GE JNM3161 User manual

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Model # _____________________________
Serial # _____________________________
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Microwave Oven
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AVM4160
JNM3161
JVM3160
RVM5160
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions ..............2–8
Operating Instructions
OvenFeatures.....................9
Controls..........................10
TimeFeatures.....................11
DefrostFeatures...............12-14
ConvenienceFeatures..........15,16
MicrowaveTerms.................16
Power Levels......................17
OtherFeatures.................18-20
Replacing the Light Bulb...........23
Exhaust Features..................23
Care and Cleaning.............24,25
Troubleshooting Tips
Beforeyoucallforservice......25,26
Consumer Support
OptionalKits.......................8
Warranty .........................27
Consumer Support..................28
Care and Cleaning of the oven
...21-22
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Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the
following:
Read and follow the specific precautions in
the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy section above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
This microwave oven is ULlisted for
installation over both gas (less than
60,000BTU) and electric ranges.
This over-the-range oven is designed for use
over ranges no wider than 36.sIt may be
installed over both gas and electric 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. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by General Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving risk of electric shock.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
WARNING!
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since open-
door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the
oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do 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:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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from paper or plastic containers before
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oven door closed, turn the oven off and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door
is opened, the fire may spread.
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or oven thermometers when cooking by
microwave. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and
possible damage to the oven. Do not use a
thermometer in food you are microwaving
unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
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wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not block or cover any openings on the
appliance.
This microwave is not approved or tested for
marine use.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance.
This microwave oven is specifically designed
to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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are able to explode and should not be heated
in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in injury.
It is important to keep the area clean where
the door seals against the microwave. Use
only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied
with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
Do not use paper products in oven when
appliance is operated in any cooking mode
except microwave only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed
correctly.
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.
WARNING!
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Do not pop popcorn in your microwave
oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
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
can shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
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heating it.
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narrow necks.
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the microwave oven for a short time before
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other utensil into the container.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and Cleaning of the Microwave Oven
section for instructions on how to clean the
inside of the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be
careful when opening any containers of
hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.
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least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
FOOD
WARNING!
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If you are not sure if
a dish is microwave-
safe, use this test:
Place in the oven
both the dish you
are testing and a
glass measuring
cup filled with 1 cup
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next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water
in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-
safe.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful
touching the floor, turntable and walls during
and after cooking.
If you use a meat thermometer while
microwaving, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled 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 foam 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 towel.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent spattering while
microwaving. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so
steam can escape.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving “boilable” cooking
pouches and tightly closed plastic bags, they
should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from hands and face.
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the
turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it
can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a
metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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Use foil only as directed in this manual. When
using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil
at least 1” away from the sides of the oven.
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 ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer exposures to
overcooking, the food and cookware could
ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty containers.
3Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock.
WARNING!
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.
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal 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.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)
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THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take
care to prevent the starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in
use.
Clean the underside of the microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on the
microwave or the fan filters.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface
units below the microwave oven, smother a
flaming 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 smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use adequate sized
cookware and use high heat on surface units
only when necessary.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from
interference from electronic products,
including microwaves. However, patients
with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.
OPTIONAL KITS
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
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When replacing a 36” range hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additional width to provide a
custom built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains
two 3” wide filler panels.
Charcoal Filter Kits
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Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.
See back cover to order by phone or at
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About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.com
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent Fan
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in the
oven.
Control Panel.
Removable Turntable. Do not
operate the oven in the microwave
mode without the turntable and
turntable support seated and in place.
Removable Turntable Support. Do
not operate the oven in the
microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support
seated and in place.
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Time Features
Press Enter
COOK TIME Amount of cooking time
DEFROST Weight or time
TIMER
POWER LEVEL Power level 1 to 10
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
Convenience Features
Press Enter
POPCORN Press pad to select serving size
REHEAT Press pad to select food
BEVERAGE Press pad to select serving size
POTATO Press pad to select serving size
About the cooking features of your