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GE Spacemaker II JEM20H User Manual

GE Spacemaker II JEM20H
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GE Spacemaker II JEM20H Specifications

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BrandGE
ModelSpacemaker II JEM20H
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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Record Model and Serial Numbers

Instructions for recording model and serial numbers for future correspondence.

Register Your Microwave Oven

Importance of registering the oven for potential adjustments and owner notification.

Microwaving Tips

Cookware Selection and Testing

Guidance on using microwave-safe cookware and a test method.

Food Preparation and Safety

Tips on covering dishes, piercing foods, and preventing splattering.

Precautions for Microwave Energy Exposure

Safe Door Operation and Interlocks

Warning against operating the oven with the door open or tampering with safety interlocks.

Oven Damage and Authorized Repair

Instructions regarding operating a damaged oven and authorized repair personnel.

Important Safety Instructions

Electrical Safety and Grounding

Essential safety guidelines including grounding, proper outlet usage, and cord handling.

Fire Prevention in Oven Cavity

Precautions to prevent fires, such as avoiding overcooking and removing combustible materials.

Features of Your Oven

Door Handle and Latches

Description of the door handle and latches, ensuring secure closure for operation.

Oven Interior Light and Vent

Explanation of the interior light function and the purpose of the oven vent.

Touch Control Panel and Display

Introduction to the touch control panel and display for oven operation.

When You Plug in the Oven

Initial Power-Up Sequence

Describes the display sequence upon plugging in the oven and resetting the clock.

Your Touch Control Panel

Display and Number Pad Functions

Details on the display screen and how to use number pads for input.

Power Level and Start/Clear Controls

Explanation of the Power Level pad and the Start/Clear/Off functions.

Program Cooking

Creating Custom Cooking Programs

Guidance on using controls for custom programs like delayed cooking or two-stage cooking.

Cooking

Time Cook I & II Feature Usage

Instructions for using Time Cook I & II for preset cooking times and power levels.

Changing Power Level During Cooking

Procedure to adjust the power level after entering the cooking time.

Defrosting

Defrosting Process and Tips

Guide to using the defrost function, including tips for effective thawing.

Defrosting Questions and Answers

Answers to common questions regarding defrosting sounds, speed, and food readiness.

Minute/Second Timer Functions

Timer Operation and Examples

Explanation of timer's multiple uses, including a 3-minute phone call example.

Hold Time and Delayed Cooking

Instructions for setting hold times between cooking and delaying the start of cooking.

Heating or Reheating Guide: Appetizers & Leftovers

Reheating Appetizers and Dips

Specific times and power levels for reheating various appetizers like meatballs, dips, and pastries.

Reheating Leftover Plates

Guidance for reheating a plate of food with meat and vegetables.

Heating or Reheating Guide: Main Dishes & Beverages

Reheating Main Dishes and Meats

Detailed guide for reheating various main dishes, steaks, chops, and roasts.

Reheating Beverages

Instructions for reheating coffee, tea, cocoa, and other milk-based beverages.

Defrosting Guide: Meat and Poultry

Defrosting Meat Items

Step-by-step defrosting times and instructions for various meat cuts like bacon, beef, and pork.

Defrosting Poultry Items

Defrosting guidelines for chicken, Cornish hens, duckling, and turkey breast.

Defrosting Guide: Fish, Breads, Cakes & Fruit

Defrosting Fish and Seafood

Instructions for defrosting fillets, steaks, oysters, shrimp, lobster, and crab.

Defrosting Baked Goods and Fruit

Defrosting times for bread, cakes, doughnuts, pies, and fresh fruit.

Convenience Food Guide: Appetizers & Meats

Reheating Appetizers and Snacks

Guide for microwaving convenience foods like pastry bites, sandwiches, pizza, and egg rolls.

Cooking Eggs, Cheese, and Seafood

Instructions for cooking convenience items like scrambled eggs, cheese souffles, and seafood newburg.

