GE JVM1653WH04, JVM1653WH03, JVM1653SH04, JVM1653SH03, JVM1653BH04 Owner’s Manual

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JVM1650
JVM1651

SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven

Owner's Manual

Important SafetyInformation

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Operating Instructions

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Helpful Information

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READ ALL SAFETY

INFORMATION BEFORE USING

Welcome m tile GE t_tmily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we believe
in dependable service.

You'll see it in this easT-to-

use manual and you'll hear
it in tile tiiendly voices of

our (onsulller selwice

department.

Start HereL.. Before using your Microwave

Best of all, you'll
experience these values
each time you use yollr

microwave. That's
important, because your

new microwave will be
part of your ihmily tor

a long time.

Help us

help you

Betbre you call tk)r selwice,
there are a f_w things you
can do to help us serve
you better.

Write down the model and

serial numbers here, They

are on a label inside tile
oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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" betbre calling.
This section helps you
solve commoll problems
that might occun

Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this

manual You will need it
to obtain service under

warranty,

tfyou do need seriice,
you can relax knowing

help is only a phone call
away, A list of toll-fi'ee

customer service nunlhers
is included in tile back of
this manual.

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READ ALL SAFETY

INFORMATION BEFORE USING

• Read and fbllow the
specific "Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave

Energy" on page 2.

• Tills appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
m properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding

instructions section on
page 10.

• DO not illount this

appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this
appliance only in

accordance with the
provided Installation

instructions.

• Tills over-the-range oven
was designed tk)r use over
ranges no wider than 36"
tt may be installed over
both gas and elect]tic
cooking equipment.

• Do not operate this
appliance if' it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

• DO not cover or block

any openings on the
appliance.

• Use this appliance only
fbr its intended use as

described in this mamml.

Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in
this appliance, This

microwa'¢e oven is
specifically designed m

heat, d]T or cook fbod,
and is not intended

tbr labm-amry o1'
industrial use.

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• Do not store this
appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product
near water--_)r exanlple,

in a wet basenlent, near

a swimming pool, near
a sink or in shnilar

locations.

• Keep power cord away
ti'om heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.

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

-- Do not overcook tood.

Caretully attend
appliance when paper,

plastic or other coln-
bustible materials are

placed inside tile oven

while cooking.

-- Renlove wire twist-ties

and metal handles
t_om paper or plastic

containers beibre placing
them in the oven.

-- Do not use tile oven

tor storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
products, cooking

utensils or tood in tile

oven when not in use.

-- If materials inside tile

oven ignite, keep the

oven door closed, turn

the oven Off and

disconnect tile power

cord, or shut off power

at tile fuse or circuit

breaker panel. K tile
door is opened, tile fire

may spread.

-- Do not use tile Sensor

Features twice in
succession Oil tile same

R)od portion. If food is
undercooked after tile

tlrsL coun[down_ ilse

TimeCookfor additional
cooking time.

• See door surface
cleaning instructions ixl

the Care and Cleaning
section (s) of this manual.

• This appliance must only
be se_'iced by qualified

service personnel.
Contact nearest

authorized service tacility
tor examination, repair

or adjustment.

• As with any appliance,
close supervision is

necessary when used
by children.

• Do *lot store anything
directly on top of tile

microwave oven SUl't_4ce
when tile microwave oven
is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWA VING

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

• The metal shelf not
installed correctly

so it touches the
microwave wall.

• Metal or toil touching
the side of the oven.

• Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accesso] 3, or unless you
use popcorn labeled for

use ill microwave ovens.

• Some products such _s
whole eggs and sealed
containers--tbr example,
closed jars--are aNe to
explode and should not

be heated in this
microu,ave oven. Such use
of the microwave oven

could result in i_ury.

• Do not boil eggs in a
microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resuhing
in i_!jm_'.

• Foil not molded m tbod
(upturned edges act like

antennas).

• Metal, such as twist-ties,

poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in tile

illici owa've.

• Recycled paper towels

containing small metal
pieces being used in the

microwave.

• Operating tile microwave

with no food inside tor
more than a minute or

two inay cause damage
to tile oven and could

start a fire. It increases
the heat around the

magnetron and can
shorten the lite of
the oven.

• Foods with unbroken

outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs,

sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers

and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during

cooking.

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SAFETYFACT

SUPERHfEATEDWATER

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 il_jm T
to persons:

-- Do not overheat tile

liquid.

