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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. GEAppliances.com
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... while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Located on the turntable. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control... Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features...
... while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Located on the turntable. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control... Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features...
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Power level 1-10. 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. Starts immediately!
Power level 1-10. 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. Starts immediately!
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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 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! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door.
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 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! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door.
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... or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or 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 microwaving.
... or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or 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 microwaving.
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... many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1-6 for food type 6 cannot be changed . 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. Reheat Guide Food Type... feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to select the bag size you are cooking. Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the...
... many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1-6 for food type 6 cannot be changed . 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. Reheat Guide Food Type... feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to select the bag size you are cooking. Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the...
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... Enter weight in ounces (see chart below). 4 Press START. "Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features ...POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes. On some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Drinks heated with care. The ...
... Enter weight in ounces (see chart below). 4 Press START. "Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after pressing BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features ...POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes. On some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Drinks heated with care. The ...
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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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... 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 Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. Press and hold 0 for slow to start at the delayed time. Other...
... 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 Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 5 Press START. Press and hold 0 for slow to start at the delayed time. Other...
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To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. 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 up ... start. When time is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time 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 feature can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may be used at any time, even...
To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. 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 up ... start. When time is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time 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 feature can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may be used at any time, even...
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... after cooking. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the light off for large dishes. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. It can become...
... after cooking. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the light off for large dishes. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to touch. It can become...
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... microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. 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...
... microwave is operating and automatically turn off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. 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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...places after 1/2 time. Use the lower 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 oblong or oversized dish. • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 ...reheating on more than one level. The shelf could damage the microwave. • Use pot holders when handling the shelf- 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 foods, or ...
...places after 1/2 time. Use the lower 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 oblong or oversized dish. • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 ...reheating on more than one level. The shelf could damage the microwave. • Use pot holders when handling the shelf- 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 foods, or ...
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... not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. If you have. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage it...
... not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. If you have. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage it...
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...It also prevents flames from damaging the inside of the opening. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it dry before replacing. Models that recirculate air back into place. Pull up and to the right to remove embedded dirt. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan ...Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop from foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent.
...It also prevents flames from damaging the inside of the opening. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it dry before replacing. Models that recirculate air back into place. Pull up and to the right to remove embedded dirt. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan ...Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop from foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent.
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... at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that hold the grille in front of ... the 3 screws on 2 side support tabs and in place. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Insert the filter into the left to remove the grille. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 Slide the grille to the left side of...
... at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that hold the grille in front of ... the 3 screws on 2 side support tabs and in place. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Insert the filter into the left to remove the grille. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 Slide the grille to the left side of...
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Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper ...WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. What Is Not Covered • Service trips to an Authorized GE Service Location for example, cavity arcing from state to you have other rights which vary from wire rack or...if it is abused, misused (for service. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one -year warranty, GE will provide, free of merchantability or fitness for other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required ...
Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper ...WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. What Is Not Covered • Service trips to an Authorized GE Service Location for example, cavity arcing from state to you have other rights which vary from wire rack or...if it is abused, misused (for service. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one -year warranty, GE will provide, free of merchantability or fitness for other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required ...
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...; drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to be used to fill in the... ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to follow the instructions...
...; drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to be used to fill in the... ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be 30″ or More from the Floor to follow the instructions...
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... Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct...
... Filter Accessory Kit is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct...