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4.6 | 460 Reviews

GE® 2.2 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven

GE Appliances JES2251SJ

Features

  • 2.2 cu. ft. capacity
  • Inverter defrost technology
  • Sensor cooking controls
  • Full stainless steel exterior

Quick Specs

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop
  • Width: 24"
  • Height: 13 3/4"
  • Depth: 19 1/2"
  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 2.2 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1200.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: No
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Sensor cooking controls

Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results

2.2 cu. ft. capacity 1200 watts (IEC-705 test procedure)

Inverter defrost technology Consistent heat for better results

Sensor cooking controls Automatically adjusts time and power for delicious cooking results

Auto and time defrost Defrosting times and power levels are programmed automatically or manually for optimal results

Warming oven Keeps foods hot and ready to serve

Extra-large 16" turntable Rotates food throughout the cycle and accommodates large cookware

Instant On controls One-touch instant operation

Control lockout Helps prevent accidental activation

Features

  • 2.2 cu. ft. capacity
  • Inverter defrost technology
  • Sensor cooking controls
  • Full stainless steel exterior
  • Auto and time defrost
  • Warming oven
  • Extra-large 16" turntable
  • Instant On controls
  • Control lockout
CAPACITY
Total Capacity (cubic feet) 2.2 cu ft
Unit Capacity Family-Size
FILTER
App Filter - Convection No
App Filter - Control Type Electronic touchpad
App Filter - Wattage 1100 and Above
App Filter - Cooking Technology Microwave Only
App Filter - Product Type Microwave Countertop
App Filter - Capacity Microwave Large (1.9 cu. ft. and above)
App Filter - Voltage 120V
APPEARANCE
Door Swing Hinges on Left
Case Color Stainless Steel
Installation Countertop
Door Color Stainless Steel
Color Appearance Stainless Steel
POWER / RATINGS
Electrical Input - 120V Amperage 13.9
Electrical Input - 120V Watts 1650
WARRANTY
Labor Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
Parts Warranty Limited 1-year entire appliance
Limited 5-year magnetron tube
Warranty Notes For models produced on or after January 1, 2006
See written warranty for full details
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS
Approximate Shipping Weight 40 lb
Net Weight 34 lb
Depth with Door Open 90° 38.25 in
Cavity (W x H x D) 18-1/2 x 11 x 18-1/2
Overall Width 24 in
Overall Depth 19.5 in
Overall Height 13.75 in
FEATURES
Display Type LED
Cooking Modes Warm/Proof
Electronic Digital Display with Clock Yes
Microwave Sensor Cooking Controls Breakfast
Dinner Plate
Lunch/Snack
Reheat
Control Features Child Lock
Delay Start
Display On/Off
Time Cook I & II
Timer (On/Off) Yes
Product Type Countertop Microwave
Microwave Watts (IEC-705) 1200 W
Power Levels 10
Control Type Electronic Touch
Scrolling Display with Help Yes
Sound Volume Control On/Off
Turntable Glass
Cooking Technology Microwave
Time Preference Yes
Turntable Size 16 in

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Microwave
  • Style: Countertop

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 24"
  • Height: 13 3/4"
  • Depth: 19 1/2"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: No
  • Microwave Capacity: 2.2 cu. ft.
  • Microwave Wattage: 1200.0 watts
  • Recessed Turntable: No
  • Convection Microwave: No
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.6 out of 5

93% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

Works Great

ACB2022 7/13/2022

Had to replace my old one. Same exact model was available 12 years later. Same features but now with LED light. Disappointed that the price was $100 more than before.
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5 Stars

Extra-large interior: I love it and it works well.

PrettyLady55 7/12/2022

I love the appearance, the way it cooks and heats, the food, the quietness, and the over all ouality.
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4 Stars

I really like this model of microwave.

