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Safety Instructions
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Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16–22
Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chicken Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Melt Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Metal Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quick Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Soften . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Soften Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Time Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24–28
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Microwave Oven Functions . . . . . . .10–14
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cooking at High Power Level . . . . . . .12
Cooking at Lower Power Levels . . . . .13
Cooking with More
Than One Cook Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hold Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
More/Less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15–16, 18
Sensor Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sensor Cook Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sensor Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sensor Reheat Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
You can find them on a label when
the door is open.
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Care and Cleaning
Charcoal Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Vent Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting Tips
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . 35
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
MFL57007001 49-40586 09-08 JR
Owner's
Manual
JVM2052
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- Page 1 Inside ........29 JVM2052 Auto Features .....16–22 Outside .
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
ge.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ■ ■ Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven Some products such as whole eggs and sealed thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and mercury in these thermometers could cause and should not be heated in this microwave oven. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! FOODS ■ ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory to boil more rapidly than foods containing less or unless you use popcorn labeled for use moisture. - Page 5 ge.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. 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.
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Page 6: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be Do not under any circumstances cut or remove grounded. In the event of the third (ground) prong from the power cord. -
Page 7: Optional Kits
ge.com PACEMAKERS All microwave ovens must meet Federal DHHS from microwave interference. However, prior and FCC requirements. However, the operation to using your microwave oven it is recommended of some pacemakers may be affected by microwaves. that persons with pacemakers consult the Cognizant of this problem, most pacemaker manufacturer of the device for additional information manufacturers have taken steps to minimize... - Page 8 About the features of your oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. To Install: 1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on the support. Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub.
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Page 9: Control Panel
About the control panel. ge.com You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Soften Vent Turn- Start On/Off Table Cook Reheat Popcorn Enter Add 30 Time Chicken Clock More Seconds Cook Melt Vent Light Auto Time Quick... -
Page 10: Clock
About microwave oven functions. Clock This oven includes a 12-hour clock. Example (setting 8:00 AM): Touch Clock. Enter the time by using the number pads. Touch Start/Enter. (Press 1 for AM, 2 for PM.) Touch Start/Enter. Timer You can use your microwave oven as a timer. Use the Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, and 99 seconds. -
Page 11: Child Lock
ge.com Child Lock You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave oven from being accidentally started or used by children. The Child Lock feature is also useful when cleaning the control panel. Child Lock prevents accidental programming when wiping the control panel. -
Page 12: Cooking At High Power Level
About microwave oven functions. Settings You can change the default values for beep sound, clock, display speed and defrost weight. See the following chart for more information: Function Result Beep ON/Off Sound ON control Sound OFF Clock display Clock ON control Clock OFF Display... -
Page 13: Cooking At Lower Power Levels
ge.com Cooking at Lower Power Levels HIGH power cooking does not always give you the best results with foods that need slower cooking, such as roasts, baked goods or custards. Your oven has 10 power settings in addition to HIGH. Example (cooking food for 7 minutes 30 seconds at 70% power): Enter the cook time. - Page 14 About microwave oven functions. Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels The 10 power levels in addition to HIGH allow you to choose the best power level for the food you are cooking. Below are listed all the power levels, examples of foods best cooked at each level and the amount of microwave power you are using. Power Level Microwave Output ■...
