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Microwa ve/Con vection Oven
Safety
Instructions
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3-5
Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy ............. 2
Problem
Solver
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Operating
Instructions,
Tips
Aluminum
Foil ..................................4, 16, 19
Automatic
Fan Feature .................................7
Broiler Pan ...........................5, 10, 12, 29, 31
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Clock ..............................................................8, 9
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Combination
Cooking .........................26-28
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CookingbyTime
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Control Panel ...............................................8, 9
ConvectionCooking
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Broiling ........................................................29
Cooking
byTemperature
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CookingbyTime
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Cookware
Reference Guide ......................30
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Exhaust Fan ..............................................7, 32
Features .......................................................... 10
Microwave
Cooking ............6, 7, 10, 13-22
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AutoDefrost
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Beverage
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Cook ............................................................. 22
Cooking
byTemperature
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Cooking
byTime
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Cooking Complete
Reminder ................10
Defrosting
by Time ...................................16
Delay Start/Reminder
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Delayed Cooking ......................................13
Kitchentimer
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Microwaving
Tips .......................................6
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Popcorn ...................................................... 20
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Power Levels .................................7, 13-17
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Reheat ......................................................... 21
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Oven Shelf .............. 4 , 12, 20-22,
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Probe ................4,8-11,13,
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Care and Cleaning
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31-33
Exhaust Fan ...................................................32
Grease Filter ..................................................32
Light Bulb Replacement .............................33
Installation
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32
Adapter
Plugs .............................................. 32
Extension Cords ...........................................32
Grounding
Instructions ............................... 32
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Consumer
Services
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Appliance
Registration
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Important
Phone Numbers ........................35
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty
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I Model: JVM290
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705Test Procedure)
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- Page 1 ...27 Adapter Extension Cords ...32 Grounding ...25 Consumer Appliance Important Model and Serial Number Location ...2 Warranty iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ...17 I Model: JVM290 24-27, 17,25,27,31 Solver ... 34 31-33 Plugs ... 32 Instructions ... 32 Services ... 35 Registration ...2 Phone Numbers ...35 ...Back Cover...
- Page 2 It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don't understand something help, call: GE Answer Center _'_ 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers.
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Page 3: To Excessive Microwave Energy
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. - Page 4 IMPORTANT • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers--for example, closed glass jars-- will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave/ convection oven could result in injury • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars.
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Page 5: Features
--When the fan off. The fan, if operating, the flame. Optional Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290AV). injury, JX40\VIt Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290WV). JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290BV). - Page 6 Services page in NEXT, if you are still not pleased, details--including Manager, GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, FINALLY, if your problem In most Major Appliance 20 North Wacker Drive...
- Page 7 VARIABLE How to Change Power Level 1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST. 2. Select cooking or defrosting time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select desired power level 1-10. 5. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking.
- Page 8 YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It's designed 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, being used, cooking mode and instructions. 2.
- Page 9 SENSORCO___I_ BEVERAGE POPCORN1 MICRO TIME COOK DEFROST • EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK ll l[' POWER LEVEL _4k= IrK'TCHENI[ N'0HT [ SOUND ® i TIMER LEVEL ® CODES: O-1-2-3 ® Temperature Probe "PROBE" Appears on the Display when: • Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast or Temp...
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FEATURES Cooking Complete Reminder (For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold) 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 This is to certify C.F.M. -
Page 11: Delay Start/Reminder
WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture... - Page 12 COOKWARE Cookware Heat-Resistant Glass-Ceramic Fire King _, Coming Ware R_, e tc.) Ceramic (Cookware no metal trim) Metal Non Heat-Resistant Microwave-Safe Plastic Films and Wraps Paper Products Straw, Wicker and Wood sate to 400°F. *Use only microwave cookware that is Cookware Tips Convection...
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Page 13: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has 3 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. -
Page 14: Microwaving Tips
Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave amount of time. Power Level 10 (High) is recommended cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, a cup of coffee by following the steps below. - Page 15 The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10. How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day--up to a 12-hour delay.
- Page 16 DEFROSTING Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing frozen food and is one of the great advantages microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
- Page 17 COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety the desired finished food temperature. Cook setting is recommended for batters, frozen foods and foods which are difficult precisely with the probe.
- Page 18 Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost located in this section. It shows minimum maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.
- Page 19 AUTO DEFROST RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Chops Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
- Page 20 NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package...
- Page 21 Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes heats, this feature automatically adjusts heating time to various...
- Page 22 The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks, this feature automatically oven's cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be...
- Page 23 CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings good cooking results. • Always use microwave-safe containers them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it's microwave-safe? Put it to the test described the Microwaving Tips section. • Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food...
- Page 24 CONVECTION During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently circulates heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown rich, moist interiors.
- Page 25 CONVECTION You can also convection cook with the temperature that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious browning. The temperature probe monitors of the food and turns the oven off automatically temperature is reached.
- Page 26 COMBINATION Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave and convection cooking. Microwaves circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. For best results I 1. Place the shelf on the oven floor. ] ' '/ _ 2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the _ :_/]_=_i oven.
- Page 27 COMBINATION With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits combination cooking with the precision probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness by monitoring the internal temperature exactly like combination time cooking except you set internal temperature desired instead of cooking For best results...
- Page 28 COMBINATION Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe) (Recommended Settings) Food Medium Beef Lamb Pork Chicken Turkey ?The U. S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is poputal, but you should know that cooking organisms may smwive." (Source: Sate Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.) Questions and Answers Q.
- Page 29 CONVECTION Broiling is cooking food by intense heat. The metal shelf must be in place on the shelf supports using convection broiling. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
- Page 30 COOKING REFERENCE This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking. Foods Appetizers Dips and Spreads Pastry Snacks Beverages Sauces and Toppings Soups and Stews Meats Defrosting Roasting...
- Page 31 CARE AND CLEANING How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners oven walls.
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Page 32: Grease Filter
Rinse, shake and remove moisture To replace slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. Filter Kit model JX81 can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X4267. INSTRUCTIONS PREFERRED... -
Page 33: Light Bulb Replacement
Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing REMOVE SCREW Replace with 40-watt incandescent GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 11N/l), which are available stores, may also be used for replacements. compartment electrical power to microwave Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. - Page 34 • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer QUESTIONS? THIS PROBLEM CAUSE makes the oven floor get vv°arm.
- Page 35 We'll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call-toll-free! GEAnswerCenter ® 800.626.2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, information smsTice is available to help. Your call-and answered promptly and courteously.
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Page 36: Installation
• Improper installation. Warrantor: General Electric Company help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 is needed to obtain service under warranty. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any...