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GE Spacemaker JVM172H Use And Care Manual

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Contents
Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration
Auto Cook
Auto Defrost
Auto Roast
Auto Simmer
Care and Cleaning
Control Panel
Conversion Guide
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan
Extension Cords
Features
Grease Filter
Grounding Instructions
Hold Time
Light Bulb Replacement
Microwaving Tips
Model ~172H
29
Minute/Second Timer
4
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Oven Shelf
12-23
Power Levels
Precautions
24, ::
Problem Solver
Repair Service
28, ::
Safety Instructions
6,7
Temperature Cook
Temperature Probe
26
Time Cook
11
Time Defrost
6,27
Warranty
29
5
27
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29
2
11
2
30,31
8-11
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32,33
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10
10,24,25
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  • Page 1 Contents Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration Auto Cook 12-23 Auto Defrost Auto Roast 24, :: Auto Simmer Care and Cleaning 28, :: Control Panel Conversion Guide Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Delayed Cooking Exhaust Fan 6,27 Extension Cords Features Grease Filter Grounding Instructions Hold Time Light Bulb Replacement...

  • Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers

    It is important that we know the location of your oven should a need occur for adjustments. Ml these things are normal tith your microwave oven: _ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. Optional Accessory available at extra cost from your GE supplier. ~lA Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. Q This microwave oven is eeifically designed to heat or .@k foodj and ii not intended...

  • Page 4: Important Safety

    Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly afier removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly 6efore removing the container from the microwve oven. (continued) accessory.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features of Your Microwave Oven Coohng Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

  • Page 6: Temperature Cook

    It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

  • Page 8: Time Cook

    Step 2: Touch AUTO START pad (instead of START pad). Step 3: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. ) Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

  • Page 9: Time Defrost

    Defrosting by ~me Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred...

  • Page 10: Cooking By Temperature

    Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

  • Page 11: Delayed Cooking

    How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

  • Page 12: Automatic Cooking

    Automatic Cooking The AU~ COOK feature maybe used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjus~ the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
  • Page 13 Automatic Cooking Codes Automatic Cooking Codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods. CODE 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods. When CODES 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is...
  • Page 14 Questiom & Amwers Q. Wbydmmyovenautomatidy cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control code 1 when it dm not for other settings? A. When using code 1, there is no second phase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is completed in the first phase or Auto.

  • Page 15: Containers And Covers

    Fill containers at least half full. . Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
  • Page 16 Automatic CooHng Control Guide not open oven door during Auto cycle. Door may be opened afier oven beeps and the countdown time is displayed. Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
  • Page 17 Auto Cook Food Meats and Seafood Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.) Fish fillets (1 lb. ) Meat loaf (1 M Ibs.) Hamburger patties (4-5) Sausage patties (1 lb. ) Pork chops (4-1” thick) Spareribs (up to 3 Ibs. ) Swiss steak (1% lbs.) Chuck roast (up to 5 lbs.
  • Page 18 Automatic Cooking Mea@ and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave- safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code 8.
  • Page 19 Meat or Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb. ground chuck 112 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup...
  • Page 20 Automatic Cooking Vegetables Fresh or Canned V~etables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use round or square container close to size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
  • Page 21 Vegetible Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Auto Cook Code 31 Approx. Cooking Time—u min. Makes 4 Servings 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper, cut in l/4-in. wide strips 2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage 2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin diagonal slices 1/4 cup sliced green onions...
  • Page 22 Automatic Cooking ~uik and Desserk fiuiti Mneapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment. In 12 2-in. dish, spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Top with mixture of 2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter.
  • Page 23 Dessert Recipes fisy Chocolate Cake Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lO-in.) Tube Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s Food cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-1/3 cups water 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water.

  • Page 24: Automatic Roasting

    Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast m up to 3 ~wer settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking resuib without overcooking.

  • Page 25: Automatic Simmer

    ~uto Romt Guide Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. c When oven beeps and flashes “TURN;’ turn meat over. . Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide. Food Beef Tender Roast...

  • Page 26: Conversion Guide

    Automatic Defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sek the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START.

  • Page 27: Grease Filter

    FILTER LIGHT 5M0KE 8 SPATTER SHIELD The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    Rinse and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher.) Shelf Accessory. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

  • Page 29: Adapter Plugs

    Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB2X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40SllN/1) which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements.
  • Page 30 Cooking is not recommended. The two position wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your Spacemaker@ microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
  • Page 31 Heat or Reheat Similar~pes of Food ~o plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn.
  • Page 32 . Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook or Auto Roast functions. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book for specific instructions. your microwave oven, then plug it back in. touched after entering cooking selection. touched accidentily.
  • Page 33 * Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp ON DISPLAY Cook/Hold or Auto Roast functions. All these things are normal with your microwave oven: $team or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case.

  • Page 35: If You Need Service

    NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance...
  • Page 36 This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2092P113 Pub.

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