GE Microwave Specifications

GE says some of its microwaves can cook food eight times faster than a traditional oven.

General Electric (GE) dominates the microwave oven industry and strives for innovation, according to "Consumer Reports." The company sells over-the-range, built-in and countertop models of these appliances with about 100 models to choose from. They are branded as GE, GE Cafe or GE Profile microwaves.

GE PSA2201RSS

One of the GE microwaves with the highest price tag is the PSA2201RSS, which measures 30 inches wide, 16.375 inches high and 16 inches deep. This over-the-range microwave offers 1.7 cubic feet of cooking space, 10 power levels and 975 watts of cooking power. It features a stainless-steel interior and 13.6-inch turntable. GE says the PSA2201RSS can cook food eight times faster than a conventional oven. It includes convection cooking and a warming setting. The manufacturer suggests a retail price of $1,299 for this model in 2010, which is finished in stainless steel. The black (PSA2200RBB) and white (PSA2200RWW) models cost about $100 less.

GE PSA1200RBB

You get 10 power levels and 925 watts of cooking power in this black appliance, which is designed for installation over a range. The PSA1200RBB is 29.9375 inches wide, 16.4375 inches high and 15.375 inches deep. It includes two, full-width oven racks so you can cook more than one dish at a time. With its stainless-steel interior and convection cooking, this model has a suggested price of $899. The white version (PSA1200RWW) carried the same price while the model finished with stainless steel and black (PSA1201RSS) cost about $100 more.

GE JES1142SJ

This countertop microwave falls at the low end of the GE price range with a suggested cost of $119. It measures 21.25 inches wide, 11.875 inches high and 15.75 inches dep. The JES1142SJ has a stainless-steel exterior and 1.1 cubic feet of capacity. It provides 1100 watts of cooking power and a 12.8-inch turntable. The model offers electronic controls and 10 power levels as well as express settings for pizza, popcorn and beverages.

GE PSB1000NWW

Designed for installation in a cabinet, this white appliance is one of GE's built-in microwaves. It offers convection cooking and a specialized setting that enables dough to rise quickly. The PSB1000NWW provides 10 power levels and 975 watts along with a stainless-steel interior. It has a 16-inch turntable and a wire oven rack. GE says a 13x9-inch pan can fully rotate in this microwave. The 1.6-cubic-foot unit has a suggested price of $1,549 as does its black counterpart (PSB1000NBB). The version that mixes black with stainless steel (PSB1001NSS) costs about $200 more.

References

• Consumer Reports: Microwave Oven Brands
• GE: GE Profile Advantium® 240 Above the Cooktop Oven
• GE: GE Profile Advantium® 120 Above-the-Cooktop Oven
• GE: GE® 1.1 Cu. Ft. Capacity Countertop Microwave Oven
• GE: GE Profile Advantium® 120V - 27 in. Wall Oven