GE JVM1630WFC, AVM1630BFC, AVM1630WFC, JVM1635SLJC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ..............2–8

Operating Instructions

Oven Features ..................... 9

Controls .......................... 10

Time Features ..................... 11

Defrost Features ...............12-14

Convenience Features ..........15, 16

Microwave Terms ................. 16

Power Levels ...................... 17

Other Features .................18-20

Replacing the Light Bulb ........... 23

Exhaust Features ..................23

Care and Cleaning .............24, 25

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service ......25, 26

Consumer Support

Optional Kits ....................... 8

Product Registration ..............27

Warranty .........................29

Consumer Support ..................30

Owner’s Manual

JVM1630WFC

JVM1630BFC
JVM1635SFC

AVM1630BFC

AVM1630WFC

JVM1635SLJC

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # _____________________________

Serial # _____________________________

You can find them on a label when the

Microwave Oven

door is open.

350A4502P739 49-40709 06-13 ATS

PN:261800318343

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:

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

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this

oven with the door open since open­door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the

oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) 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:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches

(broken or loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted

or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

nRead all instructions before using

this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the
following:

n Read and follow the specific precautions in

the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy section above.

n This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.

n This microwave oven is cUL listed for

installation over both gas (less than
60,000BTU) and electric ranges.

n This over-the-range oven is designed for use

over ranges no wider than 36” (91.4 cm). It
may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.

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n 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 available from General Electric.

n Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided installation
instructions.

n Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces

can burn off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving risk of electric shock.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

n 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.

— 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.

— Ifmaterialsinsidethe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oventodrynewspaper.

n Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking

or oven thermometers when cooking by
microwave. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and
possible damage to the oven. Do not use a
thermometer in food you are microwaving
unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.

n Do not store any materials, other than our

recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.

n 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.

n Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
n Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
n Do not block or cover any openings on the

appliance.

n This microwave is not approved or tested for

marine use.

n Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

n Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in

this appliance.

n This microwave oven is specifically designed

to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.

n 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.

n 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.

n This appliance must only be serviced by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

n As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

n Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.

n Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
n Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
n Do not use paper products in oven when

appliance is operated in any cooking mode
except microwave only.

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WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.

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

n Metal or foil touching the side of

the oven.

n Turntable ring support not installed

correctly.

n Foil not molded to food (upturned

edges act like antennas).

n Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry

pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.

n Recycled paper towels containing

small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.

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WARNING!

FOOD

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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straight-sided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.

n Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may

tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and Cleaning of the Microwave Oven
section for instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.

n 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. The container may
feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.

n Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-

necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

n 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.

n Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.

n Cookmeatandpoultrythoroughly—meatto

at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F
(71°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the
turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it
can rotate. 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.”

n If you are not sure if

a dish is microwave­safe, use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup

(240mL)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 microwave­safe.

n Oversized food or oversized metal cookware

should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.

n Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls

can become too hot to touch. Be careful
touching the floor, turntable and walls during
and after cooking.

n If you use a meat thermometer while

microwaving, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.

n 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.

How to test for a

microwave-safe dish.

n Some foam 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.

n Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

n Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.

n Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic

wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent spattering while
microwaving. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so
steam can escape.

n Cookware may become hot because of heat

transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.

n When microwaving “boilable” cooking

pouches and tightly closed plastic bags, they
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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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)

n Use foil only as directed in this manual.

When using foil in the microwave oven,
keep the foil at least 1” (2.5 cm) away from
the sides of the oven.

n Plastic cookware designed for microwave

cooking is very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or ceramic
materials and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

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them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

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Do not permit children to use plastic

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cookware without complete supervision.

WARNING!

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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,

Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

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.

grounding
reduces the
risk of electric

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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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.

n Clean the underside of the microwave often.

Do not allow grease to build up on the
microwave or the fan filters.

n 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.

PACEMAKERS

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

OPTIONAL KITS

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kits

nJX48WH—White
n JX46BL—Black

When replacing a 36” (91.4 cm) 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” (7.6 cm) wide filler panels.

n Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.

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

n When preparing flaming foods under the

microwave, turn the fan on.

n 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.

Charcoal Filter Kits

nJX81L —Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

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

See back cover to order by phone or at
GEAppliances.ca.

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About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.ca

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

Convenience Cooking

Potato

Popcorn

Beverage

Defrost

Cook

Reheat

Weight/Time

Time

Timer

On/Off

Express Cook

Add

2

1

3

30 Sec.

Turntable

5

4

6

Surface

8

7

9

Light

Set

Power

Vent

0

Clock

Level

Start

Cancel

Pause

Off

Features of the Oven

Door Handle.

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen

allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in the
oven.

Control Panel.

Removable Turntable. Do not

operate the oven in the microwave
mode without the turntable and
turntable support seated and in place.

Removable Turntable Support. Do
not operate the oven in the
microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support
seated and in place.

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