GE Spacemaker JVM130K Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave oven use and care guide

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Precautions .................................................2.5

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 15

Automatic Fan Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............12

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel ...................................................8

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking

Guide

Defrosting by Time ...............................12, 13

Defrosting Guide ...................................l8,

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

Exhaust Fan......................................................6

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................14

Heating or Reheating Guide...............l6, 17

Hold Time .........................................................9

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 5

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute/Second

Timer

Power Levels ............................................9- 13

Time Cook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

GE Appliances

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Care and Cleaning....................27-29

Exhaust Fan ...................................................28

Grease Filter ..................................................28

Light Bulb Replacement.............................29

Problem Solver...............................3O

Summary of Contents for GE Spacemaker JVM130K

Page 1: Care And Cleaning
Problem Solver...3O More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 installation ...29 Adapter Plugs ..........29 Extension Cords ...29...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3 —Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. —Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. —Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
Page 4 Some producfi 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, c Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids;...
Page 5: Automatic Fan Feature
—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX41 Filler Panel Kit. JX81A charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.
Page 6: Exhaust Fan
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
Light. Press ON or OFF. 6. Grease Filters. 7. Cooktop Light. 8. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. This is to certify C.F.M. that this unit has at 0.10 been tested in 215 Vert.
Page 8: Clock
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 87s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions.
Page 9: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. Q It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
Page 10: Questions And Answers
HOW TO USE THE MmUTE/SECOm TMER Questions and Answers Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions? A. The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function. Q.
Page 11: Express Cook Feature
Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cwking operations. Here’s how to do it. Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.
Page 12: Auto Start/Reminder
AUTO START REMINDER Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later). DEFROST~G BY TME...
Page 13: Defrosting Tips
Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time. Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise.
Page 14: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Page 15: Cookware Tips
of Cookware Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in...
Page 16 HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E 1. Directions below ~re for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. 3.
Page 17 Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 cup per serving) Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz.
Page 18 DEFROSTING GU~E 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes, Comments 1 to 2 Remove metal twist tie.
Page 19 First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 to 16 oz. ) 2 to 3 Plastic pouch-l to 2 1 to 3 ( 10-oz. package) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon ( 1 lb.) 2 to 3 per lb, Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 3...
Page 20 Breads Crust on breads will be and the outsides will not brown. soft [f desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown Container Food Coffee cakes 8 in. round or No square dish 8 to 9 in.
Page 21 Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt. Food Container Caramel apples I pint (2-cup) measure 1 fi-qt. casserole Chocolate bark or bowl Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong dish Paper napkin S’Mores...
Page 22: Fish And Seafood
Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell, They will explode.
Page 23 Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving. Food Container Gravies and Casserole sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch ( 1 cup) Melted butter Glass measure sauces, clarified butter ( 1/2 cup)
Page 24 Meats (continued) Food Container Beef (continued) Simmered beef Casserole (corned beef or brisket) Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish high quality rump, sirloin tip) Lamb Roast, leg or 2-qt. oblong shoulder dish and trivet Chops 2-qt. oblong (1 in. thick) 4 chops dish Pork Bacon Microwave-...
Page 25: Power Level
Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. Food Container Chicken Pieces Plate or (per piece) oblong dish Whole chicken Oblong dish (8 pieces) Oblong dish (unstuffed) (stuffed) Oblong dish Cornish Hens Halves Square or oblong dish Whole (stuffed...
Page 26 Vegetables (continued) Vegetable Amount Asparagus (continued) (fresh spetirs) (frozen spears) 1()-oz. p~ck~ge Beans (fresh green) lb. cut in half (frozen green) i ()-()x, p~ckage (frozen limo) 1 ()-()z, ptickage Beets (tresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut) 1 bunch ( I X to I X Ibs. )
Page 27: How To Clean The Inside
Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Page 28: Grease Filter
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.
Page 29: Adapter Plugs
40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 1 lN/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Page 30 Light reflection around door or outer case. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center QUESTIONS? A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Page 31 Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance wdll b; there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! from GE, In-Home Repair Serv;ce 80MEXARES (80M32-2737) i~ (; Econsurner sel~iceprof’essiO1l:il”...
Page 32: Installation
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588P087 Pub.

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