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Page 1: Table Of Contents
The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking 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 Appliances 1000 Watts Model: JVM1640 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. We’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Need Help? Help us help you Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • 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. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. -
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. - Page 7 SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
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Page 8: Microwave-Safe Cookware
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. -
Page 9: The Vent Fan
3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. THE VENT... -
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 Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. Convenience Features Press POPCORN Press once Press twice Press 3 times BEVERAGE COOK REHEAT DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. -
Page 14: Changing Power Levels
1–10. 5 Press START. 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 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4 Press START. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. - 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...
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Page 18: Time Defrost
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START. (Auto Defrost explained in the section on Convenience Features.) Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. -
Page 19: Defrosting Guide
Defrosting Guide Food Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets... -
Page 20: Express Cook
Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook Add 30 Seconds 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 (less time) (more time) (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger... - Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza 3 Fruits and vegetables 4 Beverages, 8–10 oz. 5 Sauces and gravies 6 Plate of leftovers (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each) Beverage The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods.
- Page 23 Cook Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods.
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Page 24: Auto Defrost
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3 Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section.) The Defrost Auto/Time... -
Page 25: Other Features
Other Features Your Model May Have Help Cooking Complete Reminder Clock The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. 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 Display On/Off Delay Start 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. -
Page 27: Timer On/Off
Timer On/Off Start/Pause Reminder 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. -
Page 28: Child Lock-Out
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. -
Page 29: Beeper Volume
Beeper Volume Vent Fan Automatic Fan The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. -
Page 30: Oven Shelf
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. - Page 31 Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places after 1/2 time. • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 ⁄ 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time.
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Page 32: Helpful Information
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. -
Page 33: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints How to Clean the Inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. -
Page 34: How To Clean The Outside
Outside We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. -
Page 35: Light Bulb Replacement
Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 30-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10198), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s),... -
Page 36: The Exhaust Feature
Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters Removing and Cleaning the Filter The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. -
Page 37: Charcoal Filter
Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10943 from your GE supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is not vented... -
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...
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Page 42: Ge Service Numbers
Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours... -
Page 43: Parts And Accessories
Parts and Accessories www.GEAppliances.com 800.626.2002 Register Your Appliance www.GEAppliances.com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.) Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. -
Page 44: Warranty
Customer Care® servicers during normal working hours. Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737). • Failure of the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
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