Page 1: Table Of Contents
Other Features ...30 Oven Shelf (some models)...34 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning ...37 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service (Problem Solver) ...42 GE Service Numbers ...46 Warranty ...Back Cover GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 GE Appliances 850 Watts Models: JVM1320...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using For Your Safety PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
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Page 4 Important Safety Information Read all safety information before using Warning 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. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre- cautions, including the following sections.
Page 5: Save These Instructions
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking. — Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving
• The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • 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 7 • 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 in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
Page 8 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 inch away from the sides of the oven.
Page 9 tray.
Page 10 Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Filler Panel Kits JX40WH—White JX41—Black JX40AL—Almond When replacing a 36 or 42 range...
Page 11: Operating Instructions
The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 11 Convenience Guide. 12 Glass Cooking Tray. On models without a turntable. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features (Features and appearance vary by model) TIME MICRO COOK I & II COOK I & II 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
Page 13: Temperature Features
HELP DISPLAY Press this pad and any Follow the instructions feature pad for usage displayed. instructions and tips. TEMP COOK / ROAST PROBE Temperature Features Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe. Press Enter TEMP COOK/ROAST Desired food (Press once) temperature.
Page 14 5 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The pow- er levels on your 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 15: Time Cooking
Time Features Micro Cook TIME MICRO COOK I & II COOK I & II EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF START 1 Press MICRO COOK I & II. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don’t want full power.
Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & 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 17 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 (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes white) (6 to 8 oz.
Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost DEFROST AUTO / TIME EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF START 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals TURN.
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
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.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets...
Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features 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 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
Page 21: Temperature Cooking
Temperature Features Temp Cook/Roast TEMP COOK / ROAST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF START Cable Handle Sensor appearance may vary Cooking with the probe allows you to heat to a certain internal tem- perature.
Page 22 Operating Instructions Temperature Features TEMP COOK / ROAST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF START Cable Handle Sensor appearance may vary NOTE: The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use. How to Use the Probe and Set the Temperature Yourself 1 Insert the temperature probe in...
Page 23 Outlet 1 Insert the probe in the roast and attach it securely into the oven wall outlet. 2 For medium doneness, press TEMP COOK/ROAST twice. For a well-done roast, press TEMP COOK/ROAST three times. 3 Press START. 4 The microwave signals when it’s time to turn the roast over.
Page 24 Operating Instructions Temperature Features How to Use the Probe to Simmer The Simmer feature heats food to 180°F. and holds it at that temperature up to 12 hours or until you remove it and press CLEAR/OFF. 1 Insert the temperature probe Simmer Guide *Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F.
Page 25: Automatic Cooking
Convenience Features Popcorn POPCORN EXPRESS COOK (less time) (more time) 1 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable or glass cooking tray. 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking. NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program.
Page 26 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. REHEAT 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 for one serv- EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START Reheat Guide (1 serving) Beverage The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3 servings of any beverage.
Page 27 Snacks The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of SNACKS snack foods. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1 Press SNACKS. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Select snack type 1–6 (see the DISPLAY ON/OFF START Snacks Guide...
Page 28 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. COOK 1 Press COOK. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF...
Page 29 Auto Defrost DEFROST AUTO / TIME EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK DISPLAY ON/OFF START 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Page 30: Other Features
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. HELP Cooking Complete To remind you that you have food Reminder in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...
Page 31 Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold seconds. To redisplay clock, repeat the above. DISPLAY ON/OFF Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. DELAY START 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
Page 32 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Start/Pause In addition to starting many func- tions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. START PAUSE Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by CLEAR...
Page 33 Surface Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. SURFACE LIGHT BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF SURFACE LIGHT ON-OFF Sound Level The beeper sound level can be adjusted up, down or off. Press SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. SOUND LEVEL 0-1-2-3 Glass Cooking Tray...
Page 34: Oven Shelf (Some Models)
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Two-Position Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. FOR BEST RESULTS • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.
Page 35 Ideas for Using The lower position provides a flat the Shelf surface for placing dishes that may tilt if placed on the turntable. The lower position also allows you to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This is helpful for casseroles or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on 2 levels.
Page 36: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Arcing • the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food. • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.
Page 37: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints Opening the oven door a few min- utes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal the Inside and Plastic Parts on the Door.
Page 38 Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners contain- ing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Case. Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry.
Page 39: Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place. Replace with 40-watt tubular bulbs. Order WB36X936 from your GE supplier. Tubular 40-watt bulbs (40T6 kets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.
Page 40: The Exhaust Feature
Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan CHARCOAL FILTER (on some models) REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters To Remove Grease Filter The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter.
Page 41 (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it.
Page 42: If Something Goes Wrong
The probe is defective. What to Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
Page 43 Problem You Hear an Unusual, Low-Tone Beep “LOCKED” Appears on Display All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Possible Causes You have tried to start the REMINDER without a valid time of day. You have tried to start the...
Page 44 Notes...
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Page 46: Ge Service Numbers
To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000. ® information service is And you can call any time. GE ® Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 47 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have 800-626-2002 parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.
Page 48: Warranty
Part No. 164D3370P090 Pub. No. 49-40092 3-99 ® If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Printed in Korea ************************************ This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for...

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