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... from the cooktop • Removable Oven Rack - Capacity - 950 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Convenience Cooking Controls - JNM1541SMSS GE Spacemaker® 1.5 Cu. Automatically defrosts for oversized, oblong-shaped dishes • Two-speed, 300-CFM Venting System- Listed by Underwriters ...PM SCROLL SPEED Turn Table Surface Light Vent Fan JVM1540SMSS JVM1540LMCS JNM1541SMSS For answers to the full speed of time • Turntable On/Off - Ft. Allows cooking and reheating at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Makes multi...
... from the cooktop • Removable Oven Rack - Capacity - 950 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Convenience Cooking Controls - JNM1541SMSS GE Spacemaker® 1.5 Cu. Automatically defrosts for oversized, oblong-shaped dishes • Two-speed, 300-CFM Venting System- Listed by Underwriters ...PM SCROLL SPEED Turn Table Surface Light Vent Fan JVM1540SMSS JVM1540LMCS JNM1541SMSS For answers to the full speed of time • Turntable On/Off - Ft. Allows cooking and reheating at ge.com or call GE Answer Center® service, 800.626.2000. Makes multi...
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ge.com MFL31918501 49-40528-1 10-08 JR Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 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 Operating ... 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 MFL31918501 49-40528-1 10-08 JR Models: JVM1540 JNM1541 HVM1540 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 Operating ... 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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... on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your GE supplier. NOTICE- Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range...
... on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your GE supplier. NOTICE- Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range...
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... cooking to open the door. 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 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The door must be viewed...
... cooking to open the door. 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 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Lets you microwave several foods at once. The door must be viewed...
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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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Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT 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 Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door. Starts immediately!
Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT 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 Starts immediately! Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you open the door. Starts immediately!
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...Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of any beverage. On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Works best with vented plastic wrap. 21 Drinks heated with lid or vented plastic... wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after the oven...
...Food Type 1 Pasta 2 Meats 3 Veggies 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of any beverage. On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Works best with vented plastic wrap. 21 Drinks heated with lid or vented plastic... wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after the oven...
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Vegetable Food Code 1 2 3 (Model HVM1540 only) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Potato The Potato ...
Vegetable Food Code 1 2 3 (Model HVM1540 only) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Potato The Potato ...
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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
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... To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad... to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start at the delayed time. 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. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to...
... To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold the AM/PM pad... to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start at the delayed time. 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. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to...
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NOTE: The timer indicator will remain lit to turn off . 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 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. NOTE: The REM indicator will...
NOTE: The timer indicator will remain lit to turn off . 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 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. NOTE: The REM indicator will...
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Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on . Be careful touching the turntable ... for about 3 seconds. Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for large dishes. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to...
Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on . Be careful touching the turntable ... for about 3 seconds. Press TURNTABLE to the extreme right. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for large dishes. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to...
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... after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off while the microwave is operating. 28 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...
... after the microwave goes off, press the Vent Fan pad until it turns off while the microwave is operating. 28 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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... microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on 2 levels or For best results Switch places after ...1/2 time. 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 that...
... microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the upper shelf first.) 29 Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to the oven from arcing. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on 2 levels or For best results Switch places after ...1/2 time. 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 that...
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... not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Door Seal It's important to keep the area clean where the door...
... not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32 Case Clean the outside of the model number. "S" is stainless steel, "G" is Graphite, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Door Seal It's important to keep the area clean where the door...
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... or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters trap grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has two metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into place. The grease filters should be used . Helpful...
... or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) Reusable Grease Filters The reusable grease filters trap grease released by foods on some models) The vent fan has two metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into place. The grease filters should be used . Helpful...
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...Replace the grille and 4 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. If the... model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. WB02X10776 from the new filter. When properly installed, the wire ...
...Replace the grille and 4 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. If the... model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. WB02X10776 from the new filter. When properly installed, the wire ...
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... warranty service will be required to bring the product to the original purchaser and any part in this limited one-year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for a particular purpose, are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting...YEAR WARRANTY For one year or the shortest period allowed by our authorized Customer that fails due to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Please have an installation problem, contact your state's Attorney General. Any implied warranties, ...
... warranty service will be required to bring the product to the original purchaser and any part in this limited one-year warranty, GE will replace any succeeding owner for products purchased for a particular purpose, are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting...YEAR WARRANTY For one year or the shortest period allowed by our authorized Customer that fails due to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Please have an installation problem, contact your state's Attorney General. Any implied warranties, ...
Installation Instructions
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.... Check to the store in a packet with the unit. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Charcoal 1 Filter (on some models) Exhaust 1 Adaptor Damper 1 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts. Installation...
.... Check to the store in a packet with the unit. NOTE: Some extra parts are included. Installation 1 Instructions Separately 2 Packed Grease Filters Charcoal 1 Filter (on some models) Exhaust 1 Adaptor Damper 1 6 SHIPMENT/ INSTALLATION • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to make sure you have all these parts. Installation...
Installation Instructions
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Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your oven to the outside, ...
Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your model. • This oven is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your oven to the outside, ...