GE JVM1540SN1SS, JVM1540SM2SS, JVM1540SM1SS, JVM1540LN1CS, JVM1540LM2CS Owner’s Manual

...

Download

Models: JVM1540

JNM1541 HVM1540

Spacemaker Microwave Oven

Owner'sManual

[]

Helpful Information

C_ye

If SomethingGoes Wrong

[]

Write the model and serial nmnbers here:

Model#

Serial#

I:illd/h¢_bt • mmtbers o11:-tl:d),t:l illside/]w oven.

ge.com

MFL31918501

49-40528

08-06 JR

READ ALL SAA_2TY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

,_ WARNING!

Foryoursafety,theinformationinthis manualmustbe followed tominimizetherisk offire or explosion, electric shock,or toprevent property damage,personal injury,or loss of life.

For your safiqy, die intbrma|iolt ill this manual

lnus/be tollowed to mininlize /he risk of fire or explosion or/o prevem property damage,

Pt_CAUIYONS persollal_l_>.orlosso,li*_

Do Not Attempt DoNot Operate1tie oven

/o operate /his oven ifil is damaged. 1/is

with lhe door open particularly importan/

_ince opell-door that tile OVell door

operauon call resul/ close properly and

TO EXCESSIVE i,l_l_,rmr_,lexposuretlla,,llereisllO

lo illicrowave ellergw, dalllage to tile:

MICROWA_ It is impor,anl no, to ' door (ben,).

ENERGY ,hesali_'y interlocks.

deti_a_ or tmnper with 2 hiJlges and lmches

,broken or loosened _.

DoNot Place rely objec_ 3 door seals and sealing

between lhe oven [i'Oll/ surthces tace and tile door or The OvenShouldNot

allow soil or eleaneI be adjusted or repaired residue to accumulaw by allVOlle excepl

on sealing sur[aces

properly qualified

servlce persolllle].

I'.1

This microwave oven is intended for household use and is IlL listed for installation over electric

and gas ranges. This microwave oven is

not approved or tested for marine use,

• Read and tollow the specific "Precautions to

A\oid Possible Exl)osure

to Excessive Microwave Energy" on 1)_ge 2.

• This _lppliml(e must be groml(le(t. C(mnect only

to properly gr(mnded outlet. See Grom_ding

Instru( tions section on [)_ge 9.

• I)o not m(mm this _q)l)liam e o_er _ sink.

• Install or lo(_w this _q)l)lian(e only in

_l(-cor(tan(e with the provided Installation

hlstrtl( tions+

• This o_et:the-range oven was designed/or use over

ranges no wider dmn 36". It may be installed over

both gas mid ele(tri( cooking e(luit)ment.

• I)o not ot)eraw this al)l)liance if it has a

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working

t)rol)erly, or if it has t)een damaged or drot)ped.

If the power cord is damaged, it must lie

replaced t)v General Electric Service or an

m_thorize(t service agent using a power cord/i'om

General Electric.

• I)o not cover or block any openings on the

at)t)liame.

• Llse this at)t)liance only /or its linen(led use as

described in this mmmal.

[)O not IISe corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

microwave oven is sl)eci/ically designed to

heat, dry or cook/oo(t, and is not intended

/()r laboratory or industrial use.

READ ALL SAPETY INFORMATION BEFORE USIN(;

®Do not store this appliance

outdoors. Do not/lse this

llFodHc[ Ileal; watel_

tot examllle, ill a wet

[)aS( l/lell[, near a

swin/ining pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

o Keep power cord awm

fl_onl heated surli_ces.

®Do not iinmerse power

COlXlor l)l/lg in watel_

* 'Ib reduce tile risk of fire

in file oven cmi|v:

-- Do not overcook lood. Careiullv attend

appliance when llape C plastic or other

conlbustible matelJals are placed inside tile

oven _llile cooking.

-- R('Ino_e _ire twist-ties and metal hmldles

li'OIl/ i)_qler or plasti( c()i/taii/ers belore placing

them ill tile oxen.

-- Do not use file o_en tor storage p/n'llOSeS.

Do not lem e paper lllz)ducts, cooking

ulensils or lood in tile

ovell Wllell llOt ill use.

-- If inate rials inside o_en ignite, keep tile oxen

door closed, turn tile

OVCll Oil and disconne€t

tile t)ower cord, or sh/H off llower at tile Ihse or

circuit breaker panel. If tile door is opened,

tile thx' may spread.

-- Do not use tile

SeI/SOl; Fe;HIll'l'S Iwi(e iI/

smeession on tile skulle lood portion. If t;.)od is

under cooked after tile first (:ountdown, use

7_meCook/i)r additional

cooking time.

®See door surli_ce cleaning

inso uctions ill file Care and Cleaning section (s)

of this nlan/lal.

®This apllliance must only

be se r\ice d by q/lalified set\ice tlersonnel. Contact

nearest authorized se r_ice litcilil}/ill; examination,

l>tlair or a/!j/lstn/ent.

®.ks with any appliance,

close s/qlervision is neeessar\, when used

1)v !:hildren.

* Do not store anyflling

directly on tot) of tile l/liCl'ow_lve O\ell S/ll;]ilce

whei/tile l/liCrOWm'e ()veil

is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTR UC770NS

SPECIAL NOTT2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING

I'.1

Arcing is the microwave

term lot sparks ill the oven. Arcing is caused by:

• The metal shelf (if included) not installed (orrectly so it touches the

microwave wall.

• The te]//l)elTatllre probe

(if included) in the

lilicrowave t)tlt 110[ inserted in the tood.

• Metal or foil tou(hing the side oI the ovel/.

• I)<) not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

imless in a special microwave popcorn

accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled tor

use in microwave o_ens.

• So1//e ])yodllctS sIIcl/ as

whole eggs and sealed containers tor example,

closed jars--are al)le to explode and should not

be heated in this

lIlicrowa_' ovel/. Sllch/Ise

of the microwave ovel/ could resuh in h_iury.

• 1)1) not boil eggs in a

IlIiCI'OWi-I_,_' OVCI/, PF('SSIlF('

will build ut) inside egg yolk and will cause it to

bin\st, t)ossibly resulting

ill iHj IIFV.

• Foil not molded to tood

(upturned edges act like

_tl/[elll/_tS).

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-

rinnned dishes, in the microwave.

• Recycled paper towels containing small metal

pieces being used in the microwave.

• Operating the microwave witl't Ho tood iHside/or

more than a mimne or

tWO IIIi'IV C_HISC (]_tl//i-lge

to the oven and could

start a life. It ill(]?eases

the t'teat aromld the magnetron and (an

shorten the lilt of the o_eH.

• Foods with mlbroken

OtlteF "skill" s/Ich as

potatoes, hot dogs,

S_I/IS_Igcs, IOIlI_tI()US,

apples, chicken livers and other git)h'ts, and

egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam

to escape dm:ing cooking.

SPECIAL NOTT2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING

SAFETYFACT

SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water,

coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling pohlt without appearing to be hoi/ing.

Visible bubbling or boiling

when the container is

removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER

WHEN THE CONTAINER IS

DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To red u(e the risk ol ill jut?.

tO i)ersons:

-- Do not overheat the

liquid.

-- Stir tile liquid both

belore and halli_av through heating it.

-- Do not use straight-

sided containers with narrow necks.

-- Al_er h_ ating, allow file

container to stand ii/ tile l/licrow_{\( o'_en l()r a short time belore

rel/ioving tile contai]le]2

-- IJse extrel/le (:are when

inserting a si/oon or other/ltensil into tile

contain_ r.

* Axoid heating 1lab}. Iood

in glass jars, e_('n with tile lid oil Make sure all

inlimt Io(/(1 is thoro/lghlv (ook_ (t. Stir Iood to

(listritmt_ the ll('_tt evenl}. Be car(tiff to 1)rev(nt

scalding when warlning lormula or breast milk.

The container Ill_t_'tbel cooler than tile milk realN

is. Alwm:s test tile milk belbr_ li_(lii/g the 1)abe..

o Don_t (teli'ost li'ozen

beverages ill narrow- n_eked bottles (especially

carbonated beverages}. Even if tile container is

op(ne(t, l)ress/lre Call b//ild up. "Ellis call cause

the c()ntainer to burst, l)ossibly r( s/llting in

iiI jur}.

* Hot li)o(ls and steanl

call ca/lse burns. Be carefill when opening

allY coi/taillers of hot

tood, inchlding pot;)corn b_tgs, looking tlcmIhes

and boxes. To prev_ nt l)ossible il_jm:}, (lire(t

stean/ awa V li:on/ hands and I?me.

® Do 1lot overcook

potatoes. Thev could d(hvdrate and catch

lira, causing danlage

to VO/lr ()Veil.

®Cook meat and i)ouhr}

thoro/lghl}--meat to at least all 1NTERNAI_

temilerature of 160°F and l)oultrv to at least all

INTERNAI __el/ll)_ ratm:e of 180°E Cooking to

these tenltleratm:es /lsuall V protects against

Ioodborne illn_ ss.

Make sure all cook_are used in your microwave oven is suitable tor

n/icrowaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes,

l//eastll?il/g ClltIS , Cllstard

cups, potter} or china dinnerware which does not

have metallic u:im or glaze with a metallic sheen can

be/lsed. Sortie cook_are is labeled "suitable tor

microwm'ing."

How to test for a microwave

safe dish

• I|vou are not s/Ire il

a dish ixlnicrowa,e-sali'. ux(+ tt_ix test: Place il tt_( ovel| l)ol]l the dish ",,(n

;-ire leSllll_t _111(| _1 _l_tss

ulea.suriug cut)/il|ed with

1 cut) (.ffw;tter--xet the

measuril/g CUll either in or next to the dish.

Microwave 30-45 see(rods

at high. /f the dish heats, it shouht not tie tlsed lot

lllicrowuvillg.

If the dish remains cool and (rely the water in the

CUll heats, then the dish is microwa_ e-sati'.

• If VO/l /lse a l//eat

thermometer while cooking, make sm:e it is

sat('/()r/Ise ill lilicrowave

()VeilS.

• Do not use recycled paper t/roducts. Recycled

paper towels, napkins aild waxed tlaper Call

contaill metal flecks which may cause arcing

or ignite. Paper products contaiifing nylon or

mhm filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

• Sol//e styro/()al// tr_lvs

(like those that meat is

tiackaged on) time a thin stritl of metal embedded

in the bottom. When micro_s_ed, the metal can

l)urn the floor of the ovell or ignite a patier towel.

• Do not use the microwa\e to dr} newstlatiers.

• Not all t>lastic wrap is suitable/ill: use in

microwave ovens. Check the package

tor tlrotier use.

• Patler towels, waxed tlat/er and t/lastic wrap

can tie used to (over dishes in order to retain

moisture and lIrevem spattering. Be sure to veto plastic wrat> so

steal// can escalle.

• Cookware lilav becolile hot because of heat transti'rred/i'om the heated/ood. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

• "Boilable" cooking t)ouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, tlierced or _emed as directed tiy tlackage. If they are not, tllasti( could burst durillg or

immediately atter cooking, l)ossitily restflting

in ii_jur}. Also, tllastic storage containers should be at least partially

m/covered 1)ecause they /orm a tight seal+ When

cooking with COlmUners tightly covered with t>lastic wrap, remove covering carefllllv and

direct steal// aw_lv Ji'ol// hands and {hce.

SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING

o Use Ibil only as directed ill

this man/_d. When using loll in the iIli(rowa_e

oven, keep the li/il at least

1" awm from the sides of

the o_en.

The ]kli/will operate autoulaticallv raider

certain (onditions (see Automatic Fan tbamre).

"E_k( care to t/revent tile starting and spreading of accidental (ooking lires

while tile x(nt lml is in use.

®Clean tile und(rside of

tile i//icrow_t\ e olien.

Do not allow grease to build ut) on tile

ulicrowa_e or tile thn lilter.

* Plastic rookware Plastic

cookwar_ designed lor ulicrow_ cooking is v_l'?

us(fill, lint should 1)( used ear(flfll}. E_en nlicrowu_e-

sate l)lastic nlay not be as tolerant of o_ ercooking

conditions _s are gl_lss or ceruulic materials _md

UlUy solien or chin: if subject(d to short l_eriods

of o_ ercooking, hi longer exl/osures to o_ercooking, tile lood and cookware

could ignite.

* Ill tile exent of a grease

fire on tile s/n:lhce units below tile l/licrowave

ov(n, smother a flaming lla]l Oll tile s/lrl_lce tlnit b} co_ering tile pan eonlpletely with a lid, a

cookie sheet or a fiat tra_,.

* Use care when cleaning

tile v(nt thn fiher. Corrosive cleaning

agents, su(h as h.e-based o,,(n cleuners, l/l_t} damage the lilter.

Follow these guidelines:

I Use microwm e-sate

plastics onk. and use thenl in StlJCt ronlt/liance

with the cookware

l/lan/ll_lrtllrer_s

r( COI//Illei/d ati OilS.

2 Do not illicrowave (l//l)l},'

contaiHers.

3 Do not permit chikh:en

to/lse plastic cookwalx without comlllete Still( rvision.

®When pr(paring

]laming loods raider the illi( rowa_e, tllril tile

vellt th]l Oll.

®N(ver lem:e s/lrlkice units

t)eneath VO/lr microwave oven unatlended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greas} spillovers that nl m ignite and spread if the

l/licrow_t\( V(llt thn is

ollerating. "Ib ininimize

a/ltoI/lati( l;_11 oil(ration,

use ad(quate sized cook*_are and use high

heat on surlhee tlnits only whell n(eessar}.

I'.1

GR0 UNDING INSTR{7(;770NS/ OfflTONAI KFIS

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

A WARNING

hnproper use of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance Inust be g-rom/de(t. Ill tile event of

an electlJcal short circuit, gTounding reduces tile

risk of elecirie shock 1)_ t)roviding all escape wire

/_)r the electric current.

This appliance is e(tuiplled

with a t)ower cord having

a gTom/(ting _,ire with a grounding plug. The l)lug must be t)lugged into an ouilei that is t)rotlerl} installed and g_xmn(ted.

Consuh a qualified ele(u'i(-ian or service

te(hni(ian if tile gTom/ding instrucdons are not

eomt)letely undersiood, or if doubt exists as to

wheiher the appliance is

tlrot)efly grounded.

I/the ouilet is a standard 2-llrong wall outlet, it is

your personal resllonsibilip_

and oblig_don to have it ret)la(ed wifll a t)rollerly grounded 3-t)rong wall

omlei.

[)O not, iin(teF _ll/V

CilTe/ll//stan(es, Ctl[ OF

remove the {hird (grom/(t) t)rong tix)m the t)ower cord.

Do not use an adat)ter plug with ihis atltlliance.

Do not use an exiension cord with this appliance.

If the power cord is too short, ha\ e a qualNed

ele(Ui(ian or ser_i(e te(lmi(ian install an outlet

near tile al)tllian(e.

For best ollet_don, plug this al)lllimwe into its ()_r_ elecilJcal outlet to t)revent flickering of lights, blowing offilse or u:itltling of cir(uit

breaker.

Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL--White/Black dX4OWH--White JX41--Black

When ret,la(ing a 36" range hood,/iller panel

kits fill in the additional wi(hh t() t)rovide a custom built-in al)l)earance.

For installation between cabinets only; not/i)r

end-el:cabinet installation. Each kit contains t,,*,o

3"-wide filler t)anels.

axsIC--Recircolating Charcoal FilterKit (included with Model

JNM1541)

Filter kits are /lse(t whell the microwave oven cannot be vented to tile outside.

Axailable at extra cost/i'om your GE supplier.

/il/ll//1i t \\\\N --[7

1 Door Handle. Pull to

op('n th(' (too_ The

door must bc secur('lv latched/i)r the microwave to operate.

2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal

Shield. Scre('n allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping

IIIi(TOW_tVeS confined ilJ, the o_en.

# Touch Control Panel.

5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters.

7 Removable Turntable.

Turntable and supt)()rt

must bc in t)la(c when using the o_en.

The turntable it)w,; 1)e removed ti)r cleaMng.

8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf(on some models).

I,(,isyou l//i( l-()w_l_+(,

several/i)ods at once. Food l//i(Fowa_es best

when pla(ed directly on the turntable.

10 Rating Plate. I,ocat('d

on tl't(' inside WC++]IO/ the mi(rowave o_en.

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Tlnvug]_ou/ thL_ma_n_a/,f_alur_'._m_d a]_]_earm_c_ma) vm3 ji_mz 3our model.)

You can microwave

bytime, temperature ( Ti "

or with the m_

convenience LCoo k features.

Defros

Auto/TimeJ

Express Cook --_

1 2 3

4 5

TimeFeatures

TimeCooking

Press Enter

TIME COOKI & II (Press once ortwice) Amount o[' cooki.g dm_'.

DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount ol d('/i'osting tim('. EXPRESSCOOK Starts immediately!

POWERLEVEL Power lev('l 1-10.

ADD 30 SEC Starts imm_,diat_,lv!

@_Beverage

Potato

ConvenienceFeatures

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediateb;! more,/h'ss time

Serlill_ size

BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serving size REHEAT (See Reheat (;uide) serving size POTATO Starts mmle(hatel"" _,' serxing size VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! tood tH)e!serxing size DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight

(Press once)

torQ

k_P0use_3

time t-br TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or

EXPRESS C()OK. The

power leve! may a!so be

changed dmJ!(g ti(ne co tl!ltdow(l.

3 PressPOWERLEVEL

# Select desiredpowe_

\hriable liower levels add

flexibility to microwave cooking. The liower levels

on the iilicl?owave ()Veil

('all be col//t)aFed to the sm:/hce units on a range. IIigh (power level 10) or lull power is the thstest way

to cook and gixes you

level gives you microwave energ} a certain liercent of

I() 'e(lll;llizC" OF tl°;ll/Slel °

heal Io dw inside ol lh( 1oo(I.\u exam] fie oI dds

is shown wid* power level 3 the dell'ost c' (le. ]

l/llCFOwave el/eF0-_ did l/el

c+(-leoil the oulside ol the

[i)od WOl|Id (ook belore

dw inside \_asde|i'os|(_d.

[ [eFe _lFe SOll/e ex_ll/ ])]es

O] /lses 1()1 _ various l)()\_re] °

h'_ els:

the time. Power level 7 is microwave em'rgy 70% of

the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of die time.

A high setting (10) will

cook t_lsler but toed may need more fl:equent

stirring, rotating or tm:ning over. Most cooking will be

PowerLevel BestUses High 10 Fish. bacon.

v(,g-clables.

boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 G(,ntle

cooking ol

In_'_kl [ alld

poubry;

baMng

done on /[igh (power lexel casseroles

10). A lower settiug will and reheating.

cook l/lOre evel/1V ;ll/d need Medium 5 Slow cooking

less slitting or rol;Hiug of and tenderizing tile toed. such as slews

SO/lie ](7ods l/lay tKlve tilts of meal. belief /I;I_OF, teXttlFe OF tow2or3 Defrosting

a])t)earmlce if one of Ill(' lower seltil/gs is /lsed. Use a lower ]lower level w]|el/ cookiug leeds that ha_e a

teudenQ 1(7 boil o\el: such Warm I as scallol)ed iIolatoes.

Rest periods (when the

H_icr()w;_e ellergv cycles

and less lender

wtlhoul

cooking: simmerinal

delicate sauces.

Keeping food

W;l l'nl _Nil tloIlt

ovL'l'cookillg2

softenmg

bl/llCl-.

(7tt) give linle/or the/ood

Time Features

7 8 9

D_SPLAY

useJ

ilii3 Changepower leve, "i

ii if you don'twant futt

Time Cook I

Allows }'o/1 to Hli('l'O_%lve

tor any time uI) to 99

nlin/ltes and 9(.) s(conds.

Pow(r level 10 (High) is automatically set, l)Ht

yo/* m m chang( it tot

illore /lexibilit}.

_,k)u ma}. open the door

d m:ing Time Cook to che(k the Iood. (;los( the

door and press ST\RT

to FeSHI/Ie cooking.

Time Cook//

I,ets yo/l chang-( i)ower kvels automatically during cooking. }tere's how to

do it:

I Press TIME C()()K.

2 Emer lhe tits1 cook time.

3 Change the power level

if you don't want full power. (Press P()WER

I,EVEI. Select a desir( d power lexel 1-10.)

4 Press TIME COOK

again.

5 Enter the second (ook

time.

6 Change the power l(vel

if yoH (lon't want full power. (Press P()WER I J_VEI. Select a l)ower

level 1-10.)

7 Press ST, kR'E ,\( lhe end ()I Tim( (_ook l.

"['il/le (]oo1( II (()H]IIS doxwl/.

Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & 11

NOTE:Usepower level High(10)unlessotherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresl! spears ) 1 lb.

(li'ozen Spears) 10-oz. package

Beans

(li'csh green) ] lb. (ut in half (fiozen green) 10-oz. pa(kage

(li'ozen lima) lO-oz, pa(kage

Beets

(Ii'esh, whole)1 btm(h

Broccoli

(fresh ct;tt) 1 t)tlllch

(1V_ to 17_, lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch

(frozen, 1 O-oz. package c!!opped)

(li'ozen spears)

1 O-oz. package

6 to 9 rain.,

Med-I tigh (7)

5 m 7 min.

9 to 1 1 min. 6 to 8 rain.

6 to 8 ++trim

17 to 21 rain. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

7 to 10 l_+)in.

9 to 13 min.

5 to 7 l_+)in.

5 to 7 min.

In 1K,-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

plaxe 1/4 (tq) +v+r;+lter.

In 1-qt. (asserole.

In 1t/>qt, casserole, place 1/2 (u l) water.

In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons

W;4t eF.

In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/4 (up water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.

In 1-qt. casserole.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

1 medimn head

(about 2 lbs.)

(li'es!l, sliced ) 1 lb. (li'ozen) 1O-oz. package

Cauliflower

(tlowerets) I me(titan head

(fresh, v,i!o!e ) ] l/teditllll head

(frozen) ] O-oz. pa( kage

8 to 11 min.

7 to 10 min.

7 to 9 mim 5 to 7 min.

9 to 14 min.

10 to 17 min.

5 to 7 min.

In 1V_,-or 2-qt. (asserole, place 1/4 (up

W_lt er.

In 2- or 3-qt. (ass(rok, pla(( 1/4 (up

W_lt er.

In 1 K,-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 1-qt. (asserole, plaxe 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/2 (tq> VQltel_. In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons

W_lt er.

Cooking Guide for 1Tree Cook I & II

Coru

di'ozen kernel, ] O-oz. t)a(kage 5 to 7 rain. In l-qt. (asserole. t)la(e 2 tab|esl)oon.s

Corn on the cob (Ii'esh 1 to 5 ears

1] rOZell }

3 to 4 rain.

)er e_ll?

5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 rain.

)er e_ll7

Mixed vegetables

tt_ozen_

] O-oz. package

5 to 7 nlin.

Peas

(ti'esh. shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled (fi'ozen_ ] O-oz. package

9 to 12 rain. 5 to 7 rain.

Potatoes

(fi'esh. cubed. 4 t)olmoe.s

9 to 12 rain.

white, +_to 8 oz. each

(ti'esh. whole. ] +_t(> 8 oz.)

3 to 4 rain.

sweel or while,

Spinach

(Ii'esh) ]0 to 16 oz. (fi'ozeIL 10-oz. t)ackage

5 to 7 nlin. 5 to 7 nlin.

chopped and leal J

Squash

,2i'('sh. Stlllllller ] lb. sliced

5 to 7 nlin.

alld vello_v

_Willler. acorll ] to _ s(ltl_l.sl/

8toll nlin.

but|ernuE i qabottt 1 ]t). each)

W_ler.

h/2-qt, oblong glass baking dish, t)lace corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;

if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vetoed t)lastic wrat). Rearrange atter half of time.

h/ 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 3 tablest)oons

water.

h/ 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 1/4 cup water. h/ 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 2 tablesl)oons

water.

Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.

Stir atter half of time. Pierce with cooking tork. Place in

center of tile ()Veil. I el stalld .'_ l//ill/l|es.

hi 2-qt. casserole, place washed st)inach. h/ 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablesl)oons

water.

hi 1½-(t t. casserole, place 1/4 cut) water.

Cut in half and ren/ove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass

baking dish, l)la(e squash (m-side- down. ]hrn cm-side-u t) alter 4 n/inures.

Time Features

[456j

7 8 9

DISPLAY

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME twice.

2 Enter defrosting time, 3 Press START.

4 Turnfood over when

the oven signals.

5 Press START

(Auto Defrost explained in the section on

Convenience Features.)

Allows you {o deti'ost/or the

length of time you select. See the Defl:osting Guide tor suggesmd times.

Power level 3 is automatically set, but

you may change this tor

more {lexibilitv. You may de/i'ost small items more

quickly [g r_dsing tile t)ower h'\ el alter entering tile time. I/owevel; they will need more {i'equent attemion

than usual.

Power level 7 cuts tile tot_fl defl:osting time in _d)out

hal/:, t)ower level 10 cuts the total time to apt)roximately

1/3. Rotate or stir tood

/i'e(t uemly.

At one half of selected

de/i:osting time, the oven signals TUI).N. At this time,

turn/ood over and break apart or rearrallge t)ie( es

/or more even de/i:osting. Shield any waml areas with

small pieces of toil.

A dull {hmnping noise ma}

be heard dining defl:os{ing. This somJ, d is _J,ornlal when

tile o\en is not ot)erating at I/igh power:

Defrosting Tips

• Foods/i'ozen in t)at)er or

plastic (an t)e delix)sted in the package. Tightly closed t)ackages shouM be slit, t)ierced or vetoed AVI]_;R t_)od has partially (/eli'osted. Plastic storage

contaJnel?s shouM be at least partially uncovered.

• Family-size, 1)_X'l)ackaged

{]'()zen dinllel'.s (_tl/be

delix)smd and microwa_'d. lithe tood is in a/oil

container, tl;al/sl(T it

to a microwa_,-sat;v dish.

• Foods that spoil easil}, such

as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, t)ouhr} and pork, shouM

not be allowed to sit out tor more than (me hour

after de/i'osting. Room temt)erat ure t)lx)motes the growth of harm{ul

b_.eteria.

• Igor more (,_,_J, (leffos{i_J,g of larger toods, such as

beeL lamb and _'al roasts, use Auto Deli'os{.

• Be sure large meats are COml)letely (teffosmd be/6_x' cooking.

• When deli'osted, ff)od should be (ool but

soliened in all areas. If still slightly icy. return to the

microwa_a' _('_'_rbfiefl}, or let it stand a/(w_' mimnes.

Defrosting Guide

Breads,Cakes Bread,bunsor rolls _l piece)

Sweetrolls approx. 12 oz.. Fishand Seafood

Fillets, frozen_1lb._ Shelffish,smallpieces (1 lb.

Fruit Plastic pouch--1 to 2

(lO-oz. package)

Meat Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks (l lb.t

Groundmeat I lb., Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork

Steaks, chops and cutlets

Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cutup (2½ lo 3 lbs.

Chicken,whole

_21/_)to 3 lbs.

Cornish hen

Turkey breast (4 lo 6 lbs.,

18 z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z z

5 to 7 min.

_) to 7 n|il|.

12 to 16 min.

per lb 5 io 7 min.

per lb

15 1o 19 min.

17 1() 21 min.

7 to ] _ //lil/.

per lb

Place block in casserole. Tm:n over and break u t) after tlalf tile time.

Place unotlened tlaekage in oven. I_et stand 5 nlinutes after defl:osting.

Place unotlened package in oven.

Microwave just until/i'mlks can be

sel)arawd, let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, tO conll)lete defl:osting. "Ihrn meat over after tlalf tile time.

Use power level 1.

Place unwralllled meat in cooking disll. Turn over after half tile time and shield

warm areas with/oil. When tinished, set)arate pieces and let stall(t to eomtllete

de/i'osting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwra l) and turn o_er a/let half tlle time. When

tinislled, sel)arate pieces and n/icrowa\ e 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. I_et stand

to finish (tet_:osting. Place wrapped ( hicken in dish. AJler tlalf

tile time, /lnwra t) and tllrn ellicken over. Sllield warn/areas witll loll. Nnisll

de/i'osting. If necessary, run cold water in the cavity until git)lets call t)e removed.

