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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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... and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control...
... and appearance may be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control...
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Power level 1-10. 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! 11 Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately!
Power level 1-10. 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! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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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.... Use oblong, square or round dish. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Follow package instructions to a layer. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole...
.... Use oblong, square or round dish. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Follow package instructions to a layer. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole...
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Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Press number pad 2 or 3. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many ...not use the metal shelf when using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. ...
Tap POPCORN to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Press number pad 2 or 3. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Cover with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many ...not use the metal shelf when using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. ...
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... container with the Beverage feature may be displayed. 2 Select food type 1-3 (see chart below). 3 Enter weight in ounces (see chart below). 4 Press START. On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some... models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 ...
... container with the Beverage feature may be displayed. 2 Select food type 1-3 (see chart below). 3 Enter weight in ounces (see chart below). 4 Press START. On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some... models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 ...
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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. 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
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... oven to fast scroll speed. 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 by pressing CLOCK. 25 The oven will be displayed. Press and hold 0 for slow to start at... the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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 time of the ...
... oven to fast scroll speed. 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 by pressing CLOCK. 25 The oven will be displayed. Press and hold 0 for slow to start at... the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad about three seconds. To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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 time of the ...
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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 ... is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time 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 remain lit to turn off . When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to show that...
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 ... is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time 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 remain lit to turn off . When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to show that...
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Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for about 3 seconds. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press TURNTABLE to touch. It can become too hot to turn the surface light on ... extreme right. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . 27 When the control panel is a night light option. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on . Press to prevent the microwave from...
Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for about 3 seconds. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press TURNTABLE to touch. It can become too hot to turn the surface light on ... extreme right. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . 27 When the control panel is a night light option. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the turntable on . Press to prevent the microwave from...
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... if the Vent Fan pad is still operating after the microwave goes off. If the vent fan 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...
... if the Vent Fan pad is still operating after the microwave goes off. If the vent fan 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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...results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. NOTE: Only use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. ...the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. 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 those ...
...results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. NOTE: Only use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. ...the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. 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 those ...
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... lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. Rinse and then dry. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to keep the area clean where the door seals...
... lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. Rinse and then dry. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to keep the area clean where the door seals...
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.... For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be cleaned once a month, or as needed. The grease filter should be in the frame slot on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it down and out. Rinse, shake and... filter in place when the hood is used to lock into the room also use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Models that recirculate air back into place. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it dry before replacing. Don't use a charcoal filter. Helpful ...
.... For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be cleaned once a month, or as needed. The grease filter should be in the frame slot on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it down and out. Rinse, shake and... filter in place when the hood is used to lock into the room also use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Models that recirculate air back into place. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it dry before replacing. Don't use a charcoal filter. Helpful ...
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... top opening of the right rear tab. It will be cleaned. 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...tabs and in place. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Push the filter at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the left to remove the...
... top opening of the right rear tab. It will be cleaned. 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...tabs and in place. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Push the filter at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the left to remove the...
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...this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. ... LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of charge, all labor and related service costs to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is extended to your appliance need service,...
...this appliance. • Damage caused after delivery. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our Factory GE will provide, free of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to state. Warrantor: General Electric Company. ... LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of charge, all labor and related service costs to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES-Your sole and exclusive remedy is extended to your appliance need service,...
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...and free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave ...When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for cutting damper, if...
...and free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave ...When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for cutting damper, if...