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GE Spacemaker XL JVM1841 Owner's Manual

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Safety Information
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5
Grounding
Microwave-Safe
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . .2, 3
Operating Instructions
Auto Feature . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . .34, 35
Changing the
Power Level . . . . . . . . . . .13
Convenience
Features . . . . . . . . . . .21-25
Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . .11, 12
Microwave Terms . . . . . .33
Other Features . . . . 26-32
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . .36
Time Features . . . . .14-19
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Model #
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Serial #
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the oven.
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Before You Call
Microwave Oven . . . . . . .39
Consumer
Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . .10
Registration . . . . . . .41, 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Owner's
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JVM1840
JVM1841
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    For Service ... .39 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ..39 Consumer Support Consumer Support ..Back Cover Optional Kits .

  • 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 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: Arcing

    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 EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL...
  • Page 13 1–10. 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 14 About the time features. TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Press TIME COOK . Enter cooking time. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) Press START .
  • 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 TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE 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. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility.
  • 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: Express Cook

    EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 30 SEC. Express Cook 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 20 About the auto feature. AUTO/QUICK DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Press AUTO/QUICK DEFROST once for Auto Defrost . Press twice for Quick Defrost . Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight.
  • Page 21 About the convenience features. POPCORN EXPRESS COOK Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.5 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Popcorn feature. Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
  • Page 22 About the convenience features. SNACKS EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods. Press SNACKS . Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks Guide below).
  • Page 23 VEGETABLE EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Vegetable Guide Food Type Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Canned Vegetables Vegetable The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Page 24 About the convenience features. REHEAT EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Reheat Guide Pad Food Type Pasta Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Fruits and vegetables Beverages, 8–10 oz. Sauces and gravies Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz.
  • Page 25 COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE Cook Guide Pad Food Type Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) Bacon Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.
  • Page 26 Other features your model may have. HELP CLOCK AM / PM EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE TIMER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints.
  • Page 27 REMINDER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CLOCK AM / PM START PAUSE CLEAR Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. TURNTABLE Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELAY START. Select the cooking or defrosting feature you wish to delay, then enter the cooking or defrosting time.

  • Page 29: Surface Light

    www.GEAppliances.com Surface Light SURFACE Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for LIGHT the night light or three times to turn the light off. Vent Fan VENT FAN The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for medium fan speed, a third time for low fan speed, VENT FAN...
  • Page 30 Other features your model may have. OPTIONS EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CLOCK AM / PM Options Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to cycle through the available options. Auto Nite Light The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times.
  • Page 31 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 32 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.
  • Page 33 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 34 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints 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. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
  • Page 35 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 36: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Screws Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), 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 at the outside edge of the light cover and push on the inside edge of the cover to open.

  • Page 37: Exhaust Feature

    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 38 Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10733 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 39: 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 40 Notes.
  • Page 41 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 42 After mailing the registration below, store this document in a safe place. It contains information you will need should you require service. Our service number is 800 GE CARES (800-432-2737). Model Number Mrs. Miss Last Name E-mail Address Phone...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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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