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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...
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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...VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler ...panel kits fill in use high heat on surface units only when necessary. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (included with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. To minimize ...
...VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the vent fan on. • Never leave surface units beneath your GE supplier. Optional Kits Filler Panel Kits JX46WH/BL-White/Black JX40WH-White JX41-Black When replacing a 36″ range hood, filler ...panel kits fill in use high heat on surface units only when necessary. JX81C-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (included with Model JNM1541) Filter kits are shielded from interference from your microwave oven unattended at extra cost from electronic products, including microwaves. To minimize ...
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.... 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features...
.... 9 Shelf (on the turntable. 10 Rating Plate. The door must be removed for the microwave to open the door. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 6 85 76 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Operating Instructions Features...
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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. Starts immediately! Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time.
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! Power level 1-10. Starts immediately! 11 Amount of cooking time.
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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. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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!
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. Starts immediately! (See Reheat Guide) Starts immediately! 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!
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... oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be very hot. Works best with the Beverage feature may be changed or added after pressing ... vented plastic wrap. 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). Cover with care. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size. Remove the container with vented plastic wrap. 21...
... oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be very hot. Works best with the Beverage feature may be changed or added after pressing ... vented plastic wrap. 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). Cover with care. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size. Remove the container with vented plastic wrap. 21...
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.... 22 Press POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes. 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...
.... 22 Press POTATO once for one potato, twice for two potatoes, three times for three potatoes and four times for four potatoes. 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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Press and hold 0 for slow to fast scroll speed. To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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. Display On/Off To turn the clock display...delay cooking up the display. 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 day may be displayed. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of the display can be changed...
Press and hold 0 for slow to fast scroll speed. To redisplay the clock, repeat. 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. Display On/Off To turn the clock display...delay cooking up the display. 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 day may be displayed. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of the display can be changed...
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... is up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the 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 turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder feature can be used at any time, even when the... oven is operating. NOTE: The REM indicator will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is operating. Start/Pause Reminder 26...
... is up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the 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 turn it occurs, press REMINDER, then 0. The Reminder feature can be used at any time, even when the... oven is operating. NOTE: The REM indicator will signal. Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is operating. Start/Pause Reminder 26...
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... is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for large dishes. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on or off. For best cooking ...
... is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off for large dishes. Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out Turntable Surface Light You may lock the control panel to turn the surface light on or off. For best cooking ...
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... pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad 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...
... pad a third time to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad 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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...the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. 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 ...
...the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. 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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... a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces. Use a solution of the model number. Rinse and then dry. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32...
... a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces. Use a solution of the model number. Rinse and then dry. Do not use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. 32...
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...filter. Pull up and to the right to lock into the room also use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Models that recirculate air back into place. For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent. The grease filters should be...filters, soak them and then swish them to remove embedded dirt. 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 Exhaust Feature The Vent ...
...filter. Pull up and to the right to lock into the room also use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Models that recirculate air back into place. For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent. The grease filters should be...filters, soak them and then swish them to remove embedded dirt. 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 Exhaust Feature The Vent ...
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... grille screws to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the .... The charcoal filter should be replaced. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It must be visible from the front. Slide the filter toward the front of the oven and remove it in place. WB02X10776 ...
... grille screws to the outside, the air will be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. See "Optional Kits," page 9 for more information. To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the .... The charcoal filter should be replaced. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It must be visible from the front. Slide the filter toward the front of the oven and remove it in place. WB02X10776 ...
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...; Failure of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are in materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . During this Limited Warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company....is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by a GE Authorized Servicer is needed to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance....
...; Failure of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are in materials or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . During this Limited Warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company....is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by a GE Authorized Servicer is needed to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance....