Ge Jnm1541dm5bb Owner's Manual

Models: JVM1540

JNM1541

HVM1540

Spacemaker Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

	Important Safety Information		2
	Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
	to Excessive Microwave Energy	2
	Special Notes About Microwaving	5

	Operating Instructions		10
	Features of Your Microwave	10
	The Controls on Your Microwave	11
	Time Cooking	14
	Automatic Cooking	20
	Other Features	24
	Oven Shelf	29

			Helpful Information			30
			Microwave Terms		30
			Care and Cleaning		31
			If Something Goes Wrong			36
			Before You Call For Service		36
			GE Service Numbers		38
			Warranty	Back Cover

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model# ______________________________

Serial# ______________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

ge.com

MFL31918501 49-40528-1

10-08 JR

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION

BEFORE USING

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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

to operate this 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 any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

1door (bent),

2hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

3door seals and sealing surfaces.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This microwave oven is intended for household use and 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” on page 2.

•This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9.

•Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

•Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

•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 36″. 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.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric.

•Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended

for laboratory or industrial use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

•Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—

for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

•Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

•To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when 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 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.

—Do not use the

Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is under cooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

•It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

•This appliance must only be serviced 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.

•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

•The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

•The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food.

•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 goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

•Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.

FOODS

• 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.

• 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.

•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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

SAFETY FACT

SUPERHEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling.

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 reduce the risk of injury to persons:

—Do not overheat the liquid.

—Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

—Do not use straightsided containers with narrow necks.

—After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

—Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

•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.

•Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked 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.

•Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F

and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVE-

SAFE

COOKWARE

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.”

How to test for a microwave-safe dish.

•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 30–45 seconds 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.

•If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

•Do not use recycled paper products. 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

•Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave

oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven.

•Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwavesafe 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:

1Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

2Do not microwave empty containers.

3Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 filter.

•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 filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

•When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the vent fan on.

•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.

NOTICE—

PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are	However, patients with
shielded from interference	pacemakers may wish to
from electronic products,	consult their physicians if
including microwaves.	they have concerns.

Optional Kits

Filler Panel Kits

JX46WH/BL—White/Black

JX40WH—White

JX41—Black

When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler panel kits fill 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.

JX81C—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (included with Model JNM1541)

Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Charcoal filter (JX81C)

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Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

Features

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1Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

2Door Latches.

3Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

4Touch Control Panel.

5Cooktop Light.

6Grease Filters.

7Removable Turntable.

Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

8Convenience Guide.

9Shelf (on some models).

Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable.

10Rating Plate. Located on the inside wall of the microwave oven.

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Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.)

You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features.

1	Time Features
Time Cooking
Press		Enter
TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice)		Amount of cooking time.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice)		Amount of defrosting time.
EXPRESS COOK		Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL		Power level 1–10.
ADD 30 SEC		Starts immediately!

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Quick Start

	GUIDE ON MICROWAVE	GUIDES IN BOOK
	Before you begin, check	• Cooking
	the guide located on the	• Time Defrost
	inside front of the oven
		• Reheat
	when you open the door.

	2	Convenience Features
	Press		Enter	Option
	POPCORN		Starts immediately!	more/less time
				serving size
	BEVERAGE		Starts immediately!	serving size
	REHEAT		(See Reheat Guide)	serving size
	POTATO		Starts immediately!	serving size
	VEGETABLE (on some models)		Starts immediately!	food type/serving size
	DEFROST AUTO/TIME		Food weight
	(Press once)

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