GE Spacemaker JVM150K Use And Care & Cooking Manual Download Page 35

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate
the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where flaming might
occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

 

To remove grease filter,

To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter

grasp the “finger ring”

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use

on the filter and slide to

ammonia or ammonia products because they will

the rear. Then pull filter

 

darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.

front. The filter 

\\

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

drop out.

To replace grease filter, 

 the filter in the frame

slot on the back of the opening.

Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into 

Charcoal Filter Kit 

(for some models)

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available

Filter Kit model JX-81 A can be ordered from your

for models that are not vented to the outside. (The

GE supplier. Ask for part 

filter kit cannot be used on the model 

 72 K.)

 

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.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or

service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded 3-prong wall
receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance
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.

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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker JVM150K

Page 1: ...ssary of Microwave Terms 26 Heating or Reheating Guide 27 HoldTime 10 Microwaving Tips 6 Minute Second Timer 10 Oven Shelf 4 5 7 20 21 24 26 30 32 Popcorn 32 Power Levels 8 10 11 13 16 18 27 29 Temperature Cook 14 15 Temperature Probe 4 7 8 10 14 15 18 19 Time Cook 11 12 Problem So ver 36 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 33 35 Exhaust Fan 34 35 Grease Filter 35 L...

Page 2: ...225 If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the 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...

Page 3: ...en is in operation Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over 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 instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of your book This apphance sh...

Page 4: ...ture probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it can create electrica arcing in the oven and damage oven walls Plastic cookwar Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcookin...

Page 5: ...stalled and properly grounded 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 leav...

Page 6: ...not be used for microwaving If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back 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 3 steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the peo...

Page 7: ...ial instructions Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section Hood Controls Vent Fan Press HI LO or OFF Light Press ON NIGHT or OFF 9 Grease Filters 10 Smoke and Spatter Shield on model so equipped This convenient shield is hinged When using the range top flip the shield down into the OUT position where it will direct surface...

Page 8: ...e made touch this pad to start the oven AUTO START EMINDER 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 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time 10 POPCORN Touch this pad then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn ...

Page 9: ... on at a low speed if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you The fan will automatically turn may find that you cannot turn it off when the internal parts are off This is because the automatic cool It may stay on for 30 fan has come onto protect the minutes or more after the range internal parts of the microwave and microwave controls have been turned off 9 ...

Page 10: ...N SEC TIMER and enter number down The timer signals when time is up of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Coo old or Auto Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer w l count do wn to O and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for f Step 4 Set standing or hold 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook f...

Page 11: ...g If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME COOK I II 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select power 5 Press START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within 1 program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations ...

Page 12: ... automatically start at the desired time How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a m mStep 1 Touch AUTO AUTO START START REMINDER pad Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The re...

Page 13: ...d by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Step 2 Touch TIME mDEFRosT Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide For example touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes f Step 4 Touc...

Page 14: ...emp CooUHold takes the guesswork out of cooking for many foods because the oven automatically switches to Hold Use Temp Coo old to cook a variety of foods to setting after reaching the preset food temperature the desired finished food temperature The Time and maintains that temperature until you touch the Cook I II setting is recommended for batters CLEAWOFF pad doughs frozen foods and foods which...

Page 15: ...ure n Step 7 Touch the CLEAR CLEAWOFF pad to stop OFF the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level foods will heat more c Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick evenly though requiring more time even heating Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Answ...

Page 16: ...and close do r n Step 2 Touch the AUTO AUTO DEF DEF pad I defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes I 1 iT I Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting Step 3 Enter weight For continues during TURn display example touch number pads 1 When defrosting time is completed End flashes and and 2 for...

Page 17: ...ecessary Steak I 0 1 6 0 Ibs I Turn over and shield I 5 minutes Stew I 0 1 6 0 lbs I Separate and remove defrosted pieces I 5 minutes Whole Chicken Turkey Breast breast side up Chicken Pieces Comish hens whole Comish hens split 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 Ibs 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 lbs 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turn over and shield Separate and remove defrosted pieces Turn over and shield where necess...

Page 18: ...ace 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 How to Roast Beef to Medium Step 1 Touch AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch START See the Auto Roast Guide for complete list m s Step 3 After a of recommended codes NOTE By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking the meat s ...

Page 19: ...ay shows S M and CODE 4 E l f COOE you remove food and touch CLEAWOFF pad COOE If stirring is recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn oven off Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Approx Food Temp Time ours Doneness Display SIM SIM SIM SIM Comments Beef Pot Roast 180 F 5 7 1 800F 5 8 Add enough liquid to just cover meat If adding vegeta...

Page 20: ...commended for single servings of food or plates of leftovers y Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention foods calling for a dry look or crisu surface afte reheating should not be Auto Reheated It is best to use Time Cook I 11 Easy to Use Simply touch AUTO Keep Door Closed REHEAT and START Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed ...

Page 21: ...automatically adjusts the oven s cooking time to various types and amounts of food NOTE Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish casseroles vegetables leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked 7 4 Foods Not Recommended Foods that du ing cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cookin shou...

Page 22: ...G DOOR MAi Step 2 Touch number pad for desired code CODE 2 AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE shows After 4 seconds Beep sounds when START flashes on display Touch START vi e s f d y m cook time Kotate or stir COOK food if necessary When COOE done oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook co...

Page 23: ...not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly 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 the Automatic Cooking Control Guide section For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and ba...

Page 24: ...d milk based soups sauces gravies Thick chili beef stew ravioli spaghetti chunky soups Vegetables 8 to 16 ounces Leftovers Convenience Foods Frozen dinners with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta Frozen dinner entree individual Pouch Tray Frozen dinner entree 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast entrees Grocery Shelf dinner entrees Auto Cook Code 1 2 2 2 4 3 5 5 3 3 Container Microwave saf...

Page 25: ... 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish l qt casserole with lid Pouch on microwave safe plate 8 in square dish 2 qt casserole with lid 1X to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid Approx Time 20 to 30 min 40 to 55 min 8 to 24 min 30 to 40 min 7 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 8 to 10 min 12...

Page 26: ...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 Arcing Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food Prick Foods to Release Pressure Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Prick foods such as...

Page 27: ...es I to 2 pieces 2 to 3 min Hamburgers or meatloaf 4 oz per serving 1 to 2 servings 2 to 3 min Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 1 2 to 1 min Rice and pasta 2 3 3 4 cup per serving 1 to 2 servings I to 3 min Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti creamed chicken I to 2 servings 3 to 5 min chili stew macaroni and cheese etc 3 4 I cup per serving Steaks chops ribs meat pieces I to 2 servings 2 to 4 min Th...

Page 28: ...kage in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Ground meat 1 lb 6 to 8 min Turn meat over after first half of time Roast beef lamb veal pork 12 to 16 min per lb Use Power Level Warm 1 Steaks chops and cutlets 6 to 10 min per lb Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil A...

Page 29: ...rozen In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In I qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water I medium head 1 medium head 10 oz package Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 5 ears In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if com has been husked add l 4 cup water Rear...

Page 30: ...s when using the the back slightly and fit the shelf shelf to cook more than 1 food support guides onto the support at the same time turn the oven guides located on each side of the off Make sure the shelf is not oven in the rear touching oven walls To revent Next lower the front until the shelf arcing emove the shelf when support guides fit onto the support you are not using it guides located at ...

Page 31: ...ftover vegetables rice or pasta Place reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead on the oven shelf those foods which need only be of time then add other smaller or less dense foods warmed such as bakery pies rolls muffins or breads Alternately if 1 of the foods you are heating seems Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily Popcorn p...

Page 32: ...ely popped If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is there is a simple adjustment you can make another adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 9 The word POP will appear on the display with a plus sign beside it The plus sign indicates time is being provided E 20 seconds more cooking Touch the POPCORN pad and then touch number pad 1 The word POP will appear on...

Page 33: ...oughl following instructions on can Do not use J Bon Aml 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 Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary ...

Page 34: ...ect 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 a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4235 available from your GE supplier Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often Use a solution of warm...

Page 35: ...be ordered from your for models that are not vented to the outside The GE supplier Ask for part WB02X9883 filter kit cannot be used on the model JVMI 72 K GROUND G STRUCTIONS 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 This appliance is equipped with a power cord having...

Page 36: ...uching AUTO ROAST or AUTO COOK pad Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Coo old or Auto Roast function During Auto Cook Auto Reheat or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam could be detected or steam was not detected in mmimum time No steam was detected by sensor within 4 minutes and 10 seconds after start of Popcorn program Q The cooktop lamp is ...

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Page 39: ...hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80M2G2224 You can have the secure feelin...

Page 40: ...beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to 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 m 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you h...

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