GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P188 Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave oven use and care guide

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating

Instructions,

Aluminum Foil............................4, 17, 18,20

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Auto Defrost Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Automatic Fan Feature ............................5, 7

Auto Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Cooking by Time...................................l 2, 13

Cooking Complete Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cooking Guide ..............................................2l

Defrosting by Time ..............................14, 15

Defrosting Guide..........................................2O

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Exhaust Fan ..................................5. 7,24,25

Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Glossary of Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Heating or Reheating Guide......................l9

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Kitchen Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Power Levels .2,7,8, 11, 12, 14-16, 19-21

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February 25, 2025

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Mr. Anderson

February 25, 2025

The wattage of the GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P188 microwave oven is 850 watts.

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Summary of Contents for GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P188

Page 1 Popcorn ............13 Power Levels .2,7,8, 11, 12, 14-16, 19-21 GE Appliances SpacemakeP Microwave Oven Problem More questions ?...call GE Answer Center Care and Cleaning ...22-25 Tips Exhaust Fan ...24, 25 Grease Filter...24 Light Bulb Replacement ...23 Installation ...25...
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 inside the oven.
Page 3: To Excessive Microwave Energy
Do not store this appliance outdoors. 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 t-ted for marine use. Do not store anything directly on top of the...
Page 4 . Do not boiI eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burs~ possibly resulting in injury.
Page 5: Optional Accessories
SAVE THESE ~STRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40WH Fifler Panel (for models JVM230WL and JVM231WL). JX41 Ftiler Panel Wt (for models JVM230BL and JVM23 lBL).
Page 6: If You Need Service
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write dl the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Applimces Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 c Paper towek, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Page 7: Power Level
AUTO~TIC FAN FEA- 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 8: Auto Defrost
YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PA~L The Touch Control Panel allows vou to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designe~ to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
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Page 10 Grease Filters. Cooktop Light. Automatic Cooking Guide. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA 210.
Page 11 The Ktchen Timer The Kitchen 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Step 1: Touch UTCHEN TIMER pad.
Page 12: Time Cook I
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 13 If the oven beeps before you were able to touch 9, touch the CLEAWO~ pad and begin again. Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Page 14 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, fruits and frozen dinners.
Page 15: Questions And Answers
Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered. c&$;<:: ti=G’~ ~ ‘...
Page 16: Auto Defrost Guide
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 1. Unwrap item being defrosted. 2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check the food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil. MIN.-MAX. RECOMMENDED FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Page 18 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 tightiy covered by a skin or membrane.
Page 19 =AT~G OR RE~AT~G G~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.
Page 20 DEFROST~G G~E Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. When defrosted, food shouId be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. Comments Rearrange after half of time.
Page 21 Vegetables Vegetible Amount Asparagus (frozen spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 1O-OZ. package Bans (fresh ~een) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 1O-OZ. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut) 1 bunch (1 X to 1X Ibs.) (fresh spears) 1 bunch (1 Z to 1 X lbs.) 1O-OZ.
Page 22: Control Panel
Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Page 23: Oven Light
REMOVE SCREW bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs 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 24: Features
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. DO NOT CLEAN THIS FIL~R. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL...
Page 25 To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grille by taking off screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out. GRO-~G This appliance must be grounded.
Page 26 Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. If you need more help...cdl, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service QUESTIONS? reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
Page 27 Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyournew GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance horn GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! lmHome Repair Service 80WEXARES(80M32-2737) AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 28: Installation
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and To know what your legal rights are in If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164 D2588P188 Pub. No. 49-8388...

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