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GE SpacemakerXL JVM1533 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, 22
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 . . . . 23-28
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
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Microwave Oven . . . . . . .35
Consumer
Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . .10
Registration . . . . . . .37, 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
164D3370P177
. .35
Owner's
Manual
JVM1533
49-40191-2 05-01 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Tips ..2–9 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ..35 Consumer Support Consumer Support ..Back Cover Optional Kits ..10 Product Registration .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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. Read and follow the specific...

  • Page 3: Cleaning

    Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 . It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.
  • Page 4 Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. FOODS Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
  • Page 5 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, allow the container to stand...
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 7 3/4 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 away from the sides of the oven. www.GEAppliances.com Plastic cookware—Plastic...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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: The Vent Fan

    In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
  • 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: Features

    Grease Filters. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

  • Page 12: Cooking Controls

    About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Cooking Controls Time Features Press TIME COOK I & II Press once or twice TIME DEFROST ADD 30 SEC. POWER LEVEL AUTO DEFROST...
  • Page 13 POWER LEVEL. 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. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time.
  • Page 14 About the time features. Press TIME COOK and enter a cook time, or simply enter a cook time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START . Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
  • Page 15 Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook 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.
  • Page 16 About the time features. 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.
  • Page 17 Press TIME DEFROST . Enter defrosting time. Press START. 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 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.)
  • Page 19 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. Press AUTO DEFROST . Select the food type. Press 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry, 3 for Fish. Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
  • Page 21 About the convenience features. 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. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Popcorn feature.
  • Page 22 About the convenience features. Reheat Guide Pad Food Type Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each) Sauces and soup Casseroles Rolls and muffins Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEAT .
  • Page 23 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 24 Other features your model may have. CLEAR CLEAR Pause In addition to clearing entries, CLEAR/OFF allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display . Child Lock-out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children.
  • Page 25 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 26 Other features your model may have. 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. Display On/Off You can choose to turn the clock display on or off.
  • Page 27 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 browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor.
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. Switch places after 1/2 time Switch places after 1/2 time Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Multiply reheat time by 1 Switch places after 1/2 the time and stir or rearrange food.
  • Page 29 Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing 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...
  • Page 31 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. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.
  • Page 32 Screws Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10132), available from your GE supplier. To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Remove the screw from the side of the light compartment cover and lower the cover until it stops.
  • Page 33 About the exhaust feature. Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The Vent Fan 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 The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop.
  • Page 34 Charcoal Filter (on some models) 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

    You hear an unusual, low-tone beep . Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
  • Page 36 Notes.
  • Page 37 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. 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 * Please provide your e-mail address to receive, via e-mail, discounts, special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances (GEA). Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 39 Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all parts and service labor to repair or replace the defective part.

  • Page 40: Consumer Support

    Contact Us 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: Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration...

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