Page 1: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions ....2-7 Care and Cleaning Charcoal Filters ......Operating Instructions Inside ........Auto Features ..... 16-22 JVM2052 Outside ....... Auto Defrost ......Replacing the Light Bulbs ..... Chicken ......Stainless Steel ......Chicken Chart ...... Vent Filters ......
Page 2: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! reduce the risk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury to persons, or exposureto excessivemicrowave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY [a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven Some products s uchas wholeeggsand sealed thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal containers-for example, c losed j ars-are a ble toexplode andshould notbe heatedin this m icrowave oven.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! FOODS Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory to boil more rapidly than foods containing less or unless you use popcorn labeled for use moisture.
Page 5 MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORNIAT/ON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING. WARNING! GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be Do not under any circumstances cut or remove grounded. In the event of the third (ground) prong from the power cord. an electrical short circuit, Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. grounding reduces the risk ,,-, of electric shock by...
Page 7: Optional Kits
Most new pacemakers (1982 and later) are now protected READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS Optional kits Available at extra cost from blour GE supplier. Filler Panel Kits Filter Kits JX4OWH--White JX81D--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when...
Page 8: Features Of Your Oven
About the features of your oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. jJJi • To Install: 1. Placethe supporton the ovencavity bottom. 2. Placethe turntable onthe support. Fitthe raised,curved linesin the center of the turntable bottombetweenthe three spokes of the hub.The rollers onthe supportshouldfit inside the turntable bottomridge.
Page 9: Control Panel
About the controlpanel, ge.com Youcan microwave by time, with the sensorfeatures or with the auto features. Cooking Controls Soften. Touch this pad to soften butter, Light. Touch this pad to turn the light on high, low or off. ice cream, cream cheese and frozen juice.
Page 10: Microwave Oven Functions
About microwave oven functions. Clock This oven includes a 12-hour clock. Example (setting 8:00 AM): Touch Clock. I Clock 1 F_ Enterthe time by using the number pads. ¢s-to []Touch Start/Enter (PressI for AM, 2 for PM.) _J Touch Start/Enter LEnterj) Timer You can use your microwave oven as a timer.
Page 11: Child Lock
Child Lock You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel.
Page 12: Cooking At High Power Level
About microwave oven functions. Settings You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See the following chart for more information: Function Result Beep ON/Off Sound ON control Sound OFF Clock display Clock ON control Clock OFF Display...
Page 13: Cooking At Lower Power Levels
Cooking at Lower Power Levels HIGH power cooking does not olwogs give gou the best resultswith foods thot need slower cooking, such os roosts, boked goods or custords. Your oven hos I0 power settings in oddition to HIGH. Example (cooking food for 7 minutes...
Page 14: Changing Power Level
About microwave oven functions. Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels The 10 power levels in addition to HIGHallow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels,examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power you are using. ii _i_ii_ _!!_ _ i i...
Page 15: Sensor Cook
About the sensor microwave features, ge.com Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humiditg releasedduring cooking. The oven outomoticollg adjusts the cooking time to various tgpes and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Featurestwice in successionon the some food portion-it mog result in severelg overcooked or burnt food.
Page 16: Operating Instructions Auto Features
About the sensor and auto microwave features. Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat Chart Using Sensor Reheat lets you heat common microwave-prepared foods without needing Touch Pad to program times and power levels. Number Amount Example (reheating 2 slices of pizza): Pizza Slice 1-3 slices Touch Reheat.
Page 17: Melt
Soften Soften Chart The oven uses low power to soften foods (butter,ice cream, cream cheese and frozen Touch Pad juice). See the Soften Churt. Number Amount Example (softeninga quart of ice cream): Butter ..1, 2,5 sticks I_Touch Soften.
Page 18: Sensor Features
About the sensor and auto microwave features. SensorCook Chart Direction Amount Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray 1-4 medium approx. 8-10 oz. each around the edge, at least one inch apart. Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water 1-4 cups Vegetables on the vegetables.
Page 19: Chicken Chart
Chicken Chart : ,i __ Direction Amount Chicken Wings Place in o single layer around the edge of o dinner plate 6 or 12 oz. (frozen, precooked) or serving plotter. Chicken Nuggets Place in o single lager around the edge of o dinner plate.
