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Models: 950 Watts JVM1410 JVM1420 JVM1421 JVM1430 JVM1440 JVM1441 JVM1443 SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner's Manual 2 6 Operating Instructions Feat_t'es of YouyMfcyowav__ A_tomadc CouMsg M _2 15 21 25 Ovumghd_ Helpful Information Mi_ow_vc o, Cay# If Something Goes Wrong ge.com 49-40366-1 ] 06-05 JR READ ALL SAH_2TY INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING A For your safety the infbrmation must be fbllowed to minimize PRECAUTIONS rr_,o,j(j personal or to prevent property damage, injm T or loss of lifE. Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the o_ en POSSIBLE to operate this oven with the door open if it is damaged. It is particularly important EXPOS since open-door operation can result T 0 aA VOID or explosion in this manual the risk of fire tJlu__-_7_ EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY harmful exposure microwave energy. in to It is that the oven close properly door and that there is no damage to the: important nottodefEa_ 1door(bent). or tamper with interlocks. safety Do Not Place between face allow the any object the oven and the 2 hinges and latches (broken or loosened). door fi'ont or soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfhces. 3 door seals and sealing surfhces. The Oven ShouldNot be adjusted by anyone properly or repaired except qualified se*wicc personnel. Welcome/o tileGEtim_il)_ _\'e're pr_)ud ofourqualiV You'll see it in this products you'll hear it in the friendly use your microwm'e. v()ices Of impor/ant, because microwave will be part and we believe in dependable service. easy-/o-use service manual oIlr and consIln/er depar/ment. Best of all, you'll experience these v,dues each time you That's your new of your tim_ily tot a long time. Start Here!... Before using your Microwave Write down the model and serial numbers here. Staple your receipt to the inside back cover of this They are on a lahel inside the o_vn. manual, You will need it to obtain service under warranty. Model number Serial number Date of purchase Betore tllere you call tot service, are a tcw tllings can do to llelp betten us serve you you Read this manual, It contains If you do need instructions llelp you use and your microwave to maintain properly. If you received a damaged tile dealer 1)uilder) tllat tlle oven. (or sold you Save time and money. Clleck the section "If Sometlling Wrong" betore m igllt calling. helps solve common tllat titled Goes Tllis section you problems occur. llelp relax is only service, knowing a pllone call away. A list of toll-iiee C/lStOll/er is included oven....im m ediately contact you can tllis manual. service n/lll/bers in tile back of t 2AD ALl_, SAkETY INt'DRMA TYON BEFOt 2 • Read and specific use and is ULlisted for tollow the "Precautions damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working Energy" properly, damaged on grounded. to properly iiii • Do not operate this appliance if it has a Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave page • This appliance not approved or tested for marine use. to USING 2. must be Connect grounded only page mount appliance • Install this ()_vr a sink. or locate appliance accordance • Do not this was only in with the ranges It may both cooking no be gas tot wider oven use than installed and electric equipment. cover or block on the • Use this appliance only lot its intended use as described in this manual. over=the-range designed by General Service or an any openings appliance. provided Installation Instructions. This is be authorized service agent using a power cord fl'om General Electric. 10. • Do not If the power cord damaged, it must replaced Electric outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on or if it has been or dropped. over 36". ()vet Do Hot /lse corrosive chemicals or vapors this appliance. This II/iCFOWaVe ()veil specifically designed in is to heat, dry or cook tood, and is not intended lot laboratory or industrial use. • Donotstorethisappliance• To reduce the risk of fire outdoors. Donotusethis in the oven cm'iw: product nearwater= -- Do not overtook tood. torexample, inawet Carefldly attend l)asement, neara appliance when pape,; swimming pool,neara plastic or other sinkorinsimilar locations. combustible materials • Keep power cord away ti'om heated surl{_ces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in watch are placed inside • See door • This appliance be serviced the -- Do not use the oven Contact authorized service necessary • Do not store directly II/icrow, products, when cooking door in the not ill use. materials ignite, inside oven kee I) the oven closed, turn oven offand the disconnect the power cord, off power at the filse or circuit breaker If the door is when used by children. Do not leave paper or tbod or ac!iusnnent. close supervision purposes. ovun when --If personnel. nearest • As with any appliance, containers heR)re placing them in the oven. utensils must only by qualified service repair or plastic tor stoFage (s) ti_cili W R)r examination, handles ti'om paper section of this guide. wire twist-ties and metal cleaning in the Care and Cleaning oven while cooking. -- Remove surlime instructions or shut panel. is opened, the fire may spread. SAVE TH1,2SE INSTR UC770NS anything on top of the tve ()_n SllrJ{Ice the illicrowilx_ is in operation. ()_,_n m SPECIAL N07 2S ABO UF MICRO WAVING Arcing the CLEAR/OFF pad and i! correct • Foil not molded is the microwave term tot sparks oven. Arcing • The metal in the (upturned is caused by: to food edges act like antennils). the prob/eml installed shelf not • Metal, correctly so it touches pouhry the microwave such pins, rimmed wall. Ill ic • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. pop unless ill • Some whole ii/icrowave to you tbr example, closed.jars--are able be heated 0_11, result will build Pressllre up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly in il/jury. heat resulting could around the and can lilt of the oven. with use or damage and "skin" oven tbr It increases outer in il/jury. OX_II, the microwave a ii/ill/lte oven a fire. • Foods • Do not boil eggs in a microwave the start to Sllch in the inside Ca/lse potatoes, of the microwave could may not in this microwave than shorten containers--tbr and should tood magnetron such as used the no the o_,_llS. eggs and sealed explode • Operating two labeled products being more or unless use popcorn towels small metal rowave. with popcorn accessory rise in ovell in a special microwave paper containing popcorn microwave in the • P.ecycled Ill ic yO/lr or gold- dishes, rowave. pieces Do not as twist-ties, such hot Sa/lsages, apples, unbroken as dogs, tomatoes, chicken and other giblets, livers and egg yolks should be pierced steam to escape cooking. to allow during I,.I SAFETYFACT • Avoid heating baby tood in glass jars, even with the SUPERHEATEDWATER lid olE Make Liquids,such as water, coffee or tea, are able to inlimt be overheatedbeyond the boilingpoint without appearingto be boiling. Visible bubblingor boiling when the container is removedfrom the microwave distribute the heat evenly. ]Be carefitl to prevent oven is not always present. THISCOULDRESULT IN VERYHOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER WHEN THECONTAINERIS DISTURBEDORA SPOON OR OTHERUTENSILIS INSERTEDINTO THELIQUID. is. Alwa}:s test the nIilk To reduce the risk of ii/jury when torniula or breast Do not overheat warniing • Don't deli()st beverages necked Even (especially if the container pressure build up. This is can can cause to burst, resulting in ii/jury. liquid. • Hot -- Stir the liquid betore and through -- sided 1-1eating, container renioving the extrenie inserting other allow microwave tinie the utensil in oven tor belore container. care a spoon container. when into when or the of hot including bags, cooking possible ]Be opening tood, and boxes. to stand a short Use with necks. --After and steani burns. any containers use straight- narrow -- carefitl it. containers toods can cause halt_vay heating Do not the both popcorn pouches To prevent iI/juIT, direct steanI away fl'onI and lace. hands poultry eat to an INTERNAL of 160°F and poultry to at least INTERNAL teniperature these Cooking to teniperatures toodborne beverages). opened, and teniperature usually llarrow- bottles carbonated nieat of 180°F. the baby. ti()zen ill daniage ()Veil. at least nIilk. the nIilk really tceding yO/lr • Cook could and catch tlloroughly--nI than possibly the to nIay tcel belore They fire, causing to container cooler overcook potatoes. dehydrate is thoroughly scalding The all Sill" tood the container to persons: -- tood cooked. sure • Do not protects against illness. an m SPECIAL NOTES ABO UF MICRO WAVING Make sure all cookware If tlle disll remains cool used in your microwave oven is suitable tot and only in the microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dislles, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware wllicll does not llave metallic trim or glaze witll a metallic slleen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable tbr tlle water cup lleats, tllen is microwave-sale. If you use a meat ill paper paper containing nylon How to test f0r a microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure botll tile disll you and a glass measuring cup filled 1 cup of water--set witll tlle measuring in or next cup either to the disll. Microwave 30-45 seconds at lligll. If tlle disll lleats, it sllould not be used lot microwaving. arcing or • "Boilable" on) have a tllin a paper llOt/lse tile bags can burst towel. plastic during immediately or after possibly storage sllould or vented by package. in il/jury. Mso, resulting plastic containers sllould be at least partially uncovered because a tigllt seal. they ¼"hen ii/icrowave cooking to dry newspapers. • Not all plastic wrap is suitable tot use in microwave ovens. tiglltly be slit, pierced cooking, the floor of tlle oven package cooking plastic could is tile metal to llandle If tlley are not, tl_ay:s tllat meat tlle Pot llolders and closed torm • Do tbod. as directed microwavcd, or ignite of lleat tiom pouclles strip of metal embedded in tlle bottom. YVllen burn may become tile cookware. should stvrol_/am to so steam m_ V be needed also ignite. packaged wrap llot 1)ecause lleated as tlley may (like those Place in tile are testing be avoided, • Some if is microwave-satE, use tills test: filaments Be sure transJcrred products nylon to retain and prevent can escape. napkins Paper wrap to cover in order • Cookware P,ecycled may cause or ignite. can be used vent plastic use recycled towels, waxed plastic spattering. O_llS. products. wllicll oven tllel= microwave • Do not and moisture mometer wllile cooking, make sure it is sale Jor rise towels, paper dislles and waxed paper can contain metal flecks microwaving." a dish tlle disll • Paper Clleck tot proper tile use. witll containers tiglltly covered plastic wrap, covering direct llands witll remove carefiflly and steam away tiom and lace. • Use toil only as directed this manual. may be n/icrowaved trays • less than rellIO_ in TV dinners Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware in toil <2 ,, high; " .>/4 the top toil cover designed n/icrowave useflll, cooking but should carefully. the tr_w to the sate plastic box. ¥\'hen using tolerant the n/icrow, ive oven, the toil at least ffon/ kee I) the sides of the oven. Ilia?' not be as conditions subjecmd exposures or char Lm will operate certain Auton/atic Take (see Fan tcature). care starting to prevent and spreading the of accidental cooking fres while the vent Lm is in use. • Clean the underside the n/icrowave Do not allow and cookware often. grease of the oven, sn/other microwave a flan/ing pan on the surface by coxvring the pan con/pletely cookie unit with a lid, a sheet or a fiat tray. • Use care when cleaning the vent Lm filtei: Corrosive agents, tim dan/age guidelines: I Use microwave-satE plastics only and use tlien_ in strict con/pliance with the cookware Ill HI]/lille tu rer's recoil/n/elldatiOllS. 