Place unwralllled hen in the oven tlreast- side-up. Turn over after tlalf the time. Run cool water in tile cavity m/til gJt/lets

Call be relilOVe(I,

Place unwrat)lled breast in (lisll breast- side-down. After tlalf the time, tm:n over mid shield warm areas widl/oil. Finisll

deli'osting. I,et stand 1-2 hours in refi'igerator to (on/t)lew (te/i'osting.

Time Features

This is a quick way to set

cooking time for 1-6 minutes.

Press one of tile Exl)ress Cook t)ads (fi'om 1 u) 6)

J_)r ] to 6 minutes of (()()king at t)ow('r hwel l 0.

For eXaml)le , t)ress the

2 pad t_)r 2 mim_tes of cooking time.

Fou can use this feature

two waits:

• It will add 30 seconds to

the time counting down each time the t)ad is pressed.

The 1)ower level can be changed as lime is

( OHllting (town. PlTess

POWER I ,EVEI, and enter 1-10.

•/t can t)e used as a qui(k way to set 30 seconds of

( ooking time.

Convenience Features

How to Use the Popcorn Feature

Use only with

prepackaged microwave

popcorn weighing

3.0to 3,5 ounces,

NOTE:Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn.

Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if th( i)ack_lge is

less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 omlces.

Place th_ package of

[)Ol)COrll in tlle center

of the l//icrowH\ e.

2 Press POPCORN. The

o'_(n starts immediatelv.

'I'_q) P()PCORN to select the bag size you arc cooking.

Convenience Features

i__iiii_iii i ii / ii ii iiii_!_i_!_

2 ¸ ¸¸¸¸3

2 3

_SStar_ L2°"_°J

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature.

Reheat Guide

The Beverage/cature heats servings of any beverage.

Press BEVI_21),L+\(;E.The

ovell Stitrls il//IIlediatel%.

Onsome models, the serving

size is automaticalh' set at 1, but can 1)e changed b}

pressing 2 or 3 right alter t)ressing BEVEIL\GE.

The Reheat/bamre reheats servings of many previously

cooked loads.

/ Press l¢iI tI_2\T.

2 Select tiled t_])e 1-6 ti)r

one serving (see P,eheat Guide below). ()n some

models, tile ovell starts immediately.

Drhlks heated with the Beverage feature lllay be

very hot. Remove the

container with care.

3 ()n some models, press

S'IART

4 Press 2 or 3 to change the

serx ing size.

NOTE:Theserving size may be changedor addedafter

the ovenstarts, Press nmeberpat/2 or3. Onsome

models,theserving size forfood type6 cannotbe changed.

I Pasta (_oxer with lid or xemed plastic vvrr_++t).

2 Meats Coxer with lid or xemed plasti(wrat). 3Veggies (_ox er with lid or xented t)lasti( wra p . 4 Beverages Works best with wi(le l//oHth mug--do not (oxer.

5 Sauces Coxer with lid or xemed t)lasti( wrap. 6 Plate of leftovers Coxer with xemed t)lasti( wrap.

Convenience Features

The Potato t_'attll'e cooks

Press PO'E\TO once fi)r one t)otato, twice lot two

potatoes, thFee tl,Iles t()F

three pOt_ttoes _tn(I t(),lr

tinles ]or ]()tl]? pot_ttoes.

The oven will start immediately after

P()'E\T() is pressed.

l'he \'ege,al)h'/bat rex'

ntltom_flic_dlv sets the

cooking lil/,es _{//d t)ower

f- ExpressCook .._

1 2 3

I(+vels to cook flx'sh, {]'ozelJ,

OF C_ll/lle(| vegetables.

I Press X_X;EE\BI.E.

4 5 6

g Selecl/ood ,ype 1-3

7 8 9

3 Enter weighl iu ounces

_tSPLA¥

4 The oxeu SIaFls

(Model HVMI540 only)

"Select \'eggie lype 1-3" will be displayed.

(see chmq belo,,Q.

(see chmq below).

au,omalicallv.

FoodCode

Food

( ',amled

Frozell

Fresh

Weight

4-20 oz. 4-20 oz.

4-16 oz.

Convenience Features

F ExpressCook

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

DISPLAY

1 Press DEFROST

AUTO/TIME once.

r the Conversion

Guide at right, enter food weight. For

example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds

(1 pound, 3 ounces).

3 Press START.

(Time Defrost is

explained in the time Features section.) +

The I)e/i'ost AutofI'ime

tbature gives you two ways

to defl:ost/i'ozen/k)o(ts. Press DEFROST

AUT()!TIME once ti)r Auto l)el_:ost or twice/i)r

Time De/i'ost.

Use Auto Del_'ost/_)r meat, t)ouhvy and fish. Use Tin/e

De/i'ost ti)r most other

fi'ozen/i)o(ts.

Auto I)efl:ost automati(allv

sets the (teli'osting times and l)ower levels to give even del_:osting results ti)r meats, l)oultry and tish weighing u I) to six t)om/ds.

There is a handy guide located on the inside fi'ont

ot the ovell.

Guide

Conversion Guide

If"the weight Ot fbod is stated in pounds and ot!nces_ tile Ot!IlCeS lnttst

be converted to tenths

(A) ofa potmd.

Weight of Enter Food Foodin Weight Ounces (tenths of

a pound)

1-2 .1

3 .2

4-5 .3 6-7 ' 14

8 .5

9-10 .6

11 ' 17 12-13 ' 18 14-15 .9

• Rel//ox, e l/lear i]?Olll

pa(kage and t)la(e (m 1hi( rowax e-sat)! dish.

• "I\vice during de/i'ost, the oven signals TURN.

At each TURN signal,

ttlrll the t()od over. Remove de/i'osted meat or shield warm areas with

small t)ieces of ti)il.

• Alter del+'osting, most meats lleed to stall(t

l/lil/tltes to COml)lete

(tel_'osting. I+arge roasts should stand ti)r al>out

30 minutes.

Other Features Your Model May Have

']k/remind you that vo/l

hme Iood in tile ov(l], the o_en will displ m "F()()D IS

REAI)'_" or "END" and beep once a ininute until

VO/I either open the oven

door or 1)r_ss CI EAR!()FE

Press to enter tile lil//e of day or to check the time

of dm while n/icrowaving.

I Press CL(ICK.

2 Enter time of day. 3 ()n some models, select

!4 s 6j

AM or PM.

4 Press STkRT or CI_()CK.

7 8 9

DISPLA_

SCROLL SPEED

Other Features Your Model May Have ___

(On some models)

The scroll sl)eed of the display can be d/m/ged.

SCROLLSPIEEO

I)ress and hold the AM!PM t)ad about 3 seconds to bring up tile dist)la }.

Select 1-5/or slow to tilsl scroll speed.

DISPLAY

r-- ExpressCook

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

DISPtAY

To turn the (lock display off, t)ress and hold 0 tor

al)om tllree se(ollds.

Deh_v Start allows s_)u to

set the lIlicr()W_l_e tO del_ls

cooking ut ) to 24 hours.

I Press DEI AY S'I'AR]_

2 Enter the time you want

{he oven to start. (Be sm:e the microwave clock

shows tile correc{thlle of da}.)

3 On solne models, sele(t

AM or PM.

"[b redisplay the do(k,

ret)e_tt.

4 Select any con/t)ination

of I)eti'ost Amo!Time or Time Cook I & II.

5 Press S'I;_\RT.

The Delay Start dine will be displa}'ed. The oven will

auton/adcallv start at the delased time.

The time of din,' mas be displmed by t)ressing

CI ,()CK.

SCROLL SPEED

Other Features Your Model May Have

Timer ()n!Off operams as a mimne timer and can lye

used at any time, even

when the oven is operating.

I Press TIMER ()N/()FE

2 E1J,ter [in/e VO/l want to

cotmt down.

7 8 9

DISPLAY

3 Press TIMER ()N!()FI "

to start.

In addition t+.>starting man}

_tort-"I .,,. rio.s,s'l;u_r,/l'_XvsE

_ou$_ tllows }'O/ O Sop cooking

_ithout opening the door or clearing the disl)la }.

The Reminder/_'ature can

4 5 6J

7 8 g

DISPLAY

SCROLL SPEED

be used like an alarm clock and c_t+llbe/lse(t at _t+I/V

tilIle, even whell the ()_+tq/ is operating. The Reminder

time cm/lye set up to 24 hom:s later.

I Press REMINDER.

2 Tilter the time VO[l Wallt

the o_en to remind you.

(Be sure the microwave

clock shows the correct time of da}.)

3 ()n sonle models, select

AM or PM.

When time is Ul), the oven

will signal. To tm:n off the timer signal, press TIMER

()N!()FF.

NOTE:The timer indicator

will be lit while the timer is operating.

4 Press REMINDER. When

Reminder signal occm:s, press I/EMINDER to tm:n

it oIE The Reminder time ma_ l>e displayed l>y

pressing I),EMI N DER.

NOTE: The I),EM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set. "Ik) clear the Reminder beti)re

it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The REM indicator

will no longer lye lit.

Other Features Your Model May Have ___

_'l_Otl lIl;4V lo(k the (Olltrol

(deo;) t,+,-el,ot,re.e,.{he

koffJ ,,,i,,_ow_,,e_',,,,, bein_

a( ddentall'_ started or used b'_ children.

For best cooking results, lea'_e the turntable o11.

It can be turned off for large dishes. Press

TURNT\BI +E to turn the turntal)le on or off.

])ress tO tilrn the SillT{_l(e

light on or oil'.

To lock or mflock the controls, press and hold

CI,IL\R/OFF/i)r about 3 seconds. When the

control panel is locked, "I 7 or "I ()C" will be displayed to the extreme right.

Solnetinles the turntable cml become too hot to

touch. Be c_u:etul touching the turntable during and a/ier cooking.

()n some models, there is a night light option.

Press SLIRFA(_E I_IGItT once/i)r bright light, rwlce

/i)r the night light or tl_ee times to turn the light off.

Other Features Your Model May Have

is off, )o ula_ operale lhe

_el/1 t_il/:

I Press tile Vent Fail pad

once tot high lira slier d.

2 Press tile Vent Fan pad a

second tin/e lot low Iml slier d.

3 Press tile Vent Fan pad

a third time to tm:n tile l_m off.

Whei/tile l/licrow>t\ e

is on, tile _tllt Ira/ will

a/ltOl/laticallv tilFn on at

low tml spt ed, stay on while the microwave is operating

and autoulaticallv tm:n off alier tile nlicrowme goes

off if tile Vent Fan pad is not pressed.

WIlell tile ii/icl'owave ()veil

is Oil VO/I l/l_l}' also:

I Press tilt V_nt Fan pad

once lor high Ihn speed.

2 Press tile Vent Fan pad a

second tin/e tot low lhn spt ed.

3 Press tilt Vent Fan pad

a third tinle to stt the lml to turn off autonladcallv alier tile ulicrowave

goes oil

If the vent Iml is still operating alier the

l/licrow_t\e goes olE t/rt ss the Xi'nt Fan pad until it

t IIF1 IS 0]]_

NOTE: The vent fan camlot be turned off while the

microwave is operating,

Other Features Your Model May Have

How toUse theShelf

WhenMicrowaring

If//I I //I I \ \\ \_\

_'Make sure tile shelf is

positioned properly inside /he microwave

to preven/damag e no die oven fi'om arcing.

• [)o not rise a

lnlcrowave browning

dish on dm shelf The shelf could overheal.

• Do llO[ rise lhe OVl'n

with/he shelI oll tile

IlIICrOWHVe [1OO15 This

could damage /lie

llllCrOwaVe,

• Use poJ holders when handling lhe shelt _

it ma_ be ho|.

• Do not use the shelf when cooking

popcorn.

]?ood IIli( Fowa'_es best

"when plated on the

HllT1Hable or Oil the shel[" ill tlle |()_vel _ position.

NOTE: Only use the shelf

when reheating on more than

one level Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity.

For best results

Use the loweF shelf

S[IppOI'[S wllell tookhlg Olle

olth)ng or oxersiz_ d dish.

Uneven results

Shelf and Reheating

Switch places alter 1/2 time,

" To reheat on 2 levels

Switchplacesalter ]/2 time,

• To reheat 2 dishes on the

lower level:

1 Muhiply reheat lime

2 S\vitch places al_er 1/2

tit(: time.

Switch places twice

• To reheat on 3 levels (on some models)

1 Double the reheating

time.

2-levelreheatin9

rise the upper shelf supports for t'_vo-lexe| cooking.

2 S\vitch places t_vice arid

give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place

dense |oods, or those that require a longer

cook time, on the upller shelf/irst.) 29

Microwave Terms

Term Definition

Arcing

Covering Co'_ers hol(t ill II/OiSttll?e, ;tllow tor more exert heating and red u(e

Shielding In a regular o',cn, "_ou shield (hicken l>reasts or baked foods to

Standing Time V_;llell xou cook with regular oxens, too(ts su(h as roasts or (akes

Venting After (oxering a dish with plastic wrap, you xent the plastic wFap by

Arcing is the llliCrowa_,e term for sparks in the oxen. Arcing is

( _ttlS(!(t 1)_:

• the metal shclI being installed in(orre( tly and toudling the illi( rowa_,e wails.

• metal or foil touching the side off the oxen.

• ti)il that is not molded to food (upturned edges +let like antemms).

• metal such as twist ties, potdtry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• rcQ,'(led paper towels (ontaining small metal pic(es.

cooking time. Venting plastic VvT}t_pOF covering with wax paper

prexent oxcr-browning. When l//i(?rovqa'Villg, yo/l /IS(! small strips of ti>il to shield thin parts, such as the tips of Wil/gS +llld legs on

p(mltvy, whi(h would (ook before larger parts.

are allowed to stand to finish (ooking or to set. Standing time is espcci_dly important in l//i(l:()_r_l'_(! (()(>king. Note that a l//icrow_t'_(_d

(ake is llOt ])l_'t((?(t on a (ooling ra(k+

HI1;llil/g ])_l(k ()1/(' ( Ol'll(_l _ so (?K(('SS SICkl]// (_tl/ (_S( _tp(L

Care and Cleaning

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of

baking soda _md _mter

NOTE:Be certainthepower is offbeforecleaning any part ofthis oven.

keeps the inside/i'esh.

