GE Spacemaker JVM150K Use And Care & Cooking Manual

Ge spacemaker microwave oven use and care & cooking guide

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .,..........2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ............................4, 17, 26,28

Auto Cook ..............................................2 1-25

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Automatic Fan Feature .............................5, 9

Auto Reheat ....,......................................20, 21

Auto Roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Auto Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auto Start/Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock ..................................................................8

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........8,9

Cooking Guide ..............................................29

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Defrosting Guide ..........................................28

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exhaust Fan .................................................5, 9

Express Cook Feature .................................1 2

Features ........................................................6, 7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................26

Heating or Reheating Guide......................27

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Microwaving Tips ..,........................................6

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Oven

Shelf

...4,5,

Popcorn ..........................................................32

Power Levels ...8, 10, 11, 13-16, 18,27-29

Temperature Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Temperature Probe

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7,20,21,24,26,30-32

11, 12

Problem So!ver...............................36

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Page 1 Time Cook ..........GE Appliances SpacemakeP Microwave Oven Problem So!ver...36 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 Care and Cleaning ...33-35 Exhaust Fan...34, 35 Grease Filter ...35 Light Bulb Replacement...34 Oven Shelf ...33...
Page 2: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3 Do not store this appliance outdoom. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. c Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.
Page 4 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box, When using metal in the microwave oven, keep mehl (other than metal shel~ at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.
Page 5: Optional Accessories
INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM152K). JX-41 Filler Panel Kit (for models JVM150K and JVM172K). JX-81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation, This microwave oven is UL listed for...
Page 6: Microwaving Tips
In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 JVM172K SONES is to certify 6.3 Vert.
Page 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. Door Latches. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.
Page 8: Your Touch Control Panel
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 The display panel displays “88888,” “18 POWER” and all of the oven functions.
Page 9: Automatic Fan Feature
Automatic Fan Feature This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat.
Page 10: Minute/Second Timer
HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has 3 timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
Page 11: Cooking Guide
Time Cook I Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Page 12: Express Cook Feature 1
AUTO START START/REMINDER pad. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later). Add 30 Seconds...
Page 13: Defrosting Guide
Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fmits and frozen dinners.
Page 14: Questions And Answers
DEFROSTmG BY T~E Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). COOmG BY TEMPEWTURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
Page 15: Cooking Tips
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. Step 2: Touch TEMP TEMP COOK COOWHOLD pad. HOLD (USE PROBE) Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160°F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
Page 16: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
Page 17 AUTO DEFROST GU~E 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 Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Page 18 AUTOmTIC ROASTmG Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Coo~old, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Page 19: Auto Simmer
Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Food Code Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender Roast Medium Well Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast Poultry (6 lb. max.) Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
Page 20 Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food.
Page 21: Auto Cook
Questions & Answers Q. If my food is not completely reheated after using Auto Reheat, what should I do? A. Use Time Cook I & II to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached. The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time.
Page 22 Auto Cook Codes Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods. Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods. Example: Step 1: Place covered food in AUTO COOK...
Page 23: Containers And Covers
Fill containers at least half full for best results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.
Page 24 AUTO~TIC COO~NG CONTROL GU~E Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Page 25 Auto Cook Food Code Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces 2ti lbs.) (Up to Whole chicken 3 lbs.) (Up to Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (1X lbs.)
Page 26: Glossary Of Microwave Terms
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Page 27 HEATING OR REHEAT~G GU~E NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. 1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware. 2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.
Page 28: Fish And Seafood
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. using If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Comments Rearrange after half of time.
Page 29 Vegetables Vegetible Amount Asparagus 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package (frozen spears) Beans 1 lb. cut in half (fresh green) 1()-oz, package (frozen green) (frozen lima) 10-oz. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut) I bunch ( I X to 1 k Ibs.) (fresh spears) 1 bunch (1 X to I k Ibs.) (frozen, chopped)
Page 30: Oven Shelf
GU~E TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware.
Page 31 Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
Page 32 The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided. Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven? No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Page 33: Temperature Probe
Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher. Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Page 34: Oven Light
Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 11 N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Page 35: Grounding Instructions
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. Filter Kit model JX-81 A can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X9883. Ensure proper ground exists before use Fig.
Page 36 Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center QUESTIONS? A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 37 The Problem Solver...
Page 38 NOTES...
Page 39: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, wdll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 80WE<ARES(80M32-2737) GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 40 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Pafl No. 164 D2588P223 Pub.

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