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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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Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). 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 operate. 2 Door Latches. ... while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Available at once. Pull to open the door. Food microwaves best ...
Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). 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 operate. 2 Door Latches. ... while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Available at once. Pull to open the door. Food microwaves best ...
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Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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.
Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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.
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Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 Starts immediately! 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. 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 Starts immediately! 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. 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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... type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Use oblong, square or round dish. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Hint: Press and hold the...
... type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Use oblong, square or round dish. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for each layer with lid or vented plastic wrap. Hint: Press and hold the...
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... use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many...
... use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many...
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... the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven will be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can 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 Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Press POTATO once for one potato, twice for two...
... the container with the Beverage feature may be very hot. The oven will be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can 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 Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Press POTATO once for one potato, twice for two...
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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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... by pressing CLOCK. 25 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 the display can be changed. Press and hold 0 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock...To redisplay the clock, repeat. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to start at the delayed time. The time of day may 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.
... by pressing CLOCK. 25 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 the display can be changed. Press and hold 0 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock...To redisplay the clock, repeat. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to start at the delayed time. The time of day may 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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... signal occurs, press REMINDER 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. Start/Pause Reminder 26 In addition to turn off . The REM indicator will... is set up , the oven will no longer be displayed by pressing REMINDER. 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 set .
... signal occurs, press REMINDER 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. Start/Pause Reminder 26 In addition to turn off . The REM indicator will... is set up , the oven will no longer be displayed by pressing REMINDER. 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 set .
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For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off. Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for large dishes. When the control panel is a night light option. It can become too hot ... after cooking. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for the night light or three times to touch. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on or off. Press SURFACE LIGHT...
For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off. Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for large dishes. When the control panel is a night light option. It can become too hot ... after cooking. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for the night light or three times to touch. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on or off. Press SURFACE LIGHT...
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... a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off . 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...
... a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off . 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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... inside the oven cavity. it may be hot. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on the microwave floor. 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 the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. NOTE: Only use the shelf when cooking popcorn.
... inside the oven cavity. it may be hot. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on the microwave floor. 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 the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. NOTE: Only use the shelf when cooking popcorn.
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... amounts of panel you choose to use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the bottom often. Use a solution of the model number. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a sudsy cloth. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Do not...
... amounts of panel you choose to use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the bottom often. Use a solution of the model number. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a sudsy cloth. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Do not...
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... the opening. Rinse, shake and let it to the side using the tab. 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. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it...
... the opening. Rinse, shake and let it to the side using the tab. 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. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it...
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... until it . It will be replaced. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Charcoal Filter (on top of the oven that helps remove smoke and odors. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on some... models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker ...
... until it . It will be replaced. WB06X10823 from the new filter. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Charcoal Filter (on top of the oven that helps remove smoke and odors. Remove the top grille by removing the 3 screws on some... models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker ...
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.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our authorized Customer that fails due to an Authorized GE Service Location for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. •...floods or acts of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for a trip charge or you . Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this Limited Warranty. To know what your...
.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may be provided by our authorized Customer that fails due to an Authorized GE Service Location for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service. •...floods or acts of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for a trip charge or you . Warrantor: General Electric Company. During this Limited Warranty. To know what your...