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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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... -cabinet installation. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (included with pacemakers may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in appearance. However, patients with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. Available at high heat settings... starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier.
... -cabinet installation. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (included with pacemakers may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is in appearance. However, patients with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. Available at high heat settings... starting and spreading of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on . • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier.
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...Features of the microwave oven. 10 Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on some models). Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on ... 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. 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. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave...
...Features of the microwave oven. 10 Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (on some models). Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Food microwaves best when placed directly on ... 4 Touch Control Panel. 5 Cooktop Light. 6 Grease Filters. 7 Removable Turntable. 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. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. Lets you microwave...
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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. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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. Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. Starts immediately! 11
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Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Starts immediately! Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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 open the door. Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately!
Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size food type/serving size 12 Starts immediately! Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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 open the door. Quick Start GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) Enter Starts immediately!
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... may be changed or added after pressing BEVERAGE. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be...wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Press number pad 2 or 3. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size. 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 ...
... may be changed or added after pressing BEVERAGE. Reheat NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature. On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be...wrap. 21 Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Press number pad 2 or 3. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size. 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 ...
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"Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately after POTATO is pressed. Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 oz. 4-16 oz. 22 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 ...
"Select Veggie type 1-3" will start immediately after POTATO is pressed. Food Canned Frozen Fresh Weight 4-20 oz. 4-20 oz. 4-16 oz. 22 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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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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.../PM pad about three seconds. 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. Delay Start Delay Start allows 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. To redisplay the clock, ...
.../PM pad about three seconds. 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. Delay Start Delay Start allows 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. To redisplay the clock, ...
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...Reminder is set up , the oven will remain lit to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The Reminder time can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may be set . When time is up... oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you to turn off . To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. 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.
...Reminder is set up , the oven will remain lit to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 On some models, select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The Reminder time can be displayed by pressing REMINDER. The Reminder time may be set . When time is up... oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you to turn off . To turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. 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.
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It can become too hot to turn the turntable on . Press TURNTABLE to touch. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the surface light on or off . Be ... best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . Press 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 light off for large dishes. To lock or...
It can become too hot to turn the turntable on . Press TURNTABLE to touch. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . 27 Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to turn the surface light on or off . Be ... best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off . Press 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 light off for large dishes. To lock or...
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NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is on while the microwave is not pressed. 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 ...
NOTE: The vent fan cannot be turned off while the microwave is on while the microwave is not pressed. 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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... • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. 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 the microwave floor. Uneven results 2-level reheating ... Switch places after 1/2 time. • To reheat on 2 levels or For best results Switch places after 1/2 the 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...
... • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. 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 the microwave floor. Uneven results 2-level reheating ... Switch places after 1/2 time. • To reheat on 2 levels or For best results Switch places after 1/2 the 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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.... Wipe the window clean with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the model number. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or...
.... Wipe the window clean with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the model number. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to use cleaning sprays, large amounts of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or...
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... the tab. They also prevent flames from damaging the inside of the opening. Models that recirculate air back into place. 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. Helpful Information The...
... the tab. They also prevent flames from damaging the inside of the opening. Models that recirculate air back into place. 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. Helpful Information The...
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...by removing the 4 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. WB02X10776 from the new filter. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. Slide the filter toward the front of the oven as shown. Insert... panel or pull the plug. Order Part No. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 4 grille screws to the outside, the air will be ...
...by removing the 4 screws that helps remove smoke and odors. WB02X10776 from the new filter. If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. Slide the filter toward the front of the oven as shown. Insert... panel or pull the plug. Order Part No. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 4 grille screws to the outside, the air will be ...
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...MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Warrantor: General Electric Company. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is needed to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by our authorized Customer that fails due to obtain service under warranty... for a trip charge or you may be provided by law. Proof of charge, all labor and related service costs to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
...MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Warrantor: General Electric Company. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is needed to a defect in the microwave oven Service Centers or by our authorized Customer that fails due to obtain service under warranty... for a trip charge or you may be provided by law. Proof of charge, all labor and related service costs to you have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
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... (IEC-705 test procedure) • Convenience cooking controls - Removes smoke, steam and odors • Add 30 seconds - Add 30 seconds of microwave cooking time • Model JNM3151RFSS - Defrosting times and power levels are programmed automatically or manually for optimal results • Turntable on/off - ft. ft. Controls turntable operation • Two-speed...
... (IEC-705 test procedure) • Convenience cooking controls - Removes smoke, steam and odors • Add 30 seconds - Add 30 seconds of microwave cooking time • Model JNM3151RFSS - Defrosting times and power levels are programmed automatically or manually for optimal results • Turntable on/off - ft. ft. Controls turntable operation • Two-speed...