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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–6

Operating Instructions

Bake Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18, 20

Best Method of Cooking Chart . . . .21

Changing Power Level . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cooking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Fast Bake Feature . . . . . . . . .10, 19, 20

Features of Your Oven . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22–24

Automatic Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Auto Nite Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

CLEAR/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Cooking Complete Reminder . . . .22

Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

HELP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

START/PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Surface Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Vent Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–17

Time and Auto Features . . . . 9, 11–13

Care and Cleaning

Charcoal Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Replacing the Light Bulbs . . . . . . . .27

Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Vent Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 29

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . 30, 31

Things That Are Normal

With Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . 32

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . Back Cover

Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . 33, 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Manual

JVM1490

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

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

3828W5A3716 164D3370P331 49-40402-1 08-03 JR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a)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.

( 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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

■Read and follow the specific precautions in the

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.

■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section on page 6.

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

■This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

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

■This over-the-range oven is 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.

■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.

■ 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.

—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.

—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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

■When using the Bake or Fast Bake functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as the oven shelf.

■Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination. The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

■Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock.

■Do not store any materials, other than our recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■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.

■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section 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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WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button 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.

■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■Turntable ring support not installed correctly.

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

■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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

FOODS

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■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.

■Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

■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. The container may feel cooler than the formula really is. Always test the formula 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 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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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Do not operate the oven 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.”

■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.

■Oversized 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.

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

■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.

■Use of the shelf accessory:

—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

—Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage.

—Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

■Do not use your microwave/convection oven 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.

■Do not use paper products when the microwave/ convection oven is operated in the BAKE or

FAST BAKE mode.

■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.

■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.

■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:

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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.

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 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.

■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.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kits

Filter Kits

■JX40CT—Bisque

■JX40WH—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.

■ JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

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

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About the features of your oven.

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

900 Watts

Features of the Oven

Door Latch Release Handle.

Door Latches.

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.

Control Panel and Selector Dial.

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

Removable Turntable Support. The turntable support must be in place when using the oven.

Shelf. Use with Bake or Fast Bake. (Do not use when microwave cooking.) For best results, use the shelf in its “low” position, hanging down from the shelf supports.

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You can cook by Microwave, Baking or Fast Baking.

Dial Selector

Cooking Controls

Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features

Press	Turn and push dial to enter
TIME COOK	Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
MICRO EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec.	Starts immediately!
DEFROST
Press once (Time)	Amount of defrosting time
Press twice (Auto)	Food weight up to six pounds
Press three times (Fast)	Food weight up to one pound
POWER level	Power level 1–10

Sensor Features

Press	Turn and push dial to enter	Option
POPCORN	Starts immediately!	more/less time
Press once (regular)
Press twice (snack)
REHEAT	Starts immediately!	more/less time
Press once (plate)
Press twice (1⁄2 to 1 cup)
Press three times (1 to 2 cups)
BEVERAGE	Starts immediately!
AUTO COOK	Food type 1–7	more/less time

Baking

Press	Turn and push dial to enter
BAKE	Oven temperature and cook time

Fast Baking

Press	Turn and push dial to enter
FAST BAKE	Oven temperature and cook time

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Available cooking options.

Microwave Cooking

Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor.

Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.

The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

	Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
	Microwave energy	Microwave energy.	Heat produced	Fast, high efficiency
	is distributed evenly		within food by	cooking. Oven and
	throughout the oven		instant energy	surroundings do
	for thorough, fast		penetration.	not get hot.
	cooking of food.			Easy clean-up.

Do not use the shelf when microwave cooking.

Baking

During baking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors. This circulation of heated air is called convection.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

	Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
	Hot air circulates	Circulating	Heat conducted	Aids in browning
	around food to	heated air	from outside of food	and seals in flavor.
	produce browned	(Convection).	to inside.	Cooks some foods
Always use the shelf when baking.	exteriors and seal			faster than regular
	in juices.			ovens.

Fast Baking

Your oven also offers the option of Fast Bake, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
Microwave energy	Microwave energy	Food heats from	Shortened
and convection heat	and circulating	instant energy from	cooking time from
combine to cook	heated air.	penetration and heat	microwave energy,
foods in up to		conducted from	plus browning and
one-half the time		outside of food.	crisping from
of regular ovens,			convection heat.
while browning and
Always use the shelf with Fast Bake. sealing in juices.

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			Using the Dial
			You can make selections on the oven by	Pressing the dial can also be used in place
TURN TO SELECT			turning the dial and pressing it to enter	of the START/PAUSE button for quicker
PUSH TO ENTER			the selection.	programming of the oven.

TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER

Time Cook

Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time between 15 seconds and 95 minutes.

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

		Press the TIME COOK button.
	1
		Turn the dial to set the cook time and
	2
		press the dial to enter.
		Change power level if you don’t want
	3
		full power. (Press POWER. Turn the dial
		to select. Press the dial to enter.)
		Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
	4
		button to start cooking.

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

NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time during cooking by turning the dial. You may also change the power level by pressing the POWER button.

Time Cook II

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

		Press the TIME COOK button.
	1
		Turn the dial to set the first cook time
	2
		and press the dial to enter.
		Change the power level if you don’t
	3
		want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the
		dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)
		Press the TIME COOK button again.
	4
		Turn the dial to set the second cook
	5
		time and press the dial to enter.
		Change the power level if you don’t
	6
		want full power. (Press POWER. Turn the
		dial to select. Press the dial to enter.)
		Press the dial or the START/PAUSE
	7
		button to start cooking.

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

NOTE: You may change the cook time at any time during cooking by turning the dial. You may also change the power level by pressing the POWER button.

TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER

Micro Express Cook

This is a quick way to set and start cooking in 30 second blocks each time the MICRO EXPRESS button is pressed. The cook time may be changed by turning the dial at any time during cooking.

The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.

The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press the POWER button, turn the dial and press to enter.

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