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....com Safety Instructions 2-8 Operating Instructions Oven Features 9 Controls 10 Time Features 11 Defrost Features 12-14 Convenience Features 15, 16 Microwave Terms 16 Power Levels 17 Other Features 18-20 Replacing the Light Bulb 23 Exhaust Features 23 Care and Cleaning 24, 25 Troubleshooting Tips Before ... JVM3160 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label when the door is open. 49-40669-1 06-13 GE
....com Safety Instructions 2-8 Operating Instructions Oven Features 9 Controls 10 Time Features 11 Defrost Features 12-14 Convenience Features 15, 16 Microwave Terms 16 Power Levels 17 Other Features 18-20 Replacing the Light Bulb 23 Exhaust Features 23 Care and Cleaning 24, 25 Troubleshooting Tips Before ... JVM3160 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial You can find them on a label when the door is open. 49-40669-1 06-13 GE
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... interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. This appliance must be grounded. If the power cord is no wider than 60,000BTU) and electric ... and touch electrical parts involving risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to a properly grounded outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....
... interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. This appliance must be grounded. If the power cord is no wider than 60,000BTU) and electric ... and touch electrical parts involving risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to a properly grounded outlet. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....
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... detergents applied with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not let the cord hang over edge...appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. Some products such as ...
... detergents applied with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not let the cord hang over edge...appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. Some products such as ...
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the microwave. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING! Arcing is caused by: Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Turntable ring support .... Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you see arcing, press the...
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the microwave. 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING! Arcing is caused by: Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Turntable ring support .... Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ARCING If you see arcing, press the...
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... cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR...180°F. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may tend to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to ...
... cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR...180°F. The container may feel cooler than a minute or two may tend to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Operating the microwave with unbroken outer "skin" such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to ...
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..., measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. Some foam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." If you are not, plastic could cause a fire. Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls can escape. Cookware...food. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can rotate. The turntable must be avoided, as directed by package. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may cause arcing or ignite. Pot holders may be needed to retain moisture and ...
..., measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which may also ignite. Some foam trays (like those that meat is suitable for microwaving." If you are not, plastic could cause a fire. Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls can escape. Cookware...food. When cooking with containers tightly covered with a metallic sheen can rotate. The turntable must be avoided, as directed by package. Microwave 30-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may cause arcing or ignite. Pot holders may be needed to retain moisture and ...
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... wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. Do not use an adapter plug with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. If the ... if subjected to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Consult a qualified electrician or service ...
... wall outlet, it replaced with a grounding plug. Do not use an adapter plug with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2 Do not microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance. If the ... if subjected to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of electric shock by providing an escape wire for microwave cooking is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Consult a qualified electrician or service ...
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... or at GEAppliances.com. 5($'$1')2//2:7+,66$)(7 THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OPTIONAL KITS Available at high heat settings. Corrosive ...cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in appearance. Take...
... or at GEAppliances.com. 5($'$1')2//2:7+,66$)(7 THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on. Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OPTIONAL KITS Available at high heat settings. Corrosive ...cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in appearance. Take...
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...com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your oven. Window with Metal Shield. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. 9 Removable Turntable Support. Turntable 7 8 9 Surface Light Power Level ...Features of your model. Control Panel. Removable Turntable. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in the oven. Door Latches. About the...
...com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your oven. Window with Metal Shield. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. 9 Removable Turntable Support. Turntable 7 8 9 Surface Light Power Level ...Features of your model. Control Panel. Removable Turntable. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in the oven. Door Latches. About the...
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... to select food Press pad to select serving size Press pad to 10 Starts immediately! Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven. Time Features Press COOK TIME DEFROST TIMER POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK Enter Amount of your model. About the cooking features of...
... to select food Press pad to select serving size Press pad to 10 Starts immediately! Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your microwave oven. Time Features Press COOK TIME DEFROST TIMER POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC EXPRESS COOK Enter Amount of your model. About the cooking features of...
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... seconds to the time counting down . NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to resume cooking. Add 30 Sec This will start immediately when pressed. 11 The microwave oven will add 30 seconds, up to check the food. Cook Time Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 Start Pause GEAppliances.com Cook Time ... an express 30 seconds button. About the time features. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. For example, press the 2 pad for any time up to microwave for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 Express Cook This is pressed. The power level can also ...
... seconds to the time counting down . NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to resume cooking. Add 30 Sec This will start immediately when pressed. 11 The microwave oven will add 30 seconds, up to check the food. Cook Time Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 Start Pause GEAppliances.com Cook Time ... an express 30 seconds button. About the time features. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. For example, press the 2 pad for any time up to microwave for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Express Cook 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 Express Cook This is pressed. The power level can also ...
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... Weight Defrost for about 30 minutes. About the defrost features. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of food is explained on microwave-safe dish. When the oven signals, turn the food over.
... Weight Defrost for about 30 minutes. About the defrost features. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of food is explained on microwave-safe dish. When the oven signals, turn the food over.
