GE SpacemakerXL JVM1542 Owner's Manual

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Safety Instructions .... 2-9

Operaffng Instructions

Auto Defrost Feature . .20
Care and

Cleaning ......... 30, 31

Changing the

Power Level .......... 13

Convenience

Features .......... 21-23

Cooking Guide .... 15, 16

Defrosting Guide ..... 18

Exhaust Feature ...33, 34
Features of Your

Microwave Oven ...11, 12

Microwave Terms ..... 29

Optional Kits ........ 10

Other Features .... 24-28

Replacing Bulbs ...... 32

Time Features .... 14-19

Troubleshooting Tips . .35

Things That Are

Normal With Your

Microwave Oven ...... 35

Consumer Support

Consumer

Support ...... Back Cover

Optional Kits ......... 10

Product

Registration ....... 37, 38

Warranty ............ 39

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Find these numbers on a label inside

the oven.

3828WSA2657 164D3370P220

JVM1542

49-40264 05-02JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

Foryour safe_, the informadon in this manualmustbe
followed to minimizethe risk offire or explosion,electric
shock,or to preventproperty damage,personalinjury, or

loss oflife.

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO

EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY

[] 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.

I 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:

[] door (bent),

hinges and latches

(broken or loosened),

door seals and sealing

surfaces.

[] The OvenShouldNot be

adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

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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 follow the specific

precautions in the Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave Energy

section above.

II Install or locate this

appliance only in accordance
with the provided Installation

Instructions.

N This appliance nmst be

grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded

oudet. See the Grounding

Instructions section on page 8.

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Usethis appfiance only forits intendedpurpose as
described in this Owner'sManual.

[] Do not mount this

appliance over a sink.

[] 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. 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.

S Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

g 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.

m Do not store this appliance

outdoors. Do not use this
product near water--
for example, in a wet

basement, near a swimming
pool or near a sink.

_ Keep power cord away from

heated surtaces.

[] Do not immerse power

cord or plug in water.

m To reduce the risk of fire

in the oven cavity:

Do not overcook food.
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 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

should 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.

i See door surface cleaning

instructions in the Care and

cleaning of the microwave
oven section of this manual.

E

This appliance should be

serviced only by qualified
selvice personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service
facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.

_ As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary
when used by children.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

ARCING

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

Arcing is the microwave term

for sparks in the oven. Arcing
is caused by:

! The metal shelf not

installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.

m Metal or foil touching the

side of the oven.

N Foil not molded to food

(upturned edges act like

antennas).

li Metal, such as twist-ties,

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

m Recycled paper towels

containing small metal
pieces being used in the

microwave.

FOODS

il 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 will 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 resuhing in injury.

M

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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• SUPERHEATED WATER

Microwaved water and other
liquids do not always bubble

when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get

superheated and not bubble
at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble
up out of the cup when it is
moved or when something

like a spoon or tea bag is put

into it.

Toprevent this from
happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for

more than 2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup

stand in the microwave for

30 seconds before moving ff

or putting anything into it.

[] 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 narrow-necked

bottles (especially

carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is

opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the

container to burst, possibly
resuhing in inju W.

[]

Spontaneous boiling--
Under certain special

circumstances, liquids may

start to boil during or
shortly after removal from

the microwave oven. To
prevent burns from

splashing liquid, we

recommend the following:
Before removing the

container from the oven,
allow the container to stand

in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds after the oven has

shut off. Do not boil liquids

in narrow-necked containers
such as soft drink bottles,

wine flasks and especially

narrow-necked coffee cups.

Even if the container is

opened, excessive steam
can build up and cause it

to burst or overflow.

[] 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°E Cooking to

these temperatures
usually protects against

foodborne illness.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE

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."

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

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

microwave-safe.

If you use a meat

thermometer while cooking,

make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.

m 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.

R 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.

B Do not use the microwave

to dry newspapers.

i Not all plastic wrap is

suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package

for proper use.

W 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

fiom the heated food. Pot
holders may be needed to

handle the cookware.

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I "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.

U Use foil only as directed in

this manual. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil

trays less than 3/4" high;
remove the top foil cover

and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the

microwave oven, keep the

foil at least 1" away from

the sides of the oven.

I 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.

Follow these guidelines:

_Use microwave-safe

plastics only and
use them in strict

compliance with
the cookware

manufacturer's
recommendations.

Do not microwave
empty containers.

Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware

without complete
supervision.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!

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

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

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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THEVENTFAN

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 filters.

[]

[]

[]

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 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.

I

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.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY

INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Aboutoptionalkits.

OPTIONALKITS

Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black

When replacing a 36" 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"-wide filler panels.

Filter Kits

WBO2X10776--Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

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

Decorative Panel Kit

JX22SS---Stainless Steel

When replacing a Hi/Low range, the decorative panel kit fills
in the area between the microwave and the range left by the

Hi/Low model.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

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Aboutthe featuresofyour

microwave oven.

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

-0

Featuresof theOven

0 Door Handle. Pull to open

the door. The door must
be securely latched for

the microwave to operate,

0 Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to
be viewed while keeping

microwaves confined in
the oven.

0

Shelf. Lets you microwave
large dishes or several

foods at once. Food
microwaves best when

placed directly on the
turntable.

Touch Control Panel
Cooktop Lights.
Grease Filters.

Removable Turntable.

Turntable and support

must be in place when
using the oven. The

turntable may be
removed for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven•

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Aboutthefeaturesofyourmicrowave oven.

Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.

REHEAT

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CookingControls

Time Features

EMer

TIME COOKI & II Amount of cookingtime
Pressonceortwice

TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time

EXPRESSCOOK Startsimmediately!

ADD 30 SEC. Startsimmediately!

POWER LEVEL Powerlevel10-100

AUTO DEFROST Foodweight

Convenience Features

Press Enter Option

POPCORN

Press1 1.75oz.
Press2 3.0oz.

Press3 3.5oz.

BEVERAGE

Press1 1cup(8 oz.)
Press2 2 cups (16oz.)

REHEAT

Foodtype 1-4 servingsize

COOK Foodtype 1-9 + weight

NOTE: _e Convenience Features are designed for use with items

placed on the turntable. _e turntable cannot be turned off when

using the Convenience Features.

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