VHP5539 7/12/2022

I've always been happy with GE products. This particular model of microwave is the perfect size for to fit in my cabinetry. And very reliable.
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5 Stars

Beautiful microwave

Gen1956chev 7/11/2022

Nice looking microwave. The microwave is big inside, quiet, and has a lot of nice features. Really love the reheat mode works great.
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5 Stars

outstanding machine

CHARLIES MICROWAVE 7/10/2022

this is an excelllant microwave and does everything it is supposed to do
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4 Stars

Nice quite still new to me though

Vintbi 6/24/2022

So far everything about my new microwave is awesome
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4 Stars

Nice size with good featured

4Mine 6/20/2022

I had a over the range Profile microwave which was no longer available. I went to several stores, checked online and couldn't find anything to my liking. Stopped in Lowes, this model was being restocked and had the size and features I was looking for!!!!
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5 Stars

Great microwave

Cara20 6/13/2022

We love this microwave because it fits neatly in the corner of our countertop. It is easy to operate. The only issue is we think the microwave was a return because there was a large hole in the box and the defrost turbo defrost gizmo wasn't in there. We couldn't return it for another microwave because we had a hard time finding this one and there weren't any others on the shelf.
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5 Stars

Great features

Ernie1947 6/9/2022

This product exceeds expectations.i would recommend to all my friends.
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4 Stars

Great microwave

mieddo 6/8/2022

Great product. This is the second one purchased after nine years of use. First one still works but the door mechanism is wearing out and requires door to be slammed in order to work
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4 Stars

Super Quiet Microwave

kitty1944 6/7/2022

Overall, I LOVE this Microwave especially since it is a Counter-top! It is Super QUIET. The only thing that I don't like is NOT having the 1 TOUCH OPTION for the Minutes!
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5 Stars

I like the stainless finish, the controls

Overnova 6/6/2022

I found this GE Microwave oven very convenient and easy to use. I love the aray of controls and speed.
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5 Stars

Great Microwave

MikeNLisa 5/27/2022

We've had this microwave for 3 days! So far, we love it, it is very spacious and can do everything you need. The only option I wish it had was the quick time select, where you push one button, and it will cook for that amount of time. The user manual has many helpful hints and cooking times with stratigies that we like. Overall I think it is a great microwave!
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5 Stars

Does what we need.

al and pat b 5/27/2022

Does the job........................................................................................................... ..
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5 Stars

Easy to Use

Rose1947 5/25/2022

This microwave is large and easy to use. No complicated buttons to push and plenty of power.
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3 Stars

It's ok.

Joycek2053 5/22/2022

It's not what I had hoped. Perhaps I just need to get used to it. Definitely different from the one I replaced that I think had better features.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Love it!

TeeJae 5/20/2022

Love this microwave. We had the same model for 10 years and I was delighted that the same model was still available when my old one when kaput! This model has an LED light which I love and buttons are easier to push and the door button is too. This model is larger than most but has been my preference because you can use larger dishes inside with this capacity. It hasn't disappointed. My old one (same model)lasted 10 years whovh I think is about normal these days.
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5 Stars

GE makes good stuff

CraigS248 5/8/2022

Our last GE microwave lasted 38 years. This new one looks and works great. One small issue is the new 2.2 cu. ft. microwave display is a little to high and can not see the top right clock number such as a 7 when viewing on a counter top - have to bend down to view the top part of the number.
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5 Stars

Great microwave

Rogersc 4/26/2022

We wanted all GE products in the kitchen because every one we have purchased works great, looks awesome and are affordable.
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5 Stars

Easy to use, looks good, cooks great.

