GE Spacemaker 164D2966P142 Use And Care Manual

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Safety Instructions

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds ..........................................13

Aluminum Foil ...........................4, 18, 24, 26

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

Auto Defrost Guide......................................18

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

Auto Roast..............................................19, 20

Auto Simmer.................................................20

Beverage .......................................................14

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

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

Cook ................................................................22

Cooking by Temperature ...........................16

Cooking by Time ...................................12, 13

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

Cooking Guide ..............................................27

Defrosting by Time ......................................15

Defrosting Guide ..........................................26

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

Delay Start/Reminder ................................13

Exhaust Fan..........................................5, 7, 32

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

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

Glossary of Microwave Terms..................24

Heating or Reheating Guide......................25

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

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

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

Minute Pad .......................................................8

Oven Shelf .......4, 5, 10, 14, 22, 24, 28, 29

Popcorn...................................................14, 30

Power Levels ....7, 8, 11, 12, 14–16, 25, 26

Reheat.............................................................21

Sound Level Feature ...................................13

Temperature Probe......4, 8–10, 16, 19, 20

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Page 1: Microwave Oven
Sound Level Feature ...13 Temperature Probe...4, 8–10, 16, 19, 20 GE Appliances Spacemaker Problem Solver ...3–5 More questions ?…call GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Care and Cleaning Exhaust Fan...31, 32 Grease Filter...31 Light Bulb Replacement ...30 Oven Shelf...29 Temperature Probe...29 Installation Adapter Plugs ...31...
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, call: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.
Page 4 • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Page 5: Optional Accessories
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250AV). JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250WV). JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM250BV). JX50 Glass Canopy Kit JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.
Page 6: Microwaving Tips
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 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel...
Page 7: 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 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. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
Page 9 POPCORN MICRO COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL SELECTIONS SOUND KITCHEN LEVEL TIMER CODES: 0-1-2-3 When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER” and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in the upper portion.
Page 10: Cooking Complete Reminder
10. Cooktop Light. 11. Automatic Cooking Guide. 12. 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 Bulletin No.
Page 11: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen 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.
Page 12: Cooking By Time
4. Select desired power level 1–10. 5. Press START. START The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER 10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I” will be displayed.
Page 13: Delay Start/Reminder
START REMINDER 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.) The Sound Level Feature The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper.
Page 14: Beverage
“POP”. 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? A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Page 15: Defrosting By Time
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 16: Cooking By Temperature
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.
Page 17: 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 on the inside front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
Page 18: Auto Defrost Guide
AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Meat Chops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Page 19: Auto Roast
AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, 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. Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place tender beef roast in cooking...
Page 20: Auto Simmer
AUTOMATIC ROASTING 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.
Page 21: Reheat
Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods. 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 22: Cook
The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using this...
Page 23: Sensor Cooking Control Guide
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: 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 25: Heating Or Reheating Guide
HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE 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 26: Defrosting Guide
DEFROSTING GUIDE 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. 4. When defrosted, food should 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 27: Cooking Guide
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetable Amount Asparagus (frozen 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. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch Broccoli (fresh cut)
Page 28 Place on the oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads. Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
Page 29: 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 30: Light Bulb Replacement
Replace REMOVE SCREW with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S11N/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Page 31: Adapter Plugs
THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.
Page 32: Problem Solver
Charcoal Filter Kit (for some models) There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside. Filter Kit model JX81A can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X9883. USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER...
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Page 35: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.
Page 36: Installation
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. 164D2966P142 Pub.

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