The GE JES1109RRSS is a combo microwave, oven, and air fryer. It comes with cooking racks for when you're using it as an oven or air fryer. You can also combine its microwave and broil or microwave and bake functions to quickly cook and crisp food. It has a big cooking chamber, so it can fit casserole dishes or mixing bowls. However, as a microwave, it's a simple appliance since it lacks a steam sensor for more automatic microwaving.
Our Verdict
- Heats food quickly.
- Big cooking chamber.
- No steam sensor.
The GE JES1109RRSS is a fast 1050-watt microwave. Some 1000-watt microwaves can heat food faster, like the LG LMC0975ST, but not by much.
- Heats food quickly.
- Big cooking chamber.
- No steam sensor.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 04, 2026: Version 1.1 of our microwave test bench adds a score for Internal Capacity and adds tests for Ease of Use and In-Use Noise. For a more detailed breakdown of the changes, see our full changelog.
- Updated Jul 10, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The GE JES1109RRSS only comes in one 'Stainless Steel' variant. You can see the label for the unit we tested here.
You might notice that the model number on the label has an extra digit (JES1109RR1SS). This isn't a different model, but an extra number that indicates when the unit was made, according to the manufacturer.
If you come across another variant, let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
Popular Microwave Comparisons
The GE JES1109RRSS represents a more affordable option if you want a multi-function appliance. Like the Panasonic NN-CD87KS and the Toshiba ML-EC42P(SS), it works as an oven and air fryer as well as a microwave, but it lacks some features compared to pricier options, including a steam sensor and a mute controls option. It has a big cooking chamber, although if you need a really high-capacity microwave and don't need oven or air fryer functions, you may want to consider the much bigger Panasonic NN-SN975S.
If you're looking for a recommendation, check out the best microwaves and the best over-the-range microwaves.
The GE JES1109RRSS is a better microwave than the Panasonic NN-SN68QB for most people. While the Panasonic cooks a bit quicker, the GE is easier to use and offers convection cooking, as well as broil and bake functions. The GE's controls make it easier to start simple and more complex cooking tasks, and they include a button that makes it easy to lock the controls. It also offers somewhat quieter operation, which you may appreciate if noise is a concern. The Panasonic, on the other hand, includes a cooking sensor, which can make cooking a little more hands-off.
Test Results
It has a big cooking chamber. However, the light inside isn't very bright, so it isn't easy to see into the microwave while it's running.
Since it's a combo microwave/air fryer/oven, it has more controls than most microwaves. However, for simple microwaving, it has many of the same features as conventional microwaves: shortcuts like Popcorn and Defrost, plus an 'Auto-Cook' menu that includes options for reheating dinner plates, heating beverages, and cooking vegetables. However, it doesn't have a steam sensor that could make microwaving a bit more automatic. There's also no option to mute the controls.
You can use it as a broiler, air fryer, or convection oven, or you can combine functions: microwave and broil or microwave and convection bake. Combination cooking is meant to make cooking faster while also making your food crispy, unlike simple microwaving.
- Turntable
- Turntable roller
- Tall wire rack for broiler (11.2 cm)
- Shorter wire rack for air frying (3.3 cm)
- Air fryer tray
- User manual
All microwaves perform similarly when it comes to heating food in shallow dishes. The evenness of heating depends on factors like what you're warming up (liquidy foods heat more evenly), where you place it, and how much steam is in the microwave. You can read more about our investigations into microwave performance here.
Microwaves all perform similarly for heating food in deeper containers as well. Evenness depends on what you're heating, your specific container, and where you place it. You can read more about our investigations into microwave performance here.