GE JEM32H Use and Care Manual

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Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave ovenproperly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

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Write down the serial number.

You’llfind it on a label inside the oven.

This number is alsoon the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in the registration card, please write the serial number here:

JEM32H

Model Number

Yoursupplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance

mustberegistered.Pleasebecertain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service ...

checktheProblem Solveronpage 18. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Serial Number

Use these model and serial numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwaveoven.

The electric output of this

microwave oven is 700 watts.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwaveoven should a need occur for adjustments.

When unpacking your microwave oven...

you should find an installation package that contains a template and installation hardware. If missing, contact your supplier.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

~HW Installation this oven to a built-in wall oven.

Kitconverts

Featuresof YourOven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(Forall AUTOROASTcodes exceptcode ~ AUTO DEFROST, COOK ‘NWATCH,TIME COOK and MANUAL DEFROST cycles)

Toremind youthat you have food in the oven, the ovenwill beep once a minute until you either open the ovendoor or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

I I I

.9 Cubic Foot

Oven Interior

1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Oven Vent.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Interior Light turns on

when the door is opened or when Display. See next page for the oven is operating.

6. MICROTHERMOMETERTM 9. Door Latch Release. Press latch Temperature Probe. Use with release bar at indent to open door. AUTO ROASTor TEMP Door must be securely latched for COOK/HOLD function only. ovento operate.

7. DOUBLE-DUTYTMShelf. Lets 10. Auto Roast and Auto you microwave severalfoods at once. Defrost Guides. Contain cooking (See Safety Instructions and pages

15and 16for special instructions.) When this shelf is not in use, please and defrosting information for the remove from the oven. Automatic Defrosting function (see

When YouPlug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

8. Touch Control Panel and

instructions.

information for the Automatic Roasting function (see page 10)

page 12).

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,

and you must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF,

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YourTouchControlPanel

The Touch Control Panel

allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’sdesigned to be easy

to use and understand.

1. TIME COOK I & II.

Microwavefor a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 * (High), (or change power level after entering cooking time. See page 8.)

2. MANUAL DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 4 3 (Low). (If desired, you may

change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 14.)

3. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power . level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10

(High) for cooking or power level 3 *

(Low) for defrostfig. -

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these padstoenter cooking/defrostingtime, power level, time of day, finished food temperature, Auto Roast codes and Auto Defrost weights.

5. MIN. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MIN.

6 START.After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.

7. AUTOROAST. Insert probe,

touch this pad, and desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 10and 11.)

F] I AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL

i] I COOKING GUIDE BEHIND DOOR II

“PROBE” Appears On Display:

● Probe has been forgotten when

AUKI ROASTor TEMP COOK/ HOLD function is being used.

. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

9. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature, it switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 9.)

10.MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwaveenergy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period after Manual Defrost or as a delay timer before Time Cook I &H, Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. (See page 7.)

11.COOK ‘NWATCH.Use this pad for short-term cooking. The oven automatically turns off after

3 minutes. (See page 8.)

12. CLOCK. Touchthis pad to

enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1,3, and Oand “1:30” will appear in display. Touch STARTpad. To reset or change

time, simply repeat above process.

13.CLEAR/OFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (excepttime of day).

14. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and then the number pads for the desired food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See pages 12 and 13.)

& DISPLAY.Displays time of day, time counting down during cooking Iimctions, power level, internal food temperature, Auto Roastcodes and Auto Defrost food weights, cooking mode and instructions.

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Roast or Auto Defrost with the ovenautomatically setting the times and power levels for you, Manual Defrost, Time Cook and Cook ‘N Watchwith choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10(highest), time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.

Create your ownprograms to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Auto Roast, Temp

Cook/Hold or Time Cook I & II or program a hold time between Manual Defrost and Time Cook I & II. (See page 7.) Set Time Cook I &II for a two-stage program using different times and Power levels.

(See page 8.) “

How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC 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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

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1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows”: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touchnumber pad 3 and MIN (for

3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows”3 :00” and “TIME” flashes.

3. Touch START.Display shows

“TIME” and time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,

flashes “End~’and display shows

time of day.

Programming a HOLD TIME

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwavecooking fbnctions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed Cooking

Todelay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I&II, TEMP COOK/HOLD or AUTOROASTand enter cook time, temp, or code. Touch MIN/SEC

TIMER and enter number ofminutes

todelaycooking.TouchSTART.Trier

counts down to zero and cooking begins. When delaying temperature or AutoRoastcooking, be sure probe is in food before pressing START.

