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Safety Information Troubleshooting Tips Owner’s Manual JVM1850 JVM1851 JVM1860 JVM1870 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ 350A4502P283...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ″ Care and cleaning of the microwave oven...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. FOODS...
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www.geappliancescanada.com 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Follow these guidelines: ″ ″...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS...
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www.geappliancescanada.com THE VENT FAN READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
About the features of your microwave oven. www.geappliancescanada.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 950 Watts Features of the Oven Door Handle. Cooktop Lights. Grease Filters. Removable Turntable. Door Latches. must Window with Metal Shield. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are Shelf.
About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, temperature, or with the sensor features. ONE TOUCH SENSOR TIME TIME AUTO/QUICK POPCORN REHEAT VEGETABLE COOK DEFROST DEFROST CHICKEN/ BEVERAGE POTATO FISH EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
About changing the power level. www.geappliancescanada.com How to Change the Power Level TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC Power Level Best Uses TIME COOK High 10 TIME DEFROST Med-High 7 Medium 5 POWER LEVEL Low 2 or 3 START.
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About the time features. Time Cook I TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK TIME COOK START Time Cook II START PAUSE TIME COOK TIME COOK POWER LEVEL TIME COOK POWER LEVEL. START POWER LEVEL START Time Cook I Time Cook II...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus Beans Beets Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower...
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About the time features. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn Corn on the cob Mixed vegetables Peas Potatoes Spinach Squash...
www.geappliancescanada.com Time Defrost TIME DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK START PAUSE TIME DEFROST Defrosting Tips START. Auto Defrost...
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About the time features. Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls Sweet rolls Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen Shellfish, small pieces Fruit Plastic pouch—1 to 2 Meat Bacon Franks Ground meat Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer...
www.geappliancescanada.com Express Cook EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Express Cook power level 10. POWER LEVEL Add 30 Seconds 30 SEC. You can use this feature two ways:...
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About the auto feature. Auto/Quick Defrost AUTO/QUICK DEFROST Auto/Quick Defrost AUTO/QUICK DEFROST Auto Defrost Quick Defrost EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Auto Defrost EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Quick Defrost START PAUSE AUTO/QUICK Auto Defrost Quick DEFROST Defrost Turn Food Over Auto Defrost Quick Defrost...
About the sensor features. www.geappliancescanada.com Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor.
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About the sensor features. Popcorn POPCORN How to Use the Popcorn Feature Time Cook EXPRESS COOK Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 0.05-0.10kg (1.7 to 3.5 ounces.) POPCORN NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Popcorn feature. POPCORN START How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Beverage BEVERAGE BEVERAGE Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Reheat How to Use the Reheat feature: REHEAT For reheating single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using START...
About the sensor features. Sensor Cooking Vegetables, Potatoes, Fish, Chicken Pieces VEGETABLE Sensor cooking gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the CHICKEN/FISH Cooking Guide below). NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. START NOTE: Time Cook...
Other features your model may have. www.geappliancescanada.com Custom CUSTOM CUSTOM EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CUSTOM CUSTOM CUSTOM Help HELP HELP HELP Cooking Complete Reminder FOOD IS READY CLEAR/OFF. Clock CLOCK AM / PM CLOCK CLOCK EXPRESS COOK...
Other features your model may have. Delay Start Delay Start DELAY START. START. START. CLOCK. Timer TIMER Timer EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK TIMER EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK TIMER TIMER TIMER NOTE: TIMER...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Reminder REMINDER Reminder Reminder EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK REMINDER. CLOCK AM / PM REMINDER. Reminder REMINDER Reminder REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder before it occurs, press and hold the REMINDER pad for 2 seconds.
Other features your model may have. Turntable TURNTABLE TURNTABLE Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Vent Fan VENT FAN VENT FAN VENT FAN BOOST VENT FAN BOOST Automatic Fan Surface Light SURFACE SURFACE LIGHT LIGHT...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Options OPTIONS OPTIONS Auto Nite Light EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Auto Nite Light EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK CLOCK AM / PM OPTIONS OPTIONS Auto Nite Light Auto Nite Light Beeper Volume Charcoal Filter Reminder Charcoal Filter Reminder Display Language Display On/Off Display Speed...
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Other features your model may have. Shelf How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving For best results Uneven results 2-level reheating Reheat...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after 1/2 time Switch places after 1/2 time To reheat on 3 levels: Switch places twice...
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.geappliancescanada.com Helpful Hints NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Bottom Case Control Panel and Door Door Surface Stainless Steel (on some models) Do not use a steel-wood pad;...
Replacing the lightbulbs. www.geappliancescanada.com Cooktop Light/Night Light On models JVM1850 and JVM1851, replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Remove On model JVM1860, replace the burned-out bulb with screw a 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier.
About the exhaust feature. Charcoal Filter The Vent Fan (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove, To clean the grease filter, To replace,...
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Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10733 from your GE supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter Screws Remove 3 grille screws to remove the grille. To Install Charcoal Filter...
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may •...
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www.geappliancescanada.com Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven...
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty sevice provided by our Factory Staple your receipt here. Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Proof of the original Care technician. ® purchase date is needed For service, call 1-800-361-3400. to obtain service under the warranty.
Service Telephone Numbers. Problem Solver GE Answer Center ® 1-800-361-3400 800.626.2000 For answers call Camco Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-361-3400 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert Camco repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 800-626-2224 Now you can have trouble-free and surprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance.
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