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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN

NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

OVEN

NOT START

A fuse in your home may be blown or

circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or reset circuit breaker.

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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back

Make sure 3-prong

oven is

inserted into wall receptacle.

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Door not securely closed.

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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered

in oven and

pad not touched

to cancel
Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching

COOK I & II pad.

pad was touched accidentally.

cooking program and touch

START pad.

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

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Light reflection around door or

operating at power levels other

microwave oven. It’s

outer case.

than high.

similar to the interference

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Dull thumping sound while oven

caused by other small appliances

is operating.

and does not indicate a problem
with your oven.

need more

toll free: GE Answer Center

/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

Summary of Contents for JEM21L

Page 1: ... Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure B Problem SoIver 3O t More auest ons call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 27 28 Control Panel 2 7 nsta ation 28 29 Adapter Plugs 28 29 g Consumer Services 3l Appliance Registration 2 F GE Appliances ...

Page 2: ...If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back 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 out...

Page 3: ...wimming pool or near a sink This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this microwave oven Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in...

Page 4: ...n 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using metal in the microwave oven keep metal at least 1 inch away 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 su...

Page 5: ...e oven Boilable J cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit piercd 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...

Page 6: ...sting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens water set the measuring 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 see the Consumer Services page...

Page 7: ...on Press to open door Door must be securely latched for oven to operate 6 Glass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place The tray may be removed for cleaning NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Cooking Complete Reminder For Time Cook and Time Defrost cyc...

Page 8: ...t above process NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time power level and time of day microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen 10 CLEAWOFF When touched it shuts off the oven timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking and erases all settings except time of day EXPRESS COOK Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooki...

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Page 10: ...er of and no seconds minutes to delay cooking Touch START Timer Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting will count down to zero and cooking will begin down The timer signals when time is up 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 free...

Page 11: ...ample touch pads 4 0 and O for 4 minutes n Step 4 Touch START When START the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 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 strawberries to finish de...

Page 12: ...ted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a CUP 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch TIME COOK m l llpad Step 3 Select your time Touch pads 1 0 1 and O for one minute MINUTE Because ...

Page 13: ...and 15 seconds the next selected power level COOK TIME II and Step 4 Touch TIME COOK I 11 the second programmed cook time counting down Ste 5 Set your second cook time show on the display Step 6 Change the power level Step 10 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 11 Open the door If you interrupt Time Cook t check food simply close the door and press...

Page 14: ...g you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such ...

Page 15: ...se food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metaI trim Absorbing moisture and preventin...

Page 16: ...icrowave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 inch cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard I slice 1 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 5 Medium 5 Medium 5 Medium...

Page 17: ...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 1 to 2 servings Meal Hig...

Page 18: ...rst half of time Fruit or nut pie 8 inch 8 to 15 none Pound cake 1OH oz 3 to 5 none Let stand 5 minutes before serving Sweet rolls 8 to 12 oz 2 to 3 2 to 3 Rearrange after first half of time Fish and Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 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 Sca...

Page 19: ... 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 of ti...

Page 20: ...ays 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 exterior surf...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 1 or 2 minutes to finishcooking Fish and Seafood 1 Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested w...

Page 23: ...r most roasts before or veal roasts See package instructions for proper use of carving cooking bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place in microwave If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure safe dish it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Contiiner Cover Power Level Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb IX lbs Meatballs 1 lb Meatloaf round loa loaf...

Page 24: ...ces and steaks 1 to 2 inch thick Pork chops 1 inch L 3 4 Pork roast Pork sausage raw link Microwave safe plate or oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish with trivet Microwave safe cookware Pork sausage raw Microwave 1 2 lb 4 patties safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Plastic bag Wax paper Wa...

Page 25: ... 8 pieces of dish Turn pieces over and rearrange per piece after half of cooking time unstuffed Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 12 min Brush with browning agent if desired per lb Slit bag near closure to vent Close securely with plastic tie Cook breast stuffed Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal High 7 10 to 16 min side down Turn over after half of per lb cooking time Cook to 190 F internal tem...

Page 26: ...urn vegetables over after half of time Casserole Yes High 10 1 lb 8 to 12 min 2 Ibs 13 to 17 min No No High 10 4 to 6 min 8 to 10 min 12 to 15 min 15 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 foiI and a...

Page 27: ...age do not place the tray in water just after 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 wit...

Page 28: ...cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and PREFERRED METHOD n Q Q re proper ground Fig 1 exists before use grounded Fig 1 WARNING Improper use of the grounding 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 ...

Page 29: ... 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 30: ... you have entered cooking time after touching TME COOK I II pad CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad 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 Light reflection around door or operatin...

Page 31: ...ng 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 800 833 4322 to request informa assist in planning a barrier free tion or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80M2 2224 You can have the secure feeling th...

Page 32: ...ld your appliance need sewice during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 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 2000 consu...

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