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950 Watts
Models:
JVM1410
JVM1420
JVM1421
JVM1430
JVM1440
JVM1441
SpacemakerXLMicrowave Oven
Owner'sManual
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Important Safety Information
Operating Instructions
Helpful Information
If SomethingGoes Wrong
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READ ALL SAPETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
For your salelv/he infbrmafion in dfis mamlal
musl be lollowed lo minimize die risk of lire
7 or explosion or lo prevent properl_ damage.
PRECA UIYONS ])ersollalillj[lI)_orlosso]["11][_',
770 AVOID
POSSIBI3_2
EXPOSURE
770 EXCESSIVE
MICR 0 WAVE
ENERGY
Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate 1he o_ en
lo operam this oven if i| is dmnaged, h is
udth the door open partictdarlv importanl
bitlce open-door that [tie eve11 door
operauon can resul_ in clo_c properly and
harHlltll exposure to that there is lie
microwave' energy; h is damage to the:
i111porta11| 11Ol lO dell'at
or la/llper with lhe
Do Not Place any obiecl
bet_weell /he oven [i'Olll
Ihce and Ihe door or
allow boil or clealler
residue to acct1111tllate
o11 sealing surlaces
I door (bcntL
2 binges and latches
broken or loosened L
3 door seals mid seMil tg
StlI'] }tees
The Oven Should Not
be adjusmd or repaired
b\ ./llVO]le excepl
properly qualitied
ser_qce persol/lle],
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\Velcome to the GE timfily.
We're t)roud ot ore: qu_dity
products and we belie\'e
in depe]:_dable service.
"fi)n'll see it in this
eas_-lo-nse mmmal and
you'll hear it in tlle IHendly
voices of our consmner
selMce del}armlent.
Start Here!... Before using your M crowave
Best of _dl, you'll experience
_hese values e_(h tilile yet/
/lse }o/lr l//icrow_l_,_ '. Thai's
important, because your new
micro_m e will be part ot
yore: limfily/_)r a long time.
getore you call tor service,
there are a/ew things you
c_l_ do to help/ls S{TVe volt
better.
Write down the model
and serial nmnbers here.
The) are (m a label inside
the o\en.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Read this manual.
I[ ( Olltilil/S illstrtlc|ions to
help you use and lnaintain
VO/lr IIIi(TOW_IVC prot)erly.
If you received a damaged
oven....immediately
(onta(t the deah'r (or
bnilder) fllaI sold _r()[]
the oven.
Save time and money.
Che(k the se{tion titled
"1/Something Goes
Wrong" t)e/i)re calling.
This section hell}s you
solve common problems
that might ()(cur.
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
manual. You will need it
to obtain service under
warrant_.
If VO/I (to need service,
you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-fiPee
customer servi( e munt)ers
is included i_ the back ot
this mamml.
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READ ALL SAPETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
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 lbllow the
specific "Precamions to
A\oid Possible Exposure
to l_;xcessive Microwave
Energy" on 1)_ge 2.
• This _ppliml(e must be
gr(mnd_ d. C(mnect only
to properly gr(mnded
omlet. See (;r(mnding
Inslrtl(|ions s('(tlon on
t)_ge 10.
• l)o not momH this
_q)l)liam e over _ sink.
• Install or lo(_te this
_ll)plian(e only in
_ccor(tan(e with the
provided Installation
11 IS[1711('[ions+
• This over=the-range oven
was designed/or use over
ranges no wider dmn 36".
It may be installed o_er
bodl gas and elecu:ic
cooking equipment.
• I)o not operaw this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, i/it is not working
properl}, or if it has 1)een
damaged or dropped.
I! the power (ord is
damaged, it must tie
replaced by General
Electric Servi(e or an
m_thorized service agent
using a power cord/i'om
(',enerM Ele( u:ic.
• I)o not cover or block
any openings on the
appliance.
• Llse this applimwe only
/br its imended use _ls
described in this mmmal.
Do not IISe €orrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave o_en is
specifically designed to
heat, dl_ r OF ('ook/hod,
and is not intended
/or laboratory or
industrial use.
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• l)o not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this
pl'odllct near/'_ltet--
{or example, in a wet
b_lsel//ellt_ I/e_tr _t
swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
• Keep power cord axs_x
D'om healed sur{ilces.
• Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
• "Ib reduce the risk of fire
in the o_'n cavity:
-- I)o not overcook tbod.
Carefllllv attend
appliance when papel;
plastk or other
comtmstible ntate]Jals
are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
-- Remo_' wire twist-ties
mtd metal hmldles
{i'om paper or plastic
containers betbre placing
lhelll ill the ()\ell,
-- Do Dot rise tile ovetl
tbr storage puq)oses.
I)o not lea\ e t)aper
products, cooking
utensils or tDod in the
oven when not in use.
-- K materials inside oven
ignite, keep tile oxen
door closed, turn the
oven ()]t and disconnect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fi+se or
(ircuit ttreaker 1)ariel.
//the door is opened,
tile lit',.' may spread.
• See door sur{ilce cleaning
instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section (s)
of this guide.
• This appliance must only
be serviced by qualitied
service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
/i_cility {or examination,
t'ep}lir or }t(!j/ISII//CI/I,
• As with any appliance,
close supelMsion is
necessary when used
bv children.
• I)o not store anything
directly on top of tile
mi(rowave ()_etJ, surJilce
when the mi(rowave oven
is in operation.
SA THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOUF MICRO WAVING
Ariing is the l//i( l'()_v_.x_e
term tor sparks in the
oxen. Ariing is ( aused by:
• The metal shelt not
installed (orre( th'
so it [o/l(hes the
lIli( Y()W_I_ e W_t]l.
• Metal or foil tou(hing
the side of the o'_ell+
• Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave ()Veil
mlless in a special
microwave t)opcorn
accessory or unless you
use pot)(orn labeled tor
use in microwave ()veils.
• Son/e t)roducts such as
whole eggs and sealed
(ontainers tor example,
ch)sed jars--are able to
explode mid should not
be heated in tl/is
lni( row_e o_en. Such use
of the microw_we oven
could resuh in injury.
• l)o not boil egg.', in a
llli(row_l_,e oven. Pressure
will build ut) inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
but:',t, possibly resuhing
in illj ury.
• Foil not n/olded to/i)()(t
(upturned edges act Hike
antelmas).
• Metal, such _s twist-ties,
poulu U pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
n/icrowa_ e.
