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SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Model: 

1000 Watts

JVM1660
JVM1661

2

39

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

39

Care and Cleaning

40

45

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

45

GE Service Numbers

50

Warranty Back 

Cover

GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000

GE Appliances

11

Important Safety Information

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure 

to Excessive Microwave Energy

2

Special Notes About Microwaving

6

Operating Instructions

Features of Your Microwave

11

The Controls on Your Microwave

12

Time Cooking

15

Temperature Cooking

22

Automatic Cooking

26

Other Features

30

Oven Shelf

37

Part No. 164D3370P107
Pub. No. 49-40110

02-00 (JR)

www.geappliances.com

Summary of Contents for Profile SpacemakerXL JVM1660

Page 1: ... Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 15 Temperature Cooking 22 Automatic Cooking 26 Other Features 30 Oven Shelf 37 Part No 164D3370P107 Pub No ...

Page 2: ...en door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It 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 ...

Page 3: ...ll need it to obtain service under warranty Help us help you 800 626 2000 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 ...

Page 4: ...th the provided Installation Instructions This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment Do 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 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only...

Page 5: ...cing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage 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 disconnect 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 ...

Page 6: ...e oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause...

Page 7: ...ated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be 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 ca...

Page 8: ...taining nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they 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 micro wave ovens Check the package for proper use ...

Page 9: ...e without complete supervision The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading 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 microw...

Page 10: ...o not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Filler Panel K...

Page 11: ...Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 6 Outlet for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into the oven wall outlet before the oven will Temp Cook or Roast 7 Touch Control Panel You must set the clock and calendar before using the microwave 8 Cooktop Lights 9 Grease Filters 10 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place wh...

Page 12: ...ons CUSTOM 2 Follow displayed directions EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately 12 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 sensor features Press Enter DEFROST AUTO TIME Press once Food weight Defrosting by Weight ...

Page 13: ... Starts immediately more less time VEGETABLE Starts immediately more less time Press once fresh vegetables more less time Press twice frozen vegetables more less time Press three times canned vegetables more less time on some models GROUND MEATS Starts immediately more less time FISH Starts immediately more less time CHICKEN PIECES Starts immediately more less time 13 2 3 2 2 3 3 HELP Press this p...

Page 14: ...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 micro wave 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 Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids...

Page 15: ...ooking Here s how to do it 1 Press 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 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 TIM...

Page 16: ... 10 min In 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 w...

Page 17: ...e 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 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 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...

Page 18: ...en in paper 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 micro waved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs f...

Page 19: ...er half the time and shield 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 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 17 to 21 min Place wrapped ...

Page 20: ...uick way 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 20 ...

Page 21: ...sh 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 Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound We...

Page 22: ... food Make sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven Do not leave the probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food If it touches the oven wall it may 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 mois...

Page 23: ...he Probe and Set the Temperature Yourself 1 Insert the temperature probe in the center of a casserole and attach it securely in the oven wall outlet 2 Press TEMP COOK ROAST once 3 Enter the desired food temperature 4 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 5 Press START 6 When the temperature is reached the microwave will signal Food will be held...

Page 24: ...g bag Insert the probe through the cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven When using the probe in chicken turkey or other poultry insert the probe horizontally into the meatiest area What happens when you use the probe for roasting For the two Roast settings the probe temperature is prepr...

Page 25: ... Roast 5 7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Chili 5 8 Precook meat Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Insert probe into meatiest area of thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turn over after 1 2 of time Broiler Fryer 3 4 Same as above Ham Pork Roast 4 6 Add 4 cups liquid Soup Stock Vegetab...

Page 26: ...use food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts ...

Page 27: ...add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 sec...

Page 28: ...ss START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If food is not hot enough use Time Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Foods...

Page 29: ...ersonal taste Reduce time by 10 Press 1 after the food pad Add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the food pad NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking Sensor Cooking gives you easy automatic results with a variety of foods see the Cooking Guide below Sensor Cooking Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for ad...

Page 30: ... 0 To erase a recorded message press 0 during playback Message Pad Custom 1 Custom 2 The CUSTOM 1 and 2 pads allow you to save two of your most frequently used settings Temperature and sensor cooking settings cannot be saved To set and save a setting 1 Press and hold the CUSTOM 1 or CUSTOM 2 pad for two seconds 2 Set the amount of cooking time 3 Set the power level if desired Full power will autom...

Page 31: ...or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK 5 Enter the month day and year Example 031699 March 16 1999 6 Press START or CLOCK To check the time of day while microwaving press CLOCK To check the date while microwaving press and hold CLOCK for about three seconds Clock Calendar To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven do...

Page 32: ... 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 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 plus DS The oven will automaticall...

Page 33: ... REMINDER When Reminder signal 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 oper...

Page 34: ...d Lock Out An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on at low speed 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 automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are ...

Page 35: ...utomatically 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 stay lit to remind you that the feature is set You can review the Auto Nite Light settings by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT To erase your settings and tur...

Page 36: ...MENT SCHEDULER 6 Enter the appointment type 1 AUTO 2 DENTIST 3 DOCTOR 4 HAIRCUT 5 SCHOOL 6 SOCIAL 7 SPECIAL 8 FINANCE 9 WORK 7 Press APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER or press 0 to set it as a recurring appointment Once Daily Twice Weekly Three times Monthly 8 Press APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER NOTE Recurring appointments must be reset at the beginning of a new year To Review appointments 1 Press and hold APPOINTMEN...

Page 37: ...t the same time Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing Do not use a microwave brown ing dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn Do not use the s...

Page 38: ...3 levels 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 Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places after 1 2 time Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Shelf and Reheating Switch places twice ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...ers 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 without the turntable and support in...

Page 41: ...nt to keep the area clean where the door seals against the micro wave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Stainless Steel To clean the surface use hot soapy water then rinse and dry Do not use steel wool pads or other abrasive cleaners They will scratch the surface Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm...

Page 42: ...en Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb 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 2 screws that hold it in place 3 Next remove the screw located above the door near the center of the oven that ...

Page 43: ...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 it to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded ...

Page 44: ...r 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 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrappi...

Page 45: ...ircuit breaker may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong plug on the into wall outlet oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Probe has been Insert the probe properly into the forgotten or not oven wall outlet inserted properly The cooktop light is This is normal located below the oven floor ...

Page 46: ...o start Start over and enter a valid time the Auto Nite Light of day without a valid time of day entered for the on time and off time You have tried to turn The turntable will not operate when the turntable on when the probe is in use the probe is in use You have tried to change Many of the oven s features are preset the power level when it is and cannot be changed not allowed Problem Possible Cau...

Page 47: ...ile oven is operating 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 different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Things That Are Normal ...

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Page 50: ...it In Home Repair Service 800 626 2000 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility For Customers With Special Needs GE Service Numbers We ll Be There 800 626 2224 With a service contract GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires With a mult...

Page 51: ... referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are steps to follow for further help First contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including ...

Page 52: ...k here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Customer Relations office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper inst...

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