GEAppliances JES2251 Owner'S Manual Download Page 13

Sensor Cooking

Sensor cooking allows you to cook food 

without setting a time.
Choose the Sensor Cooking feature for your 

food type.
Always use microwave-safe containers.  

Cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Be 

careful when removing covers after cooking. 

To avoid steam burns, remove covers facing 

away from you.

1

  Place food in the oven.  

Press the food pad until the food category 

appears in the window. 

2

  Press 

START

. The oven beeps 2  

times when steam is detected. Time 

remaining begins to count down in the 

display window. The oven will beep 5 times 

at the end of the countdown. 

Do not open the oven door until time is 

counting down. If the door is opened,  

close it and press 

START

 immediately. 

How to Change the Automatic Settings 

After using this feature a few times, you  

may find that food is undercooked or over-

cooked. You can adjust the cooking time for 

some foods to suit your personal taste.

To reduce time by 20%:

Press the 

MORE/LESS

 pad two times.

To add 20% to cooking time:

Press the 

MORE/LESS 

pad one time.

Press the 

MORE/LESS

 pad before the 

START

 

pad.”

NOTE: 

Do not use these features 

twice in succession on the same 

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severely overcooked or burnt food.

 

Pad Food 

Type  Amount 

Comments

Breakfast

 

Oatmeal 

1

ø

2

 to 1 cup

 

Place in a serving bowl. Do not cover. 

 

 

 

Follow package directions.

 

Breakfast Sausage 

2 to 8 links

 

Follow package directions for pre-cooked 

 

 

 

sausage. Arrange in a star pattern.

 

Omelet 

2 to 4 eggs

 

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with 

1

ø

 tbsp. melted  

 

 

 

butter for each egg. Add 1 tbsp. milk for each egg. 

 

 

 

Cook covered with vented plastic wrap. Let stand  

 

 

 

2 minutes after cooking. Always use scrambled eggs.

Lunch/

 

Soup 

1 to 2 cups

 

Place in serving bowl. Cover with vented plastic  

Snack

 

 

 

wrap. Stir after cooking.

 

Frozen Entrees 

8 to 32 oz.

 

Follow package directions. After 2 beeps, stir  

  

 

or 

rearrange.

 

Frozen Pizza 

8 oz.

 

Follow package directions.

 

Frozen Pocket Sandwich 

1 sandwich

 

Follow package directions. 

 

 

(4–5 oz.)

 

Side Dish

 

Potatoes 4 

maximum

 

Pierce skin with a fork, 6 times, evenly spaced.  

 

 

6 to 8 oz. each

 

Space potatoes 1 inch apart. Let stand 5 minutes  

 

 

 

to complete cooking.

 

Fresh Vegetables 

4 to 16 oz.

 

Add 1 tbsp. water per 

1

ø

 cup of vegetables. Cover  

 

 

 

with vented plastic wrap.

 

Frozen Vegetables 

6 to 16 oz.

 

Add 1 tbsp. water per 

1

ø

 cup of vegetables. Cover  

 

 

 

with vented plastic wrap. Stir or rearrange after  

 

 

 

2 beeps. (Not for vegetables in butter or sauce).

 

Canned Vegetables 

15 oz.

 

Do not cover.

 

White Rice 

1

ø

 to 1

1

ø

 cups

 

Use hot tap water. Cover with vented plastic wrap.  

 

 

 

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

 

Brown Rice 

1

ø

 to 1

1

ø

 cups

 

Use hot tap water. Cover with vented plastic wrap.  

 

 

 

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Dinner

 

Frozen Dinners 

11 to 16 oz.

 

Follow package directions. Do not use food  

 

 

 

packaged in foil trays.

 

Pasta 

2 to 8 oz.

 

Use hot tap water. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

 

Stew 

1 to 2 cups

 

Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir after cooking.

 

Ground Meat 

16 to 32 oz.

 

Break apart in glass bowl or colander. Cover  

 

 

 

with vented plastic wrap. Stir after 2 beeps.  

 

 

 

Re-cover and press START.

 

Fish Fillets 

4 to 16 oz.

 

Arrange in a single layer. Cover with vented  

  

 

plastic 

wrap.

Sensor Cooking

13

Summary of Contents for JES2251

Page 1: ...Sensor Features 12 13 Other Features 14 15 Microwave Terms 16 Care and Cleaning 16 17 Troubleshooting Tips 18 Things That Are Normal 18 Consumer Support Warranty 19 Consumer Support Back Cover F00036P43AG 49 40511 3 04 16 GE Write the model and serial numbers here Model _________________ Serial __________________ You can find them on a label inside the oven ...

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Page 5: ...eping microwaves confined in the oven Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning Removable Turntable Support The roller ring support must be in place when using the oven Touch Control Panel Display Door Latch Release Press latch release to open door NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside w...

Page 6: ...oz Press once twice or three times or 1 75 oz More Less time POWER LEVEL Amount of cooking time Press one to ten times INVERTER DEFROST Food weight up to 6 lbs ADD 1 MINUTE Press START Press one to ten times TIMER Amount of time Sensor Features Press Enter Options DINNER Press START More Less time BREAKFAST Press START More Less time LUNCH SNACK Press START More Less time SIDE DISH Press START Mor...

Page 7: ... features To Cook by Time The microwave is automatically set for Power Level 10 High It can be changed for cooking flexibility At Power Level 10 the maximum programmable cooking time is 30 minutes Maximum cooking times for Power Levels 1 to 9 are 99 minutes and 99 seconds 1 Press POWER LEVEL until the desired power level appears in the display window Skip this step if you wish to use Power Level 1...

Page 8: ... 10 oz package 2 to 6 min Q TW FDVVHUROH SODFH WDEOHVSRRQV ZDWHU Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 11 4 to 4 min Q TW JODVV EDNLQJ GLVK SODFH FRUQ I FRUQ LV LQ per ear husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time frozen 1 ear 3 to 6 min 3ODFH LQ TW REORQJ JODVV EDNLQJ GLVK 2 to 6 ears 2 to 3 min Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after per ear half...

Page 9: ...5 oz bag 3 Press START How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If the brand of popcorn you use consistently overcooks or underpops you can add or subtract 10 to 20 seconds to the popping time Press the MORE LESS pad before the START pad Once Adds 10 seconds Twice Adds 20 seconds 3 Times Subtracts 10 seconds 4 Times Subtracts 20 seconds 5 Times Reverts to original...

Page 10: ...r remove wrapper and place the butter in a microwave safe dish 1 Select POWER LEVEL P2 2 Enter 1 minute 3 Press START To melt 1 stick 1 4 lb of refrigerated butter place in a microwave safe dish Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 1 Select POWER LEVEL P6 Medium 2 Enter 1 to 11ø2 minutes 3 Press START Cream Cheese To soften 8 oz of cream cheese remove wrapper and place the cream cheese in a micro...

Page 11: ...fter defrosting most meats should stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Standing time can be programmed to count down at the end of the defrost cycle See the Timer section on page 15 for details Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food in Ounces Enter Food...

Page 12: ... Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food SRUWLRQ LW PD UHVXOW LQ VHYHUHO overcooked or burnt food About the sensor features Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food R QRW XVH WKH 6HQVRU HDWXUHV WZLFH LQ VXFFHVVLRQ RQ WKH VDPH IRRG SRUWLRQ LW PD...

Page 13: ...e plate with 1ø2 tbsp melted butter for each egg Add 1 tbsp milk for each egg Cook covered with vented plastic wrap Let stand 2 minutes after cooking Always use scrambled eggs Lunch Soup 1 to 2 cups Place in serving bowl Cover with vented plastic Snack wrap Stir after cooking Frozen Entrees 8 to 32 oz Follow package directions After 2 beeps stir or rearrange Frozen Pizza 8 oz Follow package direct...

Page 14: ...displayed ON OFF 2 OFF Time of day is not displayed DEMO 1 ON Oven is In Store Demo mode MODE 2 OFF Not in Demo mode About the other features Stop Reset Use the STOP RESET pad to clear the memory During cooking press once to stop the cooking process Press twice to cancel all cooking instructions Options Features The OPTIONS pad allows you to establish and set preferred non cooking features These f...

Page 15: ... minutes and seconds using the number pads up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 3 Press the POWER LEVEL pad to set the desired power level Skip this step for power level 10 P10 4 Enter the desired cooking time using the number pads 5 Press START The Delay Start time will count down The oven will automatically start at the set time To cancel the Delay Start time press STOP RESET Stand Time You can progr...

Page 16: ... plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Term Definition Care and cleaning of the microwave oven Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven How to Clean the Inside Walls Floor Inside Window Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door 6R...

Page 17: ...rama Bryte or a similar product using a clean soft cloth You can order Cerama Bryte Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner through GEParts by calling 800 626 2002 Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and ZDWHU DEUDVLYHV RU VKDUS REMHFWV RQ WKH SDQHO WKH FDQ GDPDJH LW 6RPH SDSHU WRZHOV FDQ DOVR scratch the control panel Door Surfac...

Page 18: ...TER DEFROST Oven was paused accidentally Press START to restart the cooking program SENSOR ERROR message During the Sensor cooking Close the door and press START immediately appears on display program the door was opened or STOP RESET was pressed before steam could be detected Steam was not detected in Press STOP RESET maximum amount of time LOCK appears on the The control has been locked The chil...

Page 19: ... Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 For each of the above limited warranties To avoid any trip charges you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care servicer and pick it up following service In home service is also available but you must pay for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service provided by our Factor...

Page 20: ...arranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories GEAppliances com QGLYLGXDOV TXDOLILHG WR VHUYLFH WKHLU RZQ DSSOLDQFHV FDQ KDYH SDUWV RU DFFHVVRULHV VHQW GLUHFWO WR WK...

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