2 Do not microwave containers. Do not pern/it to use plastic without en/pW children cookware con_plete supervision. ignite. below to build lip on the n/icrowave or the filter. In longer • In the event of a grease fire on the surface units tinder conditions if periods to overcooking, the tood autonmtically and to short of overcooking. The these as are glass or n/aterials n/W soften could be used of ovcrcooking ceran/ic l" awa} is very Exvn n/icrowave- and return toil in Follow tot cleaning such ()veil cleaners, as lye-based II/Hy the filtei: • When flan/ing preparing toods tinder the n/icrowave, turn the vent Lm on. • Never leave surfi_ce units beneath your n/icrowave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovcrs cause sn/oking and greasy spillovcrs that may ignite and spread if the n/icrowave vent tan is operating. To n/inin/ize auton/atic thn operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surfi_ce units only when necessary. m GR0 UNDING TR UC770N /OFHONAL KEIS Tltis appliance is equipped witlt a power coM a grounding wire witlt a grounding ltaving plug. Tlte plug must be plugged Ensure exists proper before gr0und installed use, into an outlet tltat is properly alld Do not under any circ/ttllstallces c/tt tlte third OF reIl/O_,_ (ground) fi'on/ tlte power prong cord. Do not ttse an adaptor plug witlt tltis appliance. _TOtlllded. Do not use an extension WARNING Improper use of the groundingplug can result in a risk of electric shock. Tltis appliance grounded. cord witlt tltis appliance. If tlte power mcltnician instructions if tlte grounding are not con/plemly or if doullt understood, exists as to In the event of wltetlter tlte appliance sltort circuit, properly grounded. an electrical grounding must be Consuh a qualified electrician or service reduces risk of electric the sltock by providing an escape wire lot tlte electric current. If the outlet 2-prong tecltnician is For best operation, it is O/lflet, your personal responsillilitv and ollligation to have it replaced grounded outlet. .%prong For installation lletween JX41 or JX46BL--Black cabinets only; end-ol:cabinet not for installation. YVlten repla{ing Each widtlt lluilt-in 10 to provide appearance. a c/tston/ kit contains 3"-wide plug into its own electrical Otlflet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fltse or tripping breaker: of circuit wall JX4OWH or JX46WH--White range ltood, filler panel kits fill in tlte additional tills appliance with a properly Filler Panel Kits a 36" install an outlet near tlte appliance. is a standard wall cord is too sltort, have a qualified electrician or service fillet two panels. Filter Kits JX81A--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Fiher tile kits are used ii/icrowave be vented Available your ()veil wlten cannot to tlte outside. at extra GE supplier. cost tion/ ////////111\ \ 0 950Watts Door Handle. ()pen Pull to the doot: 7 The Removable Turntable. Turntable when using microwave The turntable to operate. Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Screen cooking while allows to be viewed keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter, 8 support be in place removed 2 Shield. must and door must be securely latched Jot the the oven. may be tbr cleaning. Convenience Guide. NOTE." Rating plate, oven oven vent(s) and light located on the inside of the microwave 9 are walls oven. Shelf (on some models). Lets you microwave several toods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable. 11 The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this mcm ucd, ,/katu_s a_d ap[_ear_o_c e m_O_va_3_,fiomyour model.) You can microwave : by time, temperature, i¸¸ DEFROST or with the TIME COOK convenience AUTO/TIME features. !>I'EXPRESS COOK ][2COOK Xp J XPR SS ]: S POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC. Time Features TimeCooking Press Enter TIME COOKI & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount of defrosting EXPRESS COOK POWERLEVEL ADD30 SEC 12 Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! time. time. POPCORN AL. REHEAT 1 DEFROST AUTO/ TIME Convenience Features POPCORN Starts BEVERAGE DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) immediatel) ! more/less time serxing size Starts immediatel} ! serxing size Food txpe 1-6 serxing size Food weight 13 X;hriable power levels add flexibili W to microwave cooking. The power levels on the n/icrowave ()Veil can be compared to the SltrJitce units on a range. High (power level 10) or fldl power is the thstest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energ)' a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is Power Level ! The power level may be entered Or changed immediately aher entering the feature { ume for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or {EXPRESS COOI_ The 'powerleye!maya!SO be Changed during COuntdown. time Press TIME COOKor tbod. An exmnple of tltis is shown witlt power level 3 the defl'ost cycle. /f microwave eneru'v did not cycle olE the outside of the tbod would cook belbre tlte inside was defl'osted. Here life of/tSeS A high setting (10) will cook thster but R)od may need more fl'equent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and less stirring the tood. or rotating Some tbods may have better flavor, texture need examples SOrtie J()r various power levels: Power Level BeMUses High 10 Fish, bacon. energ)' 30% of the time. vegetables, boiling liquids. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry: baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5 of Slow cooking and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat, or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking tbods that have a tendency to boil ()vex',such as scalloped potatoes. I4 to "'equalize" or transtcr heal to the inside of tlte Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time tbr the tbod tow2or3 Defi'osting without cooking; stammering; delicate sauces. Warm I Keeping food warm wifl_om overcooking; softening butter 7 me Features Time Cook I TimeCook II Allows Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here's how to do it: you to microwave tor any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically you may change more set, but it lot 1 Press TIME CO()K. 2 Enter the first cook 3 Change @ You may ()pen 1 Press TIME COOK, 2 Entercooking time. 3 Change powerlevel if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL.Select a desired power level I-1o0 # PressSTART the door during Time Cook to check the tood. Close the door time. flexibility. and to resume press STAP, T cooking. the power if you don't power. I,EVEI, level fifll (Press POWER Select a desired power 4 Press want level 1-10.) TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the second cook tim e. 6 Change the power level if you don't want fifll power. (Press POWER I,EVEI, Select a power level 1-10.) 7 Press START. At the end Time Cook of Time IXcounts Cook I, down. 15 Cooking Guide for 7 me Cook I & H NOTE."Usepower level High (10)unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments 1 Ih. 6 to 9 rain., In 1½-qt. ohlong glass haking place 1/4 cup water. 10-oz. Med-High (7) 5 to 7 rain. Asparagus (flesh spears) (frozen spears) package dish, In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (flesh green, (flozen green Ifrozen lima ) 1 Ih. cut ill half 9 to 11 rain. In 1½-<lt. casserole, l()-oz, package 6 to 8 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, 10-oz. package 6 to 8 rain. 1 bunch 1 bunch place 1/2 cup water. place 2 tahlespoons In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. 17 to 21 rain. /n 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. 7 to 10 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. 9 to 13 rain. In 2-qt. ohlong 1/4 cup water. watel'. Beets i flesh, whole ) Broccoli (fi-esh cut) . lY_ to 1½ lhs.) (fresh spears 1 bunch •lY_ to 1½ lhs.) ( frozen. glass haking 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole. ) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. 8 to 1 1 min. In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole, water. 7 to 10 min. In c2- ( )r 3-qt. casserole, dish, place chopped] (flozen spears Cabbage (flesh 1 medium . ahout head S 2 lh:.) ¢ (wedges place 3 tahlespoons place place 1/4 1/4 cup cup watel'. Carrots (flesh. sliced ) Iflozen) 1 Ih. 7 to 9 min. In 1 ½-<lt. casserole, 10-oz. 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, water. place 2 tahlespoons 9 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, In 2-qt. casserole, In 1-qt. casserole, water. place place place 1/2 cup water. 1/2 cup water. 2 tahlespoons package place 1/4 cup water. Cauliflower (floweretsl (flesh. whole) Iflozen_ 16 1 medium l medium 10-oz. head head package Vegetable Amount Time Comments ]O-oz. 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. 3 to 4 rain. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; Corn Ifi'ozen kernel) Cornonthe cob (flesh J package ] to 5 ears per ear place if corn has been water. P,earrange (fi'ozen _ 5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain. ] e;tr 2 to 6 ears per ear 2 tablespoons lmsked, add 1/4 cup after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking Cover with vented plastic wrap. P,earrange after half of time. dish. Mixed vegetables i fi'ozen') l O-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. place Peas (fi'esh. shelled 2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 (flozen) ]O-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. place 2 tablespoons 4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. 9 to 12 rain. Peel and 1 inch (fiesh, white) cubed, each cut into ] (6 toSoz.) 3 to 4 rain. Pierce center (flesh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, (fl0zen; chopped and leaf) lO-oz, package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, (flesh, 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 rain. In 1½-qt. casserole, 1 t( )c 2 squash 8 to 11 rain. Cut in half cup water. cubes. in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 Stir after half of tim e. (flesh, wh0!e, sweet or white) summer 3 tablespoons Place cup water. with cooking ti)rk. Place in of the oven. I.et stand :5 minutes. place place washed spinach. 3 tablespoons water. place 1/4 cup water: and yellow) (wimer butternut) _acorn (about 1 lb. each) and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-sidedown. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. 17 7 me Features Allo_vs you to deflost i;) +( ¸¸¸¸¸¸¸7¸¸7¸¸¸¸¸¸¸ See the Deti'osfing length tot the of time you select. R)r sugg_smd Power • Foods ti'ozen Guide the package. packages level 3 is tood tl-fis lot quickl} by caising the power lexel after entering Howeve*, Power the time. the_ will need more ti'equent than usual. halt:, power be slit, Plastic storage should be at least partially uncovered. • Emfily-size, prepackaged ti'ozen dinners can be and microwaved. If the tood containec is in a toil tmnstcr level 10 cuts the dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such total time to approximately as milk, egg:s, fish, stuffings, 1/3. poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit out P.otam or stir tood ti'eq uently. tor more At one half of selecmd detiosting turn tood apart tot more Shield At this time, over and break or reammgv small pieces temperature promotes the growth bacteria. of harm fill • For more areas with of larger use Auto the oven is not operating power: such as Defl'ost. noise may be heard during defiosting. This sound is normal when High even deii'osting toods, beef, lamb and veal roasts, of toil. A dull thumping hour Room pieces even deti'osting. any warm than one after