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

Write the model and serial numbers here: Model #_ _____________________________

Serial # _ _____________________________

You can find them on a label when the door is open.

Owner’s Manual

JVM1630WFC

JVM1630BFC

JVM1635SFC

AVM1630BFC

AVM1630WFC

JVM1635SLJC

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.

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

nRead and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above.

nThis appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 7.

nThis microwave oven is cUL listed for installation over both gas (less than 60,000BTU) and electric ranges.

nThis 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.

nDo 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.

nInstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

nDo 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. GEAppliances.ca

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:	n This microwave is not approved or tested for
	— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend		marine use.
	appliance when paper, plastic or other	n	Use this appliance only for its intended use as
	combustible materials are placed inside the
			described in this manual.
	oven while cooking.
		n	Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
	— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
			this appliance.
	from paper or plastic containers before
		n	This microwave oven is specifically designed
	placing them in the oven.
			to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
	— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
			for laboratory or industrial use.
	not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
		n	Some products such as whole eggs and
	food in the oven when not in use.
			sealed containers—for example,­ closed jars—
	— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
			are able to explode and should not be heated
	oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
			in this microwave oven. Such use of the
	accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled
			microwave oven could result in injury.
	for use in microwave ovens.
		n	It is important to keep the area clean where
	— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the
			the door seals against the microwave. Use
	oven door closed, turn the oven off and
			only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied
	disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
			with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
	at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door
		n This appliance must only be serviced by
	is opened, the fire may spread.		qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
	— Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
			authorized service facility for examination,
	n Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking		repair or adjustment.
	or oven thermometers when cooking by	n	As with any appliance, close supervision is
	microwave. The metal and mercury in these
			necessary when used by children.
	thermometers could cause arcing and
		n	Do not store anything directly on top of the
	possible damage to the oven. Do not use a
			microwave oven surface when the microwave
	thermometer in food you are microwaving
			oven is in operation.
	unless the thermometer is designed or
		n Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
	recommended for use in the microwave oven.
	n Do not store any materials, other than our	n Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
	recommended accessories, in this oven when	n Do not use paper products in oven when
	not in use.		appliance is operated in any cooking mode
	n Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not		except microwave only.
	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.
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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:

nMetal or foil touching the side of the oven.

nTurntable ring support not installed correctly.

nFoil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

nMetal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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WARNING! FOOD

	n Do not pop popcorn in your microwave	n Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
	oven unless in a special microwave popcorn	tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
	accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled	less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
	for use in microwave ovens.	Care and Cleaning of the Microwave Oven
	n Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.	section for instructions on how to clean the
		inside of the oven.
	Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
	cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.	n Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
	n Operating the microwave with no food inside	with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
		thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
	for more than a minute or two may cause
		heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
	damage to the oven and could start a fire. It
		when warming formula. The container may
	increases the heat around the magnetron and
		feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
	can shorten the life of the oven.
		test the formula before feeding the baby.
	n Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
		n Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
	potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
		necked bottles (especially carbonated
	apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
		beverages). Even if the container is opened,
	egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to
		pressure can build up. This can cause the
	escape during cooking.
		container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
	n SUPERHEATED WATER
		n Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be
	Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
	be overheated beyond the boiling point without	careful when opening any containers of
		hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking
	appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
		pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury,
	boiling when the container is removed from
		direct steam away from hands and face.
	the microwave oven is not always present.
	THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS	n Do not overcook potatoes. They could
	SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE	dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
	CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR	your oven.
	OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.	n Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to
	To reduce the risk of injury to persons:	at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F
	— Do not overheat the liquid.	(71°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
	— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through	temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to
		these temperatures usually protects against
	heating it.
		foodborne illness.
	— 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.
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How to test for a microwave-safe dish.

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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.

nOversized 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.

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

nIf you use a meat thermometer while microwaving, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

nDo 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.

nSome 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.

nDo not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

nNot all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

nPaper 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.

nCookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

nWhen 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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Ensure proper ground exists before use.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)

nUse 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.

nPlastic 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:

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

2 Do not microwave empty containers.

3 Do not permit children to use plastic 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, 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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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.

nClean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.

nIn 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.

nUse care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.

nWhen preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on.

nNever 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.

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

nJX48WH—White

nJX46BL—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.

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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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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

Popcorn		Beverage	Potato
Reheat		Defrost	Cook
		Weight/Time	Time
Express Cook			Timer
			On/Off
1	2	3	Add
			30 Sec.
4	5	6	Turntable
7	8	9	Surface
			Light
Power	0	Set	Vent
Level		Clock
Cancel		Start
Off		Pause

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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