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... page 12). 1 Press DEFROST twice for more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, turn the food. Noises may be defrosted and microwaved. Closed packages should be cool but softened in the package. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. When defrosted...areas with small pieces of time. At one hour after defrosting. Plastic storage containers should not be allowed to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. Foods that spoil easily should be partially uncovered. Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners ...
... page 12). 1 Press DEFROST twice for more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, turn the food. Noises may be defrosted and microwaved. Closed packages should be cool but softened in the package. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. When defrosted...areas with small pieces of time. At one hour after defrosting. Plastic storage containers should not be allowed to the microwave very briefly, or let it to a microwave-safe dish. Foods that spoil easily should be partially uncovered. Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners ...
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... cool water in the oven breast-side up and shield warm areas with foil. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 6 min. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side down. Let stand a few minutes to 13 min. Ground meat (1 lb) 7 to finish defrosting. per lb. 14 to complete defrosting. Roast...Seafood Fillets, Frozen (1 lb) Fruit Plastic Pouch - 1 or 2 (10 oz package) Meat Bacon (1 lb) TIME 1/4 min. 2 to 4 min. 6 to 9 min. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 25 min. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Use power level 10. Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs.) 20 to 5 min.
... cool water in the oven breast-side up and shield warm areas with foil. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to 6 min. Place wrapped chicken in microwave-safe dish breast-side down. Let stand a few minutes to 13 min. Ground meat (1 lb) 7 to finish defrosting. per lb. 14 to complete defrosting. Roast...Seafood Fillets, Frozen (1 lb) Fruit Plastic Pouch - 1 or 2 (10 oz package) Meat Bacon (1 lb) TIME 1/4 min. 2 to 4 min. 6 to 9 min. 1 to 5 min. 2 to 25 min. Microwave just until giblets can be separated. Use power level 10. Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs.) 20 to 5 min.
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...; Foods that need to select quantity. 3 Press START. GEAppliances.com Popcorn Popcorn To use Cook Time for a 3.0 ounce bag. 2 Press START. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 2.0 to even out the temperature. Press once for meat. Press four times for vegetables. If food is not hot enough after food type...
...; Foods that need to select quantity. 3 Press START. GEAppliances.com Popcorn Popcorn To use Cook Time for a 3.0 ounce bag. 2 Press START. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 2.0 to even out the temperature. Press once for meat. Press four times for vegetables. If food is not hot enough after food type...
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...shield thin parts, such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to choose the correct selection. Note that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven. About the convenience features. Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting 16 Definition Arcing is caused ...by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Standing time is not placed on a cooling rack. Press once for sparks in microwave cooking. Press three times for 4 items. 2 Press START. Press twice for 2 items. Press three times for 3 items. Press four times for a ...
...shield thin parts, such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to choose the correct selection. Note that a microwaved cake is especially important in the oven. About the convenience features. Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting 16 Definition Arcing is caused ...by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Standing time is not placed on a cooling rack. Press once for sparks in microwave cooking. Press three times for 4 items. 2 Press START. Press twice for 2 items. Press three times for 3 items. Press four times for a ...
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...the food. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is microwave energy 70% of this is changed before the inside of uses for stews and less tender cuts of the time. OR 1 Press ... frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes and some examples of the food. simmering; A lower setting will go back to microwave cooking. Here are some casseroles. Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm; softening butter. delicate sauces. Variable power levels add flexibility to the Cook ...
...the food. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is microwave energy 70% of this is changed before the inside of uses for stews and less tender cuts of the time. OR 1 Press ... frequent stirring, rotating or turning over , such as scalloped potatoes and some examples of the food. simmering; A lower setting will go back to microwave cooking. Here are some casseroles. Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm; softening butter. delicate sauces. Variable power levels add flexibility to the Cook ...
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... the control panel is locked, /2&.('will show in the display. Set Clock Clock To change the time of day. 1 Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave should not be displayed briefly anytime a button or dial is on a 12-hour scale. 3 Press Set Clock or Start to turn the light off. 18...
... the control panel is locked, /2&.('will show in the display. Set Clock Clock To change the time of day. 1 Press the Set Clock button. (The microwave should not be displayed briefly anytime a button or dial is on a 12-hour scale. 3 Press Set Clock or Start to turn the light off. 18...
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...fan speed, twice for low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off . Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from surface cooking. The fan will automatically return to starting the cooking cycle. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind ...you that you cannot turn off during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Turntable can be turned off when the internal parts are turned off. Note: At the conclusion of the Cook ...
...fan speed, twice for low fan speed or three times to turn the fan off . Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from surface cooking. The fan will automatically return to starting the cooking cycle. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind ...you that you cannot turn off during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Turntable can be turned off when the internal parts are turned off. Note: At the conclusion of the Cook ...
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...damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a solution of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in the dishwasher. Wash it carefully in warm,... sudsy water or in place. 21 The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Care and cleaning of this microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...
...damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a solution of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in the dishwasher. Wash it carefully in warm,... sudsy water or in place. 21 The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Care and cleaning of this microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Reheat Defrost Weight/Time...