GE JES2251SJ03, JES2251SJ02, JES2251SJ01 Owner’s Manual
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Safety Information ......... 9-6
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Operating Instructions
Autom atic Features .......... 13
Microwave Terms ............ 18
Other Features ........... 16, 17
()yen Features ............. 7, 8
Power Levels ................ 9
Sensor Features .......... 14, 15
Time Features ............ 9-19
Care and Cleaning ...... 18, 19
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 20
Things That Are Normal ...... 90
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Covet
Product Registration ...... 91,92
_'arranty .................. 93
JES2251
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Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
inside the oven.
FOOO36P41AG 49-40511 01-06JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or
to prevent propeFly damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in hm_nflll
exposure to microwave energ_'_ It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocl_s.
(b) DoNotPlace any object between the oven fl'ont fi_ce
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surli_ces.
(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) hinoes and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surli_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be ac!justed or repaired b)
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• Read and fl_llow the specific precautions in the
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy secdon above.
• This appliance nlust be grounded. (_onnect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 4.
• Be certain to place the fi'ont sm_i_ce of the door three
inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid
accident;fl tipping of the appliance in nomml usage.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven s/irtilce when the illicrowave oven is in opei'ation.
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. If the power cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Se_Mce or an authorized se_Mce agent using a power
cord a\:filable fl'om General Electric.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Install or locam this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not iilO/lnt the IllicI'oWa;'e oven over or neai" any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
Llse this appliance only fin" its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or w_pox_
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, (h T or cook tbod, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
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• This microwave oven is not approved or tested fl:,r
IIlaIJ ne rise.
• Do not store this appliance outdom3. Do not use this
product near wate_fi)r example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
• Keep power cord away fl'om heated s/mfi_ces.
• Do not imme_e power cord or plug in water
• Do not let power cord hang over edge ot table
0I" COtlntei:
• To reduce tile risk of fire in tile oven caviW:
--Do not overcook fi_od. Careflfllv attend appliance
when paper; plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'om paper or
plastic containe_ bet0re plating them in tile oven.
--Do not use the oven fin" storage pmi)oses. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or toed in the oven
when not in use.
--If materials inside tile oven ignite, kee I) tile oven door
closed, ttlrn tile oven off and discmmect tile power cord,
or shut off power at tile fllse or drcuit breaker panel.
If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.
--Do not rise tile Sensor Features twice in StlCCession on
tile same toed portion. If tbod is tmdercooked after
tile first co/mtdown, use ADO1MINUTEtor additional
cooking time.
• See door s/wfhce cleaning instructions in tile Careand
cleaRiRg of the microwave over section of this manual.
• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. (_ontact nearest authorized service fi_cilitv
fin" examination, repair or a(!jusm_ent.
• _s with mV appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
A WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing press the STOP/RESETpad and correct the problem.
Ardng is tile microwave tem_ fin" sparks in tile oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching tile side of tile oven.
• Foil not molded to food (uptm'ned edges act
like anmnnas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poult_ y pins or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper tcmvls containing small metal
pieces being used in tile microwave.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
a, WARNING!
FOODS• Do not pop popcoYn in yo/lr i//ici'owave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessm T
or mfless you use I)opcorn labeled fi)r use in
IlliCI'O_;Ive ovens.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
container,--tOt example, closed jade--are able
to eN)lode and should not be heated in this
I/liCYoW_lVe oven. _tlcl/ rise of tile illiCi'ow_lve
()veil could result in injurY.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressm'e
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it
to bm_t, possibly resulting in ii_jmT.
• Operating tile microwave with no food inside for
illOi'e than a Illintlte or _\vo IllaV Catlse dalllage
to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat aro/md tile magnetron and can shorten
tile lile of tile oven.
• Foods with tmbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot clogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken li\'e_ and other giblets, and egg )x)lks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
• SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,coffeeortea, are ableto
be overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without
appearingtobeboiling.Visiblebubblingor boiling
when thecontainerisremovedfromthe microwave
ovenisnot alwayspresent. THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHENTHECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA
SPOONOROTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTO
THELIQUID.
