GE Spacemaker JVM150H Use And Care Manual Download Page 35

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

We’re proud 

of our service and

want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action 
20 North 

 Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker JVM150H

Page 1: ... Simmer 25 Repair Service 35 Care and Cleaning 28 29 Safety Instructions 3 4 Control Panel 6 7 Temperature Cook 10 Conversion Guide 26 Temperature Probe 10 24 25 Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Time Cook 8 Delayed Cooking 11 Time Defrost 9 Exhaust Fan 6 27 Warranty Back Cover Extension Cords 29 Features 5 Grease Filter 27 Grounding Instructions 29 Hold Time 11 Light Bulb Replacement 29 GEAmwer Centerm...

Page 2: ...correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven Be sure your microwave oven is registered It is important that we know the location of your oven should a need occur for adjustments All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Q Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is operating Light reflection around door or Some TV Radio interference o...

Page 3: ...on instructions Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surtices Do not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter Do not operate this apptiance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructi...

Page 4: ... recommended in a microwave oven Pressure can build up inside egg yolk and may cause it to burst resulting in injury Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking Botiable cooking pouches and tightly closed piastic bags should be slit pierced or v...

Page 5: ...l damage the oven 7 MicroThermometerTM Temperature Probe Use with Temp Cook Hold and Auto Roast functions only 8 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking 9 Two Position Metal Shelf Doubles the oven capacity when reheating or cooking smaller food items For complete use of shelf see pages 30 and 31 1...

Page 6: ...evel Auto Cook codes Auto Roast codes or Auto Defrost code numbers and food weight 6 6 Clear Off When touched it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day 7 Auto Cook Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number and oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off Se...

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Page 8: ... COOK II pad Step 5 Set your cooking time How to Change wer hvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 POWER 10 is displayed and Cook Time 1 is shown counting down Step 8 At the end of Cook Time 1 the second power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown counting down Step 9 When time is up the oven signals and f...

Page 9: ...d and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips How to Change Wwer bvel After setting defrosting time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Questiom and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is usi...

Page 10: ... from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods c Use the clip to keep the probe in place while heating Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating Questions and Answers Q After I followed the steps and...

Page 11: ...time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the power level pad and the desired power level Step 4 Set holding or standing time by touching M SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes Step 6 Touch TIME COOK I pad The display shows O...

Page 12: ...he word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened the word ERROR appears Close the door and touch START immediately Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish casseroles vege bles lef...

Page 13: ...E 2 shows and START flashes Touch START Word AU shows on display indicating steam sensor is activated DO N OPEN DOOR OPENING DOOR MAY AFFE COOKING PERFORMANCE Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time Rotate or stir food if necessary When done oven beeps and stops and displays End 13 HowtoAdjustA CWK Codes To Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any AU COOK code numb...

Page 14: ...k with hot foods creates steam in the oven too soon and decreases the first sensing cycle Q Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked rather than Auto Cooked A Bakery foods candies melted chocolate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirable are cooked best by Time Cook Q Would my plastic containers with very tight fitting lids be appropriate for Automatic Cooking A No most types ...

Page 15: ...s are not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be loose over food to Mow for expansion Seal by pressing plastic wrap fidy around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see guide on page 16 For frozen foods in metal trays relnove foil covering and baked goods reinsert tray into b...

Page 16: ...th lid to dish or wax paper canned ravioli container matched to chunky soups beef size of food stew all canned vegetables bftovers 2 Microwave safe 4 min lcup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper container matched to size of food TV Dinners 5 Cook in container 8 10 min If foil tray is no more than 3 4 deep except for those see comments remove foil top return to original box and with pasta reclose b...

Page 17: ...2 in glass 65 90 min Place in cooking bag with 1 2 dish cup water Slit bag 1 Shrimp up to 1 lb 2 1 M qt glass dish 4 6 min Cover tightly to ensure even with lid cooking Rice Regular raw 1 cup 6 2 qt casserole 21 28 min Follow instructions on rice with lid package Instant 1 cup 2 2 qt casserole 5 8 min Follow instructions on rice with lid package Vegetables Fresh such as carrots artichokes 4 2 qt c...

Page 18: ...e 7 Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container Cover with plastic wrap Make sure liquid covers meat Microwave using Auto Cook code 7 How to A pt Microwave Casserole Recipes To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking 1 Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention st...