• Recycled paper towels
containing sn/all metal
pieces being used in the
mi(rowa_e.
• Operating the n/icrowa_e
witli no tood inside/i)r
n/ore than a minute or
tWO lIl;+l_ ' C_ltISe d_tI//Hge
to tlie oven ;rod ,.ould
St_trt _l life. It ill(l;e_lses
tile he_t ;+lrOtllld the
n/agnetron and can
shorten the li/i' of
the ()Veil.
• Foods with mlbroken
outer "skin" S/lch _tS
potatoes, hot dog_+,,
S;+I/ISHgCS_ t OlI/at O,'-'S,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape dm:ing
cooking.
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SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
he overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearing to he 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 red ucc the risk o/il{jm T
to persons:
-- Do not ow'rhcat the
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
be/i)re and hal['wav
through heating it.
-- 1)o 1lOt use str_6gl/t-
sided containers wifll
narrow necks.
-- Atter heating, allow ttle
container to stand in
tile n/icrowa_e oven t_)r
a short time be/i)re
rel//OVil_g the COI/taill('F.
-- US(' extr('lll(" c_lre when
inserting a Sl/OOn or
oilier utensil imo tile
(omainer.
• A_oid heating baby/[)od
ill glass jars, c_en with tile
lid o/E Make sure all
in/imt/_)od is thoroughly
cooked. Stir/_)od to
distribute tile heat e_'nlv.
Be ( are/ul to prevem
scalding when warming
ti)rmula or breast milk.
The container may ti'el
cooler than the milk really
is. Always test the milk
beti)re tbeding the baby.
• Don't det_'ost t_'ozen
beverages ill n_t_rr()\'v'-
necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the comainer is
opelled, t)ress/lre Call
build Ul). This can cause
the COiltail/er to t)tlrst,
t>ossibly resulting in
injul+}.
• t lot foods and steam
can cause bm:ns. Be
careflfi when opening
any containers of hot
tood, imluding pot/corn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible il{jur B direct
steam away/i'om hands
and/hoe.
• Do not overcook
t)otatoes. They could
dehydrate and cat(h
/ire, causing damage
to your men.
• Cook meat and poultr}
thoroughl}--meat to
at least an INTERNAI_
temperature of 160°F
al/d t)otlltry to at least aH
I NTEI>.NAI, temt)erat ure
of 180°E Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
/i)odborne illness.
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SPECIAL N07 2S ABOU£ MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookware
used ill Your microwave
oven is suitable tor
n/icrowaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
l//easllring CllllS , Cllstar(t
Clll/S , potter} or china
dinnerware which does not
have metallic u:im or glaze
with a metallic sheen Call
be/lsed. Sol//e cook'_,are
is labeled "suitaMe [ilr
microwm'ing."
HOW tO tesl for a microwave
safe dish
• [J _.ou m'e not sure Jl
a dish is lnicrowa,e-sa/c,
use thia test: P|;_ce ill the
ovcu both the dish you
are testing m_d ;1 glass
ule;_euril_g cup filled with
1 Clip ofw;ttor--e('t the
f/le;tMIrJl/g ell l) eit]ler
ill or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. /f the dish heats.
it should not be uaed/or
l/licrowavillg.
If the dish relnains cool
and only tile water ill tile
cup heats, then the dish
is microwa_ e-sati'.
• If VO/l /ISe a l//eat the_
monleter while cooking,
make sm:e it is sati'/or
use ill lnicrowave o_ens.
• Do not use recycled
paper products. Recycled
paper towels, nallkins
and waxed paper Call
contain metal flecks
which n/w_' cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they him
also ignite.
• _Ol//e stvro/oal// tlT_l'_is
(like tl/ose that meat is
packaged on) ha\e a tl/in
strip of n/etal embedded
ill tile bottom. When
lilicro'_,_l_,e(I, the metal can
burn the/loor of the oven
or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the microwa\e
to dry newsj)al/ers.
• Not all plastic wrap is
suitable/or use ill micro-
wave ovens. Check the
t/ackage/or proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
Call tie used to cover
dishes ill order to retain
l//oistllre _lll(] plTevent
spattering, ge sure to
vent plastic wrap so stealll
Call escape.
• Cookware lilav becollle
hot because of l/eat
transti'rred/i'om tile
heated/ood. Pot holders
n/m be needed to handle
tile (ookware.
• "Boilable" cooking
t)ouches 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 _dter
looking, possibly resulting
ill il_iur }. Also, plasti(
storage (omainers should
be at le_lst pm:tially
uncovered because they
/orm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, ren/ove
co_ering carefllllv and
direct steal// aW_lV /i'Ol//
hands and {ilce.
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• Use/oil only as dire(ted in
this mmmal. TV dinners
may be mi(rowa_'d in toil
trays less than 3/4" high;
remo_e tile top toil (over
_ll/(I ret/lrl/ the tr_l} to t]le
box. When using toil in
the mierowa\e ovell, kee t)
tile/oil at least 1" away
ti'om tile sides of tile oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plastic
eookware designed tot
micro_,_a_ e cooking is very'
usetill, but should be used
(aretillh. E_en n/icrowa_'-
sale' plastic may not be as
toleram of o_ercooking
COll(fitiOllS as are glass or
ceralIliC materials and
may soften or char if
sub.je,.ted to short periods
of o_er(ooking, hi longer
exl)os[Ires to over(ooking,
tile tood and cookware
couM ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
I Use n/icrowa\e-sa/_'
plasti(s only and use
them in stfi(t (on/plian(e
with the cookware
l//_ll//lt_t( | liter's
recol//lIlel/d atiol/s.
[)o I/O| II/icrowave el//lIty'
COl/tail lets.
3 Do no| tiennit children
to use plastic cookware
without (omplete
supevvision.
The/ml will ot)erate
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Amomatic Fan teamre).
"Ihke care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the veto tml is in use.
• Clean tile mlderside of
the l//ierowa_e o/]ell.
l)o not alh)w grease
to build up on the
microwave or tile
thn filters.
• hi the event of a grease
{ire Oll the s/lr/ilce Ill/its
below the n/icrowa',e
oven, smother a {lanling
t)_lll OIl the s/lr/ilce Ill/it
by co_ering the t)an
con/l)letely with a lid, a
(ookie sheet or a tlat tray.
• Use care when cleaning
the veto/hn filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based
()Veil eleal/ers, I//_l}'
damage the tihers.
• When preparing
flaming toods raider
the mi€rowave, tllrll the
Vellt t_lll Oil.