deti'osting. time, the oven signals TURN. at • Be sure large meats are corn plemly deJiosmd beiore cooking. • YVhen defi'osted, should tood be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly ic); return 18 it to a microwave-sate time in about in closed has partially detiosmd attention level 7 cuts the total deti'osting or or xvnted AFTER detiosmd. containers more flexibility. _im m_g deti'ost small items more Tightly should pierced set, but )_m may change in paper plastic can be deti'osted tim es. automatically Defrosting Tips microwa,,v let it stand to the wry l)riefly, or a Jew minutes. Defrosting Guide Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or roils (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz, ] Fishand Seafood Fillets, frozen ( 1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 ]b-1 _ to _ min. Comments rain. 3 to 5 to 5 rain. 7 rain. Place block break up ,tiler half m casserole. the Turl_ over and time. Fruit Plasticpoucb--I to2 3 to c, rain. (]()-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb. J _2 to 5 rain. Place unopened package I,et stand 5 minutes after Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 rain. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave lust until ti'anks can be separated. I,et stand 5 minutes. if necessary, to complete deti'ostina. Groundmeat (1 lb. Roast:beef,lamb, veal, pork 5 to 7 rain. 12 to 16 rain. Turn Steaks, chops and cutlets per lb. 5 to 7 rain. per lb. meat Use power over aiier level 15 to 19 rain. cut up (2½ to 3 lbs, ) the time. 1. Place unwrapped meat in cookina dish. Turn over ;tiler half the time and shield warm areas with tbil. YVhen finished separate pieces detiostina. Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer half in oven. deti'ostina. Place wrapped and turl_ over and let stand to complete chicken in dish. Unwrap ;tiler half the time. YVhen finished. _cparate pieces and microwave _2-4 minutes more. if necessarv. Let stand to finish Chicken, whole q2½ to 3 lbs. 17 to 21 rain. detiostina. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Atier half the time. unwrap and turn chicken over, Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish deliostina./f necessarv, run cold water the cavity until aiblets can be removed. Cornishhen 7 to 13 rain. per lb. Place unwrapped hen il_ the oven breastside-up, Turn over ,tiler half the time. P,un cool water in the cavitx until aiblets can Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) ,5 to U min. per lb. m |)e relltoved. Place unwrapped breast in dish breastside-down. Atier half the time. turn over and shield warm areas with tbil Finish detiostina. I,et stand 1-2 hours in rci)igerator to complete deiiostina. 19 7 me Features This is a quick cooking Press one Cook tot way to set The time for 1-6 minutes. of the pads Express (fi'om 1 to 6) 1 to (5 minutes cooking at power For example, 2 pad tor cooking of level press the 2 minutes of power level can changed as time is counting POWER down. LEVEI, Press and enter be 1-10. 10. time. You can use this feature two ways: 30 SEC. • It will add the time each time pressed. 20 30 seconds counting the pad to down is • It can be used as a quick wa} to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Convenience Features How to Use the Popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Feature Program to Provide a Shorter Follow instructions, (less t_mej tmore time} Use on[y w _th prepackageo rrucrowave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. (look Place NOTE:Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. popcorn of the using Time if tile package less than larger or Longer Cook Time package is 1.75 ounces than or 3.5 ounces. the package of in the center m ic rowave. 2 Press POP(',ORN. If yon lind p(:,p(orn that of the l)l.md v(:,u USe underpops or overcooks consistently, yon can add or sul)tlact 20-30 seconds automatic to the popping time. To add time: The oven starts immediately. Tap POP(',ORN to select the l)ag size v(m are cooking. After pressing POP(',ORN, press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds. On some again models, to add seconds (total additional press another 9 10 30 seconds time). To subtract time: ,Mter pressing POPCOI{N, press 1 immediately after the oven starts ti)r 20 seconds less cooking On some again models, to reduce time another (total time. press 1 cooking 10 seconds 30 seconds less time). 2I Convenience Features The Reheat servings cooked feature of many foods. reheats 3 Press previously NOTE:Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. models, press START. 2 Select fi_od D'pe 1-6 fiw one serving (see Reheat Guide below). On some models, the oven starts im mediatel> NOTE."The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Press number pad 2 or 3. On some models, the serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed. Reheat Guide FoodType Comments IPasta Coxer with lid or xented plastic wrap. 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Co, er with lid or ,ented plastic wrap. Co_er with lid or _ented plastic wrap. 3 Fruits and vegetables 4 Beverages, .... 8-10 oz. 5 Sauces and gravies _)_'ks .... 22 best with wide mouth Co, er with lid or ,mated Coxer (2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each) with xented the size. 4 On some 1 Press REHEAT. ,0 _2()r 3 to change serving plastic mug--do plastic wrap. wrap. not co_er. The Beverage tcature heats servings of any bevcl_age. Drinks Press BEVEI_GE. very hot. Remove the container with care. The oven starts immediately. Beverage heated with the feature may be On some models,the serving i i size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right atter pressing BEVEI_GE. On model JVM1430only, the serving size is automatically set at 4 ounces, but can be changed by tapping BEVERAGE to select 8 or 12 ounces. 