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Owner's Manual

900 Watts

Model: JVM1350

crowave

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy......................2

Special Notes About Microwaving ......................6

Operating Instructions

Features of YourMicrowave ...............................11

The Controlson YourMicrowave .......................12

Time Cooking..........................................................15

Temperature Cooking............................................21

Automatic Cooking................................................25

Other Features ........................................................30

HelpfulInformation

Oven Shelf .................................................... 34

Care and Cleaning ............................................ 37

If SomethingGoesWrong

Before You Call For Service

(Problem Solver) ............................................... 42

GE Service Numbers ............................................. 46

Warranty ................................................ Back Cover

GEAnswer Center®

800.626.2000

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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.

DoNot Attemptto operate this

oven with tile door open since

open-door operation can result

in harmful exposure to

Do Not Operate the oven if it is

damaged. It is particularly impor-

tant that the oven door close

properly and that there is no

microwave energy. It is important damage to the:

not to defeat or tamper with tile

safety interlocks.

Oo Not Place any object between

tile oven front face and tile door

or allow soil or cleaner residue to

accumulate on sealing surfaces.

I door (bent)

2 hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

3 door seals and sealing surfaces.

The OvenShould Not be adjusted

or re paired by anyone except

properly qualified service

personnel.

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.

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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 responsi-

ble 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 seri-

al numbers. Call 800.626.2000.

This appliance must be registered.

Please be certain that it is.

Write down the model and serial

numbers here. They are on a ]abe]

inside the oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date ofpurchase

800.626.2000

Before you call for service,

there are a few things you can

do to help us serve you better.

Read this manual It contains

instructions to help you use and

maintain your microwave properly.

If you received a damaged

oven...Immediately contact the

dealer (or builder) that sold you

the oven.

Save time and money. Check the

section titled "If Something Goes

Wrong" befk)re calling. This

section was designed to solve

common problems you might

encounter.

If you do need service, you can

relax knowing help is only a

phone call away. A list of toll-free

custonler service nunlbers is

included in the back of this book.

Or call the GE Answer Center ®

at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a

day, 7 days a week. 3

excessive micmwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre,

cautions, including the following sections,

This microwave oven is UL

listed for installation over

electric and gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not

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 pro-

vided Installation Instn]ctions.

o This over-the-range oven was

designed for use over ranges no

wider than 42 inches. It may he

installed over both gas and elec-

tric cooking equipment.

o 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.

o Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this

guide. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appli-

ance. This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat

or cook fi)od, and is not intended

for laboratoty or industrial use.

o 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.

o Do not cover or block any ()pen-

ings on the appliance.

o Keep power cord away from heat-

ed surfaces.

Do not immerse power cord or

plug in water.

o To reduce the risk of fire in the

oven cavity:

-- Do not overcook food. Carefiflly

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 fi)r storage

purposes. Do not leave paper

products, cooking utensils or

fi)od in the oven when not in

use.

-- If materials inside oven should

ignite, keep the oven door

closed, turn the oven off and dis-

connect the power cord, or shut

off power at the fi_se or circuit

breaker panel. If the door is

opened, the fire may spread.

o See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and

Cleaning section (s) of this guide.

o 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 necessai y when

used by children.

SAVE THESE INS TR UC TIONS

Specia[ Notes About Microwaving

If you see arcing, press the

CLEAR/OFF pad and correct

the problem.

Arcing is the microwave term ff)r

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.

Metal or foil touching the side of

the oven.

+ Foil not molded to food (upturned

edges act like antennas).

, Metal, such as twist ties, poultt T

pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in

the microwave.

Recycled paper towels containing

small metal pieces being used in

the microwave.

Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven unless in a special

microwave popcorn accesso U or

unless you use popcorn labeled

for use ira 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

ir_juty.

+ Do not boil eggs in a microwave

oven. Pressure will build tap

inside egg yolk and will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injm y.

+ 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 ()tater

"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 of L Make

stare all infant food is thoroughly

cooked. Stir food to distribute the

heat evenly. Be carefifl to prevent

scalding when warming formula

or breast milk. The container may

feel cooler than the milk really is.

Always test the milk before feed-

ing the baby.

neckedcontainers.

Spontaneous boiling-Under cer- o

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 o

container to stand in the oven for

30 to 40 seconds after the oven has

shut ofL Do not boil liquids in nar-

row-necked containers such as soft

drink bottles, wine flasks and espe-

cially 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 result-

ing in it_jury.

Hot foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careflll when opening

any containers of hot fi)od,

including popcorn bags, cooking

pouches and boxes. To prevent

possible injm T, 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 tem-

perature of at least 170°F. This

assures that, in the remote possi-

bility that trichina may be present

in the meat, it will be killed and

meat will be safe to eat.

Specia[ Notes About Microwaving

If you use a meat

tbermometer whilo cooking,

make sure it is safe for use

in microwave ovens.

How to Test for a

Microwave-Safe Dish

Make sure all cookware used in your

microwave oven is suitable fi)r

microwaving. Most glass casseroles,

cooking dishes, measuring cups, cus-

tard cups, pottery or china dinner-

ware which does not have metallic

trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

can be used. Some cookware is

labeled "suitable fk)r microwaving."

+ ffyou are not sure ifa dish is

microwave-saf(, 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 fi)r 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, nap-

kins and waxed paper can contain

metal flecks which may cause arc-

ing or ignite. Paper products con-

taining nylon or nylon filaments

should be aw)ided, as they may

also ignite.