Page 19: ...ken and prepare Teriyaki sauce In l pt glass measuring cup stir together water and cornstarch Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup Microwave at High 10 2 minutes Remove chicken from bag to serving platter Pour sauce over chicken just before serving Classic Ham baf Auto Cook Code 8 Approx Cooking Time 36 min Makes 6 Servings 1 lb ground cooked ham 1 2 lb ground ...

Page 20: ...ave on Auto Cook code 2 See Auto Cook Guide for lima beans Pieces or slices of vegetables Precooked canned vegetables require 1 4 to 1 2 cup of water Use should be placed in round appropriate size covered container container similar in size to amount Microwave on Auto Cook code 4 being cooked at least half full Dry root vegetables like carrots Microwave on Auto Cook code 2 may need to be stirred a...

Page 21: ...s and butter Cover Microwave on Auto Cook code 3 When done center will be just barely set Sprinkle with paprika before serving plant Itiliano Auto Cook Code 5 Approx Cooking Time 18 min Makes 4 to 6 Servings 1 medium eggplant 2 cans 8 oz each tomato sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons oregano 112 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 pkg 6 oz Mozzarella cheese slices Peel eggplant slice l 8 in thick Spread 2 tab...

Page 22: ...rowave safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1 3 cup chopped nuts or coconut Carefully pour batter from one box 2 layer size cake mix over nuts cover with wax paper Microwave on Auto Cook code 69 When oven signals rotate dish 1 2 turn Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread 1 4 cup melted butter and 1 2 cup brown sugar in 8 in round glass dish...

Page 23: ...d cubes evenly in 8 inch round dish Mix sugar cinnamon salt raisins walnuts almonds cheese and apple together Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes Measure milk into l qt measuring cup Add butter Microwave at High 10 4 minutes until butter is melted Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well pour over bread mixture Cover with wax paper Microwave on Auto Cook code 59 Streuseled Apples Auto Cook Code ...

Page 24: ...F display switches to show meat s internal temperature lace pork roast in cooking bag nd place in microwave safe dish 3 mice during cooking program oven will signal and TURn will flash if codes 1 through 5 have been selected Open the door and turn the meat over The probe may be disconnected from the receptacle I for easier turning of the me t Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable...

Page 25: ...including guides and recipes Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F and hold at that temperature until done Set Automatic Simmer like Auto Roast example at left Display shows COOL until food is 90 F then switches to show food temperature until 180 F Approx Time Min per lb 12 14 14 16 17 18 18 20 13 15 13 15 Hold Minutes 5 1o 10 15 30 20 Automatic Simmer Oven switches to Hold at 180 F unti...

Page 26: ...code number entered Step 1 Remove frozen meat from package and place m mlcrowave safe dish Place m oven and close door Step 2 Touch Auto Defrost pad ENTER CODE flashes on display Step3 Touch numberpad4 CODE 4 and LBS shows on display ENTER WEIGHT flashes Step 4 Touch number pad 3 and O for weight of 3 lbs Display shows 3 O CODE 4 and START flashes Step 5 Touch START pad Defrost time begins countin...

Page 27: ... hold on the filter and slide to th rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will drop out To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place 27 To clean grease filter soak then agitate filter in hot detergent solution Don t use ammonia or other alkali because it will darken metal Light bru...

Page 28: ...he oven floor This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using this cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use it 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 Clean as soon afir usi...

Page 29: ...faces often Use a warm detergent solution About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this Ammonia will tend to darken metal 29 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current T...

Page 30: ...ooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes check to see fiat they will fit together on or under the shelf Also b sure cookware is microwave safe I Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup 8x4x3 inch Ioafdishes 9x5x3 inch loaf dishes or 9 inch pie plates Leftovers may be placed in smal...

Page 31: ...ed to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time then add other smaller or less dense foods Alternately if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily let the underheated food continue cooking Heat or reheat different types of food at High 10 To determine heating times add times for all foods together See heating guide in cookb...

Page 32: ...rting food temperature food density OVERCOOKED OR or amount of foods in oven Touch TIME COOK I or 11 and additional cooking UNDERCOOKED time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check cookbook for recommended power level or changing levels during cooking if necessary Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check cookbook or recipe for instructions c...

Page 33: ...l when using Temp ON DISPLAY Cook Hold or Auto Roast functions AI1 these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vaWr escaping from Dull thumping sound while Some TV Radio interference around the door oven is operating might be noticed while using your Light reflection around door or Dimming oven light and change microwave oven It s similar to the outer case in blower sound may occur w...

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Page 35: ...rther help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 ...

Page 36: ...CTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED ServicetriPStoYour hometo teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consu...

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