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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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... the microwave oven. 10 Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on some models). Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside... of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may 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.
... the microwave oven. 10 Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on some models). Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside... of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may 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.
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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. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately!
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. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately!
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Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located 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 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press COOK (on some models) POPCORN REHEAT BEVERAGE POTATO VEGETABLE (on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately!
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... with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal. 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...
... with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Drain and stir at signal. 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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... select the bag size you are cooking. Comments Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. How to change the serving... of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature.
... select the bag size you are cooking. Comments Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. How to change the serving... of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature.
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..., frozen or canned vegetables. 1 Press VEGETABLE. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 oz. 4-16 oz. 22 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. "Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately...
..., frozen or canned vegetables. 1 Press VEGETABLE. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 oz. 4-16 oz. 22 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. "Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately...
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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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... Have Scroll Speed Display On/Off (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of ... delay cooking up the display. 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 day may be displayed. To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. Press...
... Have Scroll Speed Display On/Off (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. To redisplay the clock, repeat. The time of ... delay cooking up the display. 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 day may be displayed. To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. Press...
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... the display. The Reminder time can be set . NOTE: The REM indicator will be lit while the timer is operating. 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... oven to remind you to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The Reminder time may be lit. To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER...
... the display. The Reminder time can be set . NOTE: The REM indicator will be lit while the timer is operating. 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... oven to remind you to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The Reminder time may be lit. To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER...
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Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold ... become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Press TURNTABLE to turn the surface light on . On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 When the control panel is a night light option. Press to the extreme right...
Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold ... become too hot to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Press TURNTABLE to turn the surface light on . On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 When the control panel is a night light option. Press to the extreme right...
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... Vent Fan pad is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is operating. 28 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...
... Vent Fan pad is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is operating. 28 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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Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time, on .... This could overheat. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on more than one oblong or oversized dish. • To reheat 2 dishes on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on the...
Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on some models) 1 Double the reheating time. 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time, on .... This could overheat. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on more than one oblong or oversized dish. • To reheat 2 dishes on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on the...
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Control Panel Wipe with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Door Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of the model number. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they ...
Control Panel Wipe with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Door Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of the model number. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they ...
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...swish it to remove embedded dirt. Don't use a charcoal filter. 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. To replace, slide the filter in hot ...water and detergent. Models that recirculate air back into place. It also prevents flames from damaging the ...
...swish it to remove embedded dirt. Don't use a charcoal filter. 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. To replace, slide the filter in hot ...water and detergent. Models that recirculate air back into place. It also prevents flames from damaging the ...
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...removing the 2 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. Charcoal Filter (on hood usage). If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove ...plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the bottom...
...removing the 2 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. Charcoal Filter (on hood usage). If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove ...plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the bottom...
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...check here. If the product is needed to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Louisville, KY 40225 DE68-03467A 49-40571 09-07 JR Printed in this appliance. • Damage... caused after delivery. Proof of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is product repair as provided in Malaysia Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. • Damage to product caused...
...check here. If the product is needed to state. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Louisville, KY 40225 DE68-03467A 49-40571 09-07 JR Printed in this appliance. • Damage... caused after delivery. Proof of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is product repair as provided in Malaysia Please have other than the intended purpose or used commercially. • Damage to product caused...
Installation Instructions
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... sure you have all these parts. Check to the store in a packet with the unit. Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Charcoal 1 Filter (on some models) Exhaust 1 Adaptor Damper 1 6 Installation Instructions DAMAGE - NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
... sure you have all these parts. Check to the store in a packet with the unit. Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Charcoal 1 Filter (on some models) Exhaust 1 Adaptor Damper 1 6 Installation Instructions DAMAGE - NOTE: Some extra parts are included.
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Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your oven to the outside, ...
Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your oven to the outside, ...
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... template for mounting. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole A Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from your model. Four holes must be used for the rear wall. NOTE: Holes C and D are touching the bottom of the oven. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill...
... template for mounting. NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE AT THIS TIME. 10 ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE Hole A Draw a Vertical Line on Wall from your model. Four holes must be used for the rear wall. NOTE: Holes C and D are touching the bottom of the oven. If neither C nor D is a stud, drill...