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GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 1000Watts Model: JVM1640 SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner'sManual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions A:J_m_dc C##k&# Helpful Information...

  • Page 2: Before Using

    READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING...

  • Page 3: Using Your Microwave

    Welcome to the GE tamily. You'll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you'll We're proud of our quality use manual and you'll hear experience these values products and we believe it in the fi-iendly voices each time you use your...
  • Page 4 READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Read and fi)llow • Do not operate this specific "Precautions appliance if it has a Avoid Possible Exposure damaged power cord to Excessive Microwave plug, if it is not working Energy" on page properly, or if it has been damaged...
  • Page 5 "Donotcover • To reduce the risk of fire • See door surthce or block cleaning irlsmlctlons in the oven cavity: any openings on the the Care and Cleaning appliance. -- Do not overcook ibod. sectlon(s) o_ this guid_:. Carelully attend •...

  • Page 6: Special Notes About Microwaving

    SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING Arcing is the microwave * Metal, snch as twist-ties, term fbr sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- rimmed dishes, in the oven. Arcing is caused microwave. * Metal or tbil touching side of the oven.
  • Page 7 I,.I SAFETY "Do not overcook '*Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could FACT the lid ofE Make sure all dehydrate catch intant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage SUPERHEATED WATER cooked. Stir food to to your oven.
  • Page 8 SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware If the dish remains cool "Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave only the water in the paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable can be used to cover heats, then the dish microwaving.
  • Page 9 " Use foilonly as directed in • Plastic cookware--Plastic Folh)w these guidelines: this manual. TVdinners cookware designed I Use microwave-sat;.' may bemicrowaved itficrowave cooking is fbil plastics only and use very useful, hut should trays les_sthan 3/4" high; them in strict compliance be used carefiflly.
  • Page 10 3"_wide filler panels. When replacing a 36" he vented to the outside. t_ange hood, filler panel kits fill in the additioual Available at exWa cost from width to provide a custom your GE supplien built-ln appearance.
  • Page 11 Igatures of Your Microwave (77_roughout this mamlal, j_at'ur_ and appearance may vary from your model.) 1 Door Handle, Pull 8 Removable Turntable, Shell. Lets you open the doon Turntable support ii]icrowave seve F'al fbods at once. Food door must be securely must be in place when latched...

  • Page 12: The Controls On Your Microwave

    The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this man_tal, jkat_tr_ and appearance may va_.[rom your model.) Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features, Time Features _meCookmg TIME COOKi& ii Amount of cooking time. Amount ot deti-osting time. Starts immediately! Power level l-lO.

  • Page 13: Convenience Features

    DEFROST AUTO/'nME Convenience Features Star_s immediately! more/less time 3,5 oz. 3.0 oz. 1.75 oz. Starks immediately! 1-3 servings Food typel-9 + weight Food type 1-6 1-3 servings Food weight...
  • Page 14 ii_ i l i! !!i_i ii_!_!_!_ !! ii iii!i!i!ii i_ii! ! _!!ii_i!ii_i_iiii_ii i i ii!i!i!! i!i!!i!!!i!!i!i!ii iiiii!iiiiiiiiii_i!i!i! V_r,_ble_ex,b,l,ty to m,crowaveP°Wer levels to "equalize" or Wanst;t,r heat to the inside of the _iilil ! ! _iiiii i!_i!iiil i!ii i!_ o nC°°kingthe m,crowaveThe poWerovenlevels tbod.
  • Page 15 Time lS_atures Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to microwave Lets you change power _)r any time up to 99 levels automatically during minutes and 99 seconds. cooking. Here's how to Powe, level I0 (.,gh),s do it: automa ica,,yset hut ou 1 Press TIME COOK.
  • Page 16 Cooking Guide ]br 7 me Cook I & H NOTE: Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted. 6 to 9 rain., 1 lb. 1,1 l'/z-qt, obh,ng glas_sbaking dish, place 1/4 cup waten Med-High F) to 7 min. lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole. 9 to 11 min.
  • Page 17 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons watel_ 3 to 4 min. In 2Nt. oblong glass baking dish, place ler ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, 1/4 cup x*rate_: Rearrange aider half of time.
  • Page 18 7 me I atures Defrosting7-_ps Allows you to defrost "Foods frozen in paper or the length of time plastic can be defrosted select. See the Defrosting in the package. Tightly Guide fbr suggested times. closed packages should Power level 3 is be slit, pierced or vented automatically...
  • Page 19 Dq'rosting Guide 1 min. to 5 min. to 8 min. to 7 min. Place block in casserole. 'lhrn over and break up after half the time. 3 to 6 min. 2 to 5 rain. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes atier defi-osting.
  • Page 20 7 me I atures This is a quick way to set The power level can be cookingtime for 1-6 minutes, changed as time is comating down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and Cook pads (fi-om 1 to 6) enter 1-10.
  • Page 21 Convenience l atures How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjustthe Popcorn Feature Programto Providea Shorter or LongerCookTime I Follow package insttn_c- tions, using Time Cook If you find that the brand if the package is less popcorn you use underpops than 1.75 ounces or overcooLs...
  • Page 22 Convenience l atures Reheat feature reheats 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 sewings. 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 4 Press S'IAKI'. I Press REHEAT NOTE:Theservingsize may be changed or added after 2 Select food type 1-6 fi_r pressingSTART Press...
  • Page 23 The Cook t;eamre 3 Enter weight in ounces. automatically sets the 4 Press S'I'AKE cooking times and power Hint: Press and hold the levels tbr a variety of tbods. COOK pad during cooking I Press COOK. to display the ibod type 2 Select fbod type...
  • Page 24 Convenience atures Defi-ost Auto/Time fbature gives you two ways to defi-ost fi-ozen ibods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once Auto Defi-ost or twice for Time Deli-ost. Use Auto Defl-ost ibr meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defix)st fbr most other fi-ozen foods. Auto Defi-ost automatically sets the defl-osting times and power le'_els to gi-ce...
  • Page 25 Other I_atures Your Model May Have The HELP pad displays fbature intbrmation helpf_ll hints. Press HELP, HELP then select a tk.ature pad. To remind you that you have fi)od in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a minute until you either ()pen the oven door or...
  • Page 26 Other b atures Your Model May Have The scroll speed of the display can be changed. AM / PM Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1-5 tot sh)w to fast scroll speed. 'lb redisplay the ch)ck, 'Ib turn...
  • Page 27 Timer O n/Offoperates as When time is up, the oven aminute timer a nd canbe will signal. To turn off the used atany time, e ven timer signal, press TIMER when theoven i soperating. ON/OFF. I Press TIMER ON/OFF. NOTE:The timer indicator will he lit while the timer 2 Enter time...
  • Page 28 Other I_atures Your Model May Have To lock or unh)ck You may lock the control panel to prevent controls, press hold CLEAR/OFF tor about CLEAR microwave (i-ore being three seconds. When accidentally started or used by children. control panel is locked, an "L"...

  • Page 29: Beeper Volume

    The beeper sound level can be acl}usted. Press BEEPER BEEPER VOLUME. VOLUME Choose 0-3 for mute to h)ud. The vent tan removes Press VENT FAN once steam and other vapors high tan speed, twice tbr VENTFAN fi-om surtace cooking. low tan speed or a third time to turn...
  • Page 30 Other I_atures Your Model May Have How to Use the Shelf Food micron*raves best when When Microwaving placed on the turntable. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than level. Do not store shelf inside the oven cavity,...
  • Page 31 • To reheat on 2 levels • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: I Multiply reheat time by P/_. 2 Switch places a_ier 1/2 the time.
  • Page 32 Microwave 7 ms Arcing is the microwave term _i)r sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or fi)il touching the side of the oven. • tbil that is not molded to _i)od (upturned edges act like antennas). •...

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning An occasional thorough NOTE:Be certain the power wiping with a solution is offbefore cleaning any baking soda and water part of this oven. keeps the inside flesh. i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i_!i!i! Wails, Floor,Inside Window, RemovableTurntableand Metal and Plastic Parts on TurntableSupport the Door ']b prevent...
  • Page 34 Care and Cleaning BoUom of the Clean the outside microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Clean off the grease ControlPanelandDoor dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm Wipe with a damp cloth.

  • Page 35: Light Bulb Replacement

    Replacement Light Bulb 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be I To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power replaced are cool befbre at the main fuse or circuit removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove breaker panel or pull the plug.
  • Page 36 The Exhaust b ature The vent tan has 2 metal Models that recirculate back into the room also reusable grease filters. use a charcoal filter. The metal filters trap For this reason, the filters grease released by fbods must ALWAYS be in place on the cooktop.
  • Page 37 If the model is not vented charcoal filter should to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is be recirculated through noticeably dirty disposable charcoal filter discolored (usually after that helps remove smoke 6-19 months, depending and odors. on hood usage).

  • Page 38: You Call For Service

    B bre You Call For Service • Replace fuse or reset circuit breakm: A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug Power surge. it back in. • Make sure the ?>prong plug on the Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.
  • Page 39 I.,I • 'tY-radio interterence • Steam or vapor escaping from around the doon might be noticed while using the microwave. • Light reflection around Similar to the intert;_rence door or outer case. caused by other small • Dimming oven light and appliances, it does not change in the blower...
  • Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42 We'll Be There! Have a question or need For greater convenience assistance with your txster se_Mce, you can now appliance? 'I'_ T the GE download Owner's Manuals, www.GEAppliances.com Appliances Websitc 24 hours order parts, catalogs, or m,en schedule sendce on-line. You a day, any day oi the year! can also "Ask Our 'lbam of...
  • Page 43 irga Instructions contained Individuals qualified in this manual cover to ser_,ice their own procedures to be appliances can have wwvv.GEAppliances.com performed by any user. parts or accessories sent Other servicing generally directly to their home. 800.626.2002 should be referred (VISA, MasterCard Discovei- cards are to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 44 Staple sale.s slip or can(riled check here. Pm(_ q/ o_¢i_al [urd_case date is needed to obtai_ servi(v under warranty. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year ti-om date of original purchase, we will provide, ti-ce of charge, This warranty is extended to the original parks and service labor...

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