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GE JVM1840 Owner's Manual

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Safe O, Instruaions
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Operating
Instruaions
Auto Features
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20
Care and
Cleaning
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34, 35
Changing
the
Power i,evel
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13
Convenience
Features
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2 ] -25
Cooking
Guide
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15, 16
Deti'osting
Guide
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18
Exhaust
Feature
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37, 38
Features
of Y{)/II"
Microwave
Oven
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11, 19
Microwave
Temps
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33
Other
Features
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2{-32
Replacing
Bulbs
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36
Time Features
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14-19
7boubleshooting
Tips ...39
Things
That Are
Nomml
_,\ith Your
Microwaxe
Oxen
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39
Com+,mer Supp¢n't
Consumer
Support
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Back Cover
Optional
Fdts .........
10
Product
Registration
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41, 42
Warranty
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43
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  • Page 1 GEAppliances.com Safe O, Instruaions • •2-.) 7boubleshooting Tips ...39 • • Things That Are Operating Instruaions Nomml _,\ith Your Auto Features ..,iq/M 1840 Microwaxe Oxen ..Care and ,/1"z 4l_ 4l Cleaning ..34, 35 Com+,mer Supp¢n't ,]1'l 41842 Consumer Changing Power i,evel...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFORE USING. A WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to pre vent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUtiONS T OAVOID since open-door...
  • Page 3 vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual "Ib red uce tile risk of fire i]l tile I)o I/at n/guilt this at)plian(e o\er a sink. oven cavity: --I)o not overcook toad. Careflfllv This o\eFthe-mnge o\en _s_tsdesiglled tar use o_er ranges...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is the ]l/i( row_lve [el_i/] ;_ Foil not molded to/ood /or sparks in the o_,wn+Arcing (upturned edges act Hike is caused antem/as).
  • Page 5 vvww.GEAppliance_com _ SUPERHEATEDWATER Avoid heating baby tbod ill glass jars, e_vn/vith tile lid Liquids, such as water, o/E Make suw all intimt food coffee, or tea are able to be is thoroughly cooked. Stir overheated beyond the boiling tt)od to distritmte tile heat point without appearing to be men]}.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sutv all cook_s_u:e used in ;_ Do not use recy{led pallet is suitable VO/I1P l//iCl?OW_iVt' ()Vt'll products. R{,cycled paper /or microwaving. Most glass towels, napkins and w,ixt'(t casseroles, cooking dishes, ]),q/cr can {'Oll[,lil/...
  • Page 7 vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Plastic cookware--Plastic "Boilal)le" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic cookware designed/or bag.,, should be slit, pierced microwa_v cooking is v,.'r} t)_, or _mted as directed useflll, but should be used careflflk E\en microwa_v- t)ackage. If tilt? are not, sa/_' plastic may v,ot be as t)lastic could burst dining...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS must be gTomlded. This al)l)liance In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the lJsk of electlJC shock bv providing an escape wire lot the elecuic cun:ent.

  • Page 9: The Vent Fan

    www.GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The tiul will operate auton/atie_dly under certain conditions (see Take AtltOlllati€ ]('atlll?e). care pFevellt tile startillg- spreading accidental ( ooking (ires \+dlile Vellt ]itn is ill IlSe. ;_ Clean tile underside oI tile microwave often. Do not allow gtx'ase to build up on tile (//icFowa\ e oF the tilll fillets.

  • Page 10: Optional Kits

    Each kit contains two 3"-wide filler panels. Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Available at extra cost/i'om vottr GE sut)t)lie_ iiili !iiil _iiii/jiiiiW_iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiii...

  • Page 11: Featuresof The Oven

    About the features of your microwav_.e, oven: vvvvw.GEAppliances.com. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your modeL ////// / !\\\ iiii l, i ii!iiNii_i mm _o 1100 Watts Featuresof the Oven Door Handle. Pull to open Touch Control Panel tile door.
  • Page 12 iii iHiil!iiii!ili About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the convenience features or with the auto features. CookingContro/s 7_meand Auto Features Press Enter TIME COOK I & II Amount of cookingtime Pressonce or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrostingtime Presstwice...
  • Page 13 • cooking. The t)ower levels on tile lni(rowa_e oven tile C}tl/ €OlIlt)_tred stlrl_lee tlllitS }t l'}tl)ge+ Iligh (power level 10) or fllll power is tl/e/sstest to cook and gives you 100% t)ower. Each power !iiiilIii level gives you microwave...
  • Page 14 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Aboutthe timefeatures. Time Cook I ,\llows roll illi(row_ixe _tn_ /I l) to tillle 99 minuws mid 99 se(onds. Power level 10 (tligh) is amomaticallv set, but you lm 9' change it/or more flexibility. TIMECOOKto You ma} open the door (tmdng (heck START to resume...
  • Page 15 www.GEAppliance_com Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount time Comments !iiiilI Asparagus (fl'esh sp_+_m'S) 1 lb. 6 to 9 rain., Ill 11/-'-(It. oblong glass baking Med-I {igh (7) dish, place 1/4 cup x_ater.
  • Page 16 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Aboutthe timefeatures. Amount Time Comments Corn tffozen kernel lO-oz })a(kage 5 to 7 rain. /n 1-ql. (assero|e. t)la(e Corn on the cob (Iresh 3 to 4 rain. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking e3rs dish, place corn. If corn is in t)er husk,...

