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Spacemaker Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Models: JVM1540

JNM1541
HVM1540

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

Care and Cleaning

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

GE Service Numbers

Warranty Back

Cover

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Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy

Special Notes About Microwaving

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

The Controls on Your Microwave

Time Cooking

Automatic Cooking

Other Features

Oven Shelf

MFL31918501
49-40528-1

10-08 JR

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Model# ______________________________

Serial# ______________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

Summary of Contents for JNM3151RFSS

Page 1: ...Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 MFL31918501 49 40528 1 10 08 JR Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________________________ Serial ___________...

Page 2: ...t is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seal...

Page 3: ...not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this ...

Page 4: ...rd or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is under cooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with...

Page 5: ... and correct the problem ARCING Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause d...

Page 6: ...all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause ...

Page 7: ...hey may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to...

Page 8: ...an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely ...

Page 9: ...greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adequate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary THE VENT FAN Filler Panel Kits JX46WH BL White Black JX40WH White JX41 Black When replacing a 36 range hood filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built in appearance Fo...

Page 10: ...ing to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 4 Touch Control Panel 5 Cooktop Light 6 Grease Filters 7 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 8 Convenience Guide 9 Shelf on some models Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable 10 Rating Plate ...

Page 11: ...ress twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1 You can microwave by time temperature or with the convenience features ...

Page 12: ... Reheat Guide serving size POTATO Starts immediately serving size VEGETABLE on some models Starts immediately food type serving size DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once 2 GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door GUIDES IN BOOK Cooking Time Defrost Reheat 12 Quick Start ...

Page 13: ...the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or ...

Page 14: ...ess TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking ti...

Page 15: ...2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges...

Page 16: ...ckage 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place white 6 to 8 oz each in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min In 2 qt casserol...

Page 17: ...r or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffin...

Page 18: ...ld warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 17 to 21 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 2...

Page 19: ... to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Express Cook ...

Page 20: ...nces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave 2 Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking Popcorn Operating Instructions Convenience Features 20 NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when cooking popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces ...

Page 21: ...nted plastic wrap 2 Meats Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Veggies Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Beverages Works best with wide mouth mug do not cover 5 Sauces Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 6 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap Food Type Comments Reheat Guide NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when using the Reheat feature The Beverage feature heats servings of ...

Page 22: ...start immediately after POTATO is pressed Potato The Vegetable feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels to cook fresh frozen or canned vegetables 1 Press VEGETABLE Select Veggie type 1 3 will be displayed 2 Select food type 1 3 see chart below 3 Enter weight in ounces see chart below 4 The oven starts automatically Vegetable Model HVM1540 only Food Code Food Weight 1 Canned 4 ...

Page 23: ...e dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 fo...

Page 24: ...ntil you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder 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 Clock Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 24 ...

Page 25: ...splay the clock repeat Display On Off Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 On some models select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook I II 5 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will ...

Page 26: ...ignal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Reminder 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 OF...

Page 27: ... extreme right Child Lock Out For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Turntable Press to turn the surface light on or off On some models there is a night light option Press SURFACE LIGHT once for...

Page 28: ...off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed When the microwave oven is on you may also 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to set the fan to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off If the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes off press the V...

Page 29: ...time To reheat on 3 levels 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 require a longer cook time on the upper shelf first For best results Uneven results 2 level reheating Shelf on some models Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places twice Make sure the shelf is posi...

Page 30: ...g plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are al...

Page 31: ...ial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Temperature Probe if included Clean immediately after using To clean wipe with a sudsy cloth then rub lightly with a plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry The probe can also be washed in the dishwasher Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in ...

Page 32: ...id the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces Plastic Color Panels Use a clean soft lightly dampened ...

Page 33: ...ulb 30 watt WB36X10198 40 watt WB36X10003 available from your GE supplier Cooktop Light Night Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 4 screws that hold it in place 3 Push tab back and lift light housing Replace the bulb and press the light housing back into place 4 Replace the...

Page 34: ... the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filters To remove slide them to the side using the tab Pull them down and out To clean the grease filters soak them and then swish them around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can ...

Page 35: ...er Charcoal Filter on some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 4 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter toward the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 4 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrappi...

Page 36: ...e the oven floor get warm The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF for locked about 3 seconds to unlock the control The vent fan The vent fan cannot be turned off automatically turns on while the microwave is operating to cool internal parts This is normal Wait for the microwave while the microwave to turn off and the fan will either go is on off automatically or you will need to turn it off ...

Page 37: ... than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating The vent fan operating while the microwave is operating The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave is off TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a differ...

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Page 39: ...dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 39 Register Your Appliance ge com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms...

Page 40: ...uct if it is abused misused for example cavity arcing from wire rack or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner ...

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