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Spacemaker Microwave Oven

Owner’s Manual

Models: JVM1540

JNM1541
HVM1540

2

30

Helpful Information

Microwave Terms

30

Care and Cleaning

31

36

If Something Goes Wrong

Before You Call For Service

36

GE Service Numbers

38

Warranty Back 

Cover

ge.com

10

Important Safety 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

08-06 JR

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model#  ______________________________

Serial#  ______________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside the oven.

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker HVM1540

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...

Page 2: ...t 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...

Page 3: ...ing 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 If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced b...

Page 4: ...side oven 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 Do not use t...

Page 5: ...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 are able to...

Page 6: ...Make sure 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 r...

Page 7: ...ments 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...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...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 ha...

Page 10: ...ng 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 Th...

Page 11: ...ess 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 fe...

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...

Page 13: ...he 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 no...

Page 14: ...ss 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...

Page 15: ...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 casser...

Page 16: ...kage 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 S...

Page 17: ...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 uncovere...

Page 18: ...d 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...

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...

Page 20: ...ces 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 Convenienc...

Page 21: ...ted 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...

Page 22: ...tart 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 ty...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...til 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...

Page 25: ...play 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 c...

Page 26: ...gnal 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 i...

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 to...

Page 28: ...ff 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 fo...

Page 29: ...ime 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...

Page 30: ...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 str...

Page 31: ...al 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 Ri...

Page 32: ...d 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 cl...

Page 33: ...lb 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 p...

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 the...

Page 35: ...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 4 screws that hold it i...

Page 36: ...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...

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...

Page 38: ...al Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and mental abilities and...

Page 39: ...ures 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 Acc...

Page 40: ...ct 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 a...

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