How to Manual Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’ssayyouwantto defrosta frozen casserole for 15minutes, hold for

10minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:Takecasserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch MANUAL DEFROST pad.

The display shows”: O“and

“POWER 3:’ “ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MIN

for 15minutes defrosting time.

“15:00” appears on display.

(Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

The display shows”: O“and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MIN to hold

for ten minutes. “10:00” appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK I & II pad. The display shows”: O“ and

“POWER 10:’“ENTER COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step Z Touch2,5 and MIN for twenty-fiveminutesof cookingtime.

“COOKTIME” flashesand “25:00”

and “POWER 10”appearon display.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “End~’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes. Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator

promptly. NOI’E: Let foods remain at room

temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last instruction. Youmay have set the oven to Defrost for 4 minutes,

Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,

the ovenwouldDefrostfor 6 minutes

and Hold/Time for 2 minutes.

Cooking byTime

TIME COOK I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), or change power level automatically.

Power level 10(High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook.

Tobecome better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 fill of

wa~r and add 1~easpoon of instant coffee and stir to dis~olve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwavesafe (refer to MicrowavingTips on page 2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II pad. Displayshuws“: O“and “POWER

lot”“ENTER COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch

1and MIN pad for one minute. Display shows “1:00” and “COOK TIME” flashes.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” at right.)

Step 4: Touch START.“COOK TIME;’ “POWER 10~’and time counting down show on display.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End7 Oven, light and fm shutoff.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’show to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safecontainer and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Displ~ shows”: “ENTER COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and B seconds. Display shows “2:15” and “POWER 10Y “COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your cooking time.

How

toChange l%werLevel

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 6: Touch START. Step %“POWER 10” is displayed

and “COOK TIME I“ countsdown. Step 8: At the end of “COOK

TIME I“ the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End? The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:Open the door.

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Cook ‘N Watch

The Cook ‘NWatch feature is a short-tmn automatically turns the oven off after 3 minutes. It’s ideal for melting cheese on food or other

COOk@ pI’O@lU which

quick cooking operations where you want to stop cooking at just the right time.

ToUse Cook ‘NWatch

Step 1:Touch COOK ‘NWA’IZH.

“COOK ‘NWA~H” and “POWER 10”are displayed and “START” flashes.

Step 2: Touch START. “COOK ‘N WA~H” and time counting up to

3 minutes are displayed. Power level 10is automatically set in ovenbut another power level can be selected.

Step 3: Open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop cooking. The ovenwill automatically signal,

flash “End” and shut off at the end of 3 minutes.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’tdone. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location many time cooking recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the

food for doneness, and cook your

fd a little longer, if necessary. Q. I touched the number pads

and selected mypowerlevel.When I touched START,however,my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I & 11pad

must be touched before setting the

number pads or else your ovenwill not begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power

level other than High. What do

I need to do?

A. Tochange the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER” flashes on the

display panel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes.To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press

the STARTpad. The timer must be

reset for cooking to resume unless

time is remaining on timer.

Cooking byTemperature

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to cook a variety of foods to the desiredftihed 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.

“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically signals with four beeps when the food reaches the preset temperature. The Hold f=ture will maintainthis temperature for up to twelve hours or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Note: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

Handle

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using “TEMP COOWHOLD” or “AU~ ROASTY Touse the probe properly, follow directions on page 10.

Cable

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:Insert temperature probe

into roast and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step2: TouchTEMP COOWHOLD.

“F” and “POWER 10”are displayed

and “ENTER TEMP” flashes. Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125°F.

“TEMP~’ “POWER 10”and “125F” are displayed.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5 for medium power.

“TEMP~’ “POWER 5“ and “125F” show on display.

Step 5: Touch START.If internal

temperature of the roast is less than

80”F., display will show “COOL” and “FOOD TEMP.” If temperature is 80”F. or above, display shows

temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 125”F.is reached,

the oven will sound and display

“HOLD7 The oven will then hold

the temperature.

Step Z Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

cookingTips

● Use a lower power level; it will

heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completelydefrostedbeforeinserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. I inserted the temperature probe, closed the door,touched TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered my desired food temperaturebut the temperaturedidn’t appear on the display.

A. Youmay have entered an

incorrect temperature. Any food temperature from 80° to 199”F. may be entered for TEMP COOK/ HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

Q. Are there any foods I can’t

TempCook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash on

the display after I touched the STARTpad?

A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’tseat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No, if it touches the oven wall,

you may damage the oven. Q. Can I Temp Cook different

portions of food at different temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe

gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.

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