsert tray into box and close...

Page 24: ...oups sauces gravies Thick hili beef stew ravioli spaghetti chunky soups Vegetables 8 to 16 ounces Leftovers Convenience Foods Frozen dinners with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta Frozen dinner entree individual Pouch Tray Frozen dinner entree 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast entrees Grocery Shelf dinner entrees Auto Cook Code 1 2 2 2 4 3 5 5 3 3 Container Microwave safe container mat...

Page 25: ...sh 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish l qt casserole with lid Pouch on microwave safe plate 8 inch square dish 2 qt casserole with lid IX to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid 4pprox Time 20 to 30 min 40 to 55 min 8 to 24 min 30 to 40 min 7 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 8 to 10 mi...

Page 26: ...e not using it How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the shelf while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven floor This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only Also it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at di...

Page 27: ...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 hamburgers Stand...

Page 28: ...pieces 1 X to 3 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 M to 3 min Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 2 to 1 min Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings 1 2 to 3 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken I to 2 servings 2fi to 5 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 1 cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces 1 to 2 servings 1 k to 4 min Th...

Page 29: ...n oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 5 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 10 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm l Steaks chops and cutlets 5 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 s...

Page 30: ...In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 1O OZ package 4 to 8 min In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 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 after half of...

Page 31: ...ay 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 surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist o...

Page 32: ...ord having 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 the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it PREFERRED METHOD R Q re proper ground Fig 1 exists before use C...

Page 33: ...d 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 recepta...

Page 34: ...number after touching AUTO ROAST or AUTO COOK pad Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions During Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam could be detected or steam was not detected in rnmimum time No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program ...

Page 35: ...hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypetiter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 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 Contracti 80M262224 You can have the secure feeling...

Page 36: ...ty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 I WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sewice trips to your home to Replacement of house fuses or teach you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers 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 ...

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