  • Page 17: Time Defrost

    vvvvvv.GEAppliance_com Time Defrost _r<_ __ Allows VOtl to de/rost tor the length o/time L+,z0°0 l+ c°0J select. See the I)e/i:osting (',uide tor suggeswd times. Power h'vel 3 is automatically set, but you ma'_ !iiiilI change this/or more flexibility. 5i)u may detkost I' H K7-1 small items...

  • Page 18: Defrosting Guide

    iii i+!iiii!ili Aboutthe timefeatures. Defrosting Guide Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) q rain. Sweetrolls (approx. 19 oz 3 io 5 rain. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen ( 1 lb.) +; to 8 rain. Shellfish, smallpieces (1 lbA ;, _(, 7 rain.

  • Page 19: Express Cook

    vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for I-6 minutes. Press one o/file Express Cook pads (t_'om ] to 6) lot ] to 6 mimn('s ot (()()king _,t power level I0. !iiiilIii For ex_mu)l(', press the 2 t)_,(t tor 2 mhmtes (()()king time.
  • Page 20 iii i+!iiii!ili Aboutthe autofeatures. Auto Defrost Auto Defrost auton]ati(allv sets tile defl:ostiHg times ..II ..alld po/_el: lexels to gixe exert deil'osting results meats, pouhr} fish weighing up to six p(mnds. LoLoKII++Lo,I /; For t)est results, remove/ood ti'om the package, [-7-11"II place/ood...
  • Page 21 Aboutthe convenience features. wvvw.GEAppliances.com Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow pa( kage insm,(dons, using Time Cook it the t)a(kage is less than 1.75 om_(es or larger !iiiilI than 3.5 ounces. Place the t)a(kage of t)ot)eorn Use only with prepackagec (e11|er l/li(row_l'_e.
  • Page 22 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Aboutthe conveniencefeatures. Snacks ( J_il _ _III_ _ !i_i_ _ii _i _ i_i _ T]'tc Snacks J(,_.ttli-(, _./ltoln_ltic_lllv s('ts the llli(l'OW;4Villg times _tl/d _)()_r_'l" l('vcls to _'(_tFlll a variety of snack ti)ods SNACKS. Press Select snack type 1-6 (see the Snacks C,uide ....
  • Page 23 www.GEAppliance_com Vegetable The Vegetabletbature automaticalh' sets the (ooking times and power h'vels/i)r/kesh, tkozen or canned vegetables. !iiiilI Press VEGETABLE) on(eo , for fresh "_egetal)les., t_r](e 1"( 17 {'rozell ve_-et,'t|)les, three til//es /t)r calmed vegetal)h's. i_i_i_ i i _iii_ i_i_i; _! ii_ iiiii _i _ ; _ii _ Vegetable Guide Comments Weight...
  • Page 24 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Aboutthe conveniencefeatures. Reheat iii!il i !iii i!i_ ii i iii iii ; il _ Tlw Reheatli'amre reheats 1 to 3 scrving-s o/many (ookcd t_)ods. previously Press REHEAT ........Reheat (;ui,te "['t1,! O_,(!1/starts b(!low)+ immediately. NOTE: Theservingsize maybe changed within the first 30 seconds.Press I for one serving,2 for two servings or 3 for three servings.
  • Page 25 www.GEAppliance_com Cook The Cook feature automati(al]'_ sets the (ookil]g times and power lexe]s tot a ",ariet\' ot foods. t)ress COOK. !iiiilI Sele(t toed type 1-6 (see the Cook (;uide b(!]()_r). CookGuide Weight Comments Potatoes 8 to 40 oz I)i('r(c skin \'vith Jerk. Pla( (' ]}ot:atocs ov('l/ ]leer OF ltlFl]Hd)|('+...
  • Page 26 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Other features your model may have. Help Press HELP, then helphd hints. sele(t a t)_ature pad. Clock PFeSS elltel7 tiH/(f (t_l_ (h('(k tl/(' tiH/e ot day while mi(rowaxing. _111 p,(,,_s CLOCK Enter time of day. s,,_,_,, ,,,pM. i;iiill _ii_i ii_ [ _ ?i_i_...
  • Page 27 vvvvw.GEAppliance_com Reminder The Reminder {_ature (_m l)e used like _m alarm Reminder oxen is ot)er_ting. time (an be set ut) to 24 hours later. !iiiilIii qr-;q ! Enter the time you _*_r_{I][ the oxen to remind (lo(k shows "}'OH. (g(_ Stll?(_ |t1(? IIli(Y()W_l_,(_...
  • Page 28 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Other features your model may have. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the l//i( FOW_t+_(_ to delay ( ooking u l) to 24 hours. lIME AUTO/TIME 1 lb. QUICK ]'TESSDELAY START Sele(t the (ookh/g or (tefi_osting t_ature 7_ou ....
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliance_com Surface Light the night light, or three dines to turn die light off. !iiiilI Vent Fan i , iiill ii ii ii iiil;!i The _('nt/hn removes steam and other _apors fi'om surJhce cooking. zi z Press VENTFAN once Ji)r high {hn speed, twice {br me(titan...
  • Page 30 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Other features your model may have. Options Press the OPTIONSpad multiple times to (v(le through the available options. Auto NiLe Light The Auto Nite Light _an be set to (omc on and go 7)/1 at (h'sircd times. To set the timer: Press Enter tile time...
  • Page 31 www.GEAppliance_com Shelf placed on the I_()()d I//i(TOW;-IVeS [)('St when turntal)h, or on the shelf in the lower t)osition. ()nlv use the shelf when reheating on more than level. Do not store the shelt inside the oven cavits'. Hew te Use the Sheff When Microwaving Make sure...
  • Page 32 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Other features your model may have. Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time Multiply' reheat time b'_, 1 i/_., SWit(h pla< es after 1/2 the time. "_ V_"4 Switch...

