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GE JVM190K Use And Care Manual

GE JVM190K Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave/convection oven use and care guide
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Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Microwave Energy ..............3
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 38, 39
Automatic Fan Feature .................................7
Broiler Pan...........................5,
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................8
Combination
Cooking
Control Panel ..............................................8, 9
Convection Cooking .............33, 34.38, 39
Cookware
and
Cookware Reference Guide ......................4O
Exhaust
Features
Microwave Cooking ........................7. 13-31
Add
30
Auto Cook ..........................................24- 31
Auto Defrost.......................................2O,
Auto Reheat .................,.....................2 2, 23
Auto
Start/Reminder
Cooking by
Temperature
Cooking
Cooking Complete Reminder ...............10
Defrosting
Express
Cook
Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Microwaving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . .........32
Power Levels ...8, 11, 13-15, 17-20, 35
Oven
5,
Probe ...,............4, 9-11, 18-20, 34, 36 38
GE Appliances
M;crowave/Convection Oven
10, 12, 38, 39
.........................35-38
Accessories
12
Fan
........7
.....10
Seconds
16
21
16
................1820
Time
Time
17,
18
Cooking
13
Feature
16
10,
12,22,24,28.32,
35
Problem SoIver.......................44, 45
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center'" 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ...................4 O-43
Cleaning Guide .............................................4 1
Exhaust Fan.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........42
Grease Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........42
Light Bulb Replacement ............................43
Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Extension Cords ...........................................42
Grounding
instructions
Consumer Services
Appliance
Registration
Model and Serial Number Location ..........2
........................................Back Cover
L
Models:
.........................................42
..............................42
..................47
.................................2
Microwave power output
of this oven is 750 watts.
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  • Page 1 M;crowave/Convection Oven Problem SoIver...44, 45 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center’” 800.626.2000 Care and Cleaning ...4 O-43 Cleaning Guide ...4 1 Exhaust Fan..........42 Grease Filter .

  • Page 2: With Your Microwave Oven

    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 on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open.
  • Page 3 PRECAUTIONSTO . : AVODPOSS~LE ‘ “’ ; ” EXPOSURE TO ~ ~ ~ ‹ “ ‘ ‘ EXCESS~E ~ ~ ~ ‹ MICROWAVE E~RGY ~ lns;rucion; se;t~n. Use this apylia~ce only for its intended use as described in this not use corrosive manual.
  • Page 4 paper products when the not use microwav~nveetiun oven is operated in the convection or combination mode.
  • Page 5 To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven. —Be sure that the sheif is.positiin;d properly’ inside the overt to prevent product damage. sheIf with Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or...
  • Page 6 ‘, SAVE THESE ~ ~ INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessori& Avai\ahi~ at oxtr~ ciisk from your GE supplier. JX@wH Filler Panel Kit JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model f(}r non-vented installtition. JX81 Ch8rcoal Filter Kit JVM~92K1.
  • Page 7 Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven. To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.

  • Page 8: Clock

    YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PA~L 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. With your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both methods.

  • Page 9: Temperature Probe

    When You Plug in the Oven The panel displays five 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.

  • Page 10: Cooking Complete Reminder

    Convection Broiling section for instructions. Oven light and oven NOTE: vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate is located on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open.
  • Page 11 Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture.

  • Page 12: Cookware Tips

    COOKWA~ Am ACCESSO~S Cookware Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex@, Fire King@, Coming Ware@, etc.) Ceramic (Cookware with no metal trim) Metal Non Heat-Resistant Glass Microwave-Safe Plastics Plastic Films and Wraps Paper Products Straw, Wicker and Wood *Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F. Cookware Tips Convection Cooking METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked...
  • Page 13 The MinutdSecond Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. “ mn be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

  • Page 14: Questions And Answers

    HOW TO USE THE mTWSECO~ T~ER Using the MinutdSecond Timer While Running Another Program The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another program is running. First setup the other program and touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Enter the amount of time you want by touching the number pads.
  • Page 15 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes Step “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program.
  • Page 16 AUTOSTART START/REMINDER pad. REMINDER 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind Step you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later). COO~G...

  • Page 17: Defrosting Tips

    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 Time Defrost to quic~y thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto...
  • Page 18 Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it? This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). Can I defrost small items in a hurry? but they will need more frequent attention A.

  • Page 19: Cooking Tips

    How to Use the Temperature Probe Place probe so that point rests in center of the thickest meaty part of roast, or into the cut end or meatiest part of boneless ham or lamb. Point should not touch bone, fat or gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb, insert probe into center of lowest large muscle or joint.

  • Page 20: Auto Defrost

    COO~G Questions and Answers Q. Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook? Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen A. Yes. whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

  • Page 21: Conversion Guide

    Automatic Defrosting Guide HOLD MIN.-MAX. CODE WEIGHT TIME* .54.9 lbs. .5-3.9 Ibs. .5-5.9 lbs. 3.W5.9 20 min. lbs. 20 min. 3.&5.9 lbs. .5-3.9 lbs. Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
  • Page 22 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 the cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes m food heats, this feature automatically adjusfi the oven’s heating time to various types and amounk of pre-cooked food.

