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GE JVM1660 Owner's Manual

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Pub.No.49-40110
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  • Page 1 1900Watts Model: JVM1660 JVM1661 Profile SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions 7 _ • ..Helpful Information If Something Goes Wrong GEAnswer Center® 800.626.2000 GEAppliances Part No. 164D3370P107 Pub.No.49-40110 www.geappliances, corn 02-00 (JR)

  • Page 2: Before Using

    READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING For your sale/v lhe in/brmation in lifts manual mus| be fbllowed/o minimize die risk of fire or PRE CA TrTIONS e_plosion or,o preven_ property damage. !.A. ,_,x _,_, personal injmT or loss of life, TO AVOID oo No, A.e,n..o OoNo, O.e..,e,heoven...

  • Page 3: Start Here

    Welcome to the GE _amilw YotFlI see it in this eas}-to- Best of alI, you'll hear We're proud of our qualit3 Ulalltlal alld '_ o1.1'11 experience these values prodn(ts and we believe it in tile l_'iendl)voices each time you use your service microwave.
  • Page 4 READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Read and follow the • I)o not operate this Thismicrowave oven is specific "Precautions appliance if it has a UL listed for installation Avoid PossiMe Exposure (tamaoed power cord or over electric andgas to Excessive Microwave plug, if"it is not working ranges.
  • Page 5 L!I. • Do not store this • To reduce tile risk of fire • See door surface cleaMng- instructions in the Care appliance outdoors. in the oven cavity: not use this product near and CleaMng section (s) - I)o not overcook tood. of this manual.
  • Page 6 SPECIAL NOTES AB O UT MICR O WA V1NG • Foil not molded to tood iii _ _U_ _i¸¸ !_!!_!_!!_!_r_7 _ +_ _!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!VlT! _ii_ Arcing is the microwave il If yousee arcing,press term tor sparks in the oven. (upturned edges act like the CLEAR/OFF p ad and Arcing is caused b?: alltellnas).
  • Page 7 • Don't defl'ost t_'ozen Avoid heating baby food SAFETY ln¢l S " bevera_,-es Ilarrow- • g ais lars, even with the lid off. Make sure all FACT necked bottles (especially infaru food is thoroughly carbonated beverages). cooked. Stir food Even if the container SUPERHEATED WATER distribute the heat...
  • Page 8 SPECIAL NOTES AB OUT MICR OWA V1NG Make sure all cookware If tile dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed and only tile water in tile paper and plastic wrap used in yollr microwave oven is suitable tor can be used to cover cup heats, then the dish is microwave-sate.
  • Page 9 1!1. • Plastic cookware--Plastic • Use foil only as directed Follow these guidelines: in this manual. cookware designed I Use microwave-safe dinners may be microwave cooking is vei T plastics only and use nlicrowaved in toil trays usetill, but should be used thenl in strict compliance carefiflly.
  • Page 10 Filter Kits ranoe left by the Hi/Low width to provide a custom model. JX81A--Recirculating built-in appearance. CharcoalFilter Kit Available at extra cost ti'om lqher kits are used when your GE supplier. the nlicrowave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

  • Page 11: Features Of Your Microwave

    Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual,/kat'ures arid a]Jpea_m'lce may vau fiwn yo'm modal.) O /7277777yvv_ 5 Window with Metal 9 Grease Filters. 1 TemperatureProbe. Shield. Screen allows Use with Temp Cook 10 Removable Turntable. and Roast functions cooking to be viewed Turntable and support only.

  • Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave

    The Cont_rols on Your Microwave Oven (Th_mghout this manual, J_atu_s arid appeamrlce may vao'Jmm your modal.) You Call microwave by time, temperature, or with the sensor features. [TIM, rOOK] [ DEFROST I I,DT_t, ME COSTOM1 COSTO._ P°w,.1 [ ,°° 1 LEVEL 30 SEC.

  • Page 13: Temperature Features

    GUIDES IN BOOK HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Press this pad and any • Cooking Before you begin, check • l_imeDefrost feature pad for usage the guide located on the inside front of the oven • Roasting instructions and tips. when you open the door.
  • Page 14 Variable power levels add to "equalize" or transl_'r heat to the inside olthe tlexibility to microwave : i>i ill cooking. The power levels 10od. An example ot this is on the microwave oven can shown with power level 3 be compared to tt_e surfi_ce the deti'ost cycle.

