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Item

Amount

Power Level

Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

I to 

2 

pieces

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

 to 4 pieces

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

Hamburgers or meatloaf

1   2 servings

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

(4 oz. per serving)

 to 4 servings

High (10)

4 to 5 min.

Hot dogs and sausages

1 to 2

High ( 10)

 to 1 min.

3 to 4

High (10)

1 to 2 min.

Rice and pasta

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

I   3 min.

(2/3-3/4 

 per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop 

 spaghetti,

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and

 to 4 servings

High (10)

6 to 9 min.

cheese, 

I can (16 oz. )

High ( 10)

5 to 7 min.

(3/4-1 

 per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min.

 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

Thinly-sliced meat

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

I to 3 min.

 to 4 oz. per serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 5 min.

Topped or mixed with sauce

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

3 to 5 min.

(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

5 to 6 min.

Tip: 

Cover 

 

 dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes 

 meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

 meat slices or pieces, rotate dish l/2 turn after half 

 cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 plate

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

1 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 min.

Moist filling: Sloppy 

 barbecue, ham salad,

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

I to 2 min.

etc. in bun ( 

 cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 3 min.

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based   oz. per serving)

I to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

5 to 7 min.

I can (10 oz.)

Meal-High (7)

6 to 7 min.

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

I to 2 servings

High ( 10)

   to 3 min.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

1 can (10 oz. )

High ( 10)

4 to 5 min.

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

I to 2 servings

High ( 10)

1 to 2 min.

corn on the cob, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

2 to 3 min.

I can (16 oz. )

 ( 10)

4 min.

Mashed

1 to 2 servings

High ( 10)

 to 2 

min.

( 

 cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

I to 2 servings

High (10)

 to 2 min.

( 

 cup per serving)

3 to 4 servings

High ( 10)

2 to 3 min.

I can (   oz.)

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker JVM139K

Page 1: ...ust Fan 6 Features 7 Glossary of Microwave Terms 22 Heating or Reheating Guide 24 25 Hold Time 10 Microwave Cookware Guide 23 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second Timer 10 11 Popcorn 13 Power Levels 10 12 Reheat 19 Temperature Cook 17 18 Time Cook 11 13 Care and CIeaning 35 37 Exhaust Fan 36 Grease Filter 36 Light Bulb Replacement 37 Temperature Probe 35 Problem SOIVer 38 More questions call GE Answer...

Page 2: ... Problem Solver in the back of this book It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven I ight and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound whi Ie oven is oper...

Page 3: ...or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of Iighk blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not cover or block any openings on the applianc...

Page 4: ...e needed to handle the cookware Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven...

Page 5: ...d by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended a...

Page 6: ...retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in mi...

Page 7: ...ital Display For detailed information on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section 7 Hood Controls Fan Press HI LO or OFF Light Press ON or OFF 8 Grease Filters 9 Cooktop Light 10 Oven Floor 11 Auto Defrost and Auto Roast Guide NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Cooking Complete Reminder For all cooking features except Temp Co...

Page 8: ...this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 7 START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven 8 AUTO START REMINDER Allows YOU to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock 9 ...

Page 9: ... 1 AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS GUIDE BEHIND DOOR EHEAT m VENT FAN LIGHT 1 OFF ON 9 ...

Page 10: ...ode Touch MIN SEC TIMER and enter number The timer signals when time is up of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp CooWold or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer wfil count do wn to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here ...

Page 11: ...for 4 minutes hold for 2 minutes and then defrost for 6 minutes In this case the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes Time Cook Time Cook I II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time Power level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide TIME COOK I II 1 f To become better acquainted with time cooking ...

Page 12: ...touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time Step 2 Touch the START pad The oven will automatically signal flash End and shut off at the end of the programmed time The Add 30 Seconds feature I ADD 30 SECONDS I provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched Questions and Answ...

Page 13: ... REMINDER pad The time of day may be displayed by touching the Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind CLOCK pad you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later Popcorn The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces m Step 1 Touch POPCORN pad Step 2 Touch S...

Page 14: ...afe dish and close door Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first m and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting 3 Enter weight For example continues during TURn display touch number pads 1 and 2 for When defrosting time is completed End flashes and weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 o...

Page 15: ...Shield if necessary Steak I O 1 6 Olbs I Turnoverandshield I 5minutes Stew I 0 1 6 Olbs I Separate andremove defrosted pieces 1 5minutes Whole Chicken Turkey Breast breast side up Chicken Pieces Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turn over and shield 20 minutes in refrigerator Separate and remove defrosted pie...

Page 16: ...osting Guide For example touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes How to Change Power Level After setting defrosting time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level nStep 4 Touch START When the START cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defr...

Page 17: ... times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food A These times are averages Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly COO NG BY TEMPEWTU Internal temperature is the best test of doneness Tem...

Page 18: ...n heating Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Answers Q Are there any foods I can t Temp Cook A Yes Delicate butter icings ice cream frozen whipped toppings etc soften rapidly at warm temperatures Batters doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe It s best to Time Cook t...

Page 19: ... will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off Reheat Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 Display BREAD MEATS VEGS BEV SAUCE PLATE Time per serving 20 sec 1 k min 1 X min 1 k min 2 min 3fi min total Foods Recommended Breads pastries pies bakery goods Meats casseroles pizza solid foods Fruits vegetables Beverages Soups stews sauces 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each To Reheat More Than One Serving...

Page 20: ...s of the oven Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave safe dish Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall m How to Roast Beef to Medium n1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad AUTO ROAST Touch number pad 1 Touch n START See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes NOTE By touching eatsinterna m the AUTO ROAST pad duri...

