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Summary of Contents for Spacemaker JVM1650

Page 1: ...0 Models 1_ Watts JVM1650 JVM1651 SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner s Manual Important Safety Information Operating Instructions Helpful Information 11 m ...

Page 2: ...READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING ...

Page 3: ...nside back cover of this manual You will need it to obtain service under warranty Model number Serial number Date of purchase Help us help you Betbre you call tk r selwice there are a f_w things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builde...

Page 4: ...instructions Tills over the range oven was designed tk r use over ranges no wider than 36 tt may be installed over both gas and elect tic cooking 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 DO not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only fbr its intended use as describe...

Page 5: ...en when not in use If materials inside tile oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven Off and disconnect tile power cord or shut off power at tile fuse or circuit breaker panel K tile door is opened tile fire may spread Do not use tile Sensor Features twice in succession Oil tile same R od portion If food is undercooked after tile tlrsL coun down_ ilse Time Cookfor additional cooking tim...

Page 6: ...abeled for use ill microwave ovens Some products such _s whole eggs and sealed containers tbr example closed jars are aNe to explode and should not be heated in this microu ave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in i_ury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resuhing in i_ jm_ Operating tile microwave with no f...

Page 7: ... glass jars even with tile lid ott Make sure all intant ff od is thoroughly cooked Stir food to disnibute tile heat evenly Be caretid to prevent scalding when warming tk3rmula or brea_st milk Tile container may t_el cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk betkwe fbeding tile baby Don t deli ost ti ozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the conta...

Page 8: ...Paper producks containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrolbam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved tile metal can btlrn tile floor of tile oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to d13 newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable tbr use in micro wave ovens Check the p...

Page 9: ...ookware without complete supmMsion The fan will operate automatically under certain coilditions see Automatic Fan f amre Take care to prevent tile starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while tile vent ihn is in use Clean tile underside of tile microwave often DO not allow grease to build up on the microwave or tile t_m filters 111the event of a grease fire oi1 tile surface units below...

Page 10: ...unded 3 prong wall oudet Do not under any circum stances cut o1 rexz o_ e the third ground prong from tile power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance tfthe power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For hest operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outle...

Page 11: ...ed ill the oven 4 Shelf Lets you microwave several ff ods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on tile oven floor or turntable 5 Touch ControIPanel You must set the clock and calendar befi_re using tile microwave 6 Cooktop Lights 7 Grease Filters 8 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using tile oven The turntable may be removed tor cleaning 9 Convenience Gu...

Page 12: ...arance may va_3 from your model You can microwave by time temperature or with the convenience features 1 2 3 4 5 6 77meFeatures Time Cooking TIME COOK l_ Amount of cooking time Pres Amount of defiosting time EXPRESS COO Starts immediately Power level 1 10 Starts immediatelyl 12 ...

Page 13: ...Food weight A SensorFeatures Starts immediately Starts immediately _EHEAT Starts immediawly Starts immediately VE Starts immediately Press once fresh vegetables Press twice frozenvegetables Press three times canned vegetables more less time more less time more less time more less time more less time more less time more less time on some models 13 ...

Page 14: ...over Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 A lower setting will cook nlore evenly and need less sti_ing or rotating of the fbod to equalize o1 transl_er beat to tbe inside of the iood An example of this is sbown with power level 3 tbe defl ost cycle If micro wave energy did not cycle off the outside of tbe fbod would cook before fl e inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses i...

Page 15: ...me cooking time Cook fl Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Itere s how to do it 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the fil _t cook time 3 Change tile power level if you don t want full powel Press POWER LE_q L Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change tile power level if you don t want fl_ll power Press POWER LE_q L Select a power...

Page 16: ...10 min 9 to 13 min 5 to 7 min 5 to 7 min 1 bunch 1 m Pk lbs lO oz package lO oz package In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Ill 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons watei 8 to 11 min Ill 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water 7 to 10 min In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water lb 7 to 9 rain In 1_ _Clt casserole place 1 4 c...

Page 17: ...of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass haking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearl ange after half of time In l qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In l qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in center of the oven Let stand 5 min...

Page 18: ...Tills sound is normal when die oven is not operating at High power Defrosting rips Foods tiozen in paper or plastic can he defrosted in tile package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AKFER ibod has partially defl osted Plastic storage contahlers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged fl ozen dinners can be defl osted and micro waved If the fbod is in ...

Page 19: ... shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defiosting Place wrapped chicken in disb Unwrap and turn over after half the time Wile finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defiosting Place wrapped chicken in disb After half tile time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with flfil Finish defi osti...

Page 20: ...er level 10 For example press the 2 pad fbr 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting dowll Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 ADD 30 SEC You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting dowll each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time ...

Page 21: ... foods I Press SNACKS 2 Select snack type l 6 see tile Snacks Guide below 3 Enter tile number of items or tile food weight in ollxlces_ 4 Press STARI HiutYou can press and hold tile SNACKS pad dining cooking to display tile snack type and remaining microwaving time Snacks Guide 1 to 4 1 to 2 1to 1 to 4 8 to 40 oz 4 to 16 oz 21 ...

Page 22: ... Use microwave safe casserole or howl Follow package instructions ftir adding water Cover with lid o1 vented lastic wrap Use microwave safe casserole o1 bowl Add 2 tablespoons water br each serving Cover u4th lid or vented plastic wrap Pierce skin with tork Place potatoes on oven floor o1 tmntahle Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper Use oblong square or roun...

Page 23: ... times andpower levels togive even deti osting results ti r meat s poultry and fish There isahandy guide located ontileinside tiont oftileoven i _ _ un Remove meat ti om package and place on microwave saI dish _vice dulii g deti ost the oven sigHals TURN At each TURN signal turn the fi od over Remove defi osted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of fi il Atler deii osting most meals need ...

