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Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registmtion
Consumer Services
Control Panel
Cooking
Complete
Reminder
Cooking Guide
Defrosting Guide
Delayed Cooking
Express Cook Feature
Extension Cords
Features
Glossary of Microwave Terms 10
Heating or Reheating Guide 12, 13
Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement
Model JEM21K
GE Appliances
Microwave
24
4
Microwaving Ti~s
2
Minute/Second
23
Model and Serial Numbers
Power Levels
27
Precautions
5
Problem Solver
16-22
Safety Ins~ctions
14, 15
Time Cook
7
Time Defrost
Warranty
24
5
24
7
GE Answer Center@
800.626.2000
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
Guide 11
3
Timer
7
2
2-4
9
Back Cover
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- Page 1 Express Cook Feature Warranty Back Cover Extension Cords Features Glossary of Microwave Terms 10 Heating or Reheating Guide 12, 13 Hold Time GE Answer Center@ Light Bulb Replacement 800.626.2000 Model JEM21K Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts. GE Appliances...
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Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Help us help you... NEXT, if you are still not pleased, Before using your oven, This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is. write all the details—including read this book carefully. your phone number—to: Write to: It is intended to help you operate Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances and maintain your new microwave... -
Page 3: Microwaving Ti~S
Microwaving Tips IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure all cookware used in Read all instructions before using this appliance. your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass When using electrical appliances, product near water—for example casseroles, cooking dishes, basic safety precautions should in a wet basement or near a measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which... -
Page 4: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) present in the meat, it will be pop popcorn in your using metal in the microwave —Do not killed and meat will be safe to eat. oven, microwave oven unless in a keep metal at least 1 inch special microwave popcorn away from sides of oven. -
Page 5: Features
Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles) 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 touch the CLEAWOFF pad. 8. -
Page 6: Power Levels
Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in 4. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature the Oven uses no microwave energy. -
Page 7: Delayed Cooking
How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three How to Defrost, Hold and timing functions: Time Cook It operates as a minute timer. Let’s say you want to defrost a It can be set to delay cooking. frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then It can be used as a hold setting... -
Page 8: Questions And Answers
The Express Cook Feature Time Cook I & II allows you to Using the Time Cook II microwave for a selected amount Feature The Express Cook feature is a of time. short-cut method to set time for The Time Cook II feature lets you Power level 10 (High) is 1–5 minutes. -
Page 9: Defrosting Tips
Defrosting Time Defrost is designed for Questions and Answers speedy thawing of frozen food Q. When I press START, I hear a and is one of the great advantages dull, thumping noise. What is it? of a microwave oven. A. This sound is normal. It is Power level 3 is automatically set letting you know the oven is using for defrosting, but you may change... -
Page 10: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
Glossary of Microwave Terms When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven food should look and taste will help when adapting or foil that is not molded to food. -
Page 11: Cookware Tips
Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting Microwave Uses Avoid using. Foil-1ined paper bags and boxes foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will Foil baking trays You can use reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls. -
Page 12: Heating Or Reheating Guide
Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming or foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature, Use bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is microwave-safe cookware. - Page 13 Item Amount Power Level Time Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces High ( 10) 1 to 3 min. 3 to 4 pieces High (10) 4 to 6 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf I to 2 servings High (10) 1 to 2 min.
- Page 14 Defrosting Gtide Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. in cooking dish for defrosting.
- Page 15 First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) 2 to 3 2 to 3 Place package in oven, Remove foil or metal. After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary. Plastic pouch—1 to 2 I to 3 3 to 4...
- Page 16 Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If color on upside down breads, line dish before microwaving with desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, chopped nuts or other toppin&...
- Page 17 Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cooking chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in containers carefully. paper bowl to melt. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Caramel apples 1 pint...
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Page 18: Fish And Seafood
(continued) Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always 3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. overcooked. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell, They will explode. - Page 19 Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Food Container Cover Power Level &...
- Page 20 (continued) Meats Power Level & Time Comments Food Container Cover (or Internal Temp.) Beef (continued) Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn Simmered beef Casserole Cooking bag Medium (5) over after half of cooking time. Let meat (corned beef or stand in broth at least 10 minutes after brisket) cooking.
- Page 21 Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is after microwaving. safe for use in microwave ovens. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Chicken min.
- Page 22 (continued) Vegetables 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent. 2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause darkening and dehydration of surface. 5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller pieces.
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Page 23: Optional Accessory
Care and Cleating Door Surface. When cleaning Metal and plastic parts on door: surfaces of door and oven that Wipe frequently with a damp come together on closing the door, cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT use only mild, non-abrasive soaps USE ABRASIVES, SUCH or detergents applied with a sponge CLEANING POWDERS OR... -
Page 24: Adapter Plugs
This appliance must be grounded. Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where In the event of an electrical short appliance’s power cord circuit, grounding reduces the risk will be disconnected Usage situations where of electric shock by providing an frequently. appliance’s power cord will wire for the electric current. - Page 25 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL NOT A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or COME ON reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed.
- Page 27 We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, w~ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! Whatever your question about any G help.
- Page 28 YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original succeeding owner for products purchase, we will provide, free of purchased for ordina~ home use in...
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