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GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

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JVM1640
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Pyeca_do_s to Avdd Posodble f xpos_re to £xoess@e Mioyowa_e f_e_gy _gpedaF Notes ABo_t Miomwad_g Operating Instructions Feat_yes oFYo_r Miorowa_ _ The ContmL_on Yu_r Microwave A_tomadc Cooki_g Otheyf_,atur_,s Oven $hdF Helpful Information Mi_:mwav_ ..6ay_,_ If Something Goes Wrong o%_,_,,,,,__ ..GE Appfiances...
  • Page 2 READ ALL SAH_2TY INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING For your safety the infbrmation in this manual must be fbllowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRE CA UTI ONS personal injm y or loss of life TO AVOID Do Not Attemptto DoNot Operatethe oven...
  • Page 3 ¥\_lcome to tlte GE tamily. _*k)u'll see it in tltis easy-to- Best of all, you'll ¥\_'re proud of our quali W use manual you'll ltear experience tltese wdues products we believe it in the friendly voices eaclt time you use your service microwave.
  • Page 4 t 2AD ALl_, SAk?2TY INt'DRMA TYON BEFOt 2 USING • Read tollow • Do not operate tl(is specific "Precautions appliance if it has a UL listed for installation Avoid Possil)le Exposure damaged power cord over electric andgas to Excessive Microwave plug, if it is not working Energy"...
  • Page 5 • Do not cover or block • See door surt_ce • To reduce risk of fire any openings on the cleaning instructions in the oven caviW: appliance. the Care and Cleaning -- Do not ovcrcook tood. section(s) of this guide. •...
  • Page 6 SPECIAL NO TT2SABOUT MICRO WAVING Arcing is tlle nlicrowave • Metal, sucll as twist-ties, term tot sparks in tlle poultry pins, or gold- CLEAR/OFF pad and oven. Arcing is caused rimmed dislles, in tlle i! correct the prob/eml Ill ic rOW_lVe. •...
  • Page 7 I,.I Avoid lteating baby tood • Don't defrost Dozen SAFETY in glass jars, even witlt l)eveFag'es ill llaFFOW- tlte lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially FACT carbonated be_vrages). inLmt tood is tltorougltly Even if tlte container cooked. Stir tood SUPERHEATED WATER opened,...

  • Page 8: Special Notes About Microwaving

    SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper plastic wrap oven is suitable lot can be used to cover cup heats, then the dish...
  • Page 9 • Use Plastic cookware_Plastic Follow these guidelines: toil only as directed in this manual. cookware designed I Use microwave-sale microwave cooking is dinners may be plastics only and use very uselifl, but should be microwaved in toil trays them in strict compliance less than "...
  • Page 10 JX81D--Recirculating range leJt by tlle Hi/I,ow width to provide a custom Charcoal Filter Kit model. buih-in appearance. Fiher kits are used wllen cost from Available at extra cannot tile microwave ()veil your GE supplier. be vented to tlle outside.

  • Page 11: Features Of Your Microwave

    Features of Your Microwave (T/mmgkout this manual, ,fi_atu_s and appearance may vao_,fiom your model.) //////! I / ! ! \ \\\\_ ......t" 1000 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 4 Shelf. Lets you 8 Removable Turntable. open the door. mic rowa_v several Turntable...

  • Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave

    The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (71rroughout this mm_ual, ,fi_atu'_vs a _d a[_[_ear<m_e m<ff va'_3Lfivm your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. AUTO/TIME DEFROST • 115 oo, EXPBE!SCO01(II EXPFIES_SCOOK LEVEL 30SEC, POWER ] Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKI &...

  • Page 13: Convenience Features

    Press this pad and _y Before you begin, check ,Cooking feature for u_age the guide located on the • lime i_eTrost instructions tips, inside fr0nt of the oYen whenyou o enthe dora; • Reheat • Snacks ..I POPCORN I BEVERAGE } COOK DEFROST AUTO / TIME...
  • Page 14 _AUSE] levels: tlte tin/e. Power level 7 is n/icrowave energy 70% of HowtoCh.,ge the Power Level Best Uses the tin/e. Power level 3 is Power Level High 10 Fish. bacon. 30% of tlte tin/e. energy vegetahles,...
  • Page 15 7 me Features Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power tor any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. (()()king. Here's how to do it: Power level 10 (High) 1 Press TIME CO()K.
  • Page 16 Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I & H NOTE." U sepower level High (10)unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 6 to 9 rain., In 1J/-qt. ohhmg glass haking dish, (flesh spears 1 Ih. place 1/4 cup water. Med-High 5 to 7 rain.
  • Page 17 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn 5 to 7 rain. Ifi'ozen kernel) lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cornon the cob (flesh J 3 to 4 rain. ] to 5 ears In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn.
  • Page 18 7 me Features Allows you to defrost fi)r Defrosting Tips of time you • Foods Dozen in paper or length select. See the Defl'osting plastic can be defrosted Guide tot suggested times. in the package. Tightly closed packages should Power level 3 is be slit, pierced or vented automatically...