  • Page 15: Time Features

    Time Features TimeCookI TimeCookII Alh)ws you tonlicrowave Iets you chano-e power levels automatically durino tor any time up to 9,',) • minutes and ,',t9seconds. cooking. Here's how to do it: Power level 10 (High) is 1 Press TIME C()()I<.. automatically set, but you may change it tor more 2 Enter...
  • Page 16 Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE:Use power level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fi'esh spears_ 1 lb. 6 to 9 rain,, In 19t,-(lt, oblong glass baking dish, Med-High )late 1/4 tup water. 5 to 7 mira (fi'ozen spears_ ]0-oz.
  • Page 17 Vegetable Amount Time Comments Coru ,fi'ozen kernel, [0-oz. pa(kage 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons ware[`, Cornon the cob 3 to 4 rain. (fi'e-;h) 1 to 5 ears In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. place )el, eai, corn.
  • Page 18 Time Features Defrosting Tips Allows you to defl'ost tot DEFROST the length ot time you • Foods fl'ozen ill paper or AUTO/TIME select. See ttle l)efl'ostin_,- plastic can be defl'osted Guide for suggested times. in the 0ackage. Tightl} closed packages should Power level 3 is automati- be slit, pierced...

  • Page 19: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls (1 piece) I ll]11"1. 3 to 5 rnin Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz. Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb._ 6 to 8 rain Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 rain. Place })lock in casserole.
  • Page 20 Time Features This is a quick way to set The power level can be cooking time for 1-6 minutes. changed as time counting down. Press Press oile of the Express I'()WEP. LEVEL Cook pads (t]:om l to 6) enter I 10. tot 1 to (;...

  • Page 21: Auto Feature

    A u to Fea ture The l)eflost Auto/Time ConversionGuide feature gives yoll t_,vo v_:a} if din weight ot l-0od is to defl'ost ti'ozen toods. stated in pounds Press DEFROST ounces, tl]e ounces must AUT()/TIME once tor be converted to tenths Auto Deflost or twice t0r (.1) of a pound.

  • Page 22: Cooking Tips

    Tempera ture Fea tures Cooking Tips TheTemperature Probe Cable Handle NOTE:The turntable will • I)o not twist, drop or when the probe is bend the probe. [let turn Sens0r _al_ in use. • Be sure ti'ozen ti)od has The temperature probe is been completely Appearance...
  • Page 23 How to Use the Probe and Three Ways to Use the Temp Cook/Roast Feature Set the Temperature Yourseff 1 You set the temperature I Insert the temperature probe in the center ot a you want. casserole and attach it Press TEMP C()()K/ securely in the oven ROAST ome.

  • Page 24: Roasting Guide

    Tempera ture Fea tures +bathao.eos +; Rowto e, eProbew,, Preparing Meats for Roasting you use the probe the RoastSettings • Place a tender ])eel roast in a / ookin_ bao£ oil a for roasting... Outlet _ For the two Roast trivet ill a microwave-safe dish Reter...
  • Page 25 2 Press TEMP C()OK/ How to Use the Probe to Simmer ROAST 4 times to select Simmer. The Simmer teamre heats tood to 180°E. and holds 3 Press START. Ityou need to stir the i0od, restart the at that temperature tip to oven by pressing START 12 hours...

  • Page 26: Sensor Features

    Sensor Features What happenswhen iii _ ii ¸ ) i ¸ using the Sensor Features._ T!_e Sen_or Features detect t!m increasing Covered off dishes so they don't humidil}' released mislead the sensor. • The proper containers during cooking: T!_e and covers are essential •...
  • Page 27 How to Use the Popcorn Haw toAdjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Slmrter or LongerCook Time I l_ollow package instructions, using Time lfyou find that the 1)rand ot Cook it the package is popcorn }xm use underpops I_SS l!! J)_, J _more rune...
  • Page 28 Sensor Features Some FoodsNot How to Use the Reheat RecommendedFor Use With Feature Reheat 1 Place t()()d in covered tile ()veil. Press It is best to use Time Cook REHEAT. Tile oven (less tlrrlel (more time) tor these ti)o(ts: starts immediately.

  • Page 29: Cooking Guide

    NOTE:If the food is not Vegetable, Potato, Fish, Chicken Pieces, Ground Meats done enough, use Time Cook to cook for more time. 1 Place covered todd in __COICI{EN POTATO the oven. Press the _6od How to Change the Automatic Settings pad.