Page 24: ...aI_ containel s and cover them with lids or vented plastic w_ ap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam ti oin escaping and cause tk_od to overcook Be sure tile outside of the cooking container s and tile inside of the microwa_ e oven are dry belore placing tbod in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead tile sensol 24 ...

Page 25: ...hat the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overeooks consistently you can add or subtrart 20 30 seconds m the automatic popping time To add time Alter pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately aider tile oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again m add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time M _er pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after file oven starts tbr 20 ...

Page 26: ...til time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press STAKF immediatel After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot If food is not hot enough alter tile co lntdown lse Time Cook for additional rebeafing time Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat tt is best ...

Page 27: ...tely Cooking Guide tf tood is undercooked afler the countdo_ n use Time Cook tot additional cooking time Howto Changethe AutomaticSettings automaticsettings for canned vegetablescannot be adjustedon somemodels You can adjust tile cooking time for all foods m suit your personal taste Reducetimeby 10 Press 1 after tile fbod pad Add 10 to cookingtime Press 9 after tile food pad 4 16 oz 4 16 oz 4 16 o...

Page 28: ...minute until you either open the oven door or press CLIL R OFF Press to enter tile time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving I Press CLOCK 2 Enter time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Press STAKF 71 CLOCK 5 Enter tile month day and year Example 012303 Janua W 23 2003 8 Press STAP T o1 CLOCK To check the time of day while microwaving press CLOC_ To check the date while microwaving press ...

Page 29: ...epeat Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 tlours I Press DELAY START 2 Enter file time you want tile oven to start Be sure tile microwave clock shows tile C nTect time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook 1 I1 5 Press START Tile Delay Start time will be displayed plt s DS Tile oven will automatically start at tile del...

Page 30: ...thout opening the door or clearing the display 30 The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when tile oven is operating The genlinder Lime can be set up to 24 hours later 1 Press REMINDER 2 Enter tile tinle you want tile oven to remind you Be sure tile microwave clock shows tile correct time of day 3 Select AMor PM 4 Press _MINDER When Reminder sig_ml oc...

Page 31: ...ot to touch Be carefM touching tile turntable during and after cooking VENTFAN The vent fan renloves steam and other vapors ti_om surtace cooking Press VENT FAN once fbr high fSn speed twice tk_r low tan speed or a third time to turn tile t_tn of An automatic tan teature protecks tile microwave tronl too much heat rising flora tile cooktop below it It automatically turns on at low speed if it sens...

Page 32: ... mute m loud You can set tile night light m turn on and off automatically at any time you want I Press AUTO NITE LtGH E 2 Enter tile time you want the light to turn on Select AM or PM 3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter tile time you want the light to turn off Select AM or PM Press AUTO NITE LtGH E NITE will stay lit m remind you that tile feature is set You can review the Auto Nite Light sett...

Page 33: ...hen placed on file turntable or on tile shelf ixl the lower position Only use tile shelf when reheating on move than one level Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity Tile shelf gives you the option to reheat more than one dish of food at tile same time 33 ...

Page 34: ... lower level I Multiply reheat time by 1 2 2 Switch places after 1 2 tile time To reheat on 3 levels I Double tile 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 tile upper shelf first 34 ...

Page 35: ... Venting plastic wl ap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked toods m prevent ovelq_rowning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultlT which would cook belt re larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand t...

Page 36: ... then rinse with a damp cloth Do i_ot use abrasive cleanel s or sharp tttens ls on r_wen walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave RemovableTurntableand TurntableSupport o prevent breakage do not place tile turntable iilto water iust after cooking Wash it carefldly in Wal_l s_ldsy _4atel _ r in the dishwasher The turmable and support can be broken if d_x pped Remember...

Page 37: ...tergent Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface lb clean stainless steel surfaces rise a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove soap D1T with a dry clean cloth If fbod soil remains try a gene_al kitchen cleanel such as Pantastik_ Simple Green _ or Formula 4092 o For hard to clean soil use a standard stainless ...

Page 38: ...ter breaking tile adhesive seal remove tile bulb by gently turning 4 Replace tile screw Connect electrical power to the oven I lb replace tbe oven light tirst disconnect the power at the main tuse or circuit breaker panel or pull tbe plug 2 Remove tile mp grille by taking out the 2 screws tbat hold it in place 3 Next remove the screw located above tile door near tile center of tile oven tbat secur...

Page 39: ...n place when the hood is used Tile grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed To remove slide it to tile rear using tlm tab Pull it down and out To dean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use all_tlilonia oI ail_tIllonia products because they will darken tile metal Light brLtshing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and l...

Page 40: ...move the cbarcoal filtel disconnect power at the nlain fllse or circtlit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove tile top grille by removing tile 2 screws that hold it in place glide tile filter towards the fi ont of tile oven and remove it lb install a new filter remove plastic and other outer w_apping fi om the new filte_ insert tile filter into tile mp opening of the oven as shown It will rest at...

Page 41: ...e tried to chm_ge the power level when it is not allowed When using a Sensor feature the door was opened before steam could be detected Steam was not detected in maxbnum amount of time Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods Unplug tile microwave oven dlen plug it hack in Make sure tile 3 prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet This is normal Press and hold CLEA...

Page 42: ...ull thumping sound while oven is operating T_Cradio intert_rence might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to tile interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem wifll tile microwave Plug tile microwave into a dift_rent electrical circuit move tile Fadio or _ as fbr away flora tile microwave as possible or check the position and signal of tile _ radio antenna...

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