GE JVM3670WF04, JVM3670CF04, JVM3670BF04, JVM3660WD001, JVM3660SD001 Owner’s Manual
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Safetylnstn ions .... 2-9
O_erating Ins/ru_ons
Auto Features ........ 20
Care and
Cleaning ......... 33, 34
Changing tile
Power Level .......... 13
Cooking Guide .... 15, 16
Defrosting Guide ..... 18
Exhaust Feature ...36, 37
Features of Your
Microwave Oven . . .11, 12
Microwave Terms ..... 32
Other Features .... 95-31
Replacing Bulbs ...... 35
Sensor Features .... 21-24
Time Features .... 14-19
Troubleshooting Tips . .38
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven ...... 39
Consumer Support
Consulller
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits ........ 10
Product
Registration ...... 41, 42
Warranty ........... 43
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Write the modelandserial numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.
164D3370P236
49-40296-1 11-02JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
_k WARNING!
For your safetg, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
_ DO Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door
()pen since open-door
operation can result in
harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is
important not to det;eat
or tamper with the sat;cry
interlocks.
N DO Not Place any ol2ject
between the oven front
fi_ce and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing
surt]aces.
I_:_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:
}?2;@!;>sd ) )r (bent),
_/_.2_7_i];;{ hinges and latches
_!_ (broken or loosened),
!_:N_door seals and sealin_
surfi_ces.
N The Oven Should Not be
ad}usted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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 tollow the
specific precautions in
the Precautions toAvoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave
Energysection above.
}_This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding
Instructionssection on
2
page 8.
/_:_Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual
}_:_Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
/_:_This ovm_the-r'ange oven
was designed tbr 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. If
the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by
General Electric Ser_4ce
or an authorized service
agent using a power cord
available from General
Electric.
/_:_Do not cover or bh)ck any
openings on the appliance.
N Use this appliance only
tbr 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, dl T or cook fbod,
and is not intended tbr
laboratot T or industrial use.
}_:_Do not store this appliance
outdoors. Do not use
this product near water--
tbr example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.
N Keep power cord away from
heated surtiaces.
_ Do not immerse power
cord or plug in water.
}_ To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook tbod.
Carefully attend appliance
if 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 bet_bre
placing them in the oven.
- Do not use the oven tbr
storage purposes. Do not
leave paper produc_s,
cooking utensils or fbod in
the oven when not in use.
- If materials inside the oven
should ignim, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven
oil and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off
power at the flase or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
N See door surtiace cleaning
instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven section of this manual.
N This appliance should be
ser_4ced only by qualified
ser_,ice personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service
fi_cility fbr examination,
repair or ac!iustment.
N As with a W appliance,
close supervision is
necessat T when used
by children.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
_epmb&m.
Arcing is the microwave term
fbr sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:
_ The metal shelf not
installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
}_ Metal or fbil touching the
side of the oven.
FOODS
/_:_Foil not molded to tood
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
/_:_Metal, such as twisl-ties,
poultt T pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
/_:_Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.
N Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven unless
in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless
you use popcorn labeled
for liNe in microwave ovens.
}_ Some producLs such as
whole eggs and sealed
containers--fbr example,
closed jars--will explode
and should not be heated
in this microx<ave oven.
Such use of the microwave
oven could result in i_ljury.
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 injm T.
/_:_Operating the microwave
with no fbod inside tor
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 lifb 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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SUPEBHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling
point. Theycan actually get
superheated and not bubble
at all.
Superheatedliquid will bubble
up out of the cupwhen it is
moved or when somethinglike
aspoon or teabag is put into it.
Toprevent this from
happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for
more thaa 2minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for
30seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
/_:_Awfid heating baby iood in
glass jars, even wltb the lid
olaf:Make sure all infimt
food is thoroughly cooked.
Stir _bod to distvibum the
heat (wenly. Be careful to
prevent scalding when
warming fbrmula or breast
milk. The container may
Del cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the milk
beibre Deding the baby.
