Use and Care Manual
Page 1
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 ... 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. GEAppliances.com
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 ... 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. GEAppliances.com
Use and Care Manual
Page 10
Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves...Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Located on the turntable. The door must be removed for the ...
Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Available at once. The turntable may vary from your model.) Features 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 567 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves...Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Screen allows cooking to be securely latched for cleaning. 8 Convenience Guide. 9 Shelf (some models). Pull to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Located on the turntable. The door must be removed for the ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 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. 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.
Use and Care Manual
Page 12
Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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! 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.
Food type 1-3 + weight Food weight Option more/less time serving size serving size serving size serving size 12 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! 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.
Use and Care Manual
Page 20
... oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Drain and stir at signal. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Cover with lid or vented plastic...
... oz. 2 to 10 oz. 4 to display the food type and remaining cook time. Drain and stir at signal. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Add 2 tablespoons water for microwaving. Cover with lid or vented plastic...
Use and Care Manual
Page 21
... 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid ...Select food type 1-6 for food type 6 cannot be changed . NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. The oven starts immediately. Press...
... 4 Beverages 5 Sauces 6 Plate of leftovers The Reheat feature reheats servings of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid ...Select food type 1-6 for food type 6 cannot be changed . NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts. On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using the Reheat feature. The oven starts immediately. Press...
Use and Care Manual
Page 22
Drinks heated with care. On some models, the serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Potato Vegetable The Potato feature cooks up to cook ...
Drinks heated with care. On some models, the serving size is pressed. (on some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Potato Vegetable The Potato feature cooks up to cook ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 24
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.
Use and Care Manual
Page 25
... up the display. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of day may be displayed. 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 ... start at the delayed time. 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. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter ...
... up the display. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 The time of day may be displayed. 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 ... start at the delayed time. 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. Select 1-5 for about 3 seconds to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 26
... AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The REM indicator will be lit while the timer is operating. 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 ...
... AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. The REM indicator will be lit while the timer is operating. 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 ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 27
On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press to turn the turntable on or off for large dishes. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for ... light on or off . 27 It can become too hot 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 touch. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Be...
On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . Press to turn the turntable on or off for large dishes. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for ... light on or off . 27 It can become too hot 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 touch. For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. Be...
Use and Care Manual
Page 28
... 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...
Use and Care Manual
Page 29
...• Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking.... time. Use the lower shelf supports when cooking one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the lower position. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (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 ...
...• Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven cavity. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. Uneven results 2-level reheating Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking.... time. Use the lower shelf supports when cooking one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the lower position. Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf (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 ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 32
Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the model number. CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Use a solution of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as ...
Apply stainless cleaner carefully to the eighth digit of the model number. CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Use a solution of the microwave with ammonia or alcohol, as ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 34
...because they will darken the metal. Pull it dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the cooktop. Models that recirculate air back into place. The grease filter should be in hot water and detergent. It also prevents flames from damaging the ...inside of the opening. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop from foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to remove embedded dirt...
...because they will darken the metal. Pull it dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the cooktop. Models that recirculate air back into place. The grease filter should be in hot water and detergent. It also prevents flames from damaging the ...inside of the opening. Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on the cooktop from foods on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it to remove embedded dirt...
Use and Care Manual
Page 35
... or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the left to remove the grille. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. WB06X10823 from the new filter. The charcoal filter should be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter ...3 screws on hood usage). Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on top of the oven that helps remove smoke ...
... or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Insert the filter into the left to remove the grille. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. WB06X10823 from the new filter. The charcoal filter should be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter ...3 screws on hood usage). Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on top of the oven that helps remove smoke ...
Use and Care Manual
Page 40
...floods or acts of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Please have other than the intended ...fails due to obtain service under warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one -year warranty, GE will provide, free of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to product caused by law. You ...
...floods or acts of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you may also have serial and model numbers available when calling for home use the product. • Improper installation, delivery or maintenance. Please have other than the intended ...fails due to obtain service under warranty. Warrantor: General Electric Company. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one -year warranty, GE will provide, free of original purchase, All warranty service will be required to bring the product to product caused by law. You ...
Installation Instructions
Page 7
... venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent. 7 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 oven ...to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used to...
... venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of the vent. 7 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 oven ...to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for power cord clearance. • Models with 3⁄16″, 1⁄2″ and 5⁄8″ drill bits Filler blocks or scrap wood pieces, if needed for top cabinet spacing (used to...
Installation Instructions
Page 11
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: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the ...
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: A. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the ...