  • Page 30: Other Features

    Other Features Tile CUST()M I and 2 pads allow you to save m-o of your most ii'equently used settings. (Temperature arid sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save a settin r. o" I Press and 11o1(1 the CUST()M 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad t0r two seconds.
  • Page 31 The HEI_P p ad displays _eature intormation and helpful hints. Press HELl', then select ateature p ad. Toremind y outhat y ouhave t ood in the oven, theoven willdisplay "FOOD ISREAI)Y" and beep once aminute until y oueither o pen theoven door o rpress CLEAR/OIq Press CI_OCK to set the To check the time ofda}...
  • Page 32 Other Features Ttle scroll speed of the display can be dlanged. Press and hold tile AM/PM AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display,. Select SCROLL SPEED I 5 t0r slow to t_tst scroll speed. To turn ttle clock display To redisplay tile clock, oil press and hold 0 for...
  • Page 33 Tinier ()n/Off operates When tinle is up, tile oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off tile used at an)- time, even timer signal, press TIMER ()N/()FE. when tile oven is operating. I Press TIMER ()N/()FF. NOTE:The timer indicator will be lit while tile tinier E'nter...
  • Page 34 Other Features To lock or unlock the You may lock tile control controls, press and hold panel to prevent tile CI JEAR/OFF ti)r about microwave _]?()I1]l)ein_,- three seconds. When the accidentally started or used control panel is locked, an by children. "I,"...
  • Page 35 Press SU RFACE IAGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three LIG2T times to turn tile light off. BRmNT-NmNT Tile beeper sound level :I 1 can be a(!justed. Press BEEPER V()IJUME. VOLUME Choose 0-3 for mute to loud.
  • Page 36 Other Features 7 Press APP()INTMENT/ microwave to remind you of upcoming SCHEI)UI_ER - or press appointments. '0" to set it as a recurring At rnidrfight, the da} appointment. betore your scheduled ()nce- Daily appointment, an asterisk Twice - Weekly will appear in the display.
  • Page 37 [!ir[3table or o[3 [he shelf it_ the lower position. ////////II ! \ \ \\N\ remo_ e the shelf u_less _ou The shelf gi_es )ou the opdo[l to reheat more are reheating on more than that! one dish of food at otle ie_el.
  • Page 38 OtherFeatures Your Model May Have * To reheat on 2 levels * To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Muhipl} reheat time Switch places after 1/2 time. by LV,. 2 Sv,.hch plates after l ,,'2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time.
  • Page 39 Microwave Terms Arcing 5rcinc is the microwave term tbr sparks in the oven. Arcing caused • the ternperamre probe staying in the oven but not inserted the food. • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching nlicrowave walls. • metal or toil touclfing the side ot tile oven.
  • Page 40 and Cleaning NOTE:Be certain the power Open the oven door a tew is offbefore cleaning any rnitll.ltes after cooking to air out the inside. An part of this oven. occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
  • Page 41 Bo_om Case (;lean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy alcohol on the ch)th. Rinse and then dry. ii microwave oven. Wipe the window clean ii Ammonia or alcohol can with a damp cloth. i: dalnagethe appearance ControlPanel andDoor of the tnicrowave.

  • Page 42: Light Bulb Replacement

    (WB36X10003), available light housing phlo" 9" froin your GE suppfier. Remove tile top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place. 4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to tile oven.
  • Page 43 The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate Charcoal Filter (on some models) back into the room also use reusaMe grease tilters. a char(oal filter, Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) For this reason, the filters The metal fihers trap grease released by t0ods on must ALWA\'S be in place...
  • Page 44 The Exhaust Feature If the model is not vented The charcoal filter should to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is ii cannotbe cteaned. It be recirculated through noticeably dirty or dis- tnustbe replaced. Order disposable charcoal filter colored (usually atter 6 to...
  • Page 45 Befi)re You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do • Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker Oven will not A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Unplug- tim microwave oven then Dluo...

  • Page 46: Before You Call For Service

    Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Youhear an You have tried to star! • Start over an(l enter a valid til-ne unusual, low-tone the Reminder without of day beep a valid time of day. You have tried to start •...
  • Page 47 I.,I • TV-radio intertbrence • Steam or vapor escaping trom around tile door. might be noticed while using tile nlicrowave. • l.ight reflection around Sinlilar to the interterence door or outer case. caused bv other snlall • Dimnlir_g oven light and appliances, it does not blower...
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  • Page 50 (800-432-2737) handled in just one visit. GE oflers Braille controls tot a variety of GE 800.626.2000 appliances, and a brochure to assist in plato-ring a barrier-ti'ee kitchen 800-TDD-GEAC persons with limited (800-833-4322) mobility.
  • Page 51 First contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. Next, ffyou are still not pleased, x_Tite all the details-including your phone number-to: Customer Relations GE Appliances I_ouisville, KY 40225...

  • Page 52: Ge Answer Center

    Should ?our appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CAR ES (800=i32-2737). Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages. • Service trips to your home to teach you If you have an installation problenl, contact how to use tile product.

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