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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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Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Available at once. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in...Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. 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. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave...
Screen allows cooking to be removed for the microwave to open the door. Available at once. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Turntable and support must be in...Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. 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. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave...
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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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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! 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. 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) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Food type 1-9 + weight Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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. Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12
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... on a plate, 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Use oblong, square or round dish. Use oblong, square or round...
... on a plate, 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Use oblong, square or round dish. Use oblong, square or round...
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... feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to change the serving size. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Reheat NOTE: Do...metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 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). Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn...
... feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to change the serving size. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Reheat NOTE: Do...metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 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). Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn...
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... after pressing BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats servings of any beverage. The oven starts immediately. 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. Remove the container with the...
... after pressing BEVERAGE. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Beverage The Beverage feature heats servings of any beverage. The oven starts immediately. 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. Remove the container with the...
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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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.... To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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 Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold the... AM/PM pad about three seconds. The oven will be displayed. 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.
.... To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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 Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold the... AM/PM pad about three seconds. The oven will be displayed. 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.
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... REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set up , the oven will no longer be lit. 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... TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want the oven 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. Start/Pause Reminder 26 In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening...
... REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set up , the oven will no longer be lit. 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... TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want the oven 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. Start/Pause Reminder 26 In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening...
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Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to the extreme right. It can become too hot to turn ... or off . Press TURNTABLE to touch. Press to turn the surface light on . For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for the night light or three times to turn the light off. 27 Press SURFACE LIGHT...
Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to the extreme right. It can become too hot to turn ... or off . Press TURNTABLE to touch. Press to turn the surface light on . For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for the night light or three times to turn the light off. 27 Press SURFACE LIGHT...
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If the vent fan is still operating 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 ...
If the vent fan is still operating 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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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 that require a longer cook time, on ... overheat. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Do not store the shelf inside the microwave to prevent damage to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Food...
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 that require a longer cook time, on ... overheat. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use the shelf when cooking popcorn. Do not store the shelf inside the microwave to prevent damage to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Food...
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... can damage it. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the model number. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the CleanSteel or Graphite...
... can damage it. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the model number. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the CleanSteel or Graphite...
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... and out. It also prevents flames from damaging the inside of the opening. 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. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter...
... and out. It also prevents flames from damaging the inside of the opening. 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. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter...
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... must be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that hold the grille in front of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main...screws to remove the grille. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on top of the oven that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should ...
... must be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that hold the grille in front of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main...screws to remove the grille. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on top of the oven that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should ...
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... Company. Proof of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by our authorized Customer that fails due to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Please have an installation problem, contact ... the USA. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties 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 not apply to a defect in the...
... Company. Proof of God. • Incidental or consequential damage caused by our authorized Customer that fails due to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Please have an installation problem, contact ... the USA. Any implied warranties, including the implied warranties 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 not apply to a defect in the...