GE 164D2966P212, 49-8697 User Manual
900 Watts
Model: JVM1350
Profile
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy......................2
Special Notes About Microwaving......................6
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave ...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave.......................12
Time Cooking..........................................................15
Temperature Cooking............................................21
Automatic Cooking ................................................25
Other Features ........................................................30
Helpful Information
Oven Shelf ...............................................................34
Care and Cleaning .................................................37
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11
34
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
(Problem Solver)................................................42
GE Service Numbers .............................................46
Warranty ................................................Back Cover
GE Answer Center
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GE Appliances
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Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
For Your Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do Not Attempt
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
to operate this
any object between
Do Not Operate
damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage to the:
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door (bent)
2
hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
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door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service
personnel.
the oven if it is
be adjusted
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Welcome
Welcome to the GE family. We’re
proud of our quality products and
we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you use your
microwave. That’s important,
because your new microwave will
be part of your family for a long
time.
Start Here!
Before
using
your
microwave
oven
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Be sure your microwave oven is
registered.
It is important that we know
the location of your microwave
oven should a need occur for
adjustments.
Your dealer (or builder) is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your dealer (or
builder)to be sure he has done so;
also send in your Consumer
Product Ownership Registration
Card. If you move, or if you are not
the original purchaser, please call
us with your change of address or
ownership, stating model and serial numbers. Call 800.626.2000.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
inside the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
They are on a label
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there are a few things you can
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Read this manual.
instructions to help you use and
maintain your microwave properly.
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Wrong” before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
If you do need service, you can
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customer service numbers is
included in the back of this book.
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Warning
Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections.
Safety Precautions
This microwave oven is UL
listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for
marine use.
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy.”
• This appliance must be ground-
ed. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section.
• Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven was
designed for use over ranges no
wider than 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• Do not store this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
• Do not cover or block any open-
ings on the appliance.
• Keep power cord away from heat-
ed surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
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• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven while
cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in
use.
— If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
• This appliance should be ser-
viced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Arcing
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Foods
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Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• The temperature probe in the
microwave but not inserted in the
food.
• The metal shelf not installed cor-
rectly so it touches the microwave
wall.
• Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
• Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—for
example, closed jars—will explode
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in
injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than a
minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around the
magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
• Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
•
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
• Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk really is.
Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
Do not boil liquids in narrownecked containers.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under cer-
tain special circumstances, liquids
may start to boil during or shortly
after removal from the microwave
oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we recommend
the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow the
container to stand in the oven for
30 to 40 seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft
drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups.
Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and
cause it to burst or overflow.
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
• When cooking pork, follow the
directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This
assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and
meat will be safe to eat.
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Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
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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. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
• If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
• Do not use recycled paper prod-
ucts. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin strip of metal embedded in
the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
• Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form
a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from
hands and face.
• Use foil only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4″ high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of
the oven.
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is
very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1
Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2
Do not microwave empty
containers.
3
Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete supervision.
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 filters.
• In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by
covering the pan completely with
a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Use care when cleaning the vent
fan filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
• When flaming foods under the
microwave, turn the vent fan off.
The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• Never leave surface units,
beneath your microwave oven,
unattended at high heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent
fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
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Important Safety Information
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
Grounding Instructions
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
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.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an
outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Optional Accessories
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Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH—White
JX41—Black
JX40AL—Almond
When replacing a 36″ or 42″ range
hood, this kit fills in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance. For installation
between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 42″
opening.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal
Filter Kit
To be used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the
outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low range,
this panel kit fills in the area
between the microwave and the
range left by the Hi/Low model.
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
Features
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1
6
2
appearance may vary
Wattage:
900 Watts
98 89
1
Temperature Probe.
Use with Temp
Cook and Roast functions only.
2 Shelf.
Lets you microwave several
foods at once. Food microwaves
best when placed directly on the
turntable.
3
Door Handle
.
Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.
4 Door Latches.
5 Window with Metal Shield.
Screen
allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
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7 Touch Control Panel Display.
8 Cooktop Lights.
9 Grease Filters.
10 Removable Turntable.
and support must be in place
when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
11 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:
Rating plate, oven vent(s)
and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Turntable
6 Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely inserted
into the receptacle before the
oven will Temp Cook or Roast.
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Quick Start
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
You can
microwave
by time,
temperature
or with the
sensor
features
COOK I & II
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
MICRO
ADD
30 SEC
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
POWER
2
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
LEVEL
1-10
3
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
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1
Time and Auto Features
Allows you to cook by time.
Press Enter
MICRO COOK I & II Amount of
(Press once or twice) Cooking Time
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of
(Press twice) Defrosting Time
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power Level 1–10
Allows you to defrost by weight.
Press Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food Weight
(Press once)
HELP
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
DISPLAY
Follow the instructions
displayed.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Roasting
• Simmer
• Sensor Cooking
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
PROBE
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
CANNED
VEG
FROZEN
VEG
POTATOES
FRESH
VEG
GROUND
MEATS
FISH
FILLETS
CHICKEN
PIECES
2
Temperature Features
Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.
Press Enter
TEMP COOK/ROAST Desired food
(Press once) temperature.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Medium automatically
(Press twice) selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Well automatically
(Press three times) selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Simmer automatically
(Press four times) selected.
3
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
CANNED VEG Starts immediately!
FROZEN VEG Starts immediately! more/less time
POTATOES Starts immediately! more/less time
FRESH VEG Starts immediately! more/less time
GROUND MEATS Starts immediately! more/less time
FISH FILLETS Starts immediately! more/less time
CHICKEN PIECES Starts immediately! more/less time
Sensor Features
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Operating Instructions
Changing Power Levels
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
3
2
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK
89
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
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1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
START
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be entered
or changed immediately after
entering the feature time for
MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST
or EXPRESS COOK. The power
level may also be changed
during time countdown.
1
Press MICRO COOK I & II
or select Time Defrost.
2
Enter cooking or defrosting
time.
3
Press POWER LEVEL.
4
Select desired
power level 1–10.
5
Press START.
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
3
2
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK
89
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Variable power levels add flexibility
to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your 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. Each
power level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of the time.
Power Level 7 is microwave energy
70% of the time. Power Level 3 is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster
but food may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your
cooking will be done on High (Power
Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention
given to stirring or rotating the food.
Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. You may wish
to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil
over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the
food to “equalize” or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example
of this is shown with Power Level 3—
the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the
food would cook before the inside
was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
Power Level Best Uses
High 10
Fish, bacon,
vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Med-High 7
Gentle cooking of
meat and poultry;
baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and
tenderizing such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3
Defrosting without
cooking; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm
without overcooking;
softening butter.
Time Features
Micro Cook
MICRO
COOK I & II
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
START
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II.
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.)
3
2
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK6EXPRESS COOK
89
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Micro Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any
time up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.
Power Level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for
more flexibility.
You may open the door during
Micro Cook to check the food.
Close the door and press START to
resume cooking.
Micro Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s
how to do it:
1
Press MICRO COOK I & II.
2
Enter the first cook time.
3
Change the power level if you
don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–10.)
4
Press MICRO COOK I & II
again.
5
Enter the second cook time.
6
Change the power level if you
don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7
Press START.
4 Press START.
At the end of MICRO COOK I,
MICRO COOK II counts down.
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