• Never leave surthce units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause snloking and greasy
spillo_ers that ma} ignite
and st)read i/tile
l//ierowave vellt ]_tl/ is
operating. "lb minin/ize
a/ltOlil_ltic t_lll operatlOl/,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
Ileal 01/ sHrt_lee HllfiS
olllv whell I/ecessaFv.
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GR0 UNDING INSTRUC770NS/ OfflTONALKI'IS
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
WARNING
Improper use of the
grounding plug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance nlust be
gr(mnded. Ill tile e_'nt of
an electrical short circuit,
gTounding reduces tile
risk of electric shock 1_
providing all escape wire
/_)r tile electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a power cord having
a gT(mnding wire with a
gromlding plug. The plug
must be phlgged into an
O/ltlet that is properl}
installed and gT(mnded.
Consuh a qualified
electrician or service
technician if tile gr(mnding
instructions are not
completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to
whether tile appliance is
properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibilit_
and obligmion to hmv it
repla(ed with a properly
grotmded 3-prong wall
outlet.
1)O not /lllder ;41iv
cire/ll//stan( es ('tit or rel//ove
tile third (gTo/md) prong
/i'om tile power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
If tile power cord is too
short, hm e a qualilied
electrician or service
technician install an outlet
near tile applian(e.
For best operation, plug
this appliance into its ()_rt_
electri(al outlet to prevent
flickedng of lights, blowing
offllse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH or JX46WH--White
JX41 or JX46BL--Black
JX4OAL or JX46AL--Almond
When repla(ing a 36"
range hood, Hiller panel
kits Hill in tile additional
width to provide a custonl
btdh-in appearance.
For installation between
(abinets only; not/or
end-ot_cabinet installation.
Ea(h kit contains two
._4"-wi(te filler panels.
Filter Kits
dX81A--Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when
tile microwave oven cmmot
be vented to tile outside.
,\\ailable at extra (()st /ir)m
your GE supplier.
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Illlii i l l li\\\\\\
950Watts
1 Door Handle. Pull to
ot)('n th(' (too_: The
door must bc se(ur('lv
bmhed lot the
mi(-row_,vc to ot)er_m'.
2 Door Latches.
3 Window with Metal
Shield. Scre('n Mlows
cooking to be viewed
while keel)ing
microwaves confined
in the o_en.
# Touch Control Panel.
5 Cooktop Lights.
6 Grease Filters.
7 Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must bc in t)la(c
when using die o_en.
The turimible row+' 1)e
removed ti)r cleaning.
8 Convenience Guide.
NOTE: R_ting plate, o_en
_+ent(s) t-illd oven light ;+ire
located on the inside walls
ot the microwave o_cn.
9 Sheff(on some models).
I ets you microwave
several/i)o(ts at once.
Food microwaves best
when pla(ed dire(fly
on the turntable.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(T/nvugt_oul this ma_ua[, f_ctlur_,._m_d a[)[)eara_c_ma) vm3 ./i_mz3our model.)
You Call microwave
by time, temperature,
or with the
convenience
features.
:7[' 1¸¸¸¸¸[2 j[3
EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK EXPRESSCOOK
EXPR COOK EXPR COOK EXPRESSCOOK
POWER ] ] ADD ]
l 'EvzI I _os2c.I
TimeFeatures
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II (Pressonce ortwice) Amount of (ooki.g time.
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice) Amount of defi'osting time.
EXPRESSCOOK Starts imm(!([iat(_lv!
POWERLEVEL Power level 1-10.
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
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I POPCORN] J BEVERAGE]
REHEAT.,..I
DEFROST
AUTO/ TIME
ConvenienceFeatures
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts in/lilediatelv! more/less time
serxing size
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! ser'dng size
REHEAT Food tH)e 1-6 serxing size
DEFROSTAUTO/rIME Food weigh|
(Press once)
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ii i7 ilk;y(:!
!iYi!!i@i(/i/
il Howto Change the
:Powe,kevel
i The power level m_y be
ii emered 0 r c!!anged
:ienlering tile l_+ature
iiitime lk)r TIME C()()K,
iiiTIME DEFROST or
::EXPI_SS co()K. T!!e
iiipower level may also b e
ii 4 Select desired power
'_'ariable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on ttie l//i(row}i_,e oven
can be coml)ared lo the
surthce units on a range.
[]igh (1)ower level 10) or
lull t)ower is ihe tk_stest x_r_
tO cook and gi_es you
10(1_/0 1)ov, er. Ea(h t)ower
lexel gives yell l//icrow_t'_e
energ-} a certaill t)ercem of
ihe time. Power level 7 is
microwave energ T 70% of
die time. Power level 3 is
energ-y 30% of the lime.
A High selling (10) will
cook/i_ster bm ti)o(t ma_
llee(t lllore ti'e(tilellI
stirring, rotatiHg or turHiHg
()vet: Most cooking will be
done on t ]igh (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more eveHlv an(t need
less stirring or rotating ot
the/i)o(I.
Sol//e t()ods ill,iv have
belier [laver texture or
al)l)earance if one of die
louver seuings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking/i)o(ts that Have a
tendeH(y to boil o_er, sttch
as s(allot)ed t)otatoes.
Rest t)eriods (wHen the
microwave energy cycles
oil) give lime ti)r tlle ti)od
IO 'equalize" or lraHsti'r
Ileal _<1 lhe inside el lhe
/k)o(t. An example el this
is s||owH wilh ])ower l('\el
3 l]|e detrosl (_.('le. /t
I//icrow_l_,e (+ller_"v did 1101
('vole Oil. lhe olltside ()/lhe
Ik)od wol|ht cook ])elk)re
the inside \,,as (h'trosted.
/lere are S()l|l( + exal/lples
ot tiNeS /()r V_lrio[IS t)ower
I(+\els:
PowerLevel BestUses
High 10 Fi,,l_. bacon.
veget_,bh's,
boilin_z liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking <_[
lIleaI _lnd
pouhry;
baking
casseroles
and reheating,.
Medium 5 Sh-)wcooking
and lender)zing
S[/( h DS stews
and less render
CllkS el llle;dl,
Low2or3 Delrostiu _,,
witholll
cooking:
siJmmerip.g:
delicate sauces.
Warm I Keeping lood
_._'_l |'In 1,4,'i Tll OU 1
OV,_'I+U ookill _
SOtl('r)ill_
butteL
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Time Features
0
1 Press TIME COOK.
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.
