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GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542BF Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Auto Defrost Feature . .20
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . .30, 31
Changing the
Power Level . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . . .21-23
Cooking Guide . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . .33, 34
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . .11, 12
Microwave Terms . . . . .29
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . 10
Other Features . . . . 24-28
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . .32
Time Features . . . .14-19
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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Model #
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Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
www.GEAppliances.com
. . . .2-9
Microwave Oven . . . . . .35
Consumer Support
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . .10
Registration . . . . . . .37, 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .39
3828W5A2657 164D3370P220
. .35
Owner's
Manual
JVM1542
49-40264
05-02 JR

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Summary of Contents for GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542BF

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    www.GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Tips ..2–9 . .35 Owner’s Things That Are Manual Operating Instructions Normal With Your Auto Defrost Feature . .20 JVM1542 Microwave Oven ..35 Care and Consumer Support Cleaning ..30, 31 Changing the Consumer Power Level .
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...

  • Page 3: Cleaning

    www.GEAppliances.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not mount this Do not immerse power appliance over a sink. cord or plug in water. This over-the-range oven To reduce the risk of fire was designed for use over in the oven cavity: ranges no wider than 36″...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term Foil not molded to food for sparks in the oven. Arcing (upturned edges act like is caused by: antennas).
  • Page 5 www.GEAppliances.com SUPERHEATED WATER Spontaneous boiling— Under certain special Microwaved water and other circumstances, liquids may liquids do not always bubble start to boil during or when they reach the boiling shortly after removal from point. They can actually get the microwave oven. To superheated and not bubble prevent burns from at all.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used Do not use recycled paper in your microwave oven is products. Recycled paper suitable for microwaving. towels, napkins and waxed Most glass casseroles, cooking paper can contain metal dishes, measuring cups, flecks which may cause...
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.com “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware—Plastic and tightly closed plastic cookware designed for bags should be slit, pierced microwave cooking is very or vented as directed by useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully. Even microwave- plastic could burst during safe plastic may not be as or immediately after...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 9 www.GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.
  • Page 10 Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS—Stainless Steel When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low model. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
  • Page 11 About the features of your microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts Features of the Oven Door Handle. Pull to open Touch Control Panel. the door. The door must Cooktop Lights. be securely latched for the microwave to operate.
  • Page 12 About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC.

  • Page 13: Power Level

    About changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.com Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 100) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
  • Page 14 About the time features. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 100 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during TIME COOK to check the food.
  • Page 15 www.GEAppliances.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (100) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 ⁄ -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.

  • Page 16: Features

    About the time features. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking per ear dish, place corn.
  • Page 17 www.GEAppliances.com Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Use the shelf when defrosting items too large to fit the turntable. A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting.
  • Page 18 About the time features. Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
  • Page 19 www.GEAppliances.com Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: 30 SEC. It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time.
  • Page 20 About the auto defrost feature. Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. Use the shelf when defrosting items too large to fit the turntable.
  • Page 21 About the convenience features. www.GEAppliances.com NOTE: The Convenience Features are designed for use with items placed on the turntable. The turntable cannot be turned off when using the Convenience Features. Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger Use only with prepackaged than 3.5 ounces.
  • Page 22 About the convenience features. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT. Select food type 1–4. Enter the serving size. The oven starts automatically. Reheat Guide Pad Food Type Comments Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap.
  • Page 23 www.GEAppliances.com Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. Press COOK. Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Enter weight in ounces. Press START. Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz.
  • Page 24 Other features your model may have. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK. Enter time of day. Press START. Timer Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
  • Page 25 www.GEAppliances.com Pause CLEAR In addition to clearing entries, CLEAR/OFF allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Child Lock-out CLEAR You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
  • Page 26 Other features your model may have. Surface Light Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed, or a third time to turn the fan off.
  • Page 27 www.GEAppliances.com Options Press the OPTIONS pad and select from the available options: Sound On/Off The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press 1 to select Sound On/Off. Then, press 1 to turn the sound on or 2 to turn the sound off. Clock On/Off You can choose to turn the clock display on or off.
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable. Use the shelf for dishes that are too large to fit on the turntable. How to Use the Shelf Only use the shelf when reheating on more When Microwaving than one level.
  • Page 29 Microwave terms. www.GEAppliances.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: the metal shelf not installed correctly so that it touches the microwave wall. metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
  • Page 30 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
  • Page 31 www.GEAppliances.com How to Clean the Outside We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often.
  • Page 32 Replacing the lightbulbs. Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Remove To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the screws power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

  • Page 33: Exhaust Feature

    About the exhaust feature. www.GEAppliances.com The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop.
  • Page 34 Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10776 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service. www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start • A fuse in your home may Replace fuse or reset be blown or the circuit...
  • Page 36 Notes.
  • Page 37 800.626.2224 Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 38 Number Year * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). GE Appliances Check here if you do not want to receive communications General Electric Company from GEA’s carefully selected partners.
  • Page 39 Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a From the date of the defect in materials or workmanship. During this full original purchase one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all parts and service labor to repair or replace the defective part. Ten Years...

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Contact Us www.GEAppliances.com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations...

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