Walls, Floor, Inside Window,

Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

_oH/e spatters (_lll be

relilove(t with a paper

towel, others may require

_1(l_ml l) ch)th. Remove greasy sl)_mers wi[h a sIIdsv

ch)th, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use

abrasive cleaners or sharp

tltensils Oll ovell walls.

Never use a eolllnlereial oven cleaner on rely part

of your microwave.

Temperature Probe

(if included)

Clean immediately after

Removable Turntable and

Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do Dot place die turntable into water just alter cooking. "_'_lsl_ it carefully in warm, sudsy water or

in die dishwasher. The tm:mable and support

can be broken if drol)l)ed. UemembeL do llOt operate

the oven withom die turntable and stli)i)ort

in place.

Shelf (if included)

Clean with mild soap and water or in tlle dishwasher.

Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

using. To clean, wipe with a sudsy ch)th, dlen rub lightly widl a ])lastic so(raring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. The l)robe

can also be washed in the dishwasher.

Care and Cleaning

We recommend against using cleaners with

ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage

the appearance of the microwave oven. ff you

choose to use a common household cleaner, first

apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then

wipe the soiled area.

Case

Clean the omside of tlle microwave with a sudsy

cloth. Rillse and then dry. Wipe the window clean

with a dam t) cloth.

Control Panel

Wipe with a dam 1) cloth.

I)ry thoroughl}. Do not use cleaning sprays, large am(rams of soap and water, abrasives or sharp ok!jeers Ol/die panel--dley ('all damage it. Some paper

towels call also scratch die comrol panel.

Door Panel

Belore cleaning die t)'ont door 1)anel, make sure you know what t}])e of panel

you hme. Re/('r to the

eighth digit of the model mHnber. "S" is stainless

steel, "(;" is (',ral)hite, "I/' is CleanSteel and "B", "W"

or "C" are plastic colors.

Stainless Steel

blea(h or t)ro(lH(ts (ontaining (hlorine on

Stainless Steel tinishes.

CleanSteel or Graphite

[Is(' a (lean, soil light and lightly dampened clodl, then dry thoroughly. Do not use _[)t)li_mce w_x,

polish, ble_lch or 1)rodu(ts

(ontaining m_y (hemi(M agem on the CleanSteel or (;ral)hite sm:/i_ees.

Plastic Color Panels

Use a clean, sell lightly (tampeHed cloth, then dry

thoroughly. Door Seal

It's important to kee t) die area clean \dlere the door

st'_ds ag_finst the mi(row_we. Use only mild, non-abrasive (h'tergelltS al)l)lied with a clean sponge or so/t cloth.

Rinse well.

Bottom

The stainless steel 1)anel can be cleaned with

Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, so/t cloth. Apl)ly

stainless cleaner caretullv t(/a\oid the surroml(ting

plastic parts. Do Hot use

applian( e wax, t)olish,

Clean (Ill the gr('_se and

dtlst OI/ the bottOlll o/lell.

Use a solution of warm water and (h'tergem.

LightBub t placeme t

watt incandescent bulb

(30-watt--WB36X10198/ 40-watt--WB36X10003),

available from your

GE Supplier.

watt incandescent bulb (30-watt--WBZaXI0198/ ,:

40-watt--WBZaX10003),

available fromyour GESupplier.

1 "Ib ret/lace the bulb(s),

first disconnect the t)ower at the main fi_se or circuit

breaker l/anel or pull tl/e plug.

2 Remove the screw t_'om

light cover and lower tile cowm

! ¸

REMOVE SCREW

1 "Ib replace the oven liglm

first discom]ect the power at tile main fl_se or circuit

breaker panel or pull the plug.

2 Remove tile top gillie t)_

taking out the 4 s( I_(_x_rs lhat hold it iH t/la( e.

REMOVE SCREWS

3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be

replaced are cool before removing. Aller breaking

the adhesive seal, remove the bull) kw gently turning.

4 Replace the screw.

Colmect electrical power to the owm.

3 Push tab back and lift

light housing. Replace the bulb and press the light housing back imo place.

i i i i

4 Replace the top grille

and 4 screws. Com]ect electrical power to

the ()Veil.

The Exhaust Feature

Cha-coal Filter

ion some models)

Reusable Grease Filters

(on all models)

The ",ent t_m has two metal Models that re/irculate air r( usat)le grease filters. 1)a(k into the room also

use a dlar(oal fiher.

The reusable grease filters )rap grease released l_5' {oods on the cooktol). They also t)revem flames fi'om too(Is on tlle cookto t) t]'om damaging the inside

of the microwave.

For this reason, tile filters must AI.W,\YS be in place

when the hood is used. The grease filters should

be cleaned once a momh, or as needed.

To relnove, slide thelil |0 the side using the tal>. Pull

tllem down and out.

To clean the ,_'ease filters, soak fllem and fllen swish

[tlel// aroltnd ill hot water

and detergent. Don't use ammonia or ammonia

prod mrs because they will darken file metal. I.ight brushing can be used to

remove eml)e(Ided dirt.

Rinse, shake and let them (t1"),'betore replacing.

To replace, slide the filters in the/i'ame slot on the

lett side of the opening. Pull ut) and to the right to lock into t)la( e.

must be replaced. Order

PartNo.WBOZX10776 i_

froth your GE supplier.

Remove 4 grille screws to remove the grille.

If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a

disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke

+11 l(t o(tors.

To remove the charcoal

fiher, (lisconne(t power at

the main fiise or cir(uit breaker t)mlel or pull

the plug.

To install a _(_r filter, relilove t)lasti( and other

outer _*,rat)t)ing ti'om the new filter.

The charcoal filter should be replaced when

it is noticeabh' dirty or discolored (usllally atTer

6-12 months, depending on hood us_ige). See "()ptiomil Kits," p_ige 9

/i)r more in/ormation.

Remove the top grille bv removing the 4 screws that hold it in pla(e. Slide the

/ilter tow_t_rd the/i'ont o/ the oveD ;-nJ,(t remove it.

IHsert the fiher into the top opening of the oven

_lS showll. When properly

installed, the wire mesh of tl/e filter should be visil)le

/i'om tl/e/i'ont. Replace the grille and 4 screws.

Before You Call For Service

Problem PossibleCause Whatto Do

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home may be blown or the

circuit breaker tripped.

Power surge.

Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet.

Door not securely closed.

Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used

The cooktop light is located below the oven

floor. When the light

is on, the heat it produces may make the

oven floor get warm.

"LOC" appears The conwol has been

on display locked.

Vent fan will not The vent fro1

turn off automatically turns on

to cool hlternal parts Mille the microwave

is on.

"BAD PROBE" The probe has not been

appears On display completely inserted into

the oven wall outlet.

The probe is defective.

"PLEASEINSERT Probe has been

PROBE" appears forgotten or not on display inserted properly.

"SENSOR ERROR" When ushlg a Sensor

appears on display feature, the door was

couldopenedbe beforedetected,steam

Steam was not detected

in maxhntun mnotmt

of time.

• Replace tuse or reset circuit l>reaker.

• Unplug the IlIicrow_ive ovell, then plug

it l>a(k in.

• Make sm:e the 3-1)tong plug on the

oxen is tully inserted into wall outlet.

• ()t)ell the (toor and close seem:ely.

• This is nl)rmal.