Time Cook I
:kllows VO/I tO lIli(row;tve
ibr any time up to 99
lllin/ltes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is alltOl//atieallv set, 1)/it
VO/l l//}l} change it [or
more flexil)ilitv.
You may open tile door
d m:ing Time Cook to
(he(k the/ood. Close Ill('
door and t)ress S'I;_\l_'I"
to resmne cooking.
Time Cook II
I,ets you (hange 1)ower
levels automatically draping
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
I Press TIME C()()K.
2 Enter the first cook time.
3 Change die power level
if you don't warn full
t)owe_: (Press POWER
I,I_;\'EI. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
4 Press TIME COOK
again.
5 Enter the se(ond cook
time.
6 Change tile power level
if you don't want full
t)owe_: (Press P()WER
I,EVEI. Sele(t a power
level 1-10.)
7 Press ST\R'E
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook/l (omHs do/_rn.
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Cooking Guide jot Time Cook I & ll
NOTE:Usepower level High(10)unlessotherwise noted.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(liest! spears)
(ti'ozen spears)
Beans
(ii'esh green)
(Ii-ozen green)
(ti'ozen lima)
Beets
(ti'esh, _ hole)
Broccoli
(fi-esl! Ctlt)
(fiest! spears)
(ii'ozen,
chopped)
(li-ozen spears)
Cabbage
(n-es!_)
I lb.
1O-oz. package
I lb. cut in half
1 O-oz. package
1O-oz. package
1 1)reich
I t)tmch
(lV_ to l___lbs.)
1 tmn(h
(lY_ to 1__,lbs.)
1 O-oz. package
1 O-oz. package
I medimn head
(about 2 lbs.)
(wedges)
Carrots
(Ii'esl], sliced) 1 lb.
(li'ozen) 1 O-oz. package
Cauliflower
(tto_erets) I medimn head
(Ii'esh, :'.t!ole) l me(tium head
(fi'ozen) 1O-oz. pa( kage
6 to 9 mi_,.,
Med-Iligh (7)
5 to 7 min.
9 to 11 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 m,i_,.
8to ll mi]}.
7 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 14 mim
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 mi,].
In 1V.)-(V. oblong glass baking dish,
])]_'t(e 1/4 (Ill) +v+r21teF.
In t-(It. (asserole.
In 1t/_(tt. (asserole, place 1+/2 {up water.
hi 1-(It. (_lsL_er()le, t)la(e 2 tablespoons
W;-I t er.
In 1-(IL ( asserole, t)la( e 1/4 (u t) _ater.
In 2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/2 (tq) 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.
In 1V_)-or 2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/4 (u t)
W;-I t er.
h] 2- or 3-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/4 (u t)
water.
In l V2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/4 {up water.
In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tablespoons
water.
In 2-qt. (asserole, 1)la(e 1/2 (tq) water.
In 2-qt. (asserole, pla(e 1/2 (tq) TV_Iter.
In 1-qt. (asserole, pla(e 2 tal)lespoons
W;-I t er.
S •
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Corn
I l-I'(._Zell kernel
Corn on the cob
(li'esh
( ] ro[eIl }
Mixed
vegetables
( lrozell )
Peas
(lresh. shelled)
(fi'ozen)
Potatoes
tJresh. cubed.
_llite,
ti'esll, whole.
sweet or white,
Spinach
(li'esh I
tlrozeIl.
chopped
mid leal,
Squash
t[:resll. Sllilll/lel"
>llld '_ellow
I WillIef. a('orl'
bLIlIeFIILI[ }
] O-oz. package
] 10 % e_lrs
] O-oz. package
2 |bs. unshe|led
] O-oz. package
zt t)Ol;llOeS
] t_ 1o _ OZ.)
10 to 16 oz.
l O-oz. t)ackage
1 lt). sliced
] to 2 squash
N)ottl 1 1|). each)
5 to 7 lnin.
3 to 4 rain.
)er e_lr
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
)er e_lr
5 to 7 lnin.
9 to 12 rain.
5 to 7 lnin.
9 to 12 rain.
3 to 4 nlin.
5 to 7 lnin.
5 to 7 lnin.
5 to 7 nlin.
Sto 11 nlin.
h/ 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 2 tal)lesl)oons
water.
h/ 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, t)lace
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add l/4 cu 11
water. Rearrange a/ler half of time.
Place in 2-qt. ol/long glass baking dish.
Cover with vented t)lastic wrat).
Rearrange alter half of time.
h/ 1-(tt. casserole, t)lace 3 tal/lesl)oons
water.
h/ 1-(it. casserole, t)lace l/4 cup water.
h/ 1-qt. casserole, t)lace 2 tal)lesl)oons
water.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place
ill 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water.
Stir alter half of time.
Pierce with cooking tork. Place in
center of the ()veil. Iet stalld D l//in/l|es.
hi 2-qt. casserole, tilace washed sl)inach.
h/ 1-(it. casserole, t)lace 3 tal)lesl)oons
water.
hi 1½-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cu l) wateI_
Cut in half and ren/ove fibrous
n/elnbranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. "Ihrn cut-side-ut) alter 4 minutes.
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7 me Features
START ]
G
1 PressDEFROST
AUTO/TIMEtwice.
2 Enterdefrostingtime.
3 PressSTART
4 Turnfoodoverwhen
theovensignals.
5 PressSTART
(AutoDefrostexplained
in the sectionon
ConvenienceFeatures.)
,._llows vou t() (tefl:l)st tot tile
lenglh of time mu select.
See the De/i'osting Guide
ti)r suggested times.
Power h'vel 3 is
auton/atic_dly set, but
you ma} change this/or
nlore flexibilit> "tim 1nay
deli'os{ small itelns lnol'e
qui( kly t)y raising the power
h'vel afler ellte]Jng the time.
t ]owe_'r they will need
more/i'e(tuellt attentioll
than usu_d.
Power h'_'l 7 cuts the total
deti'osting tittle in abottt
halP, power h'\el 10 cuts the
total time to ;l])l)roxi/tlately
1/3. Rotate or stir/_)od
fi_eqtteHtl}.
At Olle hall of selected
deli'osting fillip, the o\eu
signals TURN. At this time.
ttlr/l t()od ()ver arid break
apart or reaYl_ll/ge t)ie( es
{()17 l//()re evell de{'Fos{illg.
Shield am warm areas with
sn/_dl t)ieces oI foil.
,\ dull tl/mntling noise n/av
1)e heard during deli'osting.
