GE JEM31BF Owners Manual

GE JEM31BF - Spacemaker II Microwave Oven Manual

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  • GE JEM31BF | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Sensor Features 22-25 Time Features 15-20 Troubleshooting Tips . . . .32, 33 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 33 Consumer Support Consumer Support . .Back Cover Warranty 35 Owner's Manual JEM31 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label
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    or loosened), 3 door seals and sealing surfaces. I The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including
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    Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. I This microwave oven is not approved I Do not let power cord hang over or tested for marine use. edge of table or counter. I Do not
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    small metal pieces being used in the microwave. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips FOODS I 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. I Some products such as whole eggs and
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com I SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
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    . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 which does not have metallic trim or glaze with
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    these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 7
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    or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. (See WARNING- EXTENSION CORDS section.) For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. 8 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently. replaced with a 3-prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 9
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    by children or tripped over unintentionally. 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. 10 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 11 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 800 Watts Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the
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    Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide canned vegetables) more/less time (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME Press once Food weight 13 Consumer
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About 10. 5 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. 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter. 14 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the time features. ge.com Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 15
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    About the time features. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Asparagus ( cup water. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 16 Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Vegetable Corn (frozen kernel) Corn Stir after half of time. 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes. 10 to 16 oz. 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. 5 to . Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17
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    Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide the oven signals when oven is microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave microwave 18 very briefly or let it stand a few minutes. Consumer
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    Safety Instructions ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. 3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions 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 the pad is pressed. I It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 20 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    About the auto feature. ge.com Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven. I Remove meat from package and place on microwavesafe dish. Guide I Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At
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    overcook. Vented I Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 22
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time). Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the sensor features opened, close it and press START immediately. After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may look or crisp surface after reheating. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 24
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    pad. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Amount 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 4-16 oz 1/2-2 lbs 4-16 oz 1-8 pieces Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions for adding
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    and 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. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. 26 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Operating Instructions ge.com Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave
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    Instructions Operating Instructions About the other features. Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to 28 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: I metal or foil touching the side of the oven. I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). I metal such
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    soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm
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    Instructions Operating Instructions ge.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 the grain. 31 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    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. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Problem Oven will not start Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start "SENSOR
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    Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com Problem problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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    Notes. 34 Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
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    Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers
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    normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us ge.com If you are
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Microwave Oven
DE68-02291A
49-40492
01-06 JR
JEM31
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions
. . . . . . .2–11
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
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . .32, 33
Things That Are Normal With
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . .33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
________________________
Serial #
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You can find them on a label inside of
the oven.
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