Page 20: Melt Chart
About the sensor and auto microwave features. Soften Chart Direction Amount Butter 1, 2 or 3 sticks Unwrap and place in a microwavable container. Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in the recipe. Ice Cream Pint, Quart, Place the container in the oven.
Page 21: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost For best results: Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the iiiiiiiiii Remove fish, shellfish,meat and poultry best defrosting method for frozen foods, from its original closed paper or plastic because the oven automatically sets the package (wrapper).Otherwise, the wrap...
Page 22: Metal Rack
About the auto microwave features. Time Defrost This feature allows gou to choose the time gou wont to defrost. Example (defrostingfor 2 minutes): I Time []Touch Time Defrost. DefrostJ F_ Enter the defrosting time gou want. []Touch Start/Enter. Defrost starts. When the defrost time is over,four beeps will sound and Cook End will displag.
Page 23: Cookwure
Cookwo ge.com Microwave Utensil Guide Do Not OVENPROOF GLASS: METAL UTENSILS: Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven (treated for high intensity heat): Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays.
Page 24: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide. Getting the Best Cooking Results To get the best results from gour microwave oven, iii; Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the dish. read and follow the guidelines below: Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer iii;Arrange unevenlg shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or refrigerator take longer to cook than the same foods or salmon steaks,with the thicker, meatier parts toward...
Page 25 Appetizers/sauces/soups Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques Recommended Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat and the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, crisp rge crackers are best for microwave use.
Page 26 Cooking Guide. Meat Cooking Chart Power level Cooking time Directions Form patties with a depression in the center of each. Place Hamburgers on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with a browning Fresh or defrosted agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over (4oz.
Page 27 Chicken Watch the poultry as it cooks. Cooking Poultry: Generol Directions - Drain and disc(]rdjuices as they Prepare the poultry for cooking. accumulate. - Defrost completely. - Shieldthin or bony pieces with small strips - Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.
Page 28 Cooking Guide. Pasta and Rice Cooking Pasta and Rice:Tips and Microwave cooking and conventional cooking Techniques of pasta, rice and cereal require about the same amount of time; but, microwave If you are planning to use rice or pasta cooking is a more convenient method in a casserole,undercook it so it is still firm.
Page 29: Inside
Care and cleaning of the oven. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside.Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. Never use rough powder or pads.
Page 30: Replacing The Light Bulbs
Care and cleaning of the oven. CleanSteel Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteelsurfaces. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave.
Page 31: Vent Filters
Charcoal f ilter (on somemodels) Vent Fan The vent fan has two metal reusable vent filters. Hodels that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable vent filters (on all models) Reusable Vent Filter The metal filters trap grease released bg...
Page 32: Care And Cleaning Charcoal Filters
Care and cleaning of the oven. Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it It must be replaced. Order Part No. is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after WB???????? f rom your GEsupplier. 6 to 12 months, depending on usage).See "Optional Kits,"page 7,for more information.
Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service.., go.cam Troubleshooting Tips Save time and moneg! Review the charts on the following pages first and gou mag not need to call for service. Possible Causes What To Do Ovenwill not start A fuse in gour home mag be •...
Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Possible Causes What To Do Time of day clock does not The power cord is not fully * Fully insert the power cord. always keep correct time inserted into the outlet receptacle. There is another appliance * Hake sure the microwave oven has its own electrical on the electrical circuit, circuit.
Page 35: Things That Are Normal
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Moisture on the oven door and walls ,tThe vent fan operating while the while cooking. Wipe the moisture off microwave oven is operating. The vent with a paper towel or soft cloth.
Page 36: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Definition Arcing Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ,,""the metal rock being installed incorrectlg and touching the microwave walls. metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges oct like antennas). _i _ _ii ii _ i ii metal such as twist-ties, poultrg pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
Page 37: Product Registration
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Page 39 USA. If the product is located in on area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to on Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Page 40: Consumer Support
Contact Us ge.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 Hanager, Customer Relations GEAppliances,Appliance Park Louisville,KY/40225 ge.com...

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