This som/d is normal when
{he ox, ell is l/O{ ot)elTa{illg at
t ]igh t)ower.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods tmzen in t)atler or
t)lastit can be de/i'osted ill
the package. Tightly closed
packages should tie slit,
t)ierced or vented AFTER
/ood has llartially
(te/i:/)ste(t. Plastic ston_ge
containers should be at
least partially unc/m'red.
• Fau/il}_size, tn:et)ackaged
/i'OZell (lil/l/ers Call be
&'fix)sled and n/i(ro_m'ed.
If tile/ood is in a loll
(ontainet; mms/;vr it
to a microwa\ e-sali: dish.
• Foods lhai spoil easily, such
as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings,
t)oulttT and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
/or nlore than one hour
alter deli'osting. Room
ten/t)erature tn:omoms
tile gTowth of l/am/fill
ba(teria.
• For more e\ en de/i'osting
of larger/oods, such as
beet; lau/b and veal roasts,
use Auto De/i'ost.
• [_e Stll'e large llleals are
COmllleiely de/i'osted
belore cooking.
• When defl:osted,/ood
should be cool bu{
softened in all atx'as. Ifsiill
slightly iQ', reulrn to the
l//icrowave vel"}' brieIly, or
lei it stand a/i:w n/inuies.
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D rosting Guide
Food Time Comments
Breads,Cakes
Bread,bunsor rolls _1 piece)
Sweetrolls appro×. 12 oz..
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen_1 lb..
Shellfish,small pieces (1 lb.)
Fruit
Plastic pouch--1 to 2
(lO-oz, package J
Meat
Bacon 1 lb..
Franks (] lb.)
Groundmeat I lb.,
Roast:beef,lamb,veal,pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
cutup (2K, m 3 lbs.
Chicken,whole
(2½ to 3 lb_,
Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4 lo 6 lbs.,
| mhl.
3 Io _ mill.
() I() _ l/lil/.
5 Io 7 mill
5 |o 7 lni//.
12 Io 16mi|/.
per lb
5 to 7 min.
per lb
15 1o 19 min.
17 to 21 min.
Pla(e blo(k ill (asserole, Till?i/ o'_er alld
break ut) afler half lhe time.
Place mml)ened package in oven.
Iet stand 5 mimues after deflx)siing.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just m_til/i'anks can be
setlaramd. I,et stand 5 millutes,
if necessaw, to comtllew (tefl:osting.
Turn meat over alter half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place m_wral)l)ed meat in cooking dish.
Turn o_er a/ler half llle lime and shield
warm areas wiitl toil. When tinished,
setlaraw l)ieces and Met stand to comtllete
de/i'osting.
Place wrapt)ed chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over a/let half the time. When
tinishe(t, setlarate pieces and microwaxe
2-4 minutes more, if necessary. I,et stand
to tinish (tet_:osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Aller half
ihe time, /ll/Wl?}t]) }:tl/(t tllrll c]lickell ovec
Shield warm areas wiitl toil. Finish
de/i'osting. If necessat), rim cold water in
the cavity m_til giblets call be removed.
Place m_wral)l)ed hen in the oven t)reast-
side-up. Tm:n over atter half the time.
Rm_ cool wamr in the cavity m_til giblets
(an Lie removed.
Pla(e m_wrat)l)ed breast in dish breast-
side-down. After half the time, tm:n over
and shield warm areas widl/oil. Iqnish
deli'osting. I,et stand 1-2 hom:s in
refi'igerator to (omtlleie (te/i'osting.
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Time Features
i iI_ i
3OSEC.
,4k=
This is a quick way to set
cooking time for 1-6 minutes.
I)ress Olle Of the gxt)lX_SS
Cool pads (ti'om 1 to 6)
tor 1 to 6 minutes o/
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the
2 1)ad liar 2 minutes of
(()()king time.
You can use this feature
two ways:
• It will add _Ose(o_dsto
|he |ilIle (O[ll/|il/g- d()_rn
eadl time the pad is
pressed.
The power level can be
changed as time is
CO/ll/tJllg dowI/. Press
POWER I ,E'_2I _and
emer 1-10.
• It (an be used as a (lui(k
(()()king time.
2O
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Convenience Features
(lesstlme) (moretime',
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1 75 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE:Do not use the metal
shelf when cooking popcorn.
How to Use thePopcorn
Feature
I Follow package
instructions, using Time
(]ook if the package is
less than 1.75 ()tm(es or
larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of
t)ot)corn ill the c('nter
of the microwm, e.
2 Press P()PC()RN. The
oven starts in/iile(tiatelv.
Ta t) P()PC()RN to select
the bag size you are
cooking.
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Program to Provide a Slmrter
or Longer Cook Time
If you find {hat the brand of
t)ot)corn vo[i /Ise [lllderl)ot)s
or overcooks consistentl},
you can add or subtract
20-30 se(onds to the
automatic t)Ollt)ing time.
To add [illlel
M'ler pressing P()PC()RN,
press 9 immediately after
the o_en starts ti)r an extra
20 seconds.
()n some models, press 9
again to add another 10
seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract thne:
M'ter pressing P()PC()RN,
press 1 immediately alter
the oven starts ti)r 20
seconds less cooking time.
()n some models, press 1
again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds
Qotal 30 seconds less time).
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Convenience Features
3
NOTE:Do not use the metal
shelf when using the Reheat
feature.
The Reheat {_mture reheats
servings ot _yr prexiously
cooked foods.
I Press l@[I IEAT.
2 Select {ood t}])e 1-6 {or
one sewing (see Reheat
Guide below). On some
lIlodels, tile o%ell starts
immediately.
3 Press 2 or 3 to change the
set\ ing size.
4 ()n some models, press
START
NOTE:Theserving size may
be changed or addedafter
the ovenstarts. Press
numberpad 2 or3. Onsome
models,theserving size
forfood type6 cannotbe
changed.
Reheat Guide
I Pasta Coxer with lid or vented plasti(_r}_]).
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Coxer with lid or xented plasti( wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables (',()'_(?r with lid or vented t)lasti(wrat).
4 Beverages, 8-I0 oz. Works best with wide l//oH|h mug--do not (oxer.
5 Sauces and gravies Coxer with lid or xente(t plastic wrap.
Cmer with xented plasti( wrap.
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
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The Beverage/i'ature heats
servings of any beverage.
Press t_I_IL_\(',E. The
OVell S|al;|S il//lilediatelt.
