GE Spacemaker EVM1750 Owner's Manual

GE Spacemaker EVM1750 Owner's Manual

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Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model# ______________________________
Serial# ______________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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JVM1750
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DE68-03328A
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Helpful Information Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty Write the model and serial numbers here: Model# ______________________________ Serial# ______________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY 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...
  • Page 3 WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
  • Page 4: Save These Instructions

    • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
  • Page 5: Special Notes About Microwaving

    Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure...
  • Page 6 — Do not use straight- sided containers with narrow necks. — After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. — Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
  • Page 7 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 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. THE VENT The fan will operate...
  • Page 9: Grounding Instructions

    For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers.
  • Page 10: 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 11: The Controls On Your Microwave

    Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features. Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I &...
  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. Convenience Features Press SNACKS (See Snacks Guide) DEFROST AUTO/TIME...
  • Page 13 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 14: Time Cooking

    Operating Instructions 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 15 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 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II 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.
  • Page 17: Time Defrost

    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 18: Defrosting Guide

    Operating Instructions 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...
  • Page 19: Express Cook

    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 20: Custom Cooking

    Operating Instructions Custom Cooking Custom Cooking (On some models) Custom Cooking lets you cook foods you prepare often without needing to enter cook time and power level each time. Setting a custom cook time and power level: 1 Press and hold CUSTOM for 2 seconds.
  • Page 21: Automatic Cooking

    Convenience Features Snacks Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread, rolls, muffins 2 Sandwiches 3 Pizza (leftover slices) 4 Dessert toppings 5 Soup 6 Cheese dip (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods.
  • Page 22: 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 23: Humidity Sensor

    • Be sure the outside of the cooking containers 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 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Beverage NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may...
  • Page 25 Reheat How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same...
  • Page 26: Sensor Cooking

    Operating Instructions Sensor Features Sensor Cooking NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Cooking Guide Food Type 1.
  • Page 27: Sensor Cooking

    Sensor Cooking NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Cooking Guide Food Type Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Canned Vegetables (On some models)
  • Page 28 Operating Instructions Sensor Features Potato NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. (On some models) 1 Pierce potato skin with fork and place potato in the oven.
  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 32 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Vent Fan Automatic Fan 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 33: Surface Light

    Surface Light Beeper Volume Auto Nite Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want.
  • Page 34: 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 35 Shelf and Reheating • 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. • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) 1 Double the reheating time.
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door...
  • Page 38: How To Clean

    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 39: Light Bulb Replacement

    Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier.
  • Page 40: The Exhaust Feature

    Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Reusable Grease Filter Removing and Cleaning the Filter The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on the cooktop. It also prevents flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave.
  • Page 41: Charcoal Filter

    Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will...
  • Page 42: If Something Goes Wrong

    The probe is defective. 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 43 Things That Are Normal • 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. Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished.
  • Page 44 Notes...
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  • Page 46: 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 any...
  • Page 47 Parts and Accessories ge.com 800.626.2002 Register Your Appliance ge.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...
  • Page 48: Warranty

    This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.

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