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ge.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave... Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31 If Something Goes Wrong 36 Before You Call For Service 36 GE Service Numbers 38 ...
ge.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave... Terms 30 Care and Cleaning 31 If Something Goes Wrong 36 Before You Call For Service 36 GE Service Numbers 38 ...
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... and sealing surfaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do ... since open-door operation can result in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. The Oven Should Not be ...
... and sealing surfaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 Do ... since open-door operation can result in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to microwave energy. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. The Oven Should Not be ...
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... Instructions section on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for laboratory or industrial use and is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over -the-range oven was designed for household use . 3 Do not use over a sink. • ...damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance only in this manual. Connect only to heat, dry or cook food...
... Instructions section on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for laboratory or industrial use and is specifically designed to properly grounded outlet. This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over -the-range oven was designed for household use . 3 Do not use over a sink. • ...damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it must be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is intended for use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance only in this manual. Connect only to heat, dry or cook food...
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...- Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the oven cavity: - Do not use the Sensor Features twice in the oven. - Do not use this appliance outdoors. If...
...- Contact nearest authorized service facility for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in the oven cavity: - Do not use the Sensor Features twice in the oven. - Do not use this appliance outdoors. If...
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...sparks in the oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for more than... a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in a special...
...sparks in the oven. FOODS Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it to burst, possibly resulting in a microwave oven. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. • Foods with no food inside for more than... a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in injury. • Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in a special...
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... to persons: - Always test the milk before removing the container. - Be careful when opening any containers of injury to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). IMPORTANT SAFETY ... heating baby food in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Make sure all infant food is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not use straightsided containers with the lid off. THIS...
... to persons: - Always test the milk before removing the container. - Be careful when opening any containers of injury to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before feeding the baby. • Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). IMPORTANT SAFETY ... heating baby food in injury. • Hot foods and steam can build up. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Make sure all infant food is opened, pressure can cause burns. Do not use straightsided containers with the lid off. THIS...
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... they form a tight seal. If the dish heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used for microwaving. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. • Cookware may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is .... If they may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which ...
... they form a tight seal. If the dish heats, it is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used for microwaving. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can escape. • Cookware may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is .... If they may become hot because of water-set the measuring cup either in the cup heats, then the dish is suitable for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which ...
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... sized cookware and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Even microwavesafe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. Take care to use high heat on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware..., smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is ...
... sized cookware and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Even microwavesafe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. Take care to use high heat on the microwave or the fan filter. • In the event of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware..., smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is ...
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...plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into its own electrical outlet to whether the appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with ...this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to prevent flickering of ...
...plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be plugged into its own electrical outlet to whether the appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with ...this appliance into an outlet that is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to prevent flickering of ...
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...may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 ...Door Handle. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating...
...may be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 ...Door Handle. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating...
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Starts immediately! 11 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 or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC Enter Amount of defrosting time. Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately!
Starts immediately! 11 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 or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC Enter Amount of defrosting time. Amount of cooking time. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately!
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GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.
GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door.
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... over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; A high setting (10) will be done on a range. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor... COOK. Here are some examples of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Each power level gives you 100% power. Rest periods (when the...
... over , such as stews and less tender cuts of the time. Warm 1 Keeping food warm without cooking; High (power level 10) or full power is microwave energy 70% of meat and poultry; A high setting (10) will be done on a range. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor... COOK. Here are some examples of uses for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside was defrosted. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on High (power level 10). Each power level gives you 100% power. Rest periods (when the...
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... automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START.
... automatically set, but you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START.
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..., use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. • When defrosted, food should not be defrosted and microwaved. This sound is normal when the oven is in all areas. You may defrost small items more even defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of... apart or rearrange pieces for more flexibility. Plastic storage containers should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted in about half;
..., use Auto Defrost. • Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. • When defrosted, food should not be defrosted and microwaved. This sound is normal when the oven is in all areas. You may defrost small items more even defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of... apart or rearrange pieces for more flexibility. Plastic storage containers should be heard during defrosting. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it to approximately 1/3. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted in about half;
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...) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 to 9 min. per lb. 5 to 2 (10-oz. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped meat in dish. Let stand to 13 min. Place unwrapped breast in casserole. Place block in dish....) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Turn meat over after defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Run cool water in oven.
...) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) Fruit Plastic pouch-1 to 9 min. per lb. 5 to 2 (10-oz. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped meat in dish. Let stand to 13 min. Place unwrapped breast in casserole. Place block in dish....) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Turn meat over after defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Run cool water in oven.
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... during cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to 16 oz. Drain and stir at signal. Cover with lid or vented plastic ...plastic wrap. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to...
... during cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to 16 oz. Drain and stir at signal. Cover with lid or vented plastic ...plastic wrap. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 oz. 2 to...
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... Guide below). Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked ... or 3. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using Time Cook if the package ...
... Guide below). Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked ... or 3. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using Time Cook if the package ...
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....) The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to complete defrosting. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 Weight of the oven. There is stated...
....) The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to complete defrosting. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 Weight of the oven. There is stated...
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Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK. 24 Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display "FOOD IS READY" or "END" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.