Microwave Oven ge.com Safety Information . . . . . . . . .2–6 Operating Instructions Automatic Features . . . . . . . . . .13 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8 Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . .14, 15 Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . .9–12 Owner’s Manual JES2251 Care and Cleaning . . . . . .18, 19 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .20 Things That Are Normal . .
Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 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.
ge.com 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. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. ■ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. ■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
ge.com ■ Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. ■ “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 they form a tight seal.
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ADAPTER PLUGS Operating Instructions 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.
About the features of your microwave oven. ge.com Safety Instructions Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1200 Watts Operating Instructions Features of the Oven Door Latches. Troubleshooting Tips Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. Removable Turntable Support.
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the features of your microwave oven. Cooking Controls Troubleshooting Tips Time Features Press Number Pads WARM POPCORN Press once, twice or three times Enter Amount of cooking time Amount of warming time Press START POWER LEVEL Press one to ten times INVERTER DEFROST ADD 1 MINUTE Press one to ten times TIMER Press START Options 3.5 oz., 3.0 oz. or 1.75 oz.
About changing the power level. ge.com Select the power level before entering the cooking time. Press POWER LEVEL until the desired power level appears in the display. The maximum programmable cooking time at Power Level 10 is 30 minutes. For Power Level P10 (High) P9 P8 P7 (Med.-High) P6 (Medium) P5 P4 P3 (Med.-Low) Defrost P2 P1 (Low) Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: P10 High for fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids, etc.
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions About the time features. Cooking Guide for Timed Cooking Use High power level (P10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min., Med-High (P7) 4 to 7 min. Beans (fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima) 1 lb. cut in half 10-oz. package 10-oz. package 10 to 14 min. 4 to 8 min.
ge.com You can use this feature in two ways: ■ Each time the pad is pressed, it will add one minute to the time counting down. Press up to 10 times to add 10 minutes of cooking time. ■ It can be used to set one minute of cooking time. 1 Press ADD 1 MINUTE, up to 10 times. 2 Press START. The oven will beep 5 times when cooking is completed. Safety Instructions Add 1 Minute Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Follow package instructions. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Safety Instructions About the time features. To Soften and Melt Cream Cheese The following are a few examples of how to soften or melt food items using various Power Levels and cooking times. To soften 8 oz. of cream cheese, remove wrapper and place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe dish. Brown Sugar To soften 1 cup of brown sugar, place sugar in a microwave-safe dish with a slice of bread. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Operating Instructions 1 2 3 Select POWER LEVEL P10 (High).
About the automatic features. ge.com Use INVERTER DEFROST for meat, poultry and fish. INVERTER DEFROST automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for even defrosting results. Use for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds. 1 2 ■ Place food in a microwave safe dish. ■ Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down. ■ Drain liquids during defrosting. Press INVERTER DEFROST. Using the Conversion Guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.
Safety Instructions About the sensor features. Humidity Sensor The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use the number pads to add more cooking time. Cooking preference varies with individuals.
ge.com Sensor cooking allows you to cook food without setting a time. Choose the Sensor Cooking feature for your food type. Always use microwave-safe containers. Cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Be careful when removing covers after cooking. To avoid steam burns, remove covers facing away from you. 1 2 Place food in the oven. Press the food pad until the food category appears in the window. Press START. The oven beeps 2 times when steam is detected.
Safety Instructions About the other features. Stop/Reset Use the STOP/RESET pad to clear the memory. During cooking, press once to stop the cooking process. Press twice to cancel all cooking instructions. Options Features Operating Instructions The OPTIONS pad allows you to establish and set preferred non-cooking features. These features include: Child Lock, Word Speed, Language Choice and more. See the chart below.
ge.com Safety Instructions Clock Press to enter the time of day. 1 2 3 Press CLOCK. Enter the time of day. Press CLOCK. Press CLOCK to check the time of day during any cooking program. Timer 1 2 Press TIMER. 3 Press START. Opening the door will not stop the countdown. The time will continue to count down if the oven door is opened. Enter the amount of time, in minutes and seconds, using the number pads (up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds).
Safety Instructions 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). ■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Operating Instructions ■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
ge.com Safety Instructions 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 oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Stainless Steel Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below and you may not need to call for service. Problem 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. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and related service to replace the defective part.
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