+ Some styrofi)am 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 fi)r 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 tran#(rred fi_om

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 direct-

ed by package. If they are not, plas-

tic could burst during or immedi-

ately after cooking, possibly result-

ing in injury. Also, plastic storage

containers should be at least par-

tially uncovered because they form

a tight seal. When cooking with

containers tightly covered with

plastic wrap, remove covering care-

fully and direct steam away from

hands and face.

Use foil only as directed in this

guide. TV dinners may be

microwaved in fi)il trays less than

3/4" high; remove the top fi)il

cover and return the tray to the

box. When using f()il in the

microwave oven, keep the fi)il at

least 1 inch away from the sides of

the oven.

+ Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware

designed for microwave cooking is

very usefill, but should be used

carefillly. 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 compli-

ance with the cookware manufac-

turer's recommendations.

2 Do not microwave empty

containers.

Do not permit children to use

plastic cookware without com-

plete supervision.

The fan will operate automatically +

under certain conditions (see

Automatic Fan feature). Take care

to prevent the starting and spread-

ing 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 flam-

ing pan on the surface unit by

covering the pan completely with

a lid, a cookie sheet or a fiat 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 ade-

quate sized cookware and use

high heat on surface units only

when necessary.

Grounding [nsh uctions/Optiona{ Kits

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 out-

let 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 electri-

cian or service technician install an

outlet near the appliance.

For best operation, plug this appli-

ance into its own electrical outlet to

prevent flickering of lights, blowing

of fllse or tripping of circuit breaker.

Available at extra cost from your

GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kits

JX4OWH--White

JX41--Black

JX4OAL--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 -w_de filler pan-

els. 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.

Features of Your Microwave

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900 Watts

Temperature Probe. Use with Temp

Cook and Roast fimctions only.

Shelf. Lets you microwave several

fi)ods at once. Food microwaves

best when placed directly on the

turntable.

Door Handle. Pull to ()pen the door.

The door must be securely latched

for the microwave to operate.

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen

allows cooking to be viewed

while keeping microwaves con-

fined in the oven.

Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

Probe must be securely inserted

into the receptacle before the

oven will Temp Cook or Roast.

7 Touch Control Panel Display.

8 Cooktop Lights.

9 Grease Filters.

10 Removable Turntable. 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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Timeand Auto Features

Allows you to cook by time.

Press

MICRO COOK I & II

(Press once or twice)

DEFROSTAUTO/TIME

(Press twice)

EXPRESSCOOK

Enter

Amount of

Cooking Time

Amount of

Defrosting Time

Starts immediately!

Power Level 1-10

Allows you to defrost by weight.

Press Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME FoodWeight

(Press once)

HELP

Press this pad and any

feature pad for usage

instructions and tips.

DISPLAY

[TEMP COOK/]

PROBE

GUIDEON MICROWAVE

inside front of the oven

when you open the door.

POPCORN [[ POTATOES

BEVERAGE FRESH

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REHEAT

GROUND

MEATS

CANNED

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FROZEN

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FILLETS

CHICKEN

PIECES

GUIDES IN BOOK

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• Simmer

• Sensor Cooking

TemperatureFeatures

Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.

Press Enter

TEMPCOOK/ROAST Desired food

(Press once) temperature.

TEMPCOOK/ROAST Medium automatically

(Press twice)selected.

TEMPCOOWROAST Well automatically

(Press three times)selected.

TEMPCOOK/ROAST Simmer automatically

(Press four times)selected.

SensorFeatures

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

BEVERAGE Startsimmediately!

REHEAT Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

CANNED VEG Starts immediately!

FROZENVEG Starts immediately! more/lesstime

POTATOES Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

FRESH VEG Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

GROUNDMEATS Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

FISHFILLETS Startsimmediately! more/lesstime

CHICKENPIECES Starts immediately! more/lesstime

POWER

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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 als0 be chan ed

during time countdown,

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3 Press POWER LEVEL:

4 select desired

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5 press START: f--g-1

Variable power levels add flexibility

to your microwave cooking. The pow-

er levels on your microwave oven can

be compared to the surface units on

a range. High (Power Level 10) or

full power is tile fastest way to cook

and gives you 100% power. Each

power level gives you microwave

energy a certain percent of tile 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 atten-

tion such as frequent stirring, rotat-

ing 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 maywish

to use a lower power level when cook-

ing foods that have a tendency to boil

over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave

energy cycles oft) give time for the

fbod to "equalize" or transfer heat

to the inside of the food. An example

of this is shown with Power Level 3--

the defl_ost cycle. If microwave ener-

gT did not cycle off; the outside of the

food would cook before the inside

was defl_osted.

Here are some examples of uses for

various power levels:

High 10 Fish; bacon;

vegetables; boiling

liqUidsi

Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of

meat and p0ultu;

baking casseroles

and reheatingl

Medium 5 S10w cooking and

tenderizing such as

stews and less tender

cuts of meat!

cOoking;simmering;

delicate sauces,

without overcooking;

s0ftening butterl

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1 Press MICRO COOK

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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.)

4 Press START

Micro Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any

time up to 99 minutes and 99

seconds.

Power Level 10 (High) is automati-

cally set, but you may change it for

more flexibility.

You may ()pen 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 auto-

matically during cooking. Here's

how to do it:

Press MICR() CO()K I & II.

Enter the first cook time.

Change the power level if you

don't want fllll power. (Press

POWER LEVEL. Select a

desired power level 1-10.)

Press MICRO COOK I & II

again.

Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you

don't want fllll power. (Press

POWER LEVEL. Select a power

level 1-10.)

7 Press START.

At the end of MICRO COO_ K I,

MICR() COO II counts down.

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