On some models, the serving
size is amomaficallv set at
1, bm can 1)e changed b}
pressing 2 or 3 right atter
pressing BI_:VER,\(;E.
On model JVM1430 only, the
ser'dng size is autom_lti(Mly
set at 4 otm(es, but can
l)e <hanged l)y tapl)ing
BEVI_2RAGE to select
8 or 12 otmces.
Drhlks heated with the
Beverage feature lllay be
very hot. Remove the
container with care.
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Convenience Features
iol
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once,
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter
food weight. For
example, press pads 1
and2 for 1.2pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START
(Time Defrost is
explained in the 77me
Features section.)
24
The I)eli'ost Am()!Time
ti.,ature gives you two ways
to defl:ost/rozel]/k)o(ts.
Press DEFP.OST
ALIT()!TIME on((' ti)r
Auto I)efl:ost or twice/i)r
Time I)eli'ost.
Use Auto I)efl:ost/k)r meat,
poultv} and fish. Use Time
Deli'ost tk)r most ()tiler
fl:ozen /k)ods.
FX/ltO [)eJl?ost _l/lio]//_ttJ(_lllv
sets tile (teKosti])g times
alld power levels to give
even defl:osting results t()r
Ille}ttS, poulu:y }tn(I fish
weighi]]g u t) to six pounds.
There is a tlan(ty guide
located Oil the inside front
Ot tile ()veil.
6uide
Conversion Guide
II"the _eight of"i_)od is
stated ill potmds al!d
OUllCeS, tile ot!ilces llltlSt
be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound,
Weightof EnterFood
Foodin Weight
Ounces (tenths of
apomM)
1-2 ' :1
4-5 :3
627
9-10 :6
11 :7
12-13 :8
14-15 :9
• I_.el//oxe Hie}it i]?Olll
t)ackage and place on
mierowa'_ e-sat_! (tish.
• "I\vice (turil]g (te/i'ost,
tile oven signals TURN.
At eacll TURN signal,
turl] tile ti)od over.
Remove (le/i'oste(t m('_t
or shield warm are_ls witll
small pie(es ot ti)il.
• Atier deti:ostil]g, most
l/le_lts lleed to st_lll(t
5 minutes to comlllete
(tet_'osting. I,arge roasts
should stand ti)r about
30 mimnes.
i
3 :2
8 :5
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Other Features Your Model May Have ___
(On some models)
The t ]EI,P pad displays
[k'ature infi)rmation and
helt)fld hints. Press t ]EI P,
then select a/cature pad.
To remind you that you
ha_e/i)od in the oven, the
o_en will display "F()()I) IS
RI_2kI)Y " or "END" and
beep once a minute mltil
VO/l either open ttle oven
door or press CI EAR!()FE
_i__i_ilili__ _i__ii_iiii__
Press to enter the ti_//e of
day or to check the time
ot dm while microwaving.
1 Press CL()CK.
2 Enter time of din'.
3 On some models, select
AM or PM.
4 Press S%\RT or CI_()CK.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
(On some models)
'File scroll speed of tile
display can be (hanged.
Press an(1 hol(1 the AM!P[",]
pad al)o/lt ._4se( Oll(tS to
SCROLL SPEED
bring up tile displa}.
Select 1-5/k)r slow to
tilst scroll st/eed.
[ 0 ]i
[DISPLAY ON/OFF]
! Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill¸¸¸
'lb turn the (lock display
of/, press and hold 0 ti_r
abOllt three se(ollds.
Del_v Start alh)ws you to
set tile ii/ierow_e to delta
cooking ut/to 24 hours.
I Press DEI ,AY S'IART.
2 Enter tile time you wm/t
the oven to start. (Be
sm:e tile microwave clock
shows tile correct time
of day.)
3 ()n some models, select
AM or PM.
To redistllay the clock,
rel)e_tt.
4 Select any combination
of I)eti'ost Am/)!Tin/e
or Time Cook I 8-:II.
5 Press S'I;M_I'.
The Delay Start time will
be displayed. The oven will
automatically start at tile
(telm ed time.
The time of day ram' be
displaye(t by t/ressing
CI ,()CK.
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Timer ()n!Off operates as
;_ lIlin/lte til//er and c_111 be
used at any time, even
when tile o_en is operadng.
I Press TIMER ()N!()FE
2 tiller {lille roll Wallt to
cotmt down.
3 Press TIMER ()N!()FF
to start.
Ill addition to starting many
timctions, S'IART!tS\USE
allox<s_)tt to stol) cooking
withom opening tile door
or clearing the display.
(On some models)
When time is up, tile oven
will signal. "Ib tm:n off the
timer signal, press TIMER
()N/()FF.
NOTE:The timer indicator
will be lit while tile timer
is operating.
ill IIQ; iiiii; ii
The Reminder/i'ature can
be used like an alarm clock
and C_tll be/lse(t _tt _tl/V
tillle, even when tile ()_+tq/is
operating. The Reminder
time cm/be set up to
24 hours lattm
I Press REMINDER.
2 FAlter the time VO[l Walll
the o_en to remind you.
(Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct
time of da}.)
3 ()n some models, select
AM or PM.
4 Press REMINDER. When
Reminder signal occm:s,
press REMINDER to tm:n
it ott_ The Reminder
time ma_ 1)e displayed 1)y
pressing REMINDER.
NOTE: The REM indicator
will remain lit to show that
tile Reminder is set. "Ib
clear the Reminder betbre
it occurs, press REMINDER,
then 0. The REM indicator
will no longer be lit.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
TURNTABLE
[ 1
A
Yotl IIl_lv lock the COlltrol
t)+ulel to prevent the
microwave/i'om being
accidemallv started or used
1)v children.
(On some models)
For best cooking results,
lea_e the tt_rHtable OH+
It can be tuzqled off/i)r
large dishes. Press
TURN%\BI,E to mrn
the turntable on or off.
All a/ltOlIlati( t_lll ]('atlll;e
protects the microwave
ti'om too much heat rising
ti'om the cooktop below it.
It automatically turns on if
it senses too much heat.
To lock or mdock the
controls, press and hold
(;IlL\R/OFF/or M)out
3 seconds. When ttle
control panel is locked, "I+"
or "I ()C" will be displayed
to the extreme right.
Solnetinles the turntable
cml become too hot to
touch. Be c_lrcful touclling
the Hlrntabl(' during and
alter cooking.