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Page 15: Sensor Cook
About the sensor microwave features. ge.com Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. -
Page 16: Chicken
About the sensor and auto microwave features. Sensor Reheat Using Sensor Reheat lets you heat common Sensor Reheat Chart microwave-prepared foods without needing Touch Pad to program times and power levels. Category Number Amount Example (reheating 2 slices of pizza): Pizza Slice 1–3 slices Touch Reheat. -
Page 17: Melt
ge.com Soften The oven uses low power to soften foods Soften Chart (butter, ice cream, cream cheese and frozen Touch Pad juice). See the Soften Chart. Category Number Amount Example (softening a quart of ice cream): Butter 1, 2, 3 sticks Touch Soften. -
Page 18: Sensor Cook Chart
About the sensor and auto microwave features. Sensor Cook Chart Category Direction Amount Baked Potato Pierce each potato with a fork and place on the oven tray 1–4 medium approx. around the edge, at least one inch apart. 8–10 oz. each Fresh Prepare as desired, wash and leave residual water 1–4 cups... -
Page 19: Chicken Chart
ge.com Chicken Chart Category Direction Amount Chicken Wings Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate 6 or 12 oz. (frozen, precooked) or serving platter. Chicken Nuggets Place in a single layer around the edge of a dinner plate. 4 or 8 oz. -
Page 20: Melt Chart
About the sensor and auto microwave features. Soften Chart Category Direction Amount Butter Unwrap and place in a microwavable container. Butter will be 1, 2 or 3 sticks at room temperature and ready for use in the recipe. Ice Cream Place the container in the oven. -
Page 21: Auto Defrost
ge.com Auto Defrost For best results: Four defrost choices are preset in the oven. The defrost feature provides you with the ■ Remove fish, shellfish, meat and poultry best defrosting method for frozen foods, from its original closed paper or plastic because the oven automatically sets the package (wrapper). -
Page 22: Metal Rack
About the auto microwave features. Time Defrost This feature allows you to choose the time you want to defrost. Example (defrosting for 2 minutes): Touch Time Defrost. Enter the defrosting time you want. Touch Start/Enter. Defrost starts. When the defrost time is over, four beeps will sound and Cook End will display. -
Page 23: Cookware
Cookware. ge.com Microwave Utensil Guide Do Not Use OVENPROOF GLASS: METAL UTENSILS: (treated for high intensity heat): Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven. - Page 24 Cooking Guide. Getting the Best Cooking Results ■ To get the best results from your microwave oven, Place delicate areas of foods, such as asparagus tips, read and follow the guidelines below: toward the center of the dish. ■ Storage Temperature: Foods taken from the freezer ■...
- Page 25 ge.com Appetizers/sauces/soups Cooking Appetizers: Tips and Techniques Cooking Soups: Tips and Techniques Recommended ■ Cook soups in a microwavable dish which holds double ■ Crisp crackers, such as melba toast, shredded wheat and the volume of the recipe ingredients to prevent boil-over, crisp rye crackers are best for microwave use.
- Page 26 Cooking Guide. Meat Cooking Chart Meat Power level Cooking time Directions Beef Form patties with a depression in the center of each. Place Hamburgers on a microwavable roasting rack. Brush with a browning Fresh or defrosted agent, if desired. Cover with waxed paper. Turn over (4 oz.
- Page 27 ge.com Chicken ■ Watch the poultry as it cooks. Cooking Poultry: General Directions – Drain and discard juices as they ■ Prepare the poultry for cooking. accumulate. – Defrost completely. – Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips – Arrange poultry pieces with thicker pieces of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.
- Page 28 Cooking Guide. Pasta and Rice Cooking Pasta and Rice: Tips and Microwave cooking and conventional cooking Techniques of pasta, rice and cereal require about the same amount of time; but, microwave ■ If you are planning to use rice or pasta cooking is a more convenient method in a casserole, undercook it so it is still firm.
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Page 29: Outside
Care and cleaning of the oven. ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. For best performance and safety, keep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the oven front frame free of food or grease build-up. -
Page 30: Replacing The Light Bulbs
Care and cleaning of the oven. CleanSteel Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel surfaces. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. -
Page 31: Vent Filters
ge.com Charcoal filter (on some models) Vent Fan The vent fan has two metal reusable vent filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable vent filters (on all models) Reusable Vent Filter The metal filters trap grease released by For this reason, the filters must always be foods on the cooktop. -
Page 32: Charcoal Filter
Care and cleaning of the oven. Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it It must be replaced. Order Part No. is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after WB???????? from your GE supplier. 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… ge.com Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be •... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Time of day clock does not The power cord is not fully •Fully insert the power cord. always keep correct time inserted into the outlet receptacle. There is another appliance •Make sure the microwave oven has its own electrical on the electrical circuit. -
Page 35: With Your Microwave Oven
ge.com Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ ■ Moisture on the oven door and walls The vent fan operating while the while cooking. Wipe the moisture off microwave oven is operating. The vent with a paper towel or soft cloth. fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave oven is off. -
Page 36: Microwave Terms
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the metal rack being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■... - Page 37 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability together with Assurant Solutions, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on your appliances.* Benefits Include: • Prompt, reliable service from GE Authorized Servicers • Convenient hours designed to suit your busy schedule •...
- Page 38 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and mail After mailing the...
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Page 39: Warranty
GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). date is needed to obtain service Please have serial and model numbers available when calling under the warranty. -
Page 40: Consumer Support
Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line.
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