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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
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... on the turntable. 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 8 567 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. ...Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, ...
... on the turntable. 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 8 567 1 Door Handle. Turntable and support must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. ...Operating Instructions Features of the microwave oven. 10 Lets you microwave several foods at an extra cost from your GE supplier, or see GE Service Numbers. 10 Rating Plate. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, ...
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Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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
Starts immediately! Amount of cooking time. 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
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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 Starts immediately!
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... oblong, square or round dish. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use oblong, square or round dish. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Cover with a paper towel. Cover each serving. Cover with fork. Layer...
... oblong, square or round dish. Comments Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Use oblong, square or round dish. Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (On some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for adding water. Cover with a paper towel. Cover each serving. Cover with fork. Layer...
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On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to select the bag size you are cooking. Cover with lid ... mouth mug-do not cover. Works best with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked...
On some models, press START. 4 Press 2 or 3 to 3.5 ounces. Comments Cover with vented plastic wrap. 21 How to select the bag size you are cooking. Cover with lid ... mouth mug-do not cover. Works best with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. On some models, the oven starts immediately. 3 On some models, the serving size for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). Place the package of popcorn in the center of many previously cooked...
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...cook fresh, frozen or canned vegetables. 1 Press VEGETABLE. The oven will be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be displayed. 2 Select food type 1-3 (see chart below). 3 Enter weight in ounces (see ...chart below). 4 Press START. On some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be...
...cook fresh, frozen or canned vegetables. 1 Press VEGETABLE. The oven will be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right after POTATO is pressed. (on some models, the serving size is automatically set at 1, but can be displayed. 2 Select food type 1-3 (see chart below). 3 Enter weight in ounces (see ...chart below). 4 Press START. On some models) The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to four 8-10 ounce potatoes. Remove the container with the Beverage feature may be...
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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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... 3 seconds to fast scroll speed. 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. Press and hold 0 for slow to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the... you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 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...
... 3 seconds to fast scroll speed. 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. Press and hold 0 for slow to bring up to 24 hours. 1 Press DELAY START. 2 Enter the... you want the oven to start at the delayed time. The oven will be displayed by pressing CLOCK. 25 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...
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.../PAUSE allows you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to turn off . The Reminder time may be lit. 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... 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you 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.
.../PAUSE allows you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to turn off . The Reminder time may be lit. 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... 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you 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.
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... surface light on or off . 27 It can become too hot to the extreme right. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to touch. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off for about 3 seconds. To lock or... unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/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 turntable on . When the control panel is a night...
... surface light on or off . 27 It can become too hot to the extreme right. Sometimes the turntable can be displayed to touch. On some models, there is locked, "L" or "LOC" will be turned off . For best cooking results, leave the turntable on or off for about 3 seconds. To lock or... unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/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 turntable on . When the control panel is a night...
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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 ...
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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...shelf in the microwave. Use the lower shelf supports when cooking one level. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on more than one level. it may be hot. • Do not use the oven with the shelf... store the oven shelf in the lower position. This could overheat. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. 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 those ...
...shelf in the microwave. Use the lower shelf supports when cooking one level. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) Only use a microwave browning dish on more than one level. it may be hot. • Do not use the oven with the shelf... store the oven shelf in the lower position. This could overheat. • Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. 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 those ...
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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. Some paper towels can damage the appearance of warm water and detergent. Rinse and then dry. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean...
... 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. Some paper towels can damage the appearance of warm water and detergent. Rinse and then dry. Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean...
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... will darken the metal. Pull up and to the right to the side using the tab. Rinse, shake and let it down and out. Models that recirculate air back into place. Don't use a charcoal filter. To replace, slide the filter in hot water and detergent. Helpful Information The... frame slot on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the opening. 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 foods on the...
... will darken the metal. Pull up and to the right to the side using the tab. Rinse, shake and let it down and out. Models that recirculate air back into place. Don't use a charcoal filter. To replace, slide the filter in hot water and detergent. Helpful Information The... frame slot on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the opening. 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 foods on the...
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...that hold the grille in front of the locking tabs. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It must be cleaned. WB06X10823 from the new filter. See "Optional Kits," page 9, for more information. Charcoal Filter (on hood...into the left to remove the grille. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it .
...that hold the grille in front of the locking tabs. Filter housing To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. It must be cleaned. WB06X10823 from the new filter. See "Optional Kits," page 9, for more information. Charcoal Filter (on hood...into the left to remove the grille. Replace the grille and 3 screws. 35 To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6-12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it .
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... or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. This warranty is needed to an Authorized GE Service Location for service. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Some states do... of original purchase date is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by a GE Authorized Servicer is product repair as provided in Malaysia During this Limited Warranty. Proof of incidental or consequential damages, so the ...
... or Care® servicers during warranty period or beyond, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. This warranty is needed to an Authorized GE Service Location for service. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Some states do... of original purchase date is extended to the original purchaser and any part in the microwave oven Service Centers or by a GE Authorized Servicer is product repair as provided in Malaysia During this Limited Warranty. Proof of incidental or consequential damages, so the ...
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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 ... Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to fill in the gap between the cabinets is greater than 30″, a Filler...
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 ... Floor to the Top of the Microwave Bottom Edge of Cabinet Needs to be used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to fill in the gap between the cabinets is greater than 30″, a Filler...
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... required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Installation...
... required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation and proceed to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ductless) NOTE: This microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for the kit number.) Installation...