23 Convenience Features The Defiost Auto/Time feature gixes )ou to defl'ost fl'ozen Press Defrost Time Detiost. Use Auto AUTO/TIME once. 2 Usingthe Conversion Guideat right, enter foodweight. For example,presspads 1 and2 for 1.2pounds (I pound,3 ounces). tot or twice tot Jot meat, and fislt. Use Time Detiost tot m()st fiozen Deiiost tlte and power of the Foodin (tenths of a pound) levels up to give results and 6"7 lot 8 fislt 9-10 to six pounds. is a ltandy on 4-5 times the guide inside flont 11 ]7 12-13 .8 14"15 oven. • Remove 3 PressSTART package microwax (77me Defrost is explained in the 77me Features section.) Weight Ounces automatically poultry weiglting located is be converted m tenths (.1) of a pound. otlter deiiosting defl'osting meats, Tltere of food Jbods. sets even Weight Weightof Defrost poultry Auto 1 PressDEFROST once Auto If the stated in p0unds and ounces, the ounces must DEFROST AUTO/TIME G two wa)s foods. .9 meat Jioil/ and place e-safe • Twice during Guide the oven on dislt. detiost, signals TURN. At each TURN signal, turn tlte Jood ()vet'. Remove or sltield small defl'osted warm pieces meat areas witlt of toil. • After deflosting, most meats need to stand :5 minutes to complete deflosting. Large roasts should stand Jor al)out 30 24 minutes. Other Features Your Model May Have (On some models) The HELP pad displays teature int_)rmation and helpfifl then To hints. select remind Press you fi)()d oven will display beep in the or once pad. that have READY" HELP, a feature you oven, "END" either ()pen door or Press to enter IS and a minute you the "FOOD until the oven CLEAR/OFF. press the day or to check time of the time of day wl-file microwaving. I Press 2 Enter CLOCK. time 3 On some of day. models, select AM or PM. D Spi AY ON "OfF 4 Press START or CLOCK. SCnOLLSpE_a PAUS_ 25 Other Features Your Model May Have (On some models) The scroll speed AM / PM ._. SCROLL SPEED Press and llold pad about of tile tile AM/PM .'3seconds to 1)ring tip the display. Select 1-:5 tbr slow to t:ast scroll speed. To turn tlle off, press al)out clock and tllree displa) llold 0 for To redispla_ tlle clock, repeat. seconds. [DISPLAY ON/OFF] Dela'_' Start allo_:s you to set the microwave to dela_ cooking tip to 24 llours. I Press DEIAY 2 Enter tlle tlle oven sure time you want tlle microwave sllows tlle correct (Be clock time of day.) 3 On some models, AM or PM. 26 an) of Detiost or Time coml)ination Auto/Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. START. to start. 4 Select select Tlle Delay Start time will be displayed. Tlle oven will auton/atically start at tlle delayed time. Tlle time of day may be displayed by pressing ('LOCK. Timer On/Off a minute timer used at any time, when the oven I Press To turn signal, ON/OFF. ON/OFF. NOTE."The to the oven press timer will be lit while off the TIMER indicator the timer is operating. down. Press is up, will signal. timer time you want COtlllt iii_ii_il _ilii( i ll 3 even YVhen time is operating. TIMER 2 Enter !; _i i_i _i ii_iiii_ operates as and can be TIMER ON/OFF to start, In addition to starting flmcfions, allo_vs you without to stop cooking opening or clearing ( 2 many START/PAUSE the the door displa): _ (On some models) The be Reminder used and can time, like be even ![ ili fillill, illii_ ii!iii! _ii _ i_ii_i __iili_ i!__iii ifill 24 can hours t(ature can alarm clock used The be set the oven pressing to time you. the microwave the correct models, lit to show then that is set. To the Reminder it occurs, betore press P,EMINDER, 0. The will no longer of day.) 3 On some REM indicator the Reminder clear by REMINDER. will remain you want When occurs, may be displayed NOTE."The to remind shows signal press REMINDER to turn it olE The Reminder time the time (Be sure clock is up later. the oven REMINDER. Reminder Reminder I Press REMINDER. 2 Enter 4 Press at any when operating. time an REM indicator be lit. select AM or PM. 27 Other Features Your Model You may panel to May Have lock the prevent microwave flom accidentally To lock or unlock control the controls, being CI,EAR/OFF started or used press and hold tor about 3 seconds. control by children. the ¼"hen panel or "I,OC" the is locked, "I," will be displayed to the extreme right. (On some models) For best cooking leave the turntable It can large be turned dishes. on. off for touch. on too hot to Be careflfl the turntable to turn turntable the turntable can become Press TURNTABI,E the Sometimes results, or after touching during and cooking. off. (On some models) An automatic protects the tim fl'om too much fl'om the cooktop It automatically it senses too Jcature If you microwave heat on turns much cannot rising below on heat. have you it. if will turned find that turn it off. automatically when the are cool. for 30 after internal minutes the turned The parts stay or cooktop controls off. tim you turn It may microwave 28 the may on more and are Jan off Press to turn the surface light on or off. On some models, a nigh t light SURFACE once lot bright night times to turn Press VENT is option. Press tor the there I,IGHT light, light twice or three the light off. FAN once for (On some models) The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. [ Choose VOLuMEBEEPER., ] 0-3 tor mute to loud. The steam ti'om xent fan remoxes and other surface xapors cooking. l-figh tim speed, twice for low Lm speed or a tlfird time to turn the Jan off. HI.LO.OFF 29 Other Features Your Model microwmes May Have How to Use the She/f Food When Mierowaving when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower /f // / / I I I I \ \ \ \_\ Only • Make sure the shelf position. use the shelf when reheating one lexel. shelf best on more than Do not store the inside the o_en cmib_. is positioned properl) inside the microwave to prevent the oven • Do not damage fl'om to arcing. Forbest results use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Use the lower The oblong shelf supports could when shelf cooking or oxersized overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floon could damage microwave. • Use pot handling This tile holders when the shelf' ,I Uneven results it may be hot. • Do not when use the shelf Use the supports cooking cooking. popcorn. • Do not with feature. 3O use the shelf the Reheat 2-level reheating upper shelf tot two-lexel dish. one * To reheat on 2 levels or " To reheat lower Switch places after !/2 time. 2 dishes on the level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places tile time. Switch places after 1/2 aPter 1/2 time. 31 Microwave Arcing is the caused Ix}: 7 rms microwme term • the metal shelf being microwa_ e walls. _ for sparks installed in the oxen. incorrectly Arcing is and touching the iI • metal or t_)il touching • t_)il that _ll'l te is not such • recycled to food (upturned as twist ties, poultry paper hold cooking molded edges act like 1"11"1_ls), • metal Co_ers the side of the o_en. towels in moisture, time. \._nting pins, gold-rimmed containing allow small for more plastic wrap metal e_en pieces. heating or co_ering dishes. and reduce with wax paper ,,llows ex, ess ste,,m to es,,q_e. In a regular pre_ent o_en, t))il to shield poultr}, Standing Time parts, placed After coxering back one before larger oxens, cooking in microwaxe corner foods to and of legs on parts. foods such as roasts or cakes are or to set. Standing time cooking. a microwaxed Note that is rack. with plastic so or baked }ou use small strips as the tips of wings on a cooling a dish breasts microwa_ing, such cook to finish important is not chicken _Then with regular to stand cake turning shield would }ou cook especiall} 32 thin which _'hen allowed Venting )ou o_et_t)rowning. excess wrap, )ou ste_lll/ xent the plastic C_lll escape. wrap 1)) Care and Cleaning An occasional with a solution baking soda and keeps NOTE."Be certain the power thorough wiping the inside of water is off before cleaning any part of this oven. tiesh. Wafts, Floor,Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. P.emo_v greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a Some damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. RemovableTurntableand TurntableSupport To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. ¥\_sh it careflflly in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwashen The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. P,emember, do not operate the oven turntable in place. without the and support Shelf (on some models) Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven. 33 % Care and Cleaning bleach Case 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. Clean the outside microwave of the with Rinse and then Wipe the window with a damp Stainless a sudsy cloth. or products containing dry,. clean chlorine C/eanSteel Use a clean, cloth. lightly soft, light dampened then Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch not use appliance panel. agent or products any chemical on the CleanSteel snrJ{lces. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry Door Seal cleaning the front door panel, know what type of panel you have. bleach containing Do wax, thoroughly. Door Panel Belore dry thoroughly. polish, and cloth, Control Panel the control on Steel finishes. make Reicr sure It's important you area clean to kee I) the where seals against to the Use only mild, eighth digit of the model number. "S" is stainless detergents clean sponge steel, Rinse well. "I/' is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. the door the microwave. non-abrasive applied with a or soft cloth. Bottom Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel similar clean, plastic 34 or a using soft cloth. stainless avoid Magic product cleaner a Apply carefiflly the surrounding parts. appliance Do not use wax, polish, to Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution water and of warm detergent. Light Bulb Replacement _ii̧¸! i¸,_' _,,,_,_; _,_; _,_' _'_! _ _'! __,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, _,,"' _,,i_i_ the Replace thebnrned-o.t 1 Tofirst replace disconnect bulb with a 40,watt incandescent bulb at the main breaker (WB36XIO003), available _i! from yourGEsupplier. the 2 3 Be bulb(s), the thse power or circuit panel or pull the screw plug. Remoxe light the coxer and flom sure the replaced are removing. the adhesive the bull) cover. 1)eft)re breaking seal, remove by g_ntly turning. the Connect to be cool After 4 Replace lower bulb(s) screw. electrical to the power oven. REMOVE SCREW To replace the oxen light, the power J{]rst disconnect bulb with a z/O-watt incandescent at the bulb breaker cwB x ooo3 a,ailable , _i! from youreE supplier. main the 2 panel or circuit or pull plug. Remoxe taking that tuse the out hold top the grille 3 Next, remove located al)ove near the oven that light housing. the screw the door center of secures the the 1)_ 2 screws it in place. 4 Replace Connect to the the screw. electrical oven. power % 7"fie Exhaust Charcoal mn some Feature The Filter models) _ent fan reusable has a metal grease Models that back into filter. recirculate the room use a charcoal Reusable Grease air also filter. Filter Ion all modeIM The reusable grease traps grease released toods on the cooktop. also prevents toods filter by flames It tiom on the cooktop damaging the inside the microwave. To remove, slide tiom of it to the side using the tab. Pull it down and out. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it around detergent. amnlollia prodttcts darken in hot water and Don't use OF amnlollia because it will the metal. [Jght brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. 