Terry Bollinger 4/25/2022

We like the large size in particular since it allows us to cook and warm large items (e.g., turkeys and hams) faster, more evenly, and without using our oven.
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5 Stars

Lots of space

Home remodelers 4/19/2022

The price and quality of it is exceptional. There is plenty of room to heat anything you need.
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5 Stars

Same Microwave Even Better

Chevoit4301 4/14/2022

My microwave could not be fixed. So I decide to buy the new version of the same microwave. Perfect fit and it seems like nothing changed
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5 Stars

Awesome GE products

Pebbles4959 4/11/2022

GE countertop microwave / inverter oven is nice and easy to use. My wife loves it because matches with all our Stainless appliances.
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5 Stars

Another Quality Product from GE

brownbill 4/10/2022

Our GE 2.2 Cu. Ft. microwave is attractive, dependable, very easy to use and has many great features that makes the product a value to have in one's kitchen for so many uses.
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3 Stars

Average but cheaply made

FoolishRedneck 3/29/2022

Microwave seem like cheap plastic parts and the only way to get it to beep once item is done is to turn the beep on for everything
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No, I do not recommend this product

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5 Stars

Great Microwave

Sierra1 3/29/2022

This model is my favorite. I liked it so much that I'm replacing my current microwave with the same model. The only reason I'm replacing it, is it is starting to rust on an inside seam. The machine itself is still working great after 10+ years. I expect the new one to do the same.
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5 Stars

Power

ShelleyEdg 3/25/2022

This microwave is huge. You can put 8x8 in there and cook plus it warms things up fast. I would recommend this to friends.
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5 Stars

Bells and whistles, simple to use

Agood 3/23/2022

The microwave was easy to install and was easy to use!
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5 Stars

Perfect Size and Features

Hoagiec 3/23/2022

I had one like this since 2006 and when it quit working, I replaced it with the same one because I was happy with the first one. The new one has more features so it was a good choice.
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3 Stars

Easy to use and cooks well

JennB2002 3/21/2022

Small scratch on microwave upon opening box was disappointing. Easy to use. Features are ok - lots of button pushing required to really utilize some features (e.g. melt/soften).
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5 Stars

Great featurea

Lil Reginald 3/18/2022

Product does what it is suppose to do and inverter defrost works great!
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4 Stars

Needs install kit

Sads 3/16/2022

The product is great. 2 things would make it excellent: 1-better/stronger way to open the door. The push button feels week and cheaply made. 2-it needs an install kit for wall mounting it.
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5 Stars

Best Microwave of Its Kind!

GardeningGirl27 3/16/2022

We already owned this GE microwave model for over 30 years! When the old one started to make more noise as it worked, we looked for a newer model. Luckily, this microwave in a lighter updated model was available! Hopefully, the new model will work as hard and last as long as our old one which we boxed up and gave away as it still works like a champ, only noisily.
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5 Stars

Second one!

yoganurse 3/11/2022

The first one of this particular microwave lasted 20+ years and finally gave up the ghost a week and a half ago. After looking around at a zillion different models and sizes I chose to get the exact same one which is this one. It's a great microwave, a nice larger size and many good features. I was absolutely thrilled that they were still making it.
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5 Stars

Reasonable and easy to use

Mrmorocks 3/10/2022

We had almost the exact same model for the past six years and then it died on us so we went out and got another one just like it! It's reasonably priced and easy to use!
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5 Stars

very happy

obx2022 3/10/2022

Love everything - like sensor reheat wish there was also a 30 sec button , need to read manual and see if that's a programmable feature
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5 Stars

Nice features

James_10 3/9/2022

This unit has several options, easy to use even has a child lock. It is a little loud but cooks the food perfectt
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5 Stars

Been great so far.

Tacozewski 3/8/2022

The only thing I don't like about this microwave is that the door doesn't open wide enough.
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5 Stars

2nd one owned after 4.5 years

KathleenSJ11 3/5/2022

After the first one shorted out after 4.5 years, we loved it so much we got the exact same model for our 2nd microwave. We used the microwave at least twice a day, so my Dad believes we got our money's worth. I love that I can heat up a whole 9x13 glass casserole dish. Hoping this new microwave lasts just as long as the first one.
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5 Stars

Happy customer

Matera 3/5/2022

Nice look and wonderful features. Easy to use. Love it!
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5 Stars

Great product

JJNY 3/5/2022

This microwave is great. But all of a sudden there is a large crack on the outside glass. It just happened out of no where. Do you know what that could be from and is it still safe to use?
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5 Stars

Excellent!

