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GE JVM1540WMC Owner's Manual

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Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
www.GEAppliances.ca
10/19/2007
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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Back Cover
350A4502P651
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09-07 ATS
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Oven Shelf Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model# ______________________________ Serial# ______________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

  • Page 2: Dtp_En-En_350A4502P651.Qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 Am

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY 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. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 3 WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a intended for household Avoid Possible Exposure damaged power cord or...

  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this appliance • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface cleaning outdoors. Do not use this in the oven cavity: instructions in the Care product near water—for and Cleaning section(s) of...

  • Page 5: Special Notes About Microwaving

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 5 SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Foil not molded to food If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the (upturned edges act like the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven. Arcing is caused by: antennas).
  • Page 6 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with the potatoes. They could SUPERHEATED WATER lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch fire, infant food is thoroughly causing damage to your...
  • Page 7 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 7 MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover microwaving.
  • Page 8 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as directed in • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: this manual. When using cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe foil in the microwave microwave cooking is very plastics only and use oven, keep the foil at least...

  • Page 9: Grounding Instructions

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 9 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped Do not, under any with a power cord having a circumstances, cut or grounding wire with a remove the third (ground) grounding plug. The plug prong from the power cord.

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 10 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1 Door Handle. Pull to 7 Removable Turntable. open the door. The Turntable and support door must be securely must be in place when latched for the using the oven.

  • Page 11: The Controls On Your Microwave

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 11 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I &...

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 12 Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Before you begin, check • Cooking the guide located on the • Time Defrost inside front of the oven • Reheat when you open the door. Convenience Features Press Enter...
  • Page 13 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 13 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven can shown with power level 3—...

  • Page 14: Time Cooking

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 14 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is 1 Press TIME COOK.
  • Page 15 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 15 Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place ¼...
  • Page 16 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears...
  • Page 17 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 17 Time Features Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. • Foods frozen in paper or See the Defrosting Guide for plastic can be defrosted in suggested times. the package.

  • Page 18: Defrosting Guide

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 18 Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min.
  • Page 19 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 19 Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1–6 minutes. changed as time is counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and enter Cook pads (from 1 to 6) 1–10.

  • Page 20: Automatic Cooking

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 20 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package Use only with prepackaged instructions, using Time microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 oz (85 to 100 g). Cook if the package is less than 3.0 oz (85 g) or NOTE: Do not use the metal larger than 3.5 oz (100 g).
  • Page 21 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 21 Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats Drinks heated with the servings of any beverage. Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the Press BEVERAGE. The container with care. oven starts immediately. On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after...
  • Page 22 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Potato The Potato feature cooks up to four 8–10 oz (227–284 g) potatoes. Press POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes.
  • Page 23 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 23 Convenience Features Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time • Remove meat from feature gives you two ways package and place on to defrost frozen foods. microwave-safe dish. Press DEFROST • Twice during defrost, the AUTO/TIME once for oven signals TURN.

  • Page 24: Other Features

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” or “END” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.

  • Page 25: Scroll Speed

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 25 Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models) The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
  • Page 26 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER when the oven is operating.
  • Page 27 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 27 Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about 3 accidentally started or used seconds.
  • Page 28 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven When the microwave is on, is off, you may operate the the vent fan will vent fan: automatically turn on at low fan speed, stay on while 1 Press the Vent Fan pad the microwave is operating...

  • Page 29: Oven Shelf

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 29 Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on some models) How to Use the Shelf Food microwaves best Shelf and Reheating When Microwaving when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. NOTE: Only use the shelf when reheating on more than Switch places after ½...

  • Page 30: Helpful Information

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 30 Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. •...

  • Page 31: Care And Cleaning

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 31 Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints NOTE: Be certain the power An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of is off before cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window,...
  • Page 32 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 32 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case bleach or products We recommend against containing chlorine on Clean the outside of the using cleaners with Stainless Steel finishes. microwave with a sudsy ammonia or alcohol, CleanSteel or Graphite cloth.

  • Page 33: Light Bulb Replacement

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 33 Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light 1 To replace the bulb(s), 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be Replace the burned-out first disconnect the power replaced are cool before bulb with a 120 volt, at the main fuse or circuit removing.
  • Page 34 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 34 Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has two metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease...
  • Page 35 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 35 Charcoal Filter (on some models) If the model is not vented The charcoal filter should The charcoal filter to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is cannot be cleaned. It be recirculated through a noticeably dirty or must be replaced.

  • Page 36: If Something Goes Wrong

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 36 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 37 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 37 Before You Call For Service Things That Are Normal • Moisture on the oven • TV-radio interference door and walls while might be noticed while cooking. Wipe the using the microwave. moisture off with a paper Similar to the interference towel or soft cloth.

  • Page 38: Ge Service Numbers

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 38 GE Service Numbers We’ll Be There! Problem Solver 1-800-561-3344 For answers call Mabe Canada Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344 Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance.
  • Page 39 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 39 Parts and Individuals qualified to Instructions contained in Accessories service their own this manual cover appliances can have parts procedures to be www.GEAppliances.ca or accessories sent directly performed by any user. to their home. (VISA, Other servicing generally 1.800.661.1616 MasterCard and Discover...
  • Page 40 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42 DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 42 MERCI – FICHE ENVOYEZ DÉCOUPEZ THANKS – CARD RETURN LINE THIS ALONG...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    DTP_EN-EN_350A4502P651.qxd 10/19/2007 10:21 AM Page 43 MICROWAVE OVEN Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original WARRANTY purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ************************************ For one year from date of original purchase, Mabe All warranty service will be provided by our Factory will replace any part in the microwave oven that Service Centers or by our authorized Customer...

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