}_:_Don't deti-ost ti-ozen
t_verages in narrowmecked
bottles (especially
carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is
opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injm T.
_ Spontaneous boiling--
Under certain special
circumstances, liquids
may start m boil during or
shortly after removal fi-om
the microwave oven.
To prevent burns ti-om
splashing liquid, we
recommend the tollowing:
betore removing the
container fi-om the oven,
allow the container to
stand in the oven tk)r
,_0 to 40 seconds after the
oven has shut ()f_ Do not
boil liquids in narrow-
necked containers such as
soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially
narrow-c.ecked coifee cups.
Even if the container is
opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it
to burst or over_h)_,_ I.
_ Hot t?)ods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful
when opening any
containers of hot tood,
including popcorn hags,
cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible
iniury , direct steam away
#ore hands and face.
}_ Do not overcook potatoes.
They co,lid dehyd_v_le 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°E Cooking m
these temperatures
usually protects against
_k_odd_orne illness,
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used
ill your microwave oven is
suitable fbr microwaving.
Most glass casseroles, cooking
dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerx_are which does not
have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be
used. Some cookx_are is
labeled "suitable tbr
microwaving."
_ If you are not sure if a dish
is microwave-satb, 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
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 heals, then the dish is
microwave-sate.
}_ If you use a meat
thermometer while
cooking, make s/ire
it is saib tbr use in
microwave ovens.
N Do not use recycled paper
producks. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause
arcing or ignite. Paper
produces containing nyh)n
or nylon filaments should
be aw)ided, as they may
also ignite.
N Some styrotbam 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 d W newspapers.
_ Not all plastic wrap is
suitable fbr use in
microwave ovens. Check
the package tbr proper use.
N 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.
N Cookware may become hot
because of heat trans_brred
fi-om the heated fbod. Pot
holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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/_;_"Boilable" cooking pouches
and tightly ch)sed plastic
hags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by
package. Ii they are not,
plastic could burst during
or imnmdiately after
cooking, possibly resnhing
in injm T. Also, plastic
stot_age containers should
be at least partially
uncovered hecause they
term a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
wl_ap, l-enlove covering
carefully and direct steam
away fi-om hands and face.
N Use toil only as directed in
this mamlal. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil
trays less than 3/4 _ high;
remove the top toil cover
and return the tt_ayto the
box. When using toil in the
microwave oven, keep the
toil at least 1" away fi-om
the sides of the oven.
}_ Plastic cookware - Plastic
cookware designed (br
microwave cooking is very
usefill, but should be used
care_tlly. Even microwave-
sa:[k' plastic may not be as
tolerant of overcooking
conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may
soRen or char if subjected
to short periods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking,
the t0od and cookware
could ignite.
Follow theseguidelines:
Use microwave-sat;e
plasucs only and
use them in strict
compliance with
the cookware
illanlllaCtlll-er_s
recormnendations.
_& Do not microwave
i!_' empty containers.
_ Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance mnst be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire tbr 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.
Consnlt 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 set-vice
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 fhse or tripping
of circuit breaken
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THEVENTFAN
The t_an will operate automatically under certain conditions
(see Automatic Fan t;t.amre). Take care to prevent the starting
and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent t_an
is in use.
/_:_Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the microwave or the thn filters.
/_:_In the event of a grease fire on the suriace units below the
microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit
hy covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or
a fiat tray.
}_ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
/_{When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn
the fan on.
/_:_Never leave snrtiace 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. 'lb minimize automatic fan
operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat
on surface units only when necessat T.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Aboutoptionalkits.
OPTIONALKITS
Filter Kits
JX81B- Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are tlsed when the microwave oven cannot be vented
to the outside.
Available at extra cost fl-om your GE snpplim:
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About the features ofyour
microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model
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Featuresof theOven
O DoorHandle. Pull to ()pen
the dooE '111e door must
be securely latched tbr the
micro_a_ave to operate.
