GE Spacemaker II JEM31M Use And Care & Cooking Manual

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Aluminum Foil ...................................4, 17,27

Auto Cook...............................................2 1-25

Auto Cook Control Guide....................24, 25

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Auto Reheat ....................................20, 21,23

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock ..................................................................8

Containers and Covers ...............................23

Control Panel ...............................................8, 9

Cooking by Time ....................................l 1, 12

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide ..............................................30

Cookware ..........................................6, 23-25

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Defrosting Guide ..........................................29

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Double Duty

Shelf

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5,7,

Express Cook Feature .................................12

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................27

Heating or Reheating Guide......................28

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power Levels ........8-l 1, 14-16, 18,28-30

Program Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........9

Temperature Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Temperature Probe

.........................4, 7,8, 10, 15, 18, 19,31,34

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Problem SoIver...............................34

Consumer Services ...................35

Appliance Registration ..................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................35

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

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Page 1: Consumer Services
Temperature Probe ...4, 7,8, 10, 15, 18, 19,31,34 GE Appliances Spacemaker II*M Microwave Oven Problem SoIver...34 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Care and cleaning Control Panel ...3 1 Double Duty Oven Lamp Replacement ...32 installation ...32, 33 Adapter Plugs ..........33 Extension Cords ...33...
Page 2: To Excessive Microwave Energy
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3: Installation
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Page 4 Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Page 5: Save These Instructions
Use of shelf with Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn feature is not recommended (see the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections). Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. 04-A019 Hanging Kit allows this oven to be mounted under a cabinet.
Page 6 NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:...
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4) 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. Door Latches.
Page 8: Clock
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. “Error” Appears on Display: During Auto Cook, Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened before steam could be detected.
Page 9: Program Cooking
mpk: Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Cook, Auto Roast, Auto Reheat and Auto Defrost—with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest);...
Page 10: Minute/Second Timer
HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing 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 Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
Page 11: Microwaving Tips
Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Page 12: Express Cook Feature
AUTO START START/REMINDER REMINDER Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later). COO~NG BY T~E...
Page 13: Popcorn
The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided. I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven? A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Page 14: Defrosting Tips
Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of Time frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poul~ because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.
Page 15: Cooking Tips
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
Page 16: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
Page 17 RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Stew 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Page 18: Auto Roast
AUTO~TIC ROAST~G Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp to the Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Page 19: Auto Roast Guide
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Food Code Beef (5 max.) Tender Roast Medium Well Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast Poultry (6 lb. max.) Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
Page 20 Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. Whh many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.
Page 21: Auto Cook
Questions & Answers Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using Auto Reheat, what should I do? A. Use Time Cook in 30-second increments. The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time.
Page 22 Example: Place covered food in oven. l A uT800Kl Touch AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER COOK CODE” flashes on display. Touch number pad for desired code. “CODE 2“ shows. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on display. Touch START. How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20~0 less time than the code would regularly provide.
Page 23: Containers And Covers
Fill containers at least half full for best results. Be sure the oufiide of the cooking container 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.
Page 24 AUTO~TIC COO~G CONTROL GU~E Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Page 25 Auto Cook Food Code Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces to 2fi lbs.) Whole chicken to 3 lbs.) Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (1X lbs.) Hamburger patties...
Page 26 Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time. Positioning the Shelf...
Page 27 Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Page 28 ~AT~G OR RE~ATING GU~E NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
Page 29: Fish And Seafood
~rkey breast (4 to 6 Ibs.) 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Comments Rearrange after half of time.
Page 30 NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetible Amount Asparagus 1 lb, (frozen spears) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans 1 lb. cut in half (fresh green) (frozen green) 1O-OZ. package (frozen lima) 1O-OZ. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut)
Page 31: How To Clean The Inside
Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher. DOUBLE DUTYM shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf.
Page 32 OWN LAMP REPLACEMENT First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the side of the outer case. GROU~~G ~STRUCTIONS 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 33: Use Of Extension Cords
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.
Page 34 Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center QUESTIONS? your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
Page 35: Consumer Services
Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repair Service 80MEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 36: What Is Not Covered
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager+onsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588P144 Pub.

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