36 For tl-fis reason, must when The the filter AL¥\?k_r% be in place the hood grease cleaned is used. filter once should a montl-J, be or as needed. Rinse, shake and let it dry betore replacing. To replace, slide the filter in the Dame slot on the lett side of the opening. Pull up and to the right to lock into place. If the model is not vented to the outside, be recirculated through disposable charcoal that remove helps The the air will a filter l)reaker the Remove panel or pull at (usually the the top the grille towards oven by 2 screws it in place. filter alter depending usage). removing hold when dirty or (3-12 months, charcoal the plug. Remove 2 grille screws remove the grille, it is noticeably on hood filter, disconnect power the main fi_se or circuit filter be replaced discolored smoke and odors. To remove charcoal should the and that Slide the fiont remove of it. _0 To install ..................... remoxe Insert a new filter, plastic outer wrapping new filter. and other fi'om the the filter top opening as shown. angle into It will rest at an on 2 side supi)ort tal)s and in fiont right the of the (wen rear the grille of the tab. P,ei)lace and 2 screws. 37 Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker. Power • Unplug the microwave it back in. Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used surge. oven, then plug Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is filly inserted into wall outlet. The cooktop light is located below the oven • This is normal. floor. When the light is on. the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm. "LOCKED" or "LOC" The control appears on display locked, ha_s been You hear an unusual low-tone You have tried to start the Reminder without heep a valid • Press about and hold 3 seconds CLEAR/OFF to unlock • Start over and enter of day. tor the control. a wdid time time of day. You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed. • Many of the o_n's tcatures and cannot he changed. are preset • Steam orvapor escaping flomaround thedoor. • Lightreflection around doororou[eI" case. • Dimming ovenlightand change in thehlower sound atpower levels otherthanhigh. • Dullthumping sound whileovenisoperating. • TV-radio intertbrence mighthenoticed while usingthemicrowave. Similar totheintertbrence caused hyothersmall appliances, itdoes not indicate aprohlem with themicrowave. Plugthe microwave intoaditterent electrical circuit,move the radioorTVast_u" away fl'omthemicrowave as possihle, orcheck the position andsignal of theTV/radio anmnna. Notes 40 Notes 41 We'll Be Therd Have a question need assistance your appliance? GE Appliances 24 hours a day, of the year! ge.com or with Try the ¥\%bsite any day greater convenience and taster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also "Ask Our Team of Experts'"" your questions, For and ge.com 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) ge.com 800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322) GE supports the Universal Design concept--products, services and environments that can be used 1)y people of all ages, sizes and capal)ilities. ¥\_ recognize the need to design Jot a wide range of phDical For details of GE's Universal Design applications, including kitchen design ideas tbr people with disabilities, check out our ¥\_bsite today. 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Order on-line today, 24 llours every day or 1)y phone at 800.626.2002 during normal business hours. ge.com procedures to be performed by ally user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnd. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Register your new appliance on-line-at your convenience! Timely product registcation will allow lot enhanced comnmnicafion prompt and service under the term s of your warrant},; should the need arise. ?rim may also pre-printed card included packing mail in the registration in the material. 43 st./,/_. ,_./_,_ ,4.!p orc.,,_¥.//_d c/..d_ /..... /_,oI 4 o,.im.,/ pmvhase FULL ONE-YEAR date is _eeded to obtai_ WARRANTY For one year flom date of origimd purchase, we will provide, flee of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part _J't/_e mic_zvave oveTt that filils because of a mamd_lcturing This warranty is extended to tile origimd purchaser and any succeeding owner tot products purchased fin ordina W home use in tile 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska tile warran b, is tile same except that it is I,IMITED because you must pay to ship the product to tile service shop or tot the service mchnician's travel costs to your home. detect. LIMITED ADDFITONAIL NINE-YE4R WARRANTT For the second from tile will provide, mag_u, through date of flee because \_m pay and service of %r the original of tenth year purchase, we charge, tron tur% if the fidls magnetron service labor tube trip detect. to your home charges. Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CAP, ES (800.432.2737). Warrantor • Service trips to your home how to use the product. • Improper installation, maintenance. If you have for providing exhausting • Replacement of circuit or installer. you are contact responsible connecting of house breakers. fuses facilities. or for consequential • Replacement damages. of the cooktop light bulbs. • Failure of the product if it is misused, or ttsed for other than the intended purpose or used commercially. electrical, other is ,rot responsible or problem, You adequate and to teach delivery an installation dealer All warrant) service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer (_are °_> servicers during normal working hours. a replacement a manufilcturing the your service "u_Mer warra_ty. resetting • Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God. • Incidental or consequential caused by possible defects appliance. • Damage caused after damage with this delivery. Some states do not allow fl_e exclusion or limitation of incidental or Consequential damages so t!_e above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rig!_ts, and you may a!s0 l_ave 0tl!er rights which vary fi0 m state to state, To kno_\ what ),our legal rights are in ),our state, consult ),our local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Att0rney General, Warrantor: General Electrie Company. Louisville, KY40225 DE68-62382B Printed in Malaysia