-- Stir tile liquid both

before and half, ray
through heating it.

-- DO not use su~aigh/-

sided containel._ wifll

llarrow necks.

-- Alter beating, allow tile

container to stand in

tile microwave oven

ior a short time belore

renloving tile container.

-- Use extreme care when

inserting a spoon or
other utensil into tile

conminezt

• Avoid beating baby tood
in glass jars, even with

tile lid ott] Make sure all
intant ff)od is thoroughly

cooked. Stir food to
disnibute tile heat evenly.

Be caretid to prevent
scalding when warming

tk3rmula or brea_st milk.
Tile container may t_el

cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the

milk betkwe fbeding
tile baby.

• Don't deli'ost ti'ozen
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

injur)z

• Itot fbods and steam
can cause burns. Be

caretul when opening
any containers of hot

fired, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches

and boxes. '[_) prevent
possiNe hi.jury, direct
steam away tl*onl bands

and t_me.

• Do not overtook
potatoes. They could

dellyd_ate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry
thorougldy--meat m

at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F

and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature

of 180°E Cooking to
these temperatures

usually protects against
toodborne illness.

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING

Make silre all cookware
used in your microwave

oven is suitable fbr

nticrowaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard
cups, potter)* or cbina

dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze

with a metallic sheen Call
be used, Some cookware

is labeled "suitable for
microwaving?'

• If you are not sure if
a dish is microwave-safb,
use this test: Place ill the

oven both tile dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with

1 cup ofwatel=-set the

measuring cup either in

or next to tile dish.
Microwave 1 minute at
high. If tile dish beats,

it should not be used
for microwaving.

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tf tile dish remains cool
and only tile water in the

cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.

• If you use a meat the>
mometer while cooking,

make sure it is safe for

use ill Inicrowave ovens,

• Do not use recycled

paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins

and waxed paper can
contain metal fIecks

which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper producks
containing nylon or
nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may
also ignite.

• Some styrolbam trays
(like those that meat is

packaged on) have a thin
strip of metal embedded

in the bottom. When
microwaved, tile metal

can btlrn tile floor of

tile oven or ignite a
paper towel.

• Do not use the
microwave to d13*

newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap is

suitable tbr use in micro-
wave ovens. Check the

package for proper use.

• Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap

Call be used to cover

dishes in order to retain

moisture and prevent

spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam
can escape.

• Cookware lllay becolne

hot because of heat
transferred from the
heated fbod. Pot holdeL's

may be needed m handle

the cookware.

• "Boilable" cooking
pouches arid dgbtly
closed plastic bags should

be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.

If they are not, plastic

could burst during or
immediately after

cooking, possib b, resulting
in ilOtn T, Also, plastic

storage containers should
be at least partially

uncovered because they
fbrm a tight seal. When

cookillg Widl containers
tightly covered with plastic

wrap, remove covering
carelillly and direct

steam away ti'om hands
and face.

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• Use fbil only as directed
in this manual. _

dimlers may be
microwaved ill foil Ways
less thin1 3/4" high;
remove tile top fk)il cover
and retm'n tile tray to tile
box, When using fbil in

the microwave oven,
keep tile tbil at least

1" away fi'om the sides

of tile oven.

The fan will operate
automatically under
certain coilditions (see

Automatic Fan f>amre).
Take care to prevent tile

starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires

while tile vent ihn is in use.

• Clean tile underside of
tile microwave often.

DO not allow grease
to build up on the

microwave or tile
t_m filters.

• Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed for

microwave cooking is
very useful, but should
be used carefidly. Even
microwave-safb plastic
may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic
materials and may sofien
or char if sut)jecmd to
sho_ periods of
overcooking. In longer

exposures to over-
cooking, tile food and

cookware could ignite,

• 111the event of a grease
fire oi1 tile surface units

below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming

pan on the suri_lce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a flat Way.

• Use care when cleaning
tile vent fro1 filte]_.

Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based

oven cleaners, nlay

damage tile filters.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microw'ave-sale

pla_stics only and use
them in strict compliance

_4th the cookware
manufacturer's
reconlnleildations.

2 Do not micro_ave enlpl 3,

containers.

3 Do not permit children

to use plastic cookware
without complete
supmMsion.

• When preparing
flaming toods under

the nlicrowave, turn

the fan on.

• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave

oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and
greasy spilloveL_ that may
ignite and spread if tile

microwave vent fan is
operating. 'lb minimize

automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high

heat on surt_lce units

only when necessm T.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

WARNING

Improper use of the
grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock,

This appliance must be
grounded, hl the event of

an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the

risk of electric shock hy
pro*iding an escape wire

tot 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 tile
grounding instructions

are not completely trader-
stood, or if doubt exists as

m 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

oudet.

Do not under any circum-
stances cut o1' rexz]o_,'e the

third (ground) prong from
tile power cord.

Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.

tfthe power cord is too
short, have a qualified

electrician or service
technician install an outlet

near the appliance.

For hest operation, plug
this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent
flickering of lights, blowing
of fllse or tripping of

circuit breaker'.

Filler Panel Kits
JX48WH--White
JX48BL--Black
JX48AL--AImond

When replacing a36"

_ange hood, tiller panel
kits fill in the additional

width to provide a custom
built-in appearance,

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For installation hetween

cabine_ only; not ff)r

end-of:cabinet installation.
Each kit contains two

3" wide filler panels.
Two kits are needed for

a 36" opening.

Filter Kits
JX81A--Recirculating

Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when
tile microwave oven (aHnot
be vented to the outside.

Available at extra cost from
your GE supplien

Features of Your Microwave

(Througlumt this manual, j_atures and appearance
may va_ j_,n your rrmdeL )

I DoorHandle, Pull to

open tile door. The
door must be securely
latched for the

microwave to opm_ate.

2 DoorLatches.
3 Window with Metal

Shield, Screen allows

cooking to be viewed
while keeping

microwaves (onfined
ill the oven.

4 Shelf, Lets you

microwave several
ff)ods at once. Food

microwaves best when
placed directly on tile

oven floor or turntable.

5 Touch ControIPanel

You must set the clock

and calendar befi_re
using tile microwave.

6 Cooktop Lights,

7 Grease Filters,

8 Removable Turntable,

Turntable and support
must be in place

when using tile oven.
The turntable may be
removed tor cleaning.

9 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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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

(Througlun_t this manual, features and appearance may va_3"from your model.)

You can

microwave by
time, temperature,

or with the
convenience

features,

1 2 3

4 5 6

77meFeatures

Time Cooking

TIME COOK ! &|l_ Amount of cooking time.

(Pres Amount of defiosting time.

EXPRESS COO]( Starts immediately[

Power level 1-10.
Starts immediatelyl

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A Convenience Features

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Snack type 1-6 number/weight
Food weight

A SensorFeatures

Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!

_EHEAT Starts immediawly!

Starts immediately!

VE Starts immediately!

Press once (fresh vegetables)

Presstwice (frozenvegetables)

Press three times (canned vegetables)

more/less time

more/less time
more/less time
more/less time

more/less time
more/less time

more/less time

(on some models}

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Variable power levels add
flexibility to microwave
cooking, Tbe power levels

on the microwave oven can
be compared to the

surface units on a iange.
High (power level 10) or
fifll power is the fastest way
to cook and gives you

100% powel: Each power

level gives you microwave
energy a certain pezcent of'

the time, Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of

the time. Power level B is
energy .80% of the time.

A high setting (10) will
cook faster but tood may
need more fl'equent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level

10). A lower setting will
cook nlore evenly and need
less sti_ing or rotating of

the fbod.

to "equalize" o1' transl_er
beat to tbe inside of the

iood. An example of this is
sbown with power level 3--
tbe defl'ost cycle. If micro-
wave energy did not cycle

off, the outside of tbe fbod
would cook before fl*e

inside was defrosted,

Here are some examples
of uses ik)r various power

levels:

Some foods may have
better flavor, texture or

appem-ance if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking fbods tbat bave a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (wben the
microwave energy cycles

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of D give time for the ff_od

Time Features

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave
for any time up to 99

ndnutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is
automatically set, but you

may change it for more
flexibility.

You may open tile door

during Time Cook to
check tile food. Close tile

door and press START
to resume cooking.

time Cook fl

Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Itere's how to

do it:

1 Press TIME COOK.

2 Enter the fil._t cook time.

3 Change tile power level

if you don't want full
powel: (Press POWER

LE_q£L. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)

4 Press TIME COOK

again.

5 Enter the second cook

time.

6 Change tile power level

if you don't want fl_ll
power. (Press POWER

LE_q£L. Select a power
level l-lO.)

7 Press STAR'E

At tile end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counks down.