GE JVM1752, HVM1750, LVM1750 User Manual

Models:

JVM1750 JVM1752

HVM1750

LVM1750

Spacemaker Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy 2

Special Notes About Microwaving 5

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 28 Oven Shelf 33

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms 35 Care and Cleaning 36

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service 41 GE Service Numbers 46 Warranty Back Cover

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model# ______________________________

Serial# ______________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

GEAppliances.com

DE68-03699A 49-40652

04-11 GE

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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

FOR YOUR SAFETY

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

For your safety, the information in this manual

PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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Do Not Attempt

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

Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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.

The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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WARNING

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section on page 9.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36” It may be installed over both gas and electric 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 for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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• 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.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

• 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.

— 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 Sensor

Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.

• This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the microwave. See operating instructions for oven shelf.

FOODS

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

• The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.

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

• Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.

• Foods with unbroken 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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SAFETY FACT

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.

• 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 or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked 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.

• 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.

• Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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MICROWAVESAFE COOKWARE

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.”

How to test for a microwavesafe dish.

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

• 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.

• Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

• Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

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

• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as 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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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING

• Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1” away from the sides of the oven.

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.

• Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter.

• Plastic cookware—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.

• 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.

• Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

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.

• When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on.

• 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.

NOTICE – PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products,

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including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish

to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure proper ground exists before use.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

Optional Kits

Filler Panel Kits JX48WH—White JX48BL—Black

When replacing a 36” range hood, filler panelkits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.

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.

For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3” wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 36” opening.

JX81J—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

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

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.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier, or see the GE Service numbers.

JX81J

JX48

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Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

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

Features

1 Door Handle. Pull to

open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.

2 Door Latches.

3 Window with Metal

Shield. Screen

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

4 Shelf. Lets you

microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor or turntable.

5 Touch Control Panel.

You must set the clock and calendar before using the microwave.

6 Cooktop Light .

7 Grease Filter .

8 Removable Turntable.

9 Convenience Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven

vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

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

You can microwave by time, temperature, preset time and power level or with the convenience features.

Time Features

Time Cooking

Press Enter

TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Defrosting by Weight

Press Enter

DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Food weight

Quick Start

The Controls on Your Microwave Oven

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

HELP Press this pad and any

feature pad for usage instructions and tips.

GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check

the guide located on the

inside front of the oven when you open the door.

GUIDES IN BOOK

• Cooking

• Time Defrost

• Reheat

• Snacks

2 3

Convenience Features (on some models)

Press Enter Option

SNACKS (See Snacks Guide) Snack type 1–6 number/weight DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight

(Press once)

Sensor Features

Press Enter Option

POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time P OTATO Starts immediately! more/less time VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! more/less time

Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (canned vegetables)

COOK (on some models) Food type 1–6 Press 1 for Chicken Starts immediately!

Press 2 for Fish Press 3 for Ground Meats Press 4 for Fresh Vegetables Press 5 for Frozen Vegetables Press 6 for Canned Vegetables

more/less time more/less time more/less time (on some models)

Operating Instructions

Changing Power Levels

How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

1 Press TIME COOK or

select Time Defrost .

2 Enter cooking or

defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power

level 1–10. 5 Press START.

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food

to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level Best Uses

High 10 Fish, bacon,

vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of

meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking

and tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3 Defrosting

without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food

warm without overcooking; softening butter.

Operating Instructions

Time Features

Time Cook

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

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

1 Press TIME COOK.

2 Enter the first cook time.

3 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.)

4 Press TIME COOK again.

5 Enter the second cook

time.

6 Change the power level

if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a power level 1–10.)

7 Press START.

At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II counts down.

Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II

NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1

⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish,

Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut) 1 bunch 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)

(fresh spears) 1 bunch 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place

⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 1/4 cup water.

(frozen, 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. chopped)

(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons

water.

Cabbage

(fresh) 1 medium head 8 to 11 min. In 1

⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

(about 2 lbs.) water.

(wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup

water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1

⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons

water.

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