• Avoid heating baby todd in glass.imp, even
with tile lid off. Make sm'e all inlimt fi)od is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute tile
heat evenly: Be careflfl to prevent scalding when
wamfing fi)mmla. Tile container may libel cooler
than tile fimnula really is. _Mwavs test tile fimnula
befiwe feeding tile bab>
• Don't defl'ost fl'ozen beverages in narro_=necked
bottles (especially carbonamd beverages). Even if
tile container is opened, pressm'e can build up.
This can cause tile container to built, possibly
resulting in iI_jm T.
• Hot foods and steam can cause bm'ns. Be careflll
when opening any containe_ of hot tODd,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible iI_jury, direct steam
away fi'om hands and face.
Do not (wercook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to yore" oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at
least an INTERNAl, temperature of 160°F and
poult_ T to at least an INTERNAl, tempemtm'e
of 180°E Cooking to these temperatm'es usually
protects against fi)odborne illness.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce tile risk of ii_jm y to pe_ons:
-- Do not overheat the liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid both beflwe and halfway
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-sided contninei_ with
narrow necks.
--_Mter heating, allow tile container to stand in
tile microwave oven fi)r a short time befi)re
removing the container;
-- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container;
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave • Cookware ma) become hot because of heat
oxen is suitable fi)r microwaxing. Most glass transferred from tile heated fi)od. Pot holde_
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard may be needed to handle tile cookware.
cups, potte_ y or china dinnerware which does not • "Boilable" cooking i)ouches and tightly closed
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for directed by package. If thev are not, plastic could
microwaving." bm_t during or immediately al*er cooking,
• If w)u are not sm'e if a dish is microwave-sale, possibly resulting in iqju*> Mso, plastic storage
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish containe_ should be at least partially tmcovered
you are testing and a glass measuring cup flled because thev titan a tight seal. _A]/en cooking
with 1 cup of water--set tile measuring cup with containe_ tightly covered with plastic wrap,
either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 remove covering careflfllv and direct steam away
seconds at high. If tile dish heats, it should not fl'om hands and ti_ce.
be used fi)r microwaving. • Use fi)il only as directed in this guide. TV dinnet_
If tile dish remains cool and only the water in may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4"
tile cup heats, then tile dish is microwave-sale, high; remove tile top foil cover and return tile
• If w)u use a meat them_ometer while cooking, tray to tile box. When using foil in tile microwave
make sure it is sale for use in microwave ovens, oven, kee I) tile foil at least 1 inch away fl'om tile
• Do not use rewcled paper l)roducts. Recycled
paper towels, nal)kins and waxed paper can • Plastic cookware>--Plasfic cookware designed fi)r
contain metal flecks which inav cause arcing inicrowave cooking is veiy useflll, but should be
or ignite. Paper products containing nflon or used careflfll> Even microwave-sale plastic may
m'hm filaments should be avoided, as tile}' may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
also ignite, are glass or ceralnic inatelJals, and may soften or
• Some styrofoam m_vs (like those that meat is In hmger exposm'es to oxercooking, tile food
packaged on) haxe a thin strip of metal embedded and cookware could ignite.
in tile bottom. _Aq/en microwave(l, tile metal can
burn tile floor of tile oven or ignite a paper t()weE Follow those guidelines:
• Do IlOt rise tile IllicI'o_;lve to dry ileWSl)al)ei3.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable Ira" use in Inicro_;Ive
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moistm'e and prevent spattering. Be sm'e t()
vent plastic wrap so smam can escape.
sides ot the oven.
char if subjected to short periods of o;ercooking.
D'_ Use microwave-satb plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
IIl_l I1 HIll ct HI'eI"S i'e coi/llll ell datio iis.
'_ Do ilOt illici'owa_,e ei/ll)I,_ ' coiltJliilers.
Do not pemfit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be gro/mded. In tile event of
an electrical short drcuit, gro/mding reduces tile
risk ()t electric shock by providing an escape wire
for tile electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord
having a grounding wire with a gro/mding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and gro/mded.
