GE Spacemaker JVM139K Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave oven use and care guide

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Precautions .................................................2-

Operating Instructions, Tips

Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 23

Auto Defrost.,...,..,.........,........................

Automatic Fan Feature ..................................6

Auto Roast ..............................................2O, 21

Auto Simmer .......................,.........,...,...........2 1

Auto

Start/Reminder

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

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

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking

Guide

Defrosting by Time ...............................16, 17

Defrosting

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

Express

Cook

Exhaust Fan......................................................6

Features ............................................................7

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................22

Heating or Reheating Guide ..............24,25

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

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................23

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

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

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

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

GE Appliances

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Feature

Cook

17,

Care and CIeaning....................35-37

Exhaust Fan ...................................................36

Grease Filter ..................................................36

Light Bulb Replacement.............................37

Temperature

Probe

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Problem SOIVer...............................38

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Page 1 Care and CIeaning...35-37 Exhaust Fan ...36 Grease Filter ...36 Light Bulb Replacement...37 Temperature Problem SOIVer...38 14, 15 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center lnsta[[ation...36 Adapter Plugs ...36 Extension Cords ...36 Grounding Consumer Services ...39 Appliance Model and Serial Numbers ...2 Warranty ...,..,...Back Cover...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
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: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. —Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. —Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
Page 4 Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury, c Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids;...
Page 5: Optional Accessories
Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX41 Filler Panel Kit. JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
Page 6: Automatic Fan Feature
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 7: Cooking Complete Reminder
8. Grease Filters. 9. Cooktop Light. 10. Oven Floor. 11. Auto Defrost and Auto Roast Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. conformance with AMCA Bulletin No. 210. SONES C.F.M.
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 five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions.
Page 9 AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS - GUIDE BEHIND DOOR ‘<+ ‘EHEAT VENT FAN LIGHT...
Page 10: Delayed Cooking
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND T~ER The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: c 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: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions? A. The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function. Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A.
Page 12: Express Cook Feature
Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it. Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.
Page 13: Auto Start/Reminder
STARTREMINDER pad. AUTO 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). Popcorn The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0...
Page 14: 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. and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
Page 15: Auto Defrost
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 I 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Page 16: Defrosting Tips
Time Defrost 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 17 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). Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food? A.
Page 18: Cooking Tips
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. Step 2: Touch TEMP TEMP COOK COOWHOLD pad. ~ugp$gE) Step 3: Touch 1,6 and 0 for 160°F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for POWER medium power.
Page 19: Reheat
The Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Reheat The Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 (see Reheat Guide below).
Page 20 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 21: Auto Roast Guide
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 22: 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 23: Cookware Tips
MICROWAVE COOKWARE GU~E & MICROWAVE ADAPTING ~pe of Cookware Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware Paper towels, paper napkins and...
Page 24 HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E 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. 3.
Page 25 Item Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces Hamburgers or meatloaf (4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages Rice and pasta (2/3-3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4-1 CUp per serving) Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces Thinly-sliced meat (3 to 4 oz.
Page 26 3. Be sure large meats tire completely defrosted before cooking, 4. When defrosted, food” should be COOI but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes, Time, Min.
Page 27 Turn uver alter I’irst half U1 time, Let stand 15 minutes. I Y? 10 27! Rntate pack~ge 1/4 turn af’ter first half ut time. Let stand 5 minutes. ~ (~ ~ Turn (~ver and separate after first half nf time. Remnve patties as they thaw.
Page 28: Cakes And Desserts
Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown Food Container 8 in. round or No Coffee cakes square dish Corn bread...
Page 29 Candies Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt. Food Container Caramel apples I pint (2-cup) measure Chocolate bark 1 Y-qt. casserole or bowl Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong dish S’Mores Paper napkin...
Page 30: Fish And Seafood
Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.
Page 31 If desired add browning sauce. Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of cooking time. Recover and finish. (cc,rrtinued next pc~ge)
Page 32 Meats (continued) Food Container Beef (continued) Casserole Simmered beef (corned beef or brisket) Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish high quality rump, sirloin tip) Lamb 2-qt. oblong Roast, leg or dish and trivet shoulder Chops 2-qt. oblong (1 in. thick) 4 chops dish Pork Microwave- Bacon...
Page 33: Power Level
Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. Food Container Chicken Pieces Plate or (per piece) oblong dish Whole chicken Oblong dish (8 pieces) (unstuffed) Oblong dish (stuffed) Oblong dish Cornish Hens Halves Square or oblong dish...
Page 34 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. 3 to 5 min. High Pierce with cooking fork, Place on paper towel on floor of microwave oven, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes. 6 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
Page 35: Temperature Probe
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 36: Reusable Grease Filters
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place. Filter Kit model JX8 I A can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X9883. PREFERRED...
Page 37: Oven Light
REMOVE SCREW Replace 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. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
Page 38 Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case, If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center QUESTIONS? POSSIBLE CAUSE fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 39: Service Contracts
Wdll 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! Ii-Home Repair Serv;ce 80ME4ARES (80M32-273fl professional”...
Page 40: Warranty
Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No.