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GE MICROWAVES GUIDE

GE has long been in the business of making microwaves as well as other kitchen appliances such as ovens and washing machines. The brand is among the leaders when it comes to trusted microwaves, as it dominates the market because of units that are very affordable. Another advantage is the wide array of practical features such as the inverter technology, large turntable diameters, and spacious interiors.

Types of GE microwaves

GE produces three types of microwave ovens: over-the-range microwave ovens, built-in microwave ovens, and countertop microwave ovens. These are all designed based on where you would place the microwave oven in your kitchen. Over-the-range microwave ovens, as such, may require more planning for installation and may not be as easy to incorporate into the overall design of the kitchen as a countertop model does.

This is also more expensive compared to other types. A countertop model is the type found in most households because all you need is access to a plug and a space on your countertop. Countertop models are among the most iconic in the GE line of microwaves and sport a variety of features such as ten different power levels, varying wattage, electronic touch controls, and more.

All ovens from GE come with specific sensor sizes to analyze the humidity of various foods and to automatically set the time and the power necessary to avoid overheating certain foods.

Another type of oven is the built-in microwave oven, which is designed to fit with the kitchen decor and needs to be professionally designed. Built-in ovens are usually placed over the stove or raised off over the counter.

Popular GE microwave

PVM1870SMSS

GE produces a number of popular microwave oven models. These include the GE Spacemaker PVM1870SMSS, which comes in stainless steel and a range of useful features like defrost heat, a CircuWave Cooking System, and a three-speed exhaust fan with a boost. The unit also comes with reheat features.

The touch sensitive display allows easy programming of settings and the start timer delay means that you can customize your cooking times and not worry about overheating. See how much time is left with well-lit LCD display. The unit also sports child lock features to prevent kids from accidentally turning the unit on.

JES2251SJ Also a popular option is the GE JES2251SJ stainless steel microwave with 2.2 cu. ft. capacity. This is a countertop model with 10 power levels and automatic features. It also sports a child lock feature for added security. The electronic controls add to the ease of programing the settings, and the turntable is easy to clean. The unit also sports a delay start feature and inverter technology for fast and balanced heating.

SCA2000FWW

Yet another popular countertop unit is the GE Profile Advantium SCA2000FWW, which sports a capacity of 1.2 cu. ft. with medium power levels of around 950W. The features include the clock and timer, a demo guide for helping new owners through the controls and setup, and electronic display with scroll for reading through longer instructions. The repeat last feature is very handy in going to the last setting, which can be used fast and conveniently.

This unit also sports a halogen cooking light that makes the unit bright and nice to look at. The three light settings include bright, night, and off. The SCA2000FWW comes with the auto light feature and an external exhaust system. This microwave is kept cool with the two-speed fan, while the grease filter prevents grease from clogging the vents.

GE Microwaves Pros

GE is known for the highly innovative and stylish designs of its wide array of microwave ovens. The stainless steel designs give the ovens an expensive, sophisticated look, which makes a perfect match to modern kitchens. Affordability is another advantage that you can get from kitchen appliances manufactured by GE.

Add to this the fast and even heating capabilities of its microwave ovens, the efficient defrost features, and quiet operation like no other. GE microwave ovens also sport very intuitive controls, which further adds to the convenience of using the oven. And because of the large room inside, you can be sure that GE microwave ovens are very easy to clean.

GE Microwaves Cons

GE ovens tend to break down slowly, in which the indicator lights are the first ones to go. Failure to heat properly and flimsy microwave parts are other common complaints of those who bought a GE microwave oven. In some instances, the sensor heating feature is only good for soups, but thicker food cuts will take long to heat.

Large units also tend to eat up a lot of power and space. Lack of multi-tasking ability is another problem of GE units. For example, running the built-in clock timer will prevent you from cooking or reheating something on a different schedule.