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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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.... PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Place any object...
.... PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is damaged. Do Not Place any object...
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...Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and ...Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over electric and gas ranges. See Grounding Instructions section on page 2. • This appliance must be installed over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is specifically designed to ...
...Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for use over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • Do not operate this manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and ...Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over electric and gas ranges. See Grounding Instructions section on page 2. • This appliance must be installed over ranges no wider than 36″. This microwave oven is specifically designed to ...
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... Do not overcook food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use this product near a sink or in similar locations.... • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven...
... Do not overcook food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is under cooked after the first countdown, use this product near a sink or in similar locations.... • Keep power cord away from paper or plastic containers before placing them in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside oven...
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...twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the ...-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in this microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,...
...twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. FOODS • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the ...-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should be heated in this microwave oven. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,...
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...DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Be careful to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from ...the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Stir food to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. ...
...DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. After heating, allow the container to burst, possibly resulting in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. - Be careful to distribute the heat evenly. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from ...the microwave oven is removed from hands and face. • Do not overcook potatoes. Stir food to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. ...
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...not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. When microwaved, the metal can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be at high. Also, plastic...-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. ...
...not have a thin strip of water-set the measuring cup either in or next to retain moisture and prevent spattering. When microwaved, the metal can be used in your microwave oven is microwave-safe. • If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it should be at high. Also, plastic...-45 seconds at least partially uncovered because they may also ignite. • Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is safe for use in microwave ovens. • Do not use . • Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can escape. • Cookware may cause arcing or ignite. ...
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... fires while the vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may not be used carefully. ...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Corrosive cleaning agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is in use. • Clean the underside of overcooking. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized...
... fires while the vent fan is very useful, but should be as tolerant of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may not be used carefully. ...SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Corrosive cleaning agents, such as are shielded from interference from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is in use. • Clean the underside of overcooking. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized...
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The plug must be vented to the outside. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. JX81J-... grounded. Available at extra cost from the power cord. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in appearance. This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. If the power cord is too short, have it is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with...
The plug must be vented to the outside. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are used when the microwave oven cannot be grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. JX81J-... grounded. Available at extra cost from the power cord. Do not use of the grounding plug can result in appearance. This appliance is your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. If the power cord is too short, have it is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with...
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... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable....oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for the microwave to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Located on the turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE...
... operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 The door must be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable....oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be removed for the microwave to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Located on the turntable. Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE...
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Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 Power level 1-10. 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.
Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11 Power level 1-10. 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.
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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 open the door. 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 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! 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 open the door. 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 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! Starts immediately!
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...Gentle cooking of meat. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. simmering; Variable power levels add flexibility to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time. ...or EXPRESS COOK. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to the inside was defrosted. A lower setting will be done on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,...
...Gentle cooking of meat. Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing such as scalloped potatoes. simmering; Variable power levels add flexibility to cook and gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Each power level gives you 100% power. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time. ...or EXPRESS COOK. Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to the inside was defrosted. A lower setting will be done on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for various power levels: Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,...
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... COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Select a power...
... COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Time Cook II Lets you to microwave for more flexibility. Time Cook I , Time Cook II counts down. 14 Close the door and press START to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Select a power...
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... more even defrosting of foil. Rotate or stir food frequently. At one hour after entering the time. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of larger foods, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed...quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. power level 10 cuts the total time to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for the length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. At this for ...
... more even defrosting of foil. Rotate or stir food frequently. At one hour after entering the time. Tightly closed packages should be defrosted and microwaved. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of larger foods, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed...quickly by raising the power level after defrosting. power level 10 cuts the total time to the microwave very briefly, or let it to sit out for the length of selected defrosting time, the oven signals TURN. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in all areas. At this for ...
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..., pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in the oven breastside-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey.... Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in refrigerator to 16 min. After half the time, turn chicken over and break up...
..., pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up . Place unopened package in cooking dish. Microwave just until giblets can be removed. If necessary, run cold water in the oven breastside-up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey.... Shield warm areas with foil. per lb. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Place wrapped chicken in refrigerator to 16 min. After half the time, turn chicken over and break up...
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... or vented plastic wrap. Cover with a paper towel. Drain and stir at signal. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Cover each serving. Follow package instructions to 16 oz. Operating Instructions Convenience Features...Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 ...
... or vented plastic wrap. Cover with a paper towel. Drain and stir at signal. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Layer strips on oven floor or turntable. Cover each serving. Follow package instructions to 16 oz. Operating Instructions Convenience Features...Guide Food Type 1 Canned Vegetables 2 Frozen Vegetables 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 Potatoes 5 Fish 6 Chicken Pieces 7 Ground Meat (beef, pork, turkey) 8 Bacon 9 Pizza (frozen, microwaveable) 20 Weight 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 20 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 8 to 40 oz. 4 to 16 oz. 4 to 40 oz. 8 to 48 ...
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... wrap. 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. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1-6 for...Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. The oven starts immediately. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Works best ...
... wrap. 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. Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1-6 for...Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. The oven starts immediately. Convenience Features Popcorn Use only with lid or vented plastic wrap. Comments Cover with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to select the bag size you are cooking. Works best ...
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...a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 Large roasts should stand for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to...must be converted to six pounds. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food is explained in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of the oven. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of a pound. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats, ...
...a pound) 1-2 .1 3 .2 4-5 .3 6-7 .4 8 .5 9-10 .6 11 .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. Use Time Defrost for about 30 minutes. 23 Large roasts should stand for most meats need to stand 5 minutes to...must be converted to six pounds. Guide Conversion Guide If the weight of food is explained in Ounces Enter Food Weight (tenths of the oven. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of a pound. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for meats, ...
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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.