NikoB66 3/3/2022

Spacious, easy to setup and use, and the induction cooking is great.
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4 Stars

Features are good

Putin must die 3/3/2022

Oven is working fine. To early for an accurate review.
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2 Stars

Overpriced, difficult to operate, door open broke

DisapointedMicrowaveBuyer 3/1/2022

Purchased on Christmas eve when a great Microwave (not GE) died after 10+ years. Could not find newest version of that model in stock anywhere and I needed microwave immediately as family was arriving for Christmas. I noticed on the store model that the open door button would not open unless the very top of the button was depressed. I liked the variable power feature and in the hour I spent researching, I determined that this was a mandatory feature. Took it home and installed it on the counter since the outlet and the microwave plug did not align. I later added an additional outlet and solved this problem. GE could have solved it with an right angle plug like my old microwave had. THE GOOD 1. Very hot, 5% hotter than last oven 2. Sensor reheat, Works well, a little hot for some foods, never fails to deliver hot food. 3. Nice large display/ selection panel 4. Large cavity 5. Rotating plate works well 6. Easy to clean THE BAD AND UGLY 1. Poorly designed door open switch. GE should recall this. It will break and will not be covered by warranty. This should have been a showstopper for me and I should have returned the microwave to the store immediately. 2. The power Level does not work like all modern microwaved work. It works about as well as the earliest digital clocks. The power level must be pressed and repressed until the desired level is selected. Then the time must be entered. Directions are "hidden" in the manual. On line GE documentation for all GE microwave operation states that you can enter the cook time followed my the power button and then the digit for the level. That appears to work, but it does not. No error indication is provided, it just leaves the power on high and overcooks your food. I finally tested the power operation on water and then operation was obvious, researched the manual and was able to do power "correctly, but painfully". 3. All the sensor buttons basically do the same thing. There is insufficient documentation in the manual and very little help via the control panel. My 10 year old microwave had a list of the operations for sensor cooking on the inside of the door which was adequate. So it is just a bunch of confusing buttons with inconsistant operation. 4. The power level failed completely. I had not registered the product since I was already planning to return it to the store. and was unable to find any help on the GE site. The help was mostly fluff and not for real problems. I took it back to the store, but was told that returns were allowed for only 30 days. I had returned items from the "big box" store several time and thought return time was 60-90 days for appliances, guess they have a different rule for some appliances. Now I am stuck with this lemon. Remembering that some appliances have faulty firmware which can be reset by pulling the plug for 10 seconds, I realized that there was a chance that the pulling the plug when I tried to return the microwave might have "fixed" it. It did. It is still an overpriced poorly designed human interface with a broken open door button.
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5 Stars

Attractive and functional

ChesterCat 3/1/2022

My over-the-stove microwave went out so I decided to get a countertop model until I could get a replacement. I am so excited about this microwave because it is easy to use the power feature and it has so many selections for side dishes such as potatoes, vegetables, rice, etc. With the popcorn feature you select the size of the bag you are popping. So far, I love this microwave!
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5 Stars

Great microwave

Poly 49 2/27/2022

I like the sizes, how it looks and because work great for me.
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5 Stars

Large Microwave

Lsantino86 2/19/2022

Love how big it is and how silent it is when using!
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5 Stars

Everything we want or need

SDombro 2/19/2022

This is a great microwave, both in form, function and price.
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5 Stars

GE Microwave

AWMW 2/16/2022

This was easy to use right out of the box. Excellent manual and the time feature in the manual is a great help in timing your cooking time with different foods. Overall, great and easy controls.
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5 Stars

Great quality

Retired 70 2/12/2022

Easy-to-use, good explanatory manual, nice design with modern lines that look very stylish and add beauty to kitchen.
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