If you have turned the/hn
OIS VO/I Ill,IV /ill(I that VO/l
camlot tm:n it off. The/hn
will _mtomati(-allv tm:n off
when the internal parts
are cool. It luav StWv,o11
lot 30 mimnes or more
alter the cooktop and
microwave comrols are
turned off.
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[ 1¸SURFACE
LIGHT
Press to Him the sHr_l(e
light on or off.
(On some models)
The beeper sound level
can be a</justed. Press
BEEPER V()[ LI ME.
Choose 0-3 {or mute
to loud.
()n some models, there is
a night light otxion.
Press SURFACE I,IGIIT
once lot bright light, twice
]or the night light or tl_ee
times to turn the light off.
VENT FAN
HI-LO-OFF
The "_ent fan relllo'_es
steam and oilier xal)ors
ti:om suria(e cooking.
Press XT2NT IL.\N once for
high {an speed, twice {br
low {hn speed or a {bird
time to turn the {hn off.
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Other Features Your Model May Have
How to UsetheShelf
WhenMicrowaring
////1111 II I \ \\ \XX\
* Make sure the shelf i_
posilioned properly
iliside /he illicrowave
]o ikr_'v_'lll (lalil;ige IO
the ()_ell [rOlll ;trcillg.
• Do llOI llSe ,_
llllCro\¥;tv(_ browl/Jlig
dish on tile shelf.
The shelf could
overhem.
• DO 1101 llSe tile O'_C/I
_il]l the shell oil tllc
microwave floor. This
could dmIlage the
II/1CFOW;tVe.
• Use pol holders wlIeIl
liaildlilig die shelf -
il in;iv be hoi.
• Do not use the shelf
wlleIl cooking
lIOpcorn.
• DO lIOI llSe t]le shell
with the Reheat
lealtlrc.
Food illicrowaves best
when placed on the
turntable or on the shelf
in tile lower position.
Only use tile shelf when
reheating on lnore than
one level. Do not store the
shelf inside the oven ca\it_.
For best results
Uneven results
2-level reheating
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Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
• To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
I Multiply rch('_t time
byl'!_.
2 S\dtch places after 1/2
the dine.
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Microwave Terms
Arcing
g
Covering
Shie!ding
Standing Time
Venting
Arcing is the microwa',,e term tor sparks in the o'_en. Arcing is
(aused b_:
• the metal shelI being installed in(orre(tly and toudling the
illi( rowa'_ e walls.
• metal or tbil touching the side oI the o'+en.
• it>it that is not molded to food (tq)tm:ned edges _lct like
amemms).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels (ontaining small metal pieces.
Covers hold in moisttlre, alh)w tor more even heating and red lice
cooking time. _k'llting plastic wra t) or covering with wax paper
allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked/oods to
prevent ovel-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of
toil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and leg.', on
poultry, which would cook be/ore larger parts.
When you cook with regular ovens,/t)ods such as roasts or cakes are
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is
espe(ially important in microwme cooking. Note that a microwa_ed
cake is not pla(ed on a cooling rack.
Alter co_ering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by
turning back one corner st) excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of
baking soda _md _lter
keeps the inside fi'esh.
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
Sortie spatters Call be
relilove(t with a paper
towel, others may require
_1(l_mli/(h)th. Remove
greasy silk, tiers wi[h a stldsv
ch)th, then rinse with a
damp cloth, l)o not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp
tltensils Oil ovell walls.
Never use a COlllnlercial
oven cleaner on rely part
of your microwave.
NOTE:Be certain thepower
is offbefore cleaning any
part ofthis oven.
Removable Turntable and
Turntable Support
To prevent breakage,
do not place die turntable
into water just atter
cooking. W_lsh it carefully
ill warm, sudsy water or
ill the dishwasher. The
turntable and support
call be broken if drot)l)ed.
RelI/el//bel', do llO| oper_lle
tl/e o_en withom the
turntable _md support
ill place.
Shelf(on some models)
Clean with mild soap and
water or in die dishwasher.
Do not clean in a
self-cleaning oven.
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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 outside of the
microwave with a sudsy
cloth. Rinse and then dye.
Wil)e the window clean
with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughl}. Do not
use cleaning sl)ra?_s, lm:ge
amom_ts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp ok!iects
on the t)anel--they can
damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch
ttle €Olltrol panel.
Door Seal
It's important to keep the
area clean where the door
seals against the microxs_ve.
Llse only mild, non-abrasive
detergems applied with a
clean sponge or so/t cloth.
Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and
(ttlst on the bottolll o/leIl.
Llse a solution of warm
water and detergent.
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Light Bulb Replacement Iii
_______________________________________________________________________________? _____'__?_____1 To rel)l_++ce the 1)ll]b(s),
bulb with a 40-watt ;,t the m_,in h,se or ,ir(uit
inoandescentbulb bre;,ker panel or pull
(WB36X10003), avai/ah/e _! ,he t)h_g.
from your GE suppfier
2 Remo_e the s(rew fi:ow,
light (oxer and lo/_'er
the cover.
I j
REMOVE SCREWS
IL J
REMOVE SCREWS
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be
replaced are cool befi)re
removing. Aller breaking
the adhesive seal, remove
the tmlb 1)y gently turning.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect electrical t)ow_ r
to the oven.
(On some models)
(On some models)
:bulbwithanO-wa_
ii incandescent bulb ;
ii (we36x10003), available
frmn your GE supplier.
"Ib ret)lace the oven light,
first discomlect the power
at tile main fl_se or circuit
breaker panel or pull
the plug.
2
Remo_v the top grille b_
taking out the 2 screws
that hold it in plme.
3 Next, remove the screw
located above the door
I/e_lr the cel/ter el the
oven that secures tile
light housing.
4 Replace the screw.
Connect elecu:ical power
to the o_en. 35
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The Exhaust Feature
Charcoal Filter
on some models,
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
The vent t_m has 2 metal
r_ usat)le grease filters.
The metal filters trap
grease released by toods
on the cooktot). They also
prevent flames fi:om toods
01/ [he cook[o t) /l'Ol//
damaging the inside of
the l//J Ct'()W_l_+ e.
Models that redrculate air
])_lck ill[() the rool// _llso
use a (har(oal fiher.
For this reason, the filters
must AI,WAYS be in t)lace
when the hood is used.
The grease filters should
be (leaned once a month,
or as lleede(t.
To remove, slide it to the
rear using the tab. Ptfll it
(]()+x'+'l/ al/d o/|t.
