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GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139

★★★★☆
4.2

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★★★★☆
3.8

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Pros

  • Powerful (50)
  • Easy to clean (49)
  • Heats evenly (43)
  • Attractive design (42)
  • Simple display (42)
  • Quiet (38)
  • Stable tray (26)
  • Easy to install (6)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Versatile (6)
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Cons

  • Noisy (5)
  • Unstable tray (2)
  • A little bigger wattage t (1)
  • Bit hard to push buttons (1)
  • Buttons are hard to press (1)
  • Buttons hard to press (1)
  • Confusing display (1)
  • Difficult to read display (1)
  • Door is noisy closing (1)

Best Uses

  • Leftovers (47)
  • Frozen food (41)
  • Quick meals (33)
  • Snack (25)
  • Popcorn (24)
  • Vegetables (8)
  • Heating liquids (3)
  • Meats (3)
  • Thawing (3)
  • Anything you can fit in (1)
 
 
 


GE® 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven.
Product Features
  • 1.1 cu. ft. capacity — 1,100 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure)
  • Convenience cooking controls — Allows cooking and reheating at the touch of a button
  • Auto and Time Defrost — Automatically defrosts for a specified amount of time
  • Turntable — Continually rotates food to ensure even cooking
  • Instant On Controls — Allow quick, one-touch cooking and reheating
  • Child lock out — Enables you to lock the keypad to prevent the oven from being accidentally started
Dimensions (HxDxW) 11 3/8 in x 15 1/8 in x 20 3/8 in
Capacity Mid-Size
Clock 12 Hour
Electronic Touch Controls Yes
Wattage (IEC-705) 1100 W
Cooking System Turntable
Power Levels 10
Delay Start Yes
Beverage (Convenience) Instant-On (3 sizes)
Cook (Convenience) 6 Codes
Popcorn (Convenience) Instant-On (3 sizes)
Reheat (Convenience) 4 codes
Turntable Glass
Turntable Size (in.) 11-3/8
Add 30 Seconds Instant-On
Cooking Complete Reminder Yes
Defrost Type Auto & Time (2 pads)
Express Cook Instant-on 1-6 minutes
Time Cook I & II
Time Preference Control Enhancement (1/9)
Timer (On/Off) Yes / No
Child Lock Yes (Hidden)
Limited 1-year entire appliance Parts and Labor


    Specification Description
    Model JES1139, JES1139BL, JES1139WL
    UPC 084691148531
    Amps 15
    Capacity 1.1 cu. ft.
    Child Lock Yes
    Colors Black
    Colors White
    Cooking Watts 1100
    Depth 15 1/8"
    Height 11 3/8"
    Kitchen Timer Yes
    Power Levels 10
    Quick Cook Yes
    Style Counter Top
    Turntable Yes
    Voltage 120 Volts
    Width 20 3/8"

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    Last update: Sep 25, 2009

    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

     
    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Like this microwave!

    "This is a great size microwave for most people and has some nice features. I had never used auto-cook features where you select the type of food and portion size, but am impressed by it. With you use these settings, the heat cycles are customized and the food is more evenly heated. It works so well that I try to use the auto-cook feature whenever I can. Also, GE prints the auto cook selection guides on the in..." Read Full Review »

    Jul 28, 2007 by Loves to shop!

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    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0
    Great except for quality of door latch

    "We just bought a GE Microwave JES1139 model 2 weeks ago. Shortly after we brought it home and started using it, the door started becoming more and more difficult to open. At first, you press the button and the door pops open, then after a few times, you press the button and the door remains closed and does not pop open as it did earlier. It is now, after 2 weeks hardly ever popping open when the door latch is..." Read Full Review »

    Sep 25, 2009 by Terry

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    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Review

    Like this microwave!

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Heats Evenly
    • Powerful
    • Simple Display
    • Stable Tray

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Frozen Food
    • Leftovers
    • Vegetables
     

    "This is a great size microwave for most people and has some nice features. I had never used auto-cook features where you select the type of food and portion size, but am impressed by it. With you use these settings, the heat cycles are customized and the food is more evenly heated. It works so wel …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 28 2007
    Loves to shop!
    Austin, TX
    I am:
    • Casual Cook
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $78.00
     
     

    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Review

    Great except for quality of door latch

    ★★☆☆☆
    2.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy To Install
    • Heats Evenly
    • Powerful
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Defrosting
    • Quick Meals
     

    "We just bought a GE Microwave JES1139 model 2 weeks ago. Shortly after we brought it home and started using it, the door started becoming more and more difficult to open. At first, you press the button and the door pops open, then after a few times, you press the button and the door remains closed …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 25 2009
    Terry
    Hayward CA
    I am:
    • Avid Cook
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $106.00
     
     

    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Review

    Solid Microwave

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy To Install
    • Heats Evenly
    • Powerful
    • More »

      Cons

    • Hard To Read Display

      Best Uses

    • Quick Meals
     

    "I use this microwave for basic cooking and it is great for that. Just a hair smaller than the mid-sized I was using but I have no problems with the size.

    Where this oven excels is in price/performance. A very nice model that is about $20 less at ABT than at a local discount store. It does everythin …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jun 10 2009
    MadPunter
    Central Ohio
    I am:
    • Casual Cook
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $78.00
     
     

    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Review

    Good looking - nice operation

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Heats Evenly
    • Powerful
    • Simple Display
    • Stable Tray
    • Versatile

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Frozen Food
    • Leftovers
     

    "New to this machine - it was a replacement to an older much smaller Little Litton. This is a pleasure as it seems to work on the timings that are suggested on the packaging of various food products - which is a nice change for me. With the old machine I always had to double the time and guess. Th …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 9 2007
    The Otter
    NYC
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    • Avid Cook
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    Price: $78.00
     
     

    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

    GE Countertop Microwave Oven - JES1139 Review

    Nice Microwave -- Nice Price

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Attractive Design
    • Easy To Clean
    • Heats Evenly
    • Powerful
    • Quiet
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Frozen Food
    • Popcorn
    • Quick Meals
     

    "I have owned a similar GE microwave. I especially like its size and its powerful 1100 watts. This microwave defrosts various meats quickly and can heat up dishes in no time at all. This microwave is an overall winner, and I am glad I had purchased it for my home. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 3 2008
    Donna B.
    Massachusetts
    I am:
    • Avid Cook
     
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