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Safety Instructions

 . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning  . . . . . . . .37–40
Cooking Features  . . . . . . . . .12–18
Defrosting Features  . . . . . . .21–27
EasyGuide

™

Menu System  . . . . . .9

Help Features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Home Screen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Microwave Oven Features  . . . . . .8
Microwave Terms  . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–32
Other Features  . . . . . . . . . . .33, 35
Power Levels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reheating Features  . . . . . . . .19–20

Troubleshooting Tips

 . . . . . . . .41

Consumer Support

Consumer Support  . . . Back Cover
Product Registration  . . . . . . . . .43
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

www.GEAppliances.ca

Microwave Oven

350A4502P610     

05-07     ATS

CVM2072

Owner’s Manual

Spacemaker 

Write the model and serial 
numbers here:

Model #

________________

Serial # __________________

Find these numbers on a label 
on the left front when the door 
is open.

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker CVM2072

Page 1: ...ons 28 32 Other Features 33 35 Power Levels 11 Reheating Features 19 20 Troubleshooting Tips 41 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 43 Warranty 42 www GEAppliances ca Microwave Oven 350A4502P610 05 07 ATS CVM2072 Owner s Manual Spacemaker Write the model and serial numbers here Model ________________ Serial __________________ Find these numbers on a label on the left ...

Page 2: ...the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c 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 seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should...

Page 3: ... immerse power cord or plug in water To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products coo...

Page 4: ...er the microwave turn the fan on Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ARCING If y...

Page 5: ...e 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 SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven i...

Page 6: ...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 cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap s...

Page 7: ...eplaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do 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 ...

Page 8: ...aced directly on the turntable Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity 6 Touchscreen Display Press the graphics on the interactive display to use the oven features If the Touchscreen is dark press HOME or the Touchscreen or open the door to access the menu 7 Cooktop Light 8 Grease Filters 9 Removable Turntable Turntable and support mus...

Page 9: ...od from the oven EasyGuide Menu System www GEAppliances ca The easy to use touchscreen system automatically leads you through each step of the cooking process It lets you select as many or as few options as you need for the results you want Select TIME COOK from the touchscreen Enter the cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you ente...

Page 10: ... using OPTIONS OPTIONS Press to set microwave options and features See Microwave Options Set the clock Set a Reminder Set the beeper volume Set the custom functions available on the Home Screen Set the timer Set the Auto Nite Light Turn the turntable on or off Set the charcoal filter reminder Set options for the touchscreen display Features of the Home Screen If the touchscreen is dark press HOME ...

Page 11: ...l 3 is microwave energy 30 of 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 will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lowe...

Page 12: ...nt of cooking time and power level for first and second cooking programs DELAY Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to start 12 DELAY TIME COOK 1 2 MELT SOFTEN SELECT BEVERAGES SELECT FOOD TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK Features of the COOK Screen NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage Cooking Features www GEAppliancesca The Cook Screen al...

Page 13: ... press START to resume cooking Time Cook 1 2 Time Cook 1 2 lets you change power levels automatically during cooking 1 From the Home Screen select COOK 2 From the Cook Screen select TIME COOK 1 2 3 Enter the first cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered 4 Using the arrow pads select desired power level 1 10 for the first co...

Page 14: ...ad 10 to 17 min In 2 l 2 qt casserole place 120 ml 1 2 cup water frozen 280 g 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 l 1 qt casserole place 30 ml 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 280 g 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 l 1 qt casserole place 30 ml 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min per ear In 2 l 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if cor...

Page 15: ...l time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time If you wish to adjust the cooking time press LESS DONE or MORE DONE within the first 30 seconds to reduce...

Page 16: ...plate 4 slices per layer with paper towel between and one on top Eggs 1 to 12 eggs Place eggs in measuring cup or bowl Stir after 1 2 time Microwaving by Food Type NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with features found in Select Food NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Cooking Features www GEAppliances ca The Sel...

Page 17: ...me After pressing POPCORN press MORE DONE within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds of cooking time Press MORE DONE again to add another 10 seconds total of 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press LESS DONE within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press LESS DONE again to reduce cooking time ...

Page 18: ...ss CLEAR if you want to clear your previous entry or press BACK to return to the previous screen 6 Check to make sure the time is correct and press START on the touchscreen 7 After removing food from the oven stir well to complete the melting process ICE CREAM 1 PINT CREAM CHEESE 8 OZ ICE CREAM 1 QUART CREAM CHEESE 3 OZ FROSTING 1 CAN BUTTER 2 STICKS BUTTER 1 STICK BUTTER 1 2 STICK SOFTEN How to D...

Page 19: ...mount Cover with lid or vented 1 2 5 cups plastic wrap SOUP 235 710 ml Starts immediately More done Cover with lid or vented 8 24 oz Less done plastic wrap Features of the REHEAT Screen NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when reheating pasta vegetables beverages soup or a plate of leftovers NOTE Do not use Sensor Reheating features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severel...

Page 20: ...sult in severely overcooked or burnt food Sensor reheating features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking and automatically adjust the cooking time to various types and amounts of food Use the sensor reheating features to reheat Plate of leftovers Beverages Soup Pasta Vegetable 1 From the Home Screen select REHEAT 2 From the Reheat Screen select PLATE PASTA VEGETABLE BEVERAGE or S...

Page 21: ...Food type food weight 1 LB QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately SOFTEN Food type MELT Food type food weight DELAY Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to start Features of the DEFROST Screen Defrosting Features www GEAppliances ca The Defrost Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to defrost by time by weight or by food type ...

Page 22: ...er level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips Foods 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...

Page 23: ...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 cut up 1 1 to 1 4 kg 21 2 to 3 lbs Unwrap 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 wr...

