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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 Cleaning...
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 Cleaning...
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... USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing...prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of life.
... USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this oven with the safety interlocks. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to accumulate on sealing...prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to operate this manual must be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The Oven Should Not be followed to minimize the risk of life.
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...on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance. This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. ...microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance... must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions...
...on page 9. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • Install or locate this appliance only in this appliance. This microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. ...microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over ranges no wider than 36″. Connect only to Excessive Microwave Energy" on page 2. • This appliance... must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions...
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... surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in succession on top of this appliance outdoors. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service ...personnel. Do not use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Do not use . - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this manual...
... surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in succession on top of this appliance outdoors. If the door is necessary when used by qualified service ...personnel. Do not use the oven for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near water- Do not use . - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not store this manual...
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...oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is operating. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave...microwave often. In longer exposures to consult their physicians if they have concerns. including microwaves... SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as ...microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to short periods of overcooking conditions as lye-based oven...microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven...the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan...
...oven. • Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is operating. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on the microwave...microwave often. In longer exposures to consult their physicians if they have concerns. including microwaves... SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as ...microwave empty containers. 3 Do not permit children to short periods of overcooking conditions as lye-based oven...microwave-safe plastics only and use them in the microwave oven...the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan...
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... see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch...
... see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may be in the oven. 4 Touch...
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Starts immediately! 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. Amount of cooking time.
Starts immediately! 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. Amount of cooking time.
Installation Instructions
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Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄... # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Tin snips (for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer...
Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is greater than 30″, a Filler Panel Kit may be used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄... # 1 and #2 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Ruler or tape measure and straight edge Carpenter square (optional) Tin snips (for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer...
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Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. A OUTSIDE... Accessory Kit is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A.
Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Select the type of ventilation required for adaptation to that section. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. A OUTSIDE... Accessory Kit is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation: A.
Installation Instructions
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....) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the house duct. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top cabinet. 5 Insert...
....) Cabinet Front Cabinet Bottom Shelf Filler Block Equivalent to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the house duct. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 14 ADJUST THE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor to connect to the top cabinet. 5 Insert...
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... to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of top cabinet. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top cabinet holes...when mounting flush to keep power cord tight. Installation Instructions B5. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 18 Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two...
... to Depth of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to the top of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in bottom of top cabinet. NOTE: When mounting the microwave oven, thread power cord through outer top cabinet holes...when mounting flush to keep power cord tight. Installation Instructions B5. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 18 Temporarily secure the oven by pulling cord. 1 Lift microwave, tilt it tight throughout Steps 1-3. Keep it forward, and hook slots at least two...
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.... Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. Turn two full turns on top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to keep power cord tight. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 22 When properly installed, the wire mesh of the filter should be completely tightened later.) Be sure to...
.... Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. Turn two full turns on top of Cabinet Recess Self-Aligning Screw Microwave Oven Top 4 Attach the microwave oven to keep power cord tight. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. 22 When properly installed, the wire mesh of the filter should be completely tightened later.) Be sure to...
Installation Instructions
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Read the Owner's Manual. 2. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4.
Read the Owner's Manual. 2. KEEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE. 5. Make sure the microwave oven has been installed according to 20-amp electrical outlet. Replace house fuse or turn breaker back on. 7. Plug power cord into a dedicated 15- to instructions. 6. Remove all packing material from the microwave oven. 3. Ensure proper ground exists before use 23 Installation Instructions BEFORE YOU USE YOUR MICROWAVE 1. Install turntable and ring in cavity. 4.