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Helpful Hints

An  occasional thorough wiping with a solution of 

baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part 

of this microwave oven.

Care and cleaning of the oven. 

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How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic 

Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper 

towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove 

greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse 

with a damp cloth. Do not use  

abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. 

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part 

of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support 

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable 

into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully 

in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The 

turntable and support can be broken if dropped. 

Remember, do not operate the oven in the 

microwave mode without the turntable and 

support seated and in place.

Popcorn

Convenience Cooking

Express Cook

Potato

Start
Pause

Cancel

Off

Beverage

Reheat

Set

Clock

Turntable

Surface

Light

Vent

Add

30 Sec.

Power

Level

0

8

5

2

7

4

1

9

6

3

Cook

Time

Defrost
Weight/Time

Timer
On/Off

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Summary of Contents for JVM1630WFC

Page 1: ...SFC Owner s Manual Safety Instructions 2 8 Operating Instructions Oven Features 9 Controls 10 Time Features 11 Defrost Features 12 14 Convenience Features 15 16 Microwave Terms 16 Power Levels 17 Othe...

Page 2: ...nce with the provided installation instructions n Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock To reduce the risk of bu...

Page 3: ...r water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations n Keep power cord away from heated surfaces n Do not immerse power cord or plug in water n Do not block o...

Page 4: ...n n Turntable ring support not installed correctly n Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas n Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave n Recycled...

Page 5: ...for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container n Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil more rapidly than f...

Page 6: ...t all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use n Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and preve...

Page 7: ...ing 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 installe...

Page 8: ...e 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 PACEMAKERS Most pacemakers ar...

Page 9: ...eatures and appearance may vary from your model Features of the Oven Door Handle Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven...

Page 10: ...d BEVERAGE Press pad to select serving size POTATO Press pad to select serving size About the cooking features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your...

Page 11: ...evel 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 NOTE Express Cook function pertains to pads 1...

Page 12: ...n When the oven signals turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil n After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roast...

Page 13: ...oods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncov...

Page 14: ...tand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Chicken whole 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Ground meat 1 lb 454 g Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 1 8 to 2 7 kg 14 to 20...

Page 15: ...HEAT button up to six times to choose the correct selection Press once for a pizza Press twice for vegetables Press three times for a plate of leftovers Press four times for soup Press five times for...

Page 16: ...eat various amounts of liquids measured in ounces Place the liquid into the microwave oven 4 oz 114 mL 1 2 cup 8 oz 227 mL 1 cup 12 oz 341 mL 1 1 2 cups 16 oz 455 mL 2 cups 1 Press the Beverage button...

Page 17: ...the time Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting w...

Page 18: ...ng used by children To lock or unlock the controls press and hold the CANCEL OFF button for three seconds When the control panel is locked LOCKED will be displayed briefly anytime a button or dial is...

Page 19: ...so When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press Timer or Cancel GEAppliances ca s Cook Cancel Off Beverage Reheat Clock Turntable Surface Light Vent Fan Add 30 Sec 9 6 3 Tim...

Page 20: ...microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will...

Page 21: ...se abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the tu...

Page 22: ...odels The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts Do not...

Page 23: ...n The vent fan has two metal reusable vent filters Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter Reusable Vent Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on th...

Page 24: ...rs The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on usage See Optional Kits page 8 for more information To Remove the Charcoal...

Page 25: ...en door panels when cooking certain foods Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished n Steam or vapor escaping from around the door n Light reflection around door or outer case n Dimm...

Page 26: ...tion entered already in oven and CANCEL OFF button not pressed to cancel it Press CANCEL OFF Cooking time not entered after pressing COOK TIME Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing CO...

Page 27: ...ERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY POUR R SIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et e...

Page 28: ...N O RUE STREET NAME RUE APT NO APP RR CITY VILLE PROVINCE AREA CODE IND R G TELEPHONE T L PHONE E MAIL COURRIEL DID YOU PURCHASE A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THIS APPLIANCE AVEZ VOUS ACHET UN CONTRAT DE SE...

Page 29: ...enters or an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service online contact us at GEAppliances ca or call 1 800 561 3344 Please have serial and model numbers availa ble when calling for servic...

Page 30: ...d in this manual cover procedures 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 u...

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