  • Page 23: Containers And Covers

    Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven before placing food in are dry the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

  • Page 24: Auto Cook

    The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusfi the oven’s cooking time to various types and amoun~ of food.
  • Page 25 Example: Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO COOK AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER COOK CODE” flashes on display. ~ ~ ~ ~~ Touch number pad for desired code. “CODE 2“ shows on the display. mmmmm Touch START. How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20Y0 less time than the code would regularly provide.
  • Page 26 Questiom & Amwers Why does my oven automatically cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook code 1, when it does not for other settings? When using code 1, there is no second ~hase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is completed in the first phase or Auto.
  • Page 27 Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if required.
  • Page 28 AUTO~TIC COO~G CONTROL GmE “ 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 29 ,uto Cook Food Code Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredientsin sauce, suchas tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew Meak, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces (upto2filbs~ Whole chicken (Up to 3 lbs.) Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (1 M lbs.) Hamburger patties Sausage patties...
  • Page 30 Metican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6; Approx. Cooking Tim&27 min.; Makes 6 to 8 Servings lb. ground chuck cup dry bread crumbs tablespoons dry minced onions teaspoon chili powder teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper tablmpoons ketchup cup instant rice (15% oz.) can kidney beans, undrained (14% oz.) an tomatoes, chopped and undraind tabl=poon chili powder In large mixing bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs,...
  • Page 31 Zesty Squash and Tomatoes Auto Cook Code 3; Approx. Cooking Tim*15 min.; Makes 4 Servings 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced 2 small tomatoes, each cut into 4 wedges In 2-qt.
  • Page 32 NOTE: Use of the mehl she~ tith the Popcorn program is NOT mommended. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces. Remove the outer wrapper from the Step 1: microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 33: Cookware And Accessories

    During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.
  • Page 34 CO~CTION TE~EMTUW COO~G can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assure that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired, while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious browning. The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached.

  • Page 35: Features

    Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. How to Combination Time Cook (The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking.) Touch Combination COOK Step 1:...
  • Page 36 With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits of combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe. Four combination codes are shown on the guide in the Combination Time Cooking section to make it easy to program microwave power level and oven temperature with only one entry.
  • Page 37 CO~mATION AUTO ROAST combination Auto Roast is similar to combination temperature cooking, using both microwave and convection cooking in conjunction tith the temperatun probe. However, the Combination Auto Roast feature eliminates most of the steps necessary to program combination temperature cooking.
  • Page 38 CO~~ATION AUTO ROAST Questions and Answers Q. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas like legs and wings often overcook before the rest of the bird is thoroughly cooked. How can I prevent this? Thin, uneven portions of poultry maybe shielded with aluminum foil during cooking.
  • Page 39 Step 5: Touch START pad. When preheating is completed (preheating START may take 25 to 30 minutes), oven will signal and display “READY.” NOTE: Oven will hold preprogrammed temperature for 30 minutes and then shut off unless you open the oven door.
  • Page 40 This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking. Foods Appetizers Dips and Spreads Pastry Snacks Beverages Sauces and Toppings Soups and Stews Meats Defrosting Roasting Poultry...
  • Page 41 PART MATERIALS TO USE Stainless Steel Damp Cloth Oven Interior Plastic Scouring Ball -Side Walls Only <eiling Non-abrasive Ceramic Oven Nylon Mesh Floor Scouring Ball Non-abrasive Cleansex Metal Accessory Soap and Water Shelf Soap-Filled Scouring Broiler Pan Soap and Water (spatter shield Soap-Filled Scouring and drip pan)

  • Page 42: To Remove Grease Filter

    Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. replace grease filter, slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. Filter Kit model JX81 can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X4267. PREFERRED METHOD...

  • Page 43: Oven Light

    ,ep,acewith,owatt REMOVE SCREW incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40Sll N/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
  • Page 44 USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBI.I; CAUSE; PROBI,F:M “= A fusi iri ytihr home may reset circuit bre~~r. Unplug your micr&wave/convection oven. thert plug h back in. Make sure 3-profig pftig on oven is fully inserted intowall rectiptacle. CONTROL PANEL Door not securely closed, L[GHTED, YET OVEN START pad must w touched after entering ctiking selection.

  • Page 45: Popcorn

    ]1) seconds ~fter start of detected program. is lwated directly below the oven floor. When the are normal with your microwave oven: SOLIII(I wh DuI I thlllllpi 11: Ic ()\cIl is opcr:l{ill:.
  • Page 46 NOTES...

  • Page 47: Consumer Services

    Wdll Be There With tie purchase ofyour new assunnce that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! Serv;ce 80ME4ARES (80W32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient...
  • Page 48 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 ~Part No. 164 D2966P054 Pub.

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