To clean the g,rease filter,
soak it and then swish it
aromld in hot water and
detergent. Don't use
al_+J,++lJ,o_Jda or ammo]fia
prod mrs because they will
darken the metal. IJght
brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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RiHse, shake and let it (tvx
belore ret)lacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the/i'ame slot on the
back of the opening. Ptfll
u t) and to the/i'ont to lock
into t)la(e.
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ii cannot he cleaned. It
ii :nustbe replaced. Order _
iiPart No. WB2X9883froin i
your GEsupplier.
Remove 2 grille screws to
remove the grille.
If the model is not vented
to the outside, the air will
be recirculated through a
distiosable charcoal filter
that helps remove sn/oke
_ll(t odors.
To ren/ove the charcoal
filter, disconnect power at
the n/ain filse or circuit
breaker tianel or pull
the plug.
'lb install a new filter,
remove t)lastic and other
outer wrapping/i'om the
new filt el_
The charcoal filter
should be relilaced when
it is noticeabh' dirty or
discolored (usually atter
6-12 months, deliending
on hood usage).
Remove the top grille bv
removing the 2 screws that
hold it in t)lace. Slide the
Jilter towards the/i'ont of
the ()Veil an(t relilove it.
Insert the filter into the
top opening of the oven
as shown. It will rest at an
angle on 2 side sut)t)ort
tabs and ill /i'ont of the
right rear tab. RelIlace
the grille and 2 screws.
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Problem
Oven will not
start
Before You Call For Service
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Power surge.
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
• Replace fi_se or reset circuit breaker.
• Unplug the microwave oven, dlen plug
it back in.
• Make sm:e the 3-prong plug on the
oven is fidlv inserted into wall outlet.
Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
"LOCKED"or "LOC" The control has been
appears on display locked,
Youhear an
unusual, low-tone
beep
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.
You have tried to start
the Reminder widlout
a valid t'nne of day.
You have tried to change
the power level when it
is not allowed.
• This is normal.
• Press and hold CI,I_AR!OIq; tbr
al)out 3 seconds to Ulflock the colltrol.
• Start over and enter a valid time
of da}.
• Many of the ovell'S [(_atilres are [)reset
and cannot be changed.
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I.'l
• Steam or vapor escaping
li'()l/l arOtllld tile (lo01".
• I,ight reflection around
door or ottter case.
• [)imming oven light and
change in tile blower
sound at power levels
other than high.
• Dull thumping sound
while oven is operating.
• TV-radio illterlhrence
might be noticed while
/ISillg tile lI/ic17owilve.
Similar to tile interfi:rence
caused bx other small
appliances, it does not
indicate a problem with
tile microw_ve. Phtg tile
microwave into a difIere_lt
electrical circuit, move tile
radio or TV as il_r m_,>'
/F()I/I tile l/licrowilve as
possible, or check tlle
position and sig_lal of
tile TViradio antenna.
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Notes
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Notes
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that can be used t/y t_eople
ot all ages, sizes and
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illlt)ail?l//ents.
For greater COllvenience
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warramv and learn at/out
special discounts tllat
are a_ailable while your
warramv is still ill e/loot.
_1()/1 Call t)/lrchase it
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800.626.2002
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Individuals qualified
to service their own
al)t)liances can have
parts or accessories sent
directly to their home.
(VIS_\, MasterCard and
Discover cards are
ac(el)ted.)
()rder on-line today,
24 hours eve U da} or
by t)hone at 800.626.2002
during normal business
ho/lrs.
Register your new
appliance on-line--
at your convenience!
Timely 1)ro(luct registration
will allow ti)r enhanced
COl/llil/lnicalion alld
t)rol/ll)t sevvice tinder tile
terms of your warranty,
should the need arise.
You into also mail in tl/e
t)re-t)rint ed registration
card included in the
t)acking 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.
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Staplesales ,@ o, .,,.'el/ed c/,e_:/_/,e,,..P,,,d d o,'i_i,,.l
purchase date is m'ed('d to obtai_t service under warra_tty.
FULL ONb_ YEAR WARRANTY
For one year Dora (/ate of original
tmrchase, we will provide, fi'ee of (barge,
t)arts _md service lal)or ilJ, vottr hottJ, e
to repair or replace a_U part o/the
mierowave ove)_ thin tbils t)ec_lllse Of
a mamttbettwing deject.
LIMYI_D ADDITIONAL
NINE- YFAR WARRAN'IT
For tlte second tltrougtt the tenth year
/i'om ttte date of original tmrcttase, we
will t)rovide,/i'ee of charge, a rel)la(emen|
magwetro)! tubeit the l//ag//etroll tilbe
efils because of a manue_c|uritlg deice|.
]i)/t t)a}/or tlte service tri 1) to your home
and service labor charges.
Warrantor is not responsible for consequential damages.
This warranty is ex{en(led to the original
tmrcttaser and any su(ceeding owner tor
t)rodttcts t)m:cltased/or ordinm:y home use
in the 48 mainland states, t]awaii _md
W_sttington, D.C. ht Alaska ttte warranty
is |tte same ex(ept that it is I JMITED
because you must 1)a} to slti t) the 1)ro(htct
to the servi_ e stto 1) or tor ttte servi_ e
te(lmician's rowel costs to your ttome.
All warranty service will be t)rovided bv
o/lr ]_'_lct()rv' Service (]elllers or bv ()lit
autttorized Cusiomer Care _' servicers
dm:ing normal working hom:s.
Sltould yore: al)t)liatwe need service,
dttring warranty period or beyond, call
800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
• hnproper installation, delivery or
nlaluteuallee.
If you have ml hlstallation problem, contact
your dealer or h_stallen You are respo_sible
for providhlg adequate electrical,
exhattslhlg mid oilier comleclhlg facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
Some stales do not allow the _ xclusi(m ol ligfitatio n ()f incidental or consequentia! damages, I
so th e abox e limitation or: exdusio n may I!ot apply' to you. This warrant) gixes yol! speci!'lc I
legal righls, and }or/m_ O' als o h;t_rc other tights wlaich "__tr}' t}'ogl state t0 state, !!'o k!!o}_ what ]
VOlJr legal rights are 111_ollr state, constlh x, Otll" local or slate co!lstlil]er afthirs oltice o!_ YQtlr
Warrantor: General Eledric Company. Louisville, KY 4022_
• Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs.
• Failure of the product if it is nfisused, or
used for other than the intended purpose
or used commercially.
• Dmnage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental or consequential dmnage
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
• Dmnage caused after delivery.
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