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GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

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SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
800.626.2000
GE Appliances
1000 Watts
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JVM1640
JVM1642
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Automatic Cooking Other Features Oven Shelf Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 GE Appliances 1000 Watts Models: JVM1640 JVM1642 Back Cover...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 3: Need Help

    Welcome Welcome to the GE family. You’ll see it in this easy-to- We’re proud of our quality use manual and you’ll hear products and we believe it in the friendly voices of in dependable service. our consumer service department. Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to UL listed for installation Avoid Possible Exposure over electric and gas to Excessive Microwave ranges.

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    • Do not store this • To reduce the risk of fire appliance outdoors. Do in the oven cavity: not use this product near — Do not overcook food. water—for example, in a Carefully attend wet basement, near a appliance if paper, swimming pool or near plastic or other com- a sink.

  • Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving

    • Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure...
  • Page 7 To prevent this from from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from happening and causing splashing liquid, we injury, do not heat any...

  • Page 8: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool used in your microwave and only the water in the oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish microwaving. Most glass is microwave-safe.

  • Page 9: The Vent Fan

    When using foil in conditions as are glass or the microwave oven, ceramic materials and keep the foil at least may soften or char if 1 inch away from the subjected to short periods sides of the oven.

  • Page 10: Grounding Instructions

    Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS—Stainless Steel When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi/Low model. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 9 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice)

  • Page 13: Convenience Features

    HELP GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Press this pad and any Before you begin, check feature pad for usage the guide located on the instructions and tips. inside front of the oven when you open the door. Convenience Features Press Enter Starts immediately! POPCORN 3.5 oz.

  • Page 14: Changing Power Levels

    Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.

  • Page 15: Time Features

    Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
  • Page 17 Vegetable Amount Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears (frozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears Mixed vegetables (frozen) 10-oz. package Peas (fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. (frozen) 10-oz. package Potatoes (fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes...

  • Page 18: Time Defrost

    Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automati- cally set, but you may change this for more flexi- bility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.

  • Page 19: Defrosting Guide

    Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Fruit 3 to 6 min.

  • Page 20: Express Cook

    Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

  • Page 21: Automatic Cooking

    Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook if (less time) (more time) the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing than 3.5 ounces. Place 1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
  • Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Reheat Guide Food Type Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
  • Page 23 Cook The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). Cook Guide Food Type Weight 4 to 20 oz. 1 Canned Vegetables 4to 20 oz.

  • Page 24: Auto Defrost

    Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

  • Page 25: Other Features

    Other Features Your Model May Have Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY”...

  • Page 26: Scroll Speed

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for...

  • Page 27: Timer On/Off

    Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions,...

  • Page 28: Child Lock-Out

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes.

  • Page 29: Surface Light

    Surface Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. Beeper Volume The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. On some models, there is a night light option.

  • Page 30: Oven Shelf

    Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf Food microwaves best How to Use the Shelf when placed on the When Microwaving turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are reheating on more than one level.
  • Page 31 Shelf and Reheating • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time Switch places after 1/2 time. by 1 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time. •...

  • Page 32: Helpful Information

    Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is Arcing caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door...

  • Page 34: How To Clean The Outside

    Clean the outside of the containing ammonia or microwave with a sudsy alcohol on the cloth. Rinse and then dry. microwave oven. Wipe the window clean Ammonia or alcohol can with a damp cloth. damage the appearance Control Panel and Door of the microwave.

  • Page 35: Light Bulb Replacement

    (WB36X10003), available plug. from your GE supplier. 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. Oven Light 1 To replace the oven light,...

  • Page 36: The Exhaust Feature

    Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal Charcoal Filter reusable grease filters. (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop.

  • Page 37: Charcoal Filter

    It be recirculated through a must be replaced. Order disposable charcoal filter Part No. WB02X9883 that helps remove smoke from your GE supplier. and odors. To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at...

  • Page 38: If Something Goes Wrong

    What to Do • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.

  • Page 39: Things That Are Normal

    Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
  • Page 40 Notes...
  • Page 41 Notes...

  • Page 42: Ge Service Numbers

    800-GE-CARES for you. (800-432-2737) For Customers With GE offers Braille controls Special Needs for a variety of GE appliances, and a 800.626.2000 brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free 800-TDD-GEAC kitchen for persons with (800-833-4322) limited mobility.

  • Page 43: Parts And Accessories

    Next, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Customer Relations GE Appliances Louisville, KY 40225 Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally...

  • Page 44: Ge Answer Center

    Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 4022 Part No. 164D3370P081 Pub. No. 49-40082-1 04-99 JR...

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