  • Page 33: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. vvww.GEAppliances.com iiiiil ii ,!i ii!iii iiiiii;ii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiWi!iiii Definition •\rcing is the l/]i(]'OW_lVe |elylll t()F Sl)ark,_ in the o\en. Arcing caused t)v: the metM shell not instMled (orrectlv so that it touches !iiiilI the miet'ow+_' wall. metal or/oil touching the side of the oxen. toil that is not molded to t_)od (ut)ttn:ned edges act like...
  • Page 34 iii iHiil!iiii!ili Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. Helpful Hints An occasiomll thorough with 21solution wiping baking soda and water keeps the inside/i'esh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some...

  • Page 35: How To Clean The Outside

    vvvvw.GEAppliance_com How to Clean the Outside We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly !iiiilI to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Replacing the light bulbs. Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-wan incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available frmn your GE supplier. Remove To ret)lace the bulb(s), first disc(mnect screw ai die lllail/ tuse or t)allel (iF( Ilil...
  • Page 37 Aboutthe exhaustfeature. vvww.GEAppliances.com The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The _('nt/an has 2 metal reusabh' grease tihers. Models fllat recirculate air back illto the room also use a charcoal filuq: !iiiilIii Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters u:aI) grease...
  • Page 38 Aboutthe exhaustfeature. Charcoal Rlter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot he cleaned. It must he replaced. Order Part No. WBO2X10733 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated...

  • Page 39: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service, www.GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What ToDo Possible Causes Oven will not start A fuse hi your benin Rel)la(e tnse or reset be blown or the circuit...
  • Page 40 !iii_!ili!i i-.. iili@Xiiii/ili,iiiiii/ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 41 GE Service Protection Plus (;E, a name recognized worldwide tor quality and (lepel_dability, offers x_O[l SClTx_Jce Protection Phlsr_--(?oH/l)rellellsive ])rote(tiOll all yore: applian( es--No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We'll CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brmlds covered Anywhere. Anytime.* •...
  • Page 42 ()tiler important communicalions from (;E Apl:)liances ((;EA). Check here if y<m do not wm]t to rcceix e communications tvom GE Appliances G1LVs carefillly selected parmer_. GEConsumer Produc_s FAII.[ rPd< TO C()MPI ETE AND RETI JRN Tt ]IS C_\RI) DOES N()F...
  • Page 43 GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Aft warranty service provided by our Staple your receipt here. Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Proof of the original Customer Cares technician. Toschedule purchase date is needed service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit to obtain service under us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call...
  • Page 44 Call also "Ask ()llr "Ibam of Experts _'" your questions, and so much more... Schedule Service GEAppliances.com Expert GE repair s(rvicx is only one step away ti-om your dool= Get on-line and SC I (1 "se-vce volrco lce24hollrsallvdavofthc vear!()l-call 800.(;E.C&RI{S...

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