GE JES2051SNSS User Manual
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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature ...................19
Care and Cleaning .........28, 29
Changing the Power Level .......12
Features of Your
Microwave Oven ...........10, 11
Microwave Terms ..............27
Other Features .............24–26
Sensor Features ............20–23
Time Features ..............13–18
Troubleshooting Tips ....30, 31
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven .....32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ......Back Cover
Product Registration ..........33, 34
Warranty ......................35
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Owner’s Manual
JES2051
Microwave Oven
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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MFL38268203 49-40582-1 10-14 GE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since opendoor operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
■ Read and follow the specific precautions
in the Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.
■ This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 8.
■ Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
■ Be certain to place the front surface of
the door three inches or more back from
the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance in normal
usage.
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■ 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.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner’s Manual.
■ Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged power cord or plug, if it is
not working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
■ Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat, dry or cook
food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
■ Do not store this appliance outdoors.
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example, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
■ Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in
water.
■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven while cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic containers
before placing them in the oven.
– Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven off
and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire may
spread.
– Do not use the Sensor Features twice
in succession on the same food
portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use Time Cook for
additional cooking time.
■ It is important to keep the area clean
where the door seals against the
microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or
soft cloth. Rinse well.
■ This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
ARCING
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 or foil touching the side of the
oven.
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like antennas).
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
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explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could result in
injury.
■ 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.
■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in the
microwave.
■ Operating the microwave with no
food inside for more than a minute or
two may cause damage to the oven
and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can
shorten the life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin”
such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
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■ Superheated water
Liquids, such as water, coffee or te a
are able to be overheated beyond
the b o i l i ng p o i n t w i t h o u t appearing
to be boiling. Visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven
is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to
persons:
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halfway through heating it.
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with narrow necks.
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to stand in the microwave oven for
a short time before removing the
container.
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a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
■ Avoid heating baby food in glass
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula.
The container may feel cooler than
the formula really is. Always test the
formula before feeding the baby.
■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
■ Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening any
containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent possible
injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
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meat to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F. Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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.”
■ If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup
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measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
■ If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and
waxed paper may contain metal
flecks which could cause arcing or
ignite. Paper products containing
nylon or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin strip of metal embedded in the
bottom. When microwaved, the
metal can burn the floor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure
to vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
■ Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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■ “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.
When cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and
direct steam away from hands
and face.
■ 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 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
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cookware designed for
micro wave coo king is v ery useful,
but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or ceramic
materials and may soften or char
if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures
to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics
only and use
compliance
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Do not microwave empty
containers.
Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
them in strict
with the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric
shock.
GROUNDING 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. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the power
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance. (See WARNING - EXTENSION CORDS section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
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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.
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The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must
be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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.
NOTICE: PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products,
including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to
consult their physicians if they have concerns.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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About the features of your microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model.
1200 Watts
Features of the Oven
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Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
Convenience Guide.
Touch Control Panel and Display.
Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.
Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place
when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven.
You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto
feature.
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
Time Features
Press Enter
Time Cook Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
Defrost Auto/Time Amount of defrosting time
Press twice
Express Cook Starts immediately!
Add 30 Sec Starts immediately!
Power Level Power level 1–10
Sensor Features and Auto Feature
Press Enter Option
Popcorn Starts immediately! more/less time
Beverage Starts immediately!
Reheat Starts immediately! more/less time
Chicken/Fish Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)
Potato Starts immediately! more/less time
Vegetable Starts immediately!
Press once (fresh vegetables) more/less time
Press twice (frozen vegetables) more/less time
Press three times (canned vegetables) more/less time
Defrost Auto/Time Food weight
Press once
(on some models)
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