Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .2–9 Operating Instructions Owner’s Manual JEM25 Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .28, 29 Changing Power Level . . . . . . . .12 Convenience Features . . . . .20–23 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . .10, 11 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . 24–26 Time Features . . . . . . . . . . .13–18 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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.
Safety Instructions ge.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. ■ Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING Operating Instructions If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
Safety Instructions ge.com ■ SUPERHEATED WATER To reduce the risk of injury to persons: — Do not overheat the liquid. — 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. ■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Operating Instructions 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 a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.
Safety Instructions ge.com Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. Troubleshooting Tips ■ Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Operating 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. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Safety Instructions ge.com WARNING! EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
Safety Instructions About the features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Operating Instructions 800 Watts Features of the Oven Troubleshooting Tips Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Touch Control Panel Display. Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven.
Safety Instructions ge.com You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the auto feature. Operating Instructions Cooking Controls Press Time Cook Press once or twice Time Defrost Express Cook Add 30 Sec Power Level Troubleshooting Tips Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Safety Instructions About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Press Time Cook orTime Defrost. Enter cooking or defrosting time. Press Power Level. Select desired power level 1–10. Press START. Troubleshooting Tips Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
Safety 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 level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press Time Cook. 4 Press START. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–10.) You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food.
Safety Instructions About the time features. Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 7 to 10 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water. 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 5 to 9 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 5 to 9 min.
Safety Instructions ge.com Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 5 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 7 min. 2 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
Safety Instructions 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.) Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 5 Press Time Defrost. Enter defrosting time. Press START. Turn food over when the oven signals. Press START. Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be changed. You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Safety Instructions ge.com Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments 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. Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Place unopened package in oven.
Safety 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 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. Operating Instructions The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press Power Level and enter 1–10.
Safety Instructions About the auto feature. ge.com 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. 3 Press Auto Defrost. Operating Instructions 1 2 Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). Press START.
Safety Instructions About the convenience features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: (less time) Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press Popcorn once for a 3.0-ounce package of popcorn or twice for a 3.5-ounce package of popcorn. The oven starts immediately. (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
Safety Instructions ge.com 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. Operating Instructions Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods. 1 2 3 4 Press Snacks. Select snack type 1–6 (see Snacks Guide below).
Safety Instructions About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats many previously cooked foods. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Press Reheat. Select food type 1–7 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately. For food types 1–6, press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START by pressing number pads 1, 2 or 3. Serving size for food type 7 cannot be changed.
Safety Instructions ge.com Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press Cook. Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press START. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 Hint: Press and hold the Cook pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook Guide Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Safety Instructions 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 Operating Instructions Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 1 2 3 24 Press Clock. Enter time of day. Press START or Clock.
Safety Instructions ge.com Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours. Press Delay Start. Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select your desired cooking or defrosting program. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 4 Press START. 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.
Safety Instructions 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. Operating Instructions The Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. How to Use as a Minute Timer 1 2 3 Press Kitchen Timer. Enter the amount of time you want to count down. Press START. When the time is up, the timer will signal.
Safety Instructions Microwave terms. ge.com 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). Operating Instructions ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Safety Instructions 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. Operating Instructions 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 Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Safety 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 Operating Instructions Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Safety Instructions 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. Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
Safety Instructions ge.com 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. ■ Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Operating Instructions ■ Turntable starts and stops automatically during Popcorn. ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
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