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Summary of Contents for GE SpacemakerXL JVM1442
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Oven Shelf Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 GE Appliances 950 Watts Models: JVM1442 Back Cover... -
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. - Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Need Help? Help us help you 800.626.2000 Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. -
Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure... - Page 7 • Spontaneous boiling— Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven,...
- Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE 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 9 3/4² high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven. THE VENT The fan will operate...
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Page 10: Grounding Instructions
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: Operating Instructions
8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 9 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. -
Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave
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 TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) -
Page 13: Convenience Features
HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. Convenience Features Press POPCORN Press once Press twice Press 3 times BEVERAGE DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) REHEAT GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. -
Page 14: Changing Power Levels
5 Press START. 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 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. -
Page 15: Time Cooking
Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4 Press START. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. - Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
- Page 17 Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes...
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Page 18: Time Defrost
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. -
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets... -
Page 20: Express Cook
Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook Add 30 Seconds This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. -
Page 21: Automatic Cooking
Convenience Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. - Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza 3 Fruits and vegetables 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. 5 Sauces and gravies 6 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz.
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Page 23: Auto Defrost
Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section.) The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways... -
Page 24: Other Features
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help Cooking Complete Reminder Clock The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”... -
Page 25: Scroll Speed
Scroll Speed Display On/Off Delay Start 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. To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds. - Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Start/Pause Reminder Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to count down.
- Page 27 Child Lock-Out Turntable Automatic Fan You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.
- Page 28 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Surface Light Beeper Volume Vent Fan Press to turn the surface light on or off. The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.
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Page 29: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Two-Position Shelf Microwaving with the Shelf How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave brown- ing dish on the shelf. - Page 30 Helpful Information Two-Position Shelf Cooking and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places after 1/2 time. • To cook on 2 levels • To cook 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Double the cooking time. 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time and give dishes 1/2 turn.
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Page 31: Microwave Terms
Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. •... -
Page 32: Care And Cleaning
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door... -
Page 33: How To Clean
How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. -
Page 34: Light Bulb Replacement
Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s),... -
Page 35: The Exhaust Feature
The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters Removing and Cleaning the Filter The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. -
Page 36: Charcoal Filter
The Exhaust Feature Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille. To Install Charcoal Filter... -
Page 37: If Something Goes Wrong
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause Oven will not A fuse in your home may be blown start or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. Floor of the oven is The cooktop light is located below the warm, even when oven floor. -
Page 38: Ge Service Numbers
7 days a week. We provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. - Page 39 Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Consumer Relations GE Appliances Louisville, KY 40225 Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally...
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Page 40: Warranty
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 4022 Printed in Korea 7-98 JVM1442...