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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

1

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

6

EXPRESS COOK

3

EXPRESS COOK

2

EXPRESS COOK

You can use this feature two ways:

•

It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad
is pressed.

•

It can be used as a quick way to
set 30 seconds of cooking time.

Add 30 Seconds

ADD

30 SEC

Summary of Contents for Profile JVM1090

Page 1: ...11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 17 Temperature Cooking 27 Automatic Cooking 32 Other Features 36 40 Helpful Information Care and Cleaning 41 46 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Solver 46 GE Service Numbers 50 Warranty Back Cover GE Appliances Microwave Convection Oven Owner s Manual 825 Watts Model JVM1090 GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Profile ...

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: ...f purchase Before using your microwave oven Need Help Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titled If Something Goes Wr...

Page 4: ... has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any open ings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appli ance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not store this appliance out doors Do not use this product n...

Page 5: ...orage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and dis connect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide This ...

Page 6: ...oven could result in injury 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 damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken outer skin suc...

Page 7: ... careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal tem perature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remo...

Page 8: ...in the convection or com bination mode 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 plas tic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and pre vent spattering Be sure to vent plas tic wrap so steam can escape Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred ...

Page 9: ...nt the starting and spread ing of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flam ing pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Use care w...

Page 10: ...ectri cian or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appli ance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use WARNING Improper use of the ground ing plug can result in a risk of electric shock Grounding Instructions Available at extra...

Page 11: ...ched for the microwave to operate 5 Door Latches 6 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 7 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven will Temp Cook Convection Temperature Cook Combination Temperature Cook or Combination Roast 8 Touch Control Panel Display 9 Grease Filters ...

Page 12: ...of broiling time Convection BROIL Press twice LOW temperature automatically selected Enter amount of broiling time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 DEFROST AUTO TIME MICRO COOK I II COOK 1 10 POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC BROIL CONVECTION COOK COMBINATION 1 Time and Auto Features Allows you to cook by time Press Enter DEFROST AUTO TIME Press once ...

Page 13: ...red food temperature Convection COOK Desired oven temperature and desired food temperature Combination COOK Desired oven temperature and desired food temperature Combination ROAST MEDIUM automatically Press once selected Combination ROAST WELL automatically Press twice selected 3 Sensor Features TEMP COOK HOLD PROBE ROAST COOK CONVECTION COOK COMBINATION PROBE Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts imm...

Page 14: ...sping from get hot Easy clean up ovens convection heat Microwave Convection Combination Comparison Guide Microwave cooking uses very short high frequency radio waves The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods while retaining their natural texture and moisture Microwave cooking heats food directly not the cookware or the interior ...

Page 15: ...rust Glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Combination Cooking Glass or glass ceramic baking con tainers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing which can damage the cookware the shelf or the oven Heat resistant plastic microwave cookware safe to 400 F may be used but it ...

Page 16: ... example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave ener gy 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 Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and ten...

Page 17: ...power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press MICRO COOK I II 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 MICRO COOK I MICRO COOK II counts down Micro Cook MICRO COOK I II 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 7 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS...

Page 18: ... to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time frozen chopped 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 9 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges 8 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Carrots fresh sliced 1 lb 7 to 9 min In 1...

Page 19: ...ge 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 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 casserole ...

Page 20: ...ced 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 stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defros...

Page 21: ...as with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 18 to 22 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half the time ...

Page 22: ... Time Cook Without Preheating 1 Press Convection COOK 2 Enter the desired oven temperature 3 Enter a desired cooking time up to 299 minutes and 99 seconds 4 Press START For Best Results Place the shelf on the oven floor Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooking lower oven temperature 25 50 ...

Page 23: ...eating 1 Press Combination COOK 2 Enter the desired oven temperature 3 Enter a desired cooking time up to 299 minutes and 99 seconds 4 Press START For Best Results Place the shelf on the oven floor Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooking lower oven temperature 25 50 F and check food at mi...

Page 24: ... or twice for LOW 425 F 2 Enter a desired broiling time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds 3 Press START Cooking Tips If meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick This will help keep spattering and smoking to a minimum When using the broiler pan assembly be sure to insert spatter sh...

Page 25: ...king time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Express Cook 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds ADD 30 ...

Page 26: ...over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to com plete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food Enter Food in Ounces Weight tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 7...

Page 27: ... damage the oven Cooking Tips Do not twist drop or bend the probe Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting the probe The probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating Use a lower power level with the probe foods will take longer to cook but they will heat more evenly Temp Cook Hold TEMP COOK HOLD 1 EXPRESS COOK...

Page 28: ...re from 90 F to 199 F may be programmed 5 Press START The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off auto matically when the desired temper ature is reached For Best Results Place the shelf on the oven floor Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooki...

Page 29: ...ess START The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off auto matically when the desired temper ature is reached For Best Results Place the shelf on the oven floor Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooking lower oven temperature 25 50 F and check ...

Page 30: ... the oven holds the food at that temperature for up to 1 hour Cooking Tips The metal shelf must be on the oven floor during Combination Roast Place food in a glass dish on a trivet Just as in regular roasting only tender roasts should be roasted by using the probe Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touch ing bone or fat Make...

Page 31: ...Quiche Souffle A A Vegetables Fresh N N Breads Quick A A Yeast N A Muffins Coffee Cake A A Desserts Cakes Layer and Bundt A A Angel Food and Chiffon N N Custard and Pudding N N Bar Cookies A A Fruit N N Pies and Pastry N A Candy N N Blanching Vegetables N N Frozen Convenience Foods A A Foods Microwave Combination Convection This is a Quick Reference to guide you in Best Method selecting the best m...

Page 32: ...d covering are essential for best Auto Sensor cooking Always use microwave safe con tainers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to over cook Be sure the outside of the cook ing containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning in...

Page 33: ...an add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds ...

Page 34: ...s START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the tem perature If food is not hot enough use Micro Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide varia tions in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat It is best to use Micro Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Fo...

Page 35: ...not done enough use Micro Cook to cook for more time NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when using the Cook feature Cook 1 Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 16 oz Add 1 4 cup water per serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes...

Page 36: ...FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints Press HELP then select a feature pad Help HELP Never use the shelf for microwave only cooking Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave only cooking Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for Convection and Co...

Page 37: ...PRESS COOK 8 9 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 0 DISPLAY ON OFF To turn the clock display off press and hold for about three seconds To redisplay the clock repeat the above 0 Display On Off 0 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 d...

Page 38: ...an speed or a third time to turn the fan off Vent Fan VENT FAN HI LO OFF The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later 1 Press REMINDER 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the cor rect time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press REMINDER When...

Page 39: ...usted up down or off Press SOUND LEVEL Choose 0 3 for mute to loud Sound Level SOUND LEVEL 0 1 2 3 You can set the night light to turn on and off automatically at any time you want 1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT 2 Enter the time you want the light to turn on Select AM or PM 3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter the time you want the light to turn off Select AM or PM 4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT NITE will st...

Page 40: ...rap 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 allowed to st...

Page 41: ...ave Broiler Pan Spatter Shield and Drip Pan Remove spatter shield from drip pan Carefully pour grease from drip pan into proper contain er Clean immediately after using If necessary scour with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad in hot soapy water If food has burned on sprinkle spatter shield while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth to soak loose burned on foods T...

Page 42: ...s can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and detergent How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners contain ing ammonia or alcohol on...

Page 43: ...t bulbs 40S11N 1 available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light compartment cover and replace the screw Connect electri cal power to the oven Cooktop Light Night Light REMOVE SCREW To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it ...

Page 44: ...to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To Remove Grease Filter The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damag ing the inside of the microwave For this reason 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 Helpful Inf...

Page 45: ...ards the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter To install a new filter remove plas tic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Insert the filter into the top open ing of the oven as shown It will rest at an angle on 2 side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab Replace the grille and 2 screws To Install Charcoal Filter If the model is not vented to the outside the...

Page 46: ...not fully inserted into Make sure the 3 prong plug on the oven is wall outlet fully inserted into wall outlet During Sensor Cooking Reheat Do not open door until steam is sensed and or Popcorn program the door time is shown counting down on display was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected in Use Micro Cook to heat for more time maximum amount of time SENSOR ERROR Appears on...

Page 47: ...ng antenna Sensor Reheat is for single Use Micro Cook for large amounts of food servings of recommended foods Food Amount Too Large for Sensor Reheat You have tried to start the Start over and enter a valid time of day Reminder without a valid time of day You have tried to start the Start over and enter a valid time of day Auto Nite Light without a valid time of day entered for the on time and off...

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Page 50: ...ted loca tions offer you service today or tomorrow or at your convenience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be han dled in just one visit In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in plannin...

Page 51: ...a los clientes de habla española 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Service Contracts 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service ...

Page 52: ... exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Manager Consumer Affairs GE Ap...

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