• Press and hold CI]L_\R/OFF tot abom 3 seconds to mflock tile coHtrol.

• The vent tbn (i4ll]l()| be [Hrl/e(I oil while the microwave is ol)era6ng.

Tlfis is normal. Wait h)r tile microwave to turn off mid tile tml will tidier go

off mltl)mati( ally or you will need to turn it off l>} pressing die Vent Fan

pad after the mi( rowave is oil

hlseri |tie t)r/)l)e t)rol)erly in|o the ovell wrall ()/ltlet.

• Ret)lace the t)robe.

• Insert the 1)rol>e 1)rot)erly into die

()xel/ wall ()H[leL

I)1) llOt /)t)en (toor /l]ltil ste_llll is

sel/se(1 _llld til//e is StlOWrl/ C/)Hlltil/g

down on disl)lay.

[lse Time Cook t() heat for more time.

Before You Call For Service

• MOiSHIrE oil the ()VEIl

door and walls while cooking. Wipe tile

moistm'e off with a paper towel or soft cloth.

• MoisturE betwe(m thE

()VEIl (IooF panels when

cooking certain h)ods. Moisture should dissipate shortly aftEr cooking is

finished.

• StEam or vapor escalling

l/'()l/l aro/llld the dooL

• Light reflection ar(mnd door or ottter case.

• [)immi_lg OVEn light and changE in the blower somM at powEr levels other than high.

• Dull thmnping s(mnd while oven is operating.

• The VEnt tal_ operating while the microwm e is

operating. The wmt/aI_ will not go off nor call it

be tin:ned off m_til the li/icrowa_e is of'].

• TV-radio imErlhrence miglu lie noticed while

/lSillg the l//iCFowa\ e.

Similar to the imer[i:rence caused 1)_ other small

appliallces, i_ does not indicate a problem with the microwa\ e. Plug _l_e

microwave into a difJerent Electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as thr m\ _'>r

]17()I/1 the l/li(Towa_e as

possible or check the position and sigmd of

the TViradio antetma.

WeTlBe

ge.com

800.GE.CARES

ge.com

800.TDD.GEAC

(800.432.2737)

(800.833.4322)

Itave a question or need assistance with

your appliance? "I'r_ the

(;E Appliances Website 24 hours a day. ally day

of the veal:!

Expert GE repair service is only one step away

/i'om your door. (;et on-line and schedule

your service at your

(onvelliellce ,2_1hours any dm of die veal:!

GE sut)t)orts the Universal I)esign COlWept--tm)d mts,

services and environmems that can be used by t)eot)le

of all ages, sizes and cal)at)ilities. \_i' recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical

and n/ental abilities and

illl])airl//el/tS.

For greater COllVel/iel/ce

alld/b.ster service, yo/l Call now download ()wner's

M_.l/llals, order paris or

evell sche(hlle service on-line.

()r call 800.(;E.CAI¢2S

(800.432.2737) d roping

normal business homPs.

For details of GE's

Llniversal Design

al)l)li(ations, in_ hi(ling

kiwhel_ design ideas/or

people with disabiliues, check om our Wet)siw

today. For tile hearing

impaired, please call

800.TDI).G1L+\C (800.833.4322).

ge.com

800.626.2224

Purchase a GE extended warramv all(I learH at)out

special discomus ttlat are available while your

warramv is still ill e/lc(t.

"1()/1 Call t)/lrchase it

on-line anytime, or call

800.626.2224 d m:ing

llOrl/lal bllsilless hollrs.

GE Consmner t tome

Servi(es will still be dlere

alter your warranty expires.

ge.com

800.626.2002

Individuals qualified to service their own

appliances can have parts or accessories sent

directly to their home.

(VIS\, MasterCard and

Discover cards are ac(el)ted.)

()rder on-line todaT', 24 hom:s every da} or

by t)hone at 800.626.2002

during normal business

ho/lrs.

Timely l)ro(luct registration will allow {or enhanced

COUllIl/lnication alld

t)rol/ll)t service tinder the terms of y(mr warrant_',

should the need arise.

You mm also mail in the

t)re-l)rint ed registration card inchl(led in the

packing material.

Instructions contahled in this manual cover

procedures to be performed by rely user.

Other servicing generally

should be referred to qualified service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

S/aplesa/c_5_l!p or ca_cdh, d du, ck lu'n,. Pmo o ori._q_al

[_un'hase daie i_ _teeded goobiain service under warra_tly.

LIMFI_3) ONE-Yb_ WARBAN77(

J_'or one ve_li' [l?()ll/ (J_tt( O[ ()II_Jl/al ])Hr(h_P;e,

GE will r_pl_u e anypartin the mitrowax_ o_tn that Jitils due lo a & fix't in tn:m'rials or

x_orlsmanship. I)mJl_g ibis limited one-year warrat@, (;E will proxqd_,fiz, e of charge, all labor and rdal_ d serxi( e cosls to/_'place the defi:ctiw part.

:/:/ ,

Xll _arranw serfiee _ill be prodded b} ottr ,%ctory

Ser\ice Ceilt( l'S or 1)} otlr authorized (/BtOluer

Care _ serdcers dudug normal aorkiug hours. Should your applianc_ need ser_Jce, dm'ing

warmnl} p(riod or be}ond, call 801).(;1LC.\RES

(800.4322737). Please ha\e serial and mod(I tmmbers axailabl( \d_en calling/i)r serdce.

• Service trips to your home to teach you how m use the product.

• hnproper installation, delivery or maintenance.

If you have an installation problem, contact your

dealer or installer. You are responsible for

providing adequate electrical, exhausting and

other com_ecting facilities.

• Product not accessible to provide required

service.

• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

• Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.

• Failure of the product or damage to

the product if it is abused, nffsused (for example, cavity" arcing from wire rack or

metal/foil), or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused by"accident, fire,

floods or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential danmge caused by possible defects with tiffs appliance.

• Damage caused after delivery'.

EXCLUSIONOFIMPLIEDWARRANtiES--Yoursole andexclusiveremedyisproduct repairasprovided in thisLimitedWarranty.Anyimpliedwarranties,includingtheimplied

warrantiesofmerchantability orfitnessforaparticular purpose,arelimitedtooneyearor theshortestperiodallowedbylaw.

This waw.-ulty is extended to tile original purchaser and an}"succeeding owner tbr products purch>tsed fi)r home use _ithin the USA. If the product i.slocated ha an m'ea where se_a'ice by a GE Authorized Seia'icer is nor m ailable. voa may be responsible tbr a tfip chaig'e or you ma} be requked to bring the product to _,nAudlorized GE Service Location tbr sela'ice. In Alaska, the wan_anty excludes the service calls to your home.

Sonle states do not allo_ the exclusion or fimitation of incidental or coh_,_quential dalnagra, so the abo\e

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This wammty giws you specitic leg_alfights, and you ma} also have

other rights _hich x_,_3, ti'om stare to state. To know whm your leg.d fights are m your state, cons_lll your locM Ol

statte consumer al_)irs office or )'our state's Attorney General.

WmTarttor: General Eledrie Company. Louisoille, KY 40225

Printed ill Chi£a

GE JVM1540SN1SS, JVM1540SM2SS, JVM1540SM1SS, JVM1540LN1CS, JVM1540LM2CS Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual