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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 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms 30 Care and...
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 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms 30 Care and...
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... by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be followed to minimize the risk ...of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to microwave energy. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to accumulate on sealing surfaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ...
... by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. Do Not Attempt to operate this manual must be followed to minimize the risk ...of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to microwave energy. The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to accumulate on sealing surfaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ...
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...8226; Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on the appliance. • Use this appliance. It may be installed over -the-range oven was designed for use . This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is...using a power cord from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use over electric and gas ranges....
...8226; Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on the appliance. • Use this appliance. It may be installed over -the-range oven was designed for use . This microwave oven is damaged, it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is...using a power cord from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use over electric and gas ranges....
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...• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in use Time Cook for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. - Do not overcook food. ...If materials inside the oven while cooking. - If food is under cooked after the first countdown, use...
...• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in use Time Cook for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any appliance, close supervision is opened, the fire may spread. - Do not overcook food. ...If materials inside the oven while cooking. - If food is under cooked after the first countdown, use...
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...; Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. See operating instructions for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed...containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad...
...; Foods with no food inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. See operating instructions for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed...containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad...
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...feel cooler than the milk really is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Cooking to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. After...in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Do not overheat the liquid. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without ...
...feel cooler than the milk really is opened, pressure can cause burns. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is thoroughly cooked. Cooking to at least an INTERNAL temperature of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. After...in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Do not overheat the liquid. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without ...
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..., remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. How to the dish. If the dish heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. When cooking with containers tightly covered with 1 cup of the... the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. If they may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can ...
..., remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the heated food. How to the dish. If the dish heats, it is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use recycled paper products. When cooking with containers tightly covered with 1 cup of the... the dish you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. If they may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can ...
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... from the sides of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Even microwave-safe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of overcooking. ... may not be used carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may soften or char if subjected to consult their physicians if they have concerns. including microwaves. However, patients with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use ...
... from the sides of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Even microwave-safe plastic may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of overcooking. ... may not be used carefully. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may soften or char if subjected to consult their physicians if they have concerns. including microwaves. However, patients with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. • Use ...
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... or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. not for end-of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance must be plugged into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering ...) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. If the power cord is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. For installation between cabinets only; Each kit contains two 3...
... or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. not for end-of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance must be plugged into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering ...) prong from your personal responsibility and obligation to whether the appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. If the power cord is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with this appliance. For installation between cabinets only; Each kit contains two 3...
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....) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Available at once. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating...
....) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Available at once. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating...
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Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 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.
Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 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.
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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. Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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!
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. Starts immediately! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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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... boiling liquids. baking casseroles and reheating. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food. Some foods may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of meat and poultry; Medium 5 ...COOK. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of the food. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; softening butter. 13 The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may also be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more frequent stirring, ...
... boiling liquids. baking casseroles and reheating. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may have a tendency to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the food. Some foods may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of meat and poultry; Medium 5 ...COOK. Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of the food. Low 2 or 3 Defrosting without overcooking; softening butter. 13 The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may also be done on a range. Most cooking will cook more frequent stirring, ...
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... level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II Lets you may open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the...
... level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you change it : 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook II Lets you may open the door during cooking. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press TIME COOK again. 5 Enter the...
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... to sit out for more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Power level 3 is automatically set, but softened in all areas. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, ... be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in about half; See...
... to sit out for more even defrosting of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Power level 3 is automatically set, but softened in all areas. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of time you to a microwave-safe dish. • Foods that spoil easily, such as beef, ... be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Defrosting Tips • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is not operating at least partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted in about half; See...
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...When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Finish defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastside-up after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Turn over after half.... 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to 2 (10-oz. per lb. 5 to finish defrosting. per lb. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Place unwrapped...
...When finished, separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Finish defrosting. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breastside-up after half the time and shield warm areas with foil. Turn over after half.... 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. 12 to 2 (10-oz. per lb. 5 to finish defrosting. per lb. Place unopened package in casserole. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn meat over and shield warm areas with foil. Place unwrapped...
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...Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use oblong, square or round dish. Crumble meat into dish.... Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to prepare pizza for each layer with fork. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Use round casserole dish. Cover each serving. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the ...
...Cover with vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use oblong, square or round dish. Crumble meat into dish.... Place potatoes on a plate, 4 to prepare pizza for each layer with fork. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Use round casserole dish. Cover each serving. Follow package instructions for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1-9 (see the ...
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How to 3.5 ounces. The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to change the serving size. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. ...wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Press number pad 2 or 3. Works best with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Place the package of popcorn in ...
How to 3.5 ounces. The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to change the serving size. Reheat Guide Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. ...wrap. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with wide mouth mug-do not cover. Press number pad 2 or 3. Works best with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. Place the package of popcorn in ...
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... to six pounds. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Guide... on the inside front of foil. • After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven.
... to six pounds. Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to tenths (.1) of food is a handy guide located on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. Guide... on the inside front of foil. • After defrosting, most other frozen foods. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of the oven.
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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