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GE JEM25 Owner's Manual

GE JEM25 Owner's Manual

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49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 1
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .30, 31
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . .14
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . 26-28
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .22-25
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . .15-20
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
GEAppliances.com
. . . . . . . . . .2-11
. . . . . .32, 33
Owner's Manual
JEM25
164D3370P322 49-40392-1 05-04 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Changing Power Level ..14 Features of Your Microwave Oven ..12, 13 Microwave Terms ... .29 Other Features .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 3 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 3 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
  • Page 4 Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example,...
  • Page 5 — Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
  • Page 6 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware...
  • Page 7 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 7 “Boilable” cooking 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 be at least partially uncovered because...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

  • Page 9: Adapter Plugs

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 9 ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded...

  • Page 10: Extension Cords

    Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them. If an extension cord is used— If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too. WARNING! The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;...

  • Page 11: Save These Instructions

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 11 GEAppliances.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12 Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet. JX827 27 ″ Built-In Kit allows this oven to be built into a cabinet or wall.

  • Page 13: Auto Feature

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 13 You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the auto feature. Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press TIME COOK Press once or twice TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL...
  • Page 14 Select desired power level 1–10. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
  • Page 15 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 15 About the time features. Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food.
  • Page 16 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 16 About the time features. Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz.
  • Page 17 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 17 Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled (frozen) 10-oz.
  • Page 18 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 18 About the time features. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the auto feature section.) Press TIME DEFROST. Enter defrosting time.
  • Page 19 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 19 Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 8 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 8 min.
  • Page 20 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 20 About the time features. Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1–6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Page 21 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 21 About the auto feature. Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds.
  • Page 22 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 22 About the convenience features. (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
  • Page 23 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 23 Beverage To use the Beverage feature: Press BEVERAGE once for a 4-oz. beverage, twice for and 8-oz. beverage or three times for a 12-oz. beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.
  • Page 24 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 24 About the convenience features. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza 3 Fruits and vegetables 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. 5 Sauces and gravies 6 Pizza (pieces) 7 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each) Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods.
  • Page 25 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 25 Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook Guide Food Type Weight...

  • Page 26: About The Other Features

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 26 About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving.
  • Page 27 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 27 Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours. The Delay Start time will be displayed. The oven will automatically start at the delayed time. The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
  • Page 28 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 28 About the other features. Kitchen Timer This pad performs three functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.
  • Page 29 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:17 PM Page 29 Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
  • Page 30 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:18 PM Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:18 PM Page 31 GEAppliances.com How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Tips

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:18 PM Page 32 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start “LOC”...

  • Page 33: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:18 PM Page 33 Things That 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 the blower sound at power levels other than high.
  • Page 34 49-40392-1v01 5/11/04 4:18 PM Page 34 Notes.
  • Page 35 For each of the above warranties: To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Customer Care ®...

  • Page 36: Consumer Support

    Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration...

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