Consult a qualified electrician or se_Mce mchnician
if the gro/mding instructions are not completely
tmde_tood, or if do/flX exists as to whether tile
appliance is propedy gro/mded.
If tile outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is yore" personal responsibili_' and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly gro/mded
S-prong wall outlet.
D(>ilot tllldeI" ally ciI'CtllllSt_lllCeS tilt or I'elllOVe
tile third (gro/md) prong from tile power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If tile power cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician or se_Mce
technician install an outlet near tile appliance.
(See EXTENSION CORDSsecd(m.)
For best operation, i)lug this appliance into its
OWIIelectrical outlet to l)revent flickering of lights,
blowing (ff fllse or tripping of circuit breaker. 5
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
ADAPTERPLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential safer)' hazards under certain conditions,
we stronglyrecommend against the use ofan adapter plug.
Howevex; if you still elect to use an adaptex; where local codes
pemfit, a TEMPORARYCONNECTION may be made to a properly
grounded 2-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UI, listed adapter
which is available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in
the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the c(mnecfion of
the power cord.
CAUTION:Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground
the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded
through the house wiring.
You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sm'e the receptacle is propefl)
gromMed.
X'_hen disconnecting, the I)°wer cord fl'om the adapteL alwa)s hold the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter grotmd temfinal is xerx likely to break with repeated use. Should this hal)pen,
DONOTUSEthe appliance tmtil a proper grotmd has again been established.
{Adapterplugsnot
permittedinCanada)
Alignlarge
prongs/slots .._¢_ __L_ I
_E,_sureprop/erground
TEMPORARY andfirm connection
METHOD beforeuse.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because fl'equent disconnection oi the power cord places
tmdue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual fifilm'e of the adapter grotmd temfinal. _)u should have
the 2-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 9)-prong (grotmding) receptacle by a qualified electrician
before using the appliance.
EXTENSIONCORDS
A short power SUl_ply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting t_'om becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careflfl in using them.
If an extensioncord is used--
B The marked electrical rating ot the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical radng ot
the appliance;
_'_ The extension cord must be a gr()tmding-t_ _e 3 "
_j The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the cotmtertop or tabletop where
it can be pulled on b) children or tripped oxer tmintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sotmd may vary when the
microwaxe oxen is on. Cooking times ma) be longe_; too.
, , ,'1 . -wlre cord and it II/t/st be l)lugged,, into a 3-slot otltlet
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Aboutthe featuresofyour microwave oven. 9e.com
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Featuresof theOven
O DoorLatches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keel)iw,
mici'owaxes confined in tile o_eil,
O emovable Turntable. Tumt_d)le and support
must be in place when using the o_en, Tile
turnt;O)le mar be remoxed for cleaning,
O emovable Turntable Support. Tl/e roller
_ing support must be in I)lace when using
tile o_en,
O TouchControlPanelDisplay.
DoorLatchRelease.Press latch release to
open (looi:
NOTE."Ratingplate,ovenvent(s)andovenfightarelocated
ontheinsidewallsof themicrowaveoven.
Aboutthe featuresofyourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature.
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CookingContro/s
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Time Features
Press Enter Options
NumberPads Amountofcookingtime
WARM Amountofwarmingtime
POPCORN PressSTART 3.5oz.,3.0oz.
Pressonce,twiceorthreetimes or1.75oz.
More/Lesstime
POWERLEVEL PressSTART
Pressonetotentimes
INVERTERDEFROST Foodweightupto 6 Ibs.
ADD1MINUTE PressSTART
Pressonetotentimes
TIMER Amountoftime
Sensor Features
Press Enter Options
DINNER PressSTART More/Lesstime
BREAKFAST PressSTART More/Lesstime
LUNCH/SNACK PressSTART More/Lesstime
SIDEDISH PressSTART More/Lesstime
Pressuntilfoodappears
indisplay
REHEAT PressSTART More/Lesstime
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