Page 24: ...ge pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil The oven will continue to defrost if you don t open the door and turn the food After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes 1 Lb Quick Defrost 1 Lb Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing on...

Page 25: ...nd press START on the touchscreen Remove food from package and place on microwave safe dish If the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER turn the food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil The oven will continue to defrost if you don t open the door and turn the food After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete de...

Page 26: ...TER 2 STICKS BUTTER 1 STICK BUTTER 1 2 STICK SOFTEN Using the Melt Feature The Melt feature allows you to melt foods for cooking 1 Place the unwrapped item into bowl The Chocolate melting feature is for up to 450 g 16 oz of chocolate morsels chips 2 From the Home Screen select DEFROST 3 From the Defrost Screen press MELT 4 Select the food type from the touchscreen 5 For all food types except Butte...

Page 27: ...u want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered 4 Select AM or PM Press ENTER when finished or BACK to enter a new time 5 Select the cooking or defrosting feature you wish to delay then set the cooking or defrosting program 6 Check to make sure the Delay time is correct and press START on the touchs...

Page 28: ... 1 Microwave program EDIT CUSTOM 2 FILTER REMINDER Reset reminder time DISPLAY OPTIONS Clock display ON OFF Display contrast 1 5 Features of the OPTIONS Screen Microwave Options www GEAppliances ca The Options Screen allows you to Set the clock Set a countdown timer Set a Reminder time Set the time for the Auto Nite Light to come on and go off Change the Beeper volume Turn the turntable on or off ...

Page 29: ...ER OFF When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press TIMER OFF NOTE If the timer is operating while microwaving press DISPLAY TIMER or DISPLAY COOK TIME to view the time remaining on the timer or cooking program TIMER SET CLOCK Setting the Reminder 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...

Page 30: ... or BACK to enter a new time 8 The display will show the time for which the Auto Nite Light was set If you wish to use that time press ENTER To set a new time press CHANGE TIME and repeat the previous steps Press AUTO NITE LITE to turn the light on or off and press ENTER If set to ON the light will come on and go off at the times set NOTE The NITE indicator will remain lit to show that the Auto Ni...

Page 31: ...recall Setting the Charcoal Filter Reminder The Charcoal Filter Reminder is a 180 day timer to remind you when to change the charcoal filter 1 From the Home Screen select OPTIONS 2 From the Options Screen select FILTER REMINDER 2 The display will show the number of days remaining until the reminder signals 3 To set the reminder back to 180 days press RESET then press ENTER 2 To turn the reminder o...

Page 32: ...hange from standard to metric measurements on the display 1 From the Home Screen select OPTIONS 2 From the Options Screen select DISPLAY OPTIONS 3 To turn the clock display on or off press CLOCK on the touchscreen 2 To change the color contrast of the display press CONTRAST until the screen shows the contrast you want 4 Press ENTER to save your settings or CANCEL to cancel your settings DISPLAY OP...

Page 33: ... turn the fan off Press the BOOST pad for extra fan speed BOOST VENT Surface Light Press LIGHT once for bright light twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off LIGHT Off Pressing OFF while on the Home Screen will put the touchscreen display into standby mode and the display will be dark Press the touchscreen or HOME or open the door to wake up the display Pressing OFF while coo...

Page 34: ...ures of your microwave Feature Help Pressing the HELP pad while on any screen other than the Home Screen allows you to find additional information on features found on that screen Press HELP then touch any pad on the Touch Screen for an explanation of that feature SPACEMAKER 2 0 OVERVIEW TROUBLE SHOOTER SAFETY GUIDE FEATURE HELP PRODUCT DETAILS SELECT HELP FUNCTION HELP Using the Troubleshooter To...

Page 35: ...hen handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn Do not use the shelf with Sensor Cooking or Reheat 35 For best results Uneven results 2 level reheating Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places twice Shelf Other Features www GEAppliances ca Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels OR To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level 1 Multiply rehe...

Page 36: ...vering 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 stand to fi...

Page 37: ...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 suppor...

Page 38: ...can also scratch the control panel Door Seal It is 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 Stainless Steel on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for st...

Page 39: ...e when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filters Care and Cleaning www GEAppliances ca Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove slide it to the outside 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...

Page 40: ...b then replace the light socket and cover 6 Replace the grille and screws Connect electrical power to the oven 40 Remove grille screws to remove the grille Light Cover Replace the burned out bulb with a 120 volt 20 watt halogen bulb WB36X10213 available from your GE supplier 1 To replace the bulb s first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the s...

Page 41: ...r below Problem Solver www GEAppliances ca Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Moisture on the oven door and walls while cooking Wipe the moisture off with a paper towel or soft cloth Moisture between the oven door panels when cooking certain foods Moisture should d...

Page 42: ... or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially n Replacement of the cooktop light bulb n Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers n Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God n Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance n Damage caused after delivery What Is Not Covered This warranty...

Page 43: ...ERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à ...

Page 44: ...NO NO RUE STREET NAME RUE APT NO APP RR CITY VILLE PROVINCE AREA CODE IND RÉG TELEPHONE TÉLÉPHONE E MAIL COURRIEL DID YOU PURCHASE A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THIS APPLIANCE AVEZ VOUS ACHETÉ UN CONTRAT DE SERVICE POUR CET APPAREIL YES OUI NO NON IF YES SI OUI EXPIRATION Y A M D J NAME OF SELLING DEALER NOM DU MARCHAND INSTALLATIONDATE DATED INSTALLATION Y A M D J CORRESPONDENCE ENGLISH CORRESPONDANCE F...

Page 45: ...45 Notes www GEAppliances ca ...

Page 46: ...d labour Parts and Accessories 1 800 263 0686 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes Instructions contained 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 unsafe operation Serv...

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