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Consumer Support

Troubleshooting T

ips

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

19

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this feature two ways:

■

It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down
each time the pad is pressed.

■

It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of 
cooking time.

ADD

30 SEC.

Summary of Contents for SpacemakerXL JVM1533

Page 1: ...ures of Your Microwave Oven 11 12 Microwave Terms 29 Optional Kits 10 Other Features 23 28 Replacing Bulbs 32 Time Features 14 19 Troubleshooting Tips 35 Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven 35 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Optional Kits 10 Product Registration 37 38 Warranty 39 www GEAppliances com SpacemakerXL Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________...

Page 2: ...o Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 3 2 1 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Safety In...

Page 3: ...t store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking...

Page 4: ...ould not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and...

Page 5: ... beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid we recommend the following Before removing the container from the oven allow the container ...

Page 6: ...d paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments 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 of the oven or ignite a paper towe...

Page 7: ... microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or c...

Page 8: ...responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Do not under any 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 have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance Fo...

Page 9: ...ming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters When preparing flaming foods under the microwave turn the fan on Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smokin...

Page 10: ...binets only not for end of cabinet installation Each kit contains two 3 wide filler panels Filter Kits Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside Decorative Panel Kit JX22SS Stainless Steel When replacing a Hi Low range the decorative panel kit fills in the area between the microwave and the range left by the Hi Low model Availabl...

Page 11: ...operate Door Latches Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Shelf Lets you microwave large dishes or several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable Touch Control Panel Cooktop Lights Grease Filters Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be r...

Page 12: ...3 0 oz Press 3 3 5 oz BEVERAGE Starts immediately Press 1 1 cup 8 oz Press 2 2 cups 16 oz REHEAT Starts immediately Food type 1 4 serving size NOTE The Convenience Features are designed for use with items placed on the turntable The turntable cannot be turned off when using the Convenience Features You can microwave by time or with the convenience features About the features of your microwave oven...

Page 13: ...e a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the 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 not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power ...

Page 14: ...k time or simply enter a cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 Press TIME COOK Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 6 5 4 3 2 1 Safety Information Operating Instructions Troub...

Page 15: ... 1 2 cup water Broccoli fresh cut 1 bunch 7 to 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 2 cup water fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking 11 4 to 11 2 lbs dish place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2...

Page 16: ...d 2 lbs unshelled 9 to 12 min In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 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 white 6 to 8 oz each Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork sweet or white Place in center of...

Page 17: ... 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 uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should no...

Page 18: ...ace unwrapped meat in cooking per lb dish Turn over after half the time and shield 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 cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs Unwrap and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to fini...

Page 19: ...g Tips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time ADD 30 SEC ...

Page 20: ...e food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Press AUTO DEFROST Select the food type Press 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry 3 fo...

Page 21: ...ally 3 2 1 21 Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1 75 to 3 5 ounces About the convenience features www GEAppliances com NOTE Do not use the metal shelf when using the Popcorn feature Beverage The Beverage feature heats 1 or 2 cups of any beverage Press BEVERAGE Select the serving size Press 1 for 1 cup 8 oz or 2 for 2 cups 16 oz The oven starts automatically Drinks heated with th...

Page 22: ...y previously cooked foods Press REHEAT Select food type 1 4 Enter the serving size The oven starts automatically 3 2 1 Pad Food Type Comments Reheat Guide 1 Plate of leftovers Cover with vented plastic wrap 2 to 3 foods 4 oz each 2 Sauces and soup Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Casseroles Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Rolls and muffins Leave uncovered ...

Page 23: ... Enter time of day Press START 3 2 1 Timer Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating Press TIMER Enter time you want to count down Press START When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press CLEAR OFF To cancel the timer press CLEAR OFF twice 3 2 1 Other features your model may have www GEAppliances com ...

Page 24: ...s Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off When cooking with the turntable off stir or rearrange food after half the time NOTE The Convenience and Defrost Features are designed for use with items placed on the turntable The turntable cannot be turned off when using the Convenience or Defrost Features Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable durin...

Page 25: ...king Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off The vent fan operates automatically during microwave cooking Custom The CUSTOM pad allows you to save your most frequently used settings To set and save a setting Press the CUSTOM pad Set the amount of cooking time Set the power level if desired Full power will automatically be set if you do not...

Page 26: ... the display off Press 1 to turn the display on Display Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed Press 3 to select Display Speed Then select 1 3 for slow to fast scroll speed Weight Measurement The weight measurement can be set at either pounds or kilograms Press 4 to select Weight Measurement Then press 1 for pounds or 2 for kilograms Demo The Demo mode allows you to practice setting ...

Page 27: ...level How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf The shelf could overheat Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor This could damage the microwave Use pot holders when handling the shelf it may be hot Do not use the shelf when cooki...

Page 28: ...port 28 Other features your model may have Switch places after 1 2 time Switch places after 1 2 time Shelf and Reheating To reheat on 2 levels OR To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level Multiply reheat time by 11 2 Switch places after 1 2 the time and stir or rearrange food 2 1 ...

Page 29: ...llow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting 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 strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you coo...

Page 30: ...ive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and s...

Page 31: ...lean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where...

Page 32: ... turning Screw in the new bulb then raise the light cover and replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven 4 3 2 1 Oven Light Replace the burned out bulb with a 30 watt incandescent bulb WB36X10198 available from your GE supplier To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws...

Page 33: ...on the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove slide to the rear using the tabs Pull down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be ...

Page 34: ...emove Charcoal Filter 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 2 screws that hold it in place and sliding the grille to the left opening the door makes grille removal easier Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter remove plas...

Page 35: ... circuit move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may Replace fuse or reset be blown or the circuit circuit breaker breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong into wal...

Page 36: ...Notes Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 36 ...

Page 37: ...ns asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs Place your confidence ...

Page 38: ...r Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly 1 2 3 Model Number Serial Number Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com First Name Apt City Last Name Zip Code State Phone Number GE Appliances General Electric Company Louis...

Page 39: ...ear warranty GE will also provide free of charge all parts and service labor to repair or replace the defective part Ten Years The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to For the second through a defect in materials or workmanship During this the tenth year from the additional nine year limited warranty you will be date of original purchase responsible for any labor or in home service co...

Page 40: ...ut special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA ...

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