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GE DVM1850 Owner's Manual

GE DVM1850 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions
Auto Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34
Changing the Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Exhaust Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 38
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-31
Replacing Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35, 36
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-24
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-19
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 42
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
www.GEAppliances.ca
2-9
Owner's
Manual
JVM1850
DVM1850
39
350A4502P571
11-06 ATS

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    JVM1850 Care and Cleaning ....33, 34 DVM1850 Changing the Power Level ... .13 Cooking Guide ....15, 16 Defrosting Guide .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 3 www.GEAppliances.ca Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. ■ ■ Do not mount this appliance over a To reduce the risk of fire in the oven sink. cavity: ■ This over-the-range oven was designed –...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. ■ Arcing is the microwave term Foil not molded to food for sparks in the oven. Arcing (upturned edges act like is caused by: antennas).
  • Page 5 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid Liquids, such as water, off. Make sure all infant coffee or tea are able to be food is thoroughly cooked. overheated beyond the boiling Stir food to distribute the point without appearing to be heat evenly.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE ■ Make sure all cookware used Do not use recycled paper in your microwave oven is products. Recycled paper suitable for microwaving. towels, napkins and waxed Most glass casseroles, cooking paper can contain metal dishes, measuring cups, flecks which may cause...
  • Page 7 www.GEAppliances.ca ■ ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches Plastic cookware – Plastic and tightly closed plastic cookware designed for bags should be slit, pierced microwave cooking is very or vented as directed by useful, but should be used package. If they are not, carefully.

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    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 This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

  • Page 9: The Vent Fan

    www.GEAppliances.ca THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. ■ Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter.

  • Page 10: Optional Kits

    JX81H – Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. See the back cover for ordering by phone or at www.GEAppliances.ca.

  • Page 11: Features Of Your Microwave Oven

    About the features of your microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven Door Handle. Pull to open Touch Control Panel Display. the door. The door must Cooktop Light. be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

  • Page 12: Cooking Controls

    About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features. Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press Enter TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time Press twice...

  • Page 13: Changing The Power Level

    About changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.ca 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 14: Time Features

    About the time features. Time Cook I TIME Allows you to microwave for any time up to COOK 99 minutes and 99 seconds. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...

  • Page 15: Cooking Guide

    www.GEAppliances.ca Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) oblong glass Med-High (7) baking dish, place ¼...
  • Page 16 About the time features. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt.
  • Page 17 www.GEAppliances.ca Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.

  • Page 18: Defrosting Guide

    About the time features. Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces 1 lb.
  • Page 19 www.GEAppliances.ca 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 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 20: Auto Features

    About the auto features. Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. ■ For best results, remove food from the package, place food directly on the defrost rack and place the rack on the turntable.

  • Page 21: Sensor Features

    About the sensor features. www.GEAppliances.ca Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and Covered amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
  • Page 22 About the sensor features. Popcorn POPCORN How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 oz (85 g) or EXPRESS COOK larger than 3.5 oz (100 g). Place the package of Use only with prepackaged popcorn in the center of the microwave.
  • Page 23 www.GEAppliances.ca Reheat How to Use the Reheat feature: Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT once, twice or three times. The oven starts immediately. Press once for a plate of leftovers. Press twice for pasta (8–12 oz/227–340 g). Press three times for vegetables (½...
  • Page 24 About the sensor features. Sensor Cooking (Fish and Chicken Pieces on some models) Place covered food in the oven. Press the food pad. For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for Sensor cooking gives you frozen vegetables or three times for canned easy, automatic results with vegetables.

  • Page 25: Other Features

    Other features your model may have. www.GEAppliances.ca Custom CUSTOM The CUSTOM pad allows you to save your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK To set and save a setting: EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Press the CUSTOM pad.
  • Page 26 Other features your model may have. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELAY START. Select the cooking or defrosting feature you wish to delay; then enter the cooking or defrosting time. Press START.
  • Page 27 www.GEAppliances.ca Reminder REMINDER The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be set up EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK to 24 hours later. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. Turntable TURNTABLE For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliances.ca Options OPTIONS Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to cycle through the available options. Auto Nite Light EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 30 Other features your model may have. Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity.
  • Page 31 www.GEAppliances.ca Shelf and Reheating ■ To reheat on 2 levels ■ To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Switch places after ½ time Multiply reheat time by 1½. Switch places after ½ the time. Switch places after ½ time ■...

  • Page 32: Microwave Terms

    Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■...

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. www.GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. 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...
  • Page 34 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the 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: Replacing Bulbs

    On models JVM1850, JVM1851, EMO4000 and HDM1853, replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Remove screw On models JVM1870, JVM1871, JVM3670 and JVM2050, replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.

  • Page 37: Exhaust Feature

    About the exhaust feature. www.GEAppliances.ca Charcoal Filter The Vent Fan (on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on the cooktop.
  • Page 38 The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. For JVM1800 and JVM3600 Series models, order Part No. WB2X10733 from your GE supplier. For JVM2000 Series models, order Part No. WB2X10956 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service… www.GEAppliances.ca 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 Replace fuse or reset be blown or the circuit...

  • Page 40: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Moisture on the oven door and walls while cooking. Wipe the moisture off with a paper towel or soft cloth. ■ Moisture between the oven door panels when cooking certain foods.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    GE Microwave Oven Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Staple your receipt Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. here. Proof of the To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit original purchase date is needed to obtain us at www.GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.361.3400.

  • Page 44: Problem Solver

    Consumer Support. Problem Solver 1-800-361-3400 For answers call Mabe Canada Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-361-3400 Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you own your appliance.

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