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GE JVM1630 Owner's Manual

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CanEng_49-40451.qxd
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
6/16/05
9:30 AM
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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
Automatic Cooking
GE Service Numbers
GEAppliances.ca
1000 Watts
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JVM1630
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Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Special Notes About Microwaving Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Cooking Automatic Cooking Other Features Helpful Information Care and Cleaning If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numbers Warranty Back Cover GEAppliances.ca 350A4502P462...
  • Page 2 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, PRECAUTIONS personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 3 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 3 Welcome Welcome to the GE family. You’ll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you’ll experience We’re proud of our quality use manual and you’ll hear these values each time you products and we believe in it in the friendly voices of use your microwave.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Read and follow the • Do not operate this This microwave oven is specific “Precautions to appliance if it has a...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 5 • Do not cover or block • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surface any openings on the in the oven cavity: cleaning instructions in appliance. the Care and Cleaning — Do not overcook food. section(s) of this manual.

  • Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave • Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven.
  • Page 7 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 7 SAFETY • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could FACT the lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage SUPERHEATED WATER cooked.
  • Page 8 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool • Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave and only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cup heats, then the dish can be used to cover...
  • Page 9 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 9 • Use foil only as • Plastic cookware—Plastic Follow these guidelines: directed in this manual. cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe TV dinners may be microwave cooking is plastics only and use microwaved in foil trays very useful, but should them in strict compliance less than 3/4″...
  • Page 10 3″-wide (7.6 cm) filler the microwave oven cannot panels. (91.4 cm) range hood, be vented to the outside. filler panel kits fill in the Available at extra cost from additional width to provide your GE supplier. a custom built-in appearance.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 11 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 1000 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 3 Window with Metal 6 Grease Filters. open the door. The Shield.

  • Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 12 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 DEFROST TIME COOK convenience AUTO/TIME features. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 13 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 13 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES IN BOOK Before you begin, check the guide located • Cooking on the inside front of the oven when you • Time Defrost open the door. • Reheat POPCORN BEVERAGE DEFROST REHEAT AUTO/TIME...

  • Page 14: Changing Power Levels

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 14 Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add to “equalize” or transfer flexibility to microwave heat to the inside of the POWER LEVEL cooking. The power levels food. An example of this is on the microwave oven shown with power level 3—...
  • Page 15 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 15 Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power TIME COOK for any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here’s how to EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 16 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & 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 1 ⁄...
  • Page 17 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 18 Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for Defrosting Tips DEFROST the length of time you • Foods frozen in paper or AUTO/TIME select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide for suggested times.

  • Page 19: Defrosting Guide

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 20 Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can cooking time for 1–6 minutes. be changed as time is EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and EXPRESS COOK...
  • Page 21 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 21 Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn To add time: Feature POPCORN After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately after 1 Follow package EXPRESS COOK instructions, using Time the oven starts for an extra (less time) (more time) 20 seconds.
  • Page 22 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 1 to 3 servings of many 3 servings. REHEAT previously cooked foods. 4 Press START. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1 Press REHEAT.
  • Page 23 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 23 Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, • Remove meat from DEFROST poultry and fish. Use Time package and place on AUTO/TIME Defrost for most other microwave-safe dish. frozen foods. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK •...

  • Page 24: Other Features

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.

  • Page 25: Scroll Speed

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 25 Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. AM / PM Press and hold the AM/PM pad about SCROLL SPEED 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock display To redisplay the clock,...
  • Page 26 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 26 Operating Instructions Other Features Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as When time is up, the oven a minute timer and can be will signal. To turn off the TIMER used at any time, even timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF when the oven is operating.
  • Page 27 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 27 Child Lock-Out You may lock the control To lock or unlock the panel to prevent the controls, press and hold microwave from being CLEAR/OFF for about CLEAR accidentally started or used three seconds. When the by children.

  • Page 28: Helpful Information

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 28 Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 29 Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough NOTE: Be certain the power wiping with a solution of is off before cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside fresh. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window,...
  • Page 30 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 30 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside Case Bottom We recommend against Clean the outside of the using cleaners with microwave with a sudsy ammonia or alcohol, cloth. Rinse and then dry. as they can damage Wipe the window clean the appearance of the...

  • Page 31: Light Bulb Replacement

    (WB36X10003), available the plug. the bulb by gently turning. from your GE supplier. Replace with the same size 2 Remove the screw at the and type bulb. front of the light cover and lower the cover.

  • Page 32: The Exhaust Feature

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 32 Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal Models that recirculate air Charcoal Filter (on some models) reusable grease filters. back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease...
  • Page 33 Order disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after Part No. WB02X10943 that helps remove smoke 6–12 months, depending from your GE supplier. and odors. on hood usage). To Remove Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal Remove the grille by...

  • Page 34: If Something Goes Wrong

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 34 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse in your home start may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Page 35 CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 35 Things That Are Normal • Steam or vapor escaping • TV-radio interference from around the door. might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the interference door or outer case. caused by other small •...

  • Page 36: Service Telephone Numbers

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 36 Service Telephone Numbers. Problem Solver 1-800-361-3400 For answers call Camco Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-361-3400 Expert Camco 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.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    CanEng_49-40451.qxd 6/16/05 9:30 AM Page 37 MICROWAVE OVEN Staple your receipt here. Proof of the WARRANTY original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ®...

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