Convenience Food Guide: Pasta, Poultry & Vegetables

Cooking Pasta, Rice, and Poultry

Guidelines for microwaving convenience pasta, rice, canned poultry, and frozen chicken.

Reheating Sauces and Vegetables

Instructions for heating convenience sauces, gravies, and frozen vegetables.

Meats: Beef and Roasts

Cooking Beef and Ground Meat

Guidance for cooking ground beef, meatballs, patties, and meat loaf.

Cooking Beef Roasts

Instructions for cooking pot roasts and simmered beef, including temperature guidelines.

Meats: Pork, Lamb, and Veal

Cooking Pork and Ham

Instructions for cooking pork chops, roasts, ham, and bacon.

Cooking Lamb and Veal

Guidelines for cooking lamb chops, shoulder, and veal roasts.

Poultry and Fish Cooking

Cooking Chicken and Turkey

Instructions for microwaving various poultry cuts and whole birds.

Cooking Fish and Seafood

Guidance for cooking fish fillets, whole fish, oysters, shrimp, and crab.

Cooking Guide: Eggs, Cheese, and Breads

Preparing Eggs and Cheese Dishes

Instructions for cooking scrambled eggs, omelets, quiches, fondue, and cheese dishes.

Baking Breads and Coffee Cakes

Guidance for microwaving coffee cakes, cornbread, muffins, and quick breads.

Cooking Guide: Pasta, Rice, and Cereal

Cooking Pasta, Rice, and Noodles

Instructions for preparing macaroni, spaghetti, egg noodles, lasagna, manicotti, and rice.

Preparing Cereals and Grits

Guidelines for cooking oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat, and cream of rice.

Cooking Guide: Vegetables and Sauces

Cooking Fresh and Frozen Vegetables

Instructions for steaming fresh and frozen vegetables like slices, whole pieces, and potatoes.

Preparing Gravies and Sauces

Guidance for heating gravies, sauces, melted butter, and thick spaghetti sauce.

Cakes and Desserts

Baking Cakes and Cupcakes

Instructions for microwaving commercial cake mixes, basic cakes, cupcakes, and bar cookies.

Making Candies and Desserts

Guidance for preparing S'Mores, caramel apples, marshmallow crisp, and chocolate bark.

Freezer-to-Table and Microwave Adapting

Cooking Frozen Foods Guide

Times and instructions for cooking frozen meatballs, meat loaf, saucy casseroles, and soups.

Microwave Cooking Techniques

Tips on covering, arranging food, stirring, and understanding food characteristics.

Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

Converting Conventional Recipes

Advice on adapting regular recipes for microwave use, considering techniques and ingredients.

Favorite Stuffed Peppers Recipe

A specific recipe for stuffed peppers, with both conventional and microwave methods.

Microwave Utensil/Cookware Guide

Suitable and Unsuitable Cookware

Lists of approved and unapproved utensils and cookware for microwave use.

Microwave Uses for Different Materials

Guidance on how different materials like plastic, glass, and paper can be used in the microwave.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven Interior

Instructions for cleaning the oven walls, door, and cooking tray, with warnings against abrasives.

Cleaning Oven Exterior and Controls

Guidance on cleaning the oven case, control panel, and power cord.

Grounding Instructions

Proper Grounding Methods

Explanation of grounding requirements and the preferred method using a 3-prong plug.

Adapter Plugs and Extension Cords

Warnings and recommendations regarding the use of adapter plugs and extension cords.

Problem Solver

Troubleshooting Common Oven Issues

A guide to diagnose and resolve problems like the oven not coming on or food being overcooked.

Normal Oven Operation Phenomena

Explanation of normal sounds, light dimming, and potential TV interference during operation.

If You Need Service

Steps for Obtaining Service

Procedure for contacting service providers and resolving issues if not satisfied.

Your General Electric Microwave Oven Warranty

What Is Covered Under Warranty

Details of the one-year full warranty and the nine-year limited warranty for the magnetron tube.

What Is Not Covered By Warranty

Exclusions from warranty coverage, including improper installation and accidental damage.

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