O DoorLatches.
WindowwithMetal Shield.
Screen allows cooking u_
be viewed while keeping
micro_a_avesconfined in
the oven.
Active Vent (onsome
models). 'llm vent door
swings ()pen when the
tan operates and closes
when the fan shuts otE
n Deftest Rack. When
defrosting, fbr best resulLs,
place fi}od direcdy on the
defrost rack and place the
rack on the turntable.
O Sheff, Lets microu_ave
several fi)ocks at once.
ForKl microwaves best
when placed directly on
the rotatable.
TouchControlPanelDisplay.
CooktopLights.
GreaseFilters.
O RemovableTurntable.
'Ihmtable and support
mustbe in place when
using tim oven. The
turntable may be
removed ff)r cleaning,
NOIE:Ratingplate,oven vent(s)
andovenlight are located
on theinside walls ofthe
microwave oven.
you
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About the features of yourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto features.
CookingControls
Tnmeand Auto Features
0
Press Enter
TIMECOOKI& II Amouotof cookiogtime
Pressonce or twice
AUTO/I"IMEDEFROST Amouotof defrostiogtime
Presstwice
CUSTOM Followdispbyediostmctions
EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!
ADD30SEC Startsimmediately!
POWERLEVEL Powerbvel 1-10
AUTO/lIMEDEFROST Foodweight
Pressonce upto6 bs
1lb. QUICKDEFROST Startsimmediately!
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Sensor Features
0
Press
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
POTATO
VEGETABLE
Pressonce{fleshvegetables)
Presstwice{frozenvegetables)
Pressthreetimes(cannedvegetables)
CHICKEN/FISH
Pressonce{chickeopieces)
Presstwice(fish)
Enter Option
Startsimmediately!mode/lesstime
Startsimmediately!
Startsimmediately!mode/Jesstime
Startsimmediately!mode/Jesstime
Startsimmediately!
mo_e/iesstime
mode/Jesstime
mole/Jesstime
{onsomemodels)
Startsimmediately!mode/Jesstime
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Variable power levels acld flexibility to microwave
cooking, The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the sllrtace uniks on a range.
High (power level 10) or flfll power is the tastest
way m cook and gives you 100% powel: Each power
level gives you micro,a_ave energy a certain percent
of the time. Power level 7 is micrm*rave 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
How toChangethe
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or changed
immediately after
entering the fbature
time tbr TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST,EXPRESS
COOKor ADD 30SEC.
The power level may
also be changed during
time countdown.
_ Press TIME COOKor
i_' select TtmeDefrost.
_!_{Enter cooking or
(_;i defi-ostin time.
g
_'_i Press POWERLEVEL
_, Select desired power
.....level 1-10.
appearance if one of the h)wer settings is used. Use
a h)wer power level when cooking tbods that have
a tendency to boil {)vet; such as scalh)ped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles ofi[)
give time for the food to "equalize" or transter heat
to the inside of the fi)od. An example of this is
shown with power level 3--the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle ot[; the outside of
the todd would cook betore the inside was deti-osted.
Here are some examples of uses tbr various power
levels:
Power Level
High 10
Me&High 7
Medium 5
Low2or3
Warm I
Best Uses
Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling
liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Sh)w cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and les_s tender cuts of meat.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Keeping tbod warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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About the time features.
time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time tip to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you
may change it tbr more flexibility.
You may open the door during TIMECOOKto
check the tbod. Close the door and press STARTto
resume cooking.
time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to do it:
_j; Press TIME COOK.
'_ Change p )wer eve
.... _i you cton t want
full powen (Press
POWER LEVEL,
Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
_¢¢_Press START
(/_}!Change the power level if you don't want full
_:
.......power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a deslred
prover level 1-10.)
_} Press TIME COOK again.
i_i_ Enter the second cook time.
_! Change the power level if you don't want full
:{_ power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a prover
level 1-10.)
At the end of time Cook I, time Cook IIcounLs down.
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