Page 21: ...u remove food and touch CLEAWOFF If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad after cooking Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Food Beef Pot Roast Chili Chicken Stewing Broiler ryer Ha ork Roast soup StockWegetable Split Pea I Final Approx TemD Time ours 180 F I 80 F 180 F 180 F 180 F 180 F 180 F 5 7 5 8 4 6 3 4 4 6 7 1o 5 7 I Doneness Di...

Page 22: ...them evenly When microwaving you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving rning Over In range top cooking you turn over foods such as hamburgers so both sides can directly contact the hot pan When microwaving turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods such...

Page 23: ...n without lids because food will heat unevenly Do not warm foods in narrow necked bottles because pressure can build up Cooking and heating Heating and serving of foods and beverages Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time Cooking and heating Heating and some cooking Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations Avoid using dishes with metal trim Absorbing mo...

Page 24: ...ith plastic wrap Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness Bakery Foods Cake coffee cake doughnuts sweet rolls 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls muffins 1 2 4 6 to 8 Pie fruit nut or custard 1 slice 1 slice 1 8 of 9 in pie 2 slices use minimum time for custard 4 slices 9 in pie Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Low 3 Medium 5 Medium 5 Med...

Page 25: ...or pieces rotate dish l 2 turn after half of cooking time Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High 10 3 to 4 min Tip Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap Sandwiches Meat cheese filling with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal High 7 1 to 3 min 3 to 4 servings Meal High 7 3 to 4 min Moist filling Sloppy Joes barbecue ham salad I to 2 servings Meal High 7 I to 2 min et...

Page 26: ... minutes before serving Let stand 5 minutes before serving Reposition after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Re rrange after first half of time Turn over after first half of time Let stand 5 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time Fish Seafood Power Level Defrost 3 Fillets Pre packaged 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen 1 lb 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish blocks Crab...

Page 27: ...r secnnd half nf lime Let stand for 30 minutes to I hnu in re igeratnr Turn uver alter first half of time Let stand 5 minutes Turn uver alter I irst half U1 time Let stand 15 minutes Rntate pack ge 1 4 turn af ter first half ut time Let stand 5 minutes Turn ver and separate after first half nf time Remnve patties as they thaw Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish Tul n over lter first hall of time ...

Page 28: ...lways use microwave safe cookware 4 Cool cake in dish set directly on heat proof surface or wooden 2 Before adding measured amount of batter grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting them with wax paper Do not flour 5 Crust on cakes will be soft If cake is to be frosted refrigerate 3 Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior su...

Page 29: ...pasta use about one half the timount of water needed for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt and 5 I teaspoon oil optional to prevent sticking 3 For rice or minute rice use the same amount of water needed 6 for conventional boiling Add regular amount of salt Cover pasta and rice while microwaving When using plastic wrap turn back one corner to vent Stir or rearrange after half of cooki...

Page 30: ...ter with spoon slip in eggs gently Cover Microwave at Medium 5 1 2 to 1 minute per egg Let stand in water a few minutes Pour filling into precooked 9 inch pie shell Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and I tablespoon milk per egg Place in oven and microwave for half of total time Stir set portions from the outside to the center Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to tlnish cooking Fish and Seafood 1 F...

Page 31: ...cooking carving bag 2 After enclosing roast in cooking bag place on trivet in If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure microwave safe dish it is safe for use in microwave ovens Food Container Cover Power Level Time Comments Beef Ground crumbled for casseroles or soup 1 lb I Z Ibs Meathalls 1 lb 2 Ibs Meatloaf round loat loaf shape Patties 4 patties per lb 1 to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties...

Page 32: ...oblong dish 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware 2 qt oblong dish Microwave safe cookware Microwave safe cookware Paper towel Wax paper Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper High 10 High 10 Medium 5 High 10 Medium 5 Medium 5 High 10 High 10 3 4 to 1 min 1 to I X min 2 to 2X min 2X to 3 min 15 to 19 min per lb 10 to I 5 min 10 to I 3 min 13 to 16 min 16 to 19 min I ...

Page 33: ...breast side down in dish Turn over or unstuffed oblong dish per lb after half of cooking time Shield tips of wings and legs with foil Duckling Oblong dish Cooking bag High IO 6 to 8 min Microwave breast side down for first half and trivet per lb of cooking time Brush with browning sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp rkey Torkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium 5 I ...

Page 34: ...h 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High 10 High lo High 10 High 10 I 3 to 17 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 20 to 25 min 8 to 10 min fresh spears 10 to 13 min frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh 6 to 8 min 6 to 8 min 9 to 11 min wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh 8 to 10 min 7 to 9...

Page 35: ...n tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe ...

Page 36: ...d and to the front to lock into place Charcoal Filter Kit for some models There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available Filter Kit model JX8 I A can be ordered from your GE for models that are not vented to the outside supplier Ask for part WB02X9883 GROUmmG STRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock ...

Page 37: ...nts Raise light compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb with...

Page 38: ...correct power level entered Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions Too many dishes in oven at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check Cooking Guide time recommendations s Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish wh...

Page 39: ...can have needed parts or iccessories sent directly to their home The C E parts system pro vides access to t ver 47 p irls incl all E C enuine Renewal I arts iire f ully warranted VISA Master arcl and Discover ciirds are accepted User maintenance instructions contained in this boo et cover proce dures intended to be performed by any user Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qutified ser vic...

Page 40: ...charges 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach Replacement of house fuses or you how to use the product resetting of circuit breakers Read your Use and Care material Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the product please used commercially contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office a...

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