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... from the cooktop area • Removable oven rack - Ten total power levels allow you to your cooking needs • Model JNM1541MPSA - Clock AM/PM SCROLL SPEED Turn Table Surface Light Vent Fan JVM1540SMSS JVM1540LMCS JNM1541SMSS For answers to cook large quantities of the ...for multi-level cooking simultaneously, allowing you to customize the wattage to fully rotate • Two-speed, 300-CFM venting system - Ft. ft. JNM1541MPSA GE Spacemaker® 1.5 Cu. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.5 cu. capacity - 950 watts (IEC-705 test procedure) ...
... from the cooktop area • Removable oven rack - Ten total power levels allow you to your cooking needs • Model JNM1541MPSA - Clock AM/PM SCROLL SPEED Turn Table Surface Light Vent Fan JVM1540SMSS JVM1540LMCS JNM1541SMSS For answers to cook large quantities of the ...for multi-level cooking simultaneously, allowing you to customize the wattage to fully rotate • Two-speed, 300-CFM venting system - Ft. ft. JNM1541MPSA GE Spacemaker® 1.5 Cu. Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Features and Benefits • 1.5 cu. capacity - 950 watts (IEC-705 test procedure) ...
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ge.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 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.
ge.com Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 LVM1540 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 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 (on some models). Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several...
Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on some models). Located on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Pull to be in the oven. 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filter. 7 Removable Turntable. Lets you microwave several...
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Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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.
Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time. 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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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! Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12
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... microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. 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 microwaving. Drain and stir at signal. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap...
... microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. 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 microwaving. Drain and stir at signal. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap...
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...type 6 cannot be changed . Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Press number pad 2 or 3. The oven starts immediately. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Works best with lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat NOTE: Do ...may be changed or added after the oven starts. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. How to change the...
...type 6 cannot be changed . Tap POPCORN to 3.5 ounces. Press number pad 2 or 3. The oven starts immediately. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Works best with lid or vented plastic wrap. Reheat NOTE: Do ...may be changed or added after the oven starts. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. How to change the...
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... serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 ...
... serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Code 1 2 3 Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 ...
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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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... 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. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed Display On/Off (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II...
... 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. Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed Display On/Off (On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II...
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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 set ... that the Reminder is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. To clear the Reminder before it off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. To turn it occurs, press...
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 set ... that the Reminder is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you . (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. To clear the Reminder before it off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. To turn it occurs, press...
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... night light or three times to the extreme right. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the light off for about 3 seconds. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . It can become too ...careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on .
... night light or three times to the extreme right. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the light off for about 3 seconds. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . It can become too ...careful touching the turntable during and after cooking. Press TURNTABLE to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on .
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... the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned 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...
... the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed. NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned 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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...the microwave. • Use pot holders when handling the shelf- NOTE: Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on 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 ...Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on more than one oblong or oversized dish. • ...
...the microwave. • Use pot holders when handling the shelf- NOTE: Only use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (on 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 ...Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the shelf when reheating on more than one oblong or oversized dish. • ...
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... Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you choose to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the model number. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area...
... Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you choose to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the model number. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area...
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...Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. 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. It also prevents flames from damaging the inside...of the opening. Pull it dry before replacing. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to remove embedded dirt. Models that recirculate air back into place. Light brushing can be used . Pull up and to the right to lock into the room also use...
...Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop. 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. It also prevents flames from damaging the inside...of the opening. Pull it dry before replacing. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to remove embedded dirt. Models that recirculate air back into place. Light brushing can be used . Pull up and to the right to lock into the room also use...
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... To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Order Part No. WB02X10943 from the new filter. 1 Insert the top of the filter in place. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). Pull the... cleaned. Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. Slide the filter down and out. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. See "Optional Kits," page 9, for more information.
... To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Order Part No. WB02X10943 from the new filter. 1 Insert the top of the filter in place. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on hood usage). Pull the... cleaned. Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. Slide the filter down and out. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. See "Optional Kits," page 9, for more information.
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...WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to one -year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to ... in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home to teach you how to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for other rights which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for service. Should your dealer or...
...WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to one -year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to ... in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your home to teach you how to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for other rights which vary from wire rack or metal/foil), or used for service. Should your dealer or...
Installation Instructions
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... 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent. 7 Backsplash NOTES: • The space between the... Bottom Edge of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave ...
... 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent. 7 Backsplash NOTES: • The space between the... Bottom Edge of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This microwave oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave ...
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... C) This microwave oven is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.)
... C) This microwave oven is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for non-vented models). Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.)