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GEAppliances.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 ... 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 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
GEAppliances.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Instructions 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 ... 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 Warranty Back Cover Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.
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...inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to ...open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6...
...inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to ...open the door. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6...
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Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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.
Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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.
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Starts immediately! 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 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.
Starts immediately! 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 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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... cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes...
... cooking to prepare pizza for each layer with vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Cook Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes...
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...: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat ... mug-do not cover. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below).
...: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat ... mug-do not cover. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below).
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.... The oven starts immediately. Drinks heated with care. Press BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats servings of any beverage. On some models, the serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes.
.... The oven starts immediately. Drinks heated with care. Press BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats servings of any beverage. On some models, the serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes.
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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.
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... delayed time. The oven will be displayed. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of day may be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. The Delay ...Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of the ...
... delayed time. The oven will be displayed. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of day may be changed. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. The Delay ...Start time will automatically start . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models) The scroll speed of the ...
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... addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will signal. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be... TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want the oven to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating...
... addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. NOTE: The REM indicator will signal. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be... TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want the oven to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating...
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... Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. When the control panel is a night light option. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for about 3 seconds. Sometimes the... turntable can be displayed to turn the light off . Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. Press to turn the turntable on . To lock or...
... Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. When the control panel is a night light option. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for about 3 seconds. Sometimes the... turntable can be displayed to turn the light off . Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. Press to turn the turntable on . To lock or...
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... for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off . Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan...
... for low fan speed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off . Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Vent Fan When the microwave oven is off, you may operate the vent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan...
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... shelf supports when cooking one level. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense...
... shelf supports when cooking one level. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense...
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..., then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the model number. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to avoid the surrounding plastic...
..., then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the model number. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to Clean the Outside We recommend against the microwave. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to avoid the surrounding plastic...
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Don't use a charcoal filter. Rinse, shake and let it down and out. Models that recirculate air back into place. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to lock into the room also use ammonia .... Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Pull up and to the right to the side using...
Don't use a charcoal filter. Rinse, shake and let it down and out. Models that recirculate air back into place. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to lock into the room also use ammonia .... Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Pull up and to the right to the side using...
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...the grille. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It will be replaced when it . WB06X10823 from the new filter. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. It must be cleaned. Order Part No. To Install Charcoal... Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). The charcoal filter should be recirculated through a disposable charcoal ...
...the grille. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It will be replaced when it . WB06X10823 from the new filter. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. It must be cleaned. Order Part No. To Install Charcoal... Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). The charcoal filter should be recirculated through a disposable charcoal ...
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...to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of original purchase, All warranty service will be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may be responsible for example, cavity arcing .... • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is extended to obtain service...
...to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of original purchase, All warranty service will be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may be responsible for example, cavity arcing .... • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties of original purchase date is extended to obtain service...