Page 1: Table Of Contents
Spacemaker Microwave Oven Problem Solver ....... Safety instructions ....More questions ?...call Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure GE Answer Center" 800.626.2000 to Excessive Microwave Energy ..... 2 Care and Cleaning ....28-31 Operating Instructions, Tips Exhaust Fan ........... 3 0 Add 30 Seconds ...........
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure
Consumer Product Consumer Affairs around the door. Ownership Registration Card. If GE Appliances • Light reflection around door or you move, or if you are not the Appliance Park outer case. original purchaser, please write Louisville,...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. precautions should be followed, including the following: • Do not operate this appliance if it has a WARNING-To damaged power cord or plug, if it is not reduce the risk of...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) --Do not use the oven for storage purposes. • Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils for microwave cooking is very useful, but should or food in the oven when not in use. be used carefully.
Page 5 Use of shelf with Popcornfeatureis not recommended(see the Popcorn section). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM142K). Filler Panel Kit (for models JVM140K and JX-41 JVM141K). Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented JX-81A installation.
Page 6: Microwavingtips
Chicago, IL 60606 some reason you are not happy write all the details--including with the service you receive, your phone number--to: here are 3 steps to follow for Manager, Consumer Relations further help. GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225...
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN 8. Hood Controls. Door Handle. Pull to open 6. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. NOTE: Vent Fan. Press HI, LO or door. Door must be securely OFF. latched for oven to operate. Your oven is equipped with 1 of 2 types of oven shelves.
Page 8: Automatic Fan Feature
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 9. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to The display panel displays "88888", "18 POWER"...
Page 9: Exhaust Fan
L._L _ L_rL_I2R ENTER FOODTEMPCOOK 'N WATCH WEIGHT LBS. DEF TIME I II CODE MIN/SEC HOLD TEMP COOK| TIII_ (USE PROBE) l&ll CLOCK ADD 30 SECONDS I t LEVEL AUTOSTART REMINDER CLEAR AUTOM_TIC_I_!t_ CONTROLS - GUIDEBEHINDDOOR QUICK REHEAT PLATE REHEAT BEVERAGE H DINNER __ CODE...
Page 10: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: program a "holding time" between microwave • It operates as a minute timer.
Page 11 COOKING BY TIME Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset Because automatic power level 10 is recommended amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most "How to Change Power Level"...
Page 12: Add 30 Seconds
COOKING BY TIME (continued) The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set Step 2: Touch the START pad. time for 1-5 minutes. START To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from i to 5) that corresponds The oven will automatically signal, flash "End"...
Page 13: Popcorn
POPCORN Light Microwave Popcorn NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. is NOT recommended. POPCORN The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing to 3.7 ounces. Step 2: Touch number pad 2.
Page 14: Auto Defrost
AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost The oven calculates defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels the oven automatically sets the during defrosting to give even defrosting times and power...
Page 15 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME...
Page 16: Defrosting By Time
DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) To become better acquainted with the defrost Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen frozen food and is 1 of the great advantages a microwave oven.
Page 17: Temperature Cook
Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? noise. What is it? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the than usual.
Page 18 COOKING BY TEMPERATURE (continued) How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. If internal temperature START the roast is less than 90°F., ..Step 5: Touch the START pad.
Page 19: Quick R Eheat
QUI C K REHEAT The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. See the guide at bottom automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food.
Page 20: Auto Roast
AUTOMATIC ROASTING Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook be roasted until specified internal temperatures to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto by time.
Page 21 Auto Roast Guide • Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe • Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting section. dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Doneness Minimum End Hold* Approx. Time Food Code Minutes (minutes per pound)
Page 22: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, food should look and taste will help when adapting you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center.
Page 23: Heating Or Reheating Guide
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal € foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use taste.
Page 24: I¸_::_I!_
DEFROSTING GUIDE 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. in cooking dish for defrosting.
Page 25: Cookingguide
COOKING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (frozen spears) 1 lb. 8 to 10 rain., In 1 ½-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water, Rotate dish after half of time. Meal-High (frozen spears) 10-oz.
Page 26: Oven Shelf
GUIDE OVEN SHELF The wire shelf is specifically designed for added • Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 capacity heating and reheating in your microwave levels. Food microwaves best when placed oven. Now more than i food may be heated or directly on the oven floor.
Page 27 How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together Place on the When heating several different types of food together, floor larger foods which should be served hot must be placed on NOTE: Appearance of shelf may vary. or more dense the oven floor, while foods which need only to be foods, which warmed should be placed on the shelf.
Page 28: Temperature Probe
CARE AND CLEANING Don't use sharp-edged utensils Keep your oven clean and sweet- on your oven. The inside and smelling. Opening the oven door outside oven walls can be a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional scratched.
Page 29: Light Bulb Replacement
Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs or pull plug. (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. Remove screw on right side of light compartment t High in tensjLy__4.._watt bulbs (40S 1 1N/1),_w_hichare cover and lower cover until it stops.
Page 30: Grease Filter
6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range. DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL 3 FILTERS IN PLACE.
Page 31: Extensioncords
To Remove Charcoal Filter To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new To remove the charcoal filter, filter, remove plastic and other disconnec( power at main fuse or outer wrapping from the new circuit breaker filter. Insert filter panel or pull plug. into top opening Remove the top of oven as shown.
Page 32: Problem Solver
If you need more help...cail, toll free: GE Answer Center"/800.626.2000/consumer information service...
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Page 35: Consumer Services
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. All you have to do is call--toll-free! In-HomeRepair Service 800_E-CARES (800432-2737) consumer se_wice professional will provide...
Page 36: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: ManagermConsumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JVM1 Part No. 164 D2588P226 JVM1 Pub. No. 49-8427 JVM1 2-93...

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