  • Page 19: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes ] rain. Bread, buns or roils (1 piece) Sweet rolls |approx. 12 oz. 3 to 5 rain. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( ] lb.) _ to _ min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and Shellfish, small pieces (1 lk l 5 to 7 rain.
  • Page 20 7_me k_eatures ......Thisisaquickwaytoset The power level can be oookiogtimefor,- miootes changed as time counting down. Press pressoneoftl,e Express POWER LEVEI, Cook pads (from 1 to 6) enter 1-10. 1 to 6 minutes cooking at power level For example, press the 2 pad tot 2 minutes...
  • Page 21 Convenience Features How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Follow package instruc- Cook if If yon lind that tions, using Time the Ill.rod (less time) (more time} the package is less than popcorn...
  • Page 22 Convenience Features The Reheat tcature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 to 3 servings of many 3 servings. previously cooked toods. 4 Press START. I Press REHEAT. NOTE."The serving size may be changed or added after 2 Select f_)od t}pe...
  • Page 23 The Cook tcatnre 3 Enter weight in ounces. automatically sets t he 4 Press START. cooking t imes a ndpower Hint: Press and hold levels toraw_rie W of toods. COOK during cooking I Press COOK. to display the tood type 2 Select food [xpe 1-9 (see remaining cook...
  • Page 24 Convenience Features The Deliost Auto/Time tcature gives you two ways If th e weight _f tbod to deflost flozen toods. stated in pounOs Press DEFROST ounces, the onnces must AUTO/TIME once be converted m tenths Auto Deliost or twice tor (.1) of a pound.

  • Page 25: Other Features

    Other Features Your Model May Have The HELP displaces tcature intormation helpfifl hints. Press HELP, then select a tcature pad. To remind you that you have food in the oven, oven will display "FOOD READY" and beep once minute until you either ()pen the oven door...

  • Page 26: Scroll Speed

    Other Features Your Model May Have The scroll speed of the AM [ PM Pressand hold the AM/PM pad al)out SCROLL SPEED 3 seconds to bring the displa). Select 1-5 for slow to fast scroll speed. To turn clock displa) To redispla) the clock, 10 1...
  • Page 27 Timer On/Off operates YVhen time is up, the oven a minute timer can be will signal. To turn off the used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. when the oven is open_ting. NOTE."The timer indicator I Press TIMER ON/OFF.
  • Page 28 Other Features Your Model May Have To lock unlock lock control panel prevent controls, press hold CLEAR/OFF t_)r about microwave flom being three seconds. ¼Then accidentally started used by cl-fildren. control panel is locked, "I)' will displayed extreme right. YVhen the turntable is off, For best cooking results,...

  • Page 29: Beeper Volume

    The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0-3 t_)r mute to loud. The xent fan remoxes Press VENT FAN once steam other xapors high tim speed, twice for VENT FAN from surface cooking. low Lm speed or a third time to turn...
  • Page 30 Other Features Your Model May Have How to Use the Shelf Food microwmes best When Microwaving when placed on the turntable. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store • Make sure the shelf is shelf inside the oven...
  • Page 31 • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch Places after !!2 time . I Multipl} reheat time b_ 1 K). 2 Switch places after the time. Switch places after 1/2 time.
  • Page 32 Microwave 7 rms Arcing Arcing is the microwaxe term sparks in the oxen. Arcing caused • metal or foil touching side of the oxen. • toil that is not molded to tood (upturned edges act like i¸ i i¸¸ _ln tellnils). •...

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning An occasional thorough NOTE."Be certain the power is off before cleaning any wiping with a solution part of this oven. baking soda and water keeps the inside tiesh. Removable Turntable and Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on Turntable Support ®...
  • Page 34 Care and Cleaning Bottom Case We recommend against Clean outside of the using cleaners with microwave with a sudsy ammonia or alcohol, as cloth. Rinse and then dry. they can damage the Wipe the window clean appearance of the with a damp cloth.

  • Page 35: Light Bulb Replacement

    Remove breaker panel or pull tlie a ailable plug. bull) by gently turning. _i! from your GE supplier. Replace witli tlie same 2 Remoxe tlie top grille b) size type bulb. taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.
  • Page 36 7"he Exhaust Feature Models that recirculate _ent 2 metal Charcoal Filter ton some modelsl back into the room also reusable grease filters. use a charcoal fiher. Reusable Grease Filters ton all models) this reason, filters metal filters trap grease released by toods must AIMA_LS...
  • Page 37 If themodel isnotvented The charcoal filtershould totheoutside, theairwill replaced when it is berecirculated through a noticeably dirty disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after thathelps remove smoke 6 to 12 months, depending and odors. on hood usage). To remove charcoal Remove grille filter, disconnect...

  • Page 38: Before You Call For Service

    Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause Oven will not • Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge.
  • Page 39 • TV-radio intertbrence • Steam or vapor escaping flom around the door. might he noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the intertbrence door or outeI" case. caused hy other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the hlower...
  • Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42 Get on-line scltedule your service at 800.GE.CARES your com'enience 24 ltours any day of the }'eat". (800.432.2737) GE supports the Universal impairments. For derails of Design concei)t--products, GE's Universal Design services and environments applications, including www.GEAppliances.com tltat can be used by people...
  • Page 43 Instructions contained Individuals qualified to service their in this manual cover appliances can have procedures to be wwvv.GEAppliances.com parts or accessories sent performed by ally user. directly to their home. Other servicing generaJly 800.626.2002 should be referred (VISA, MasterCard Discover cards to qualified service...
  • Page 44 Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-(_RES (800-432-2737). • Service trips to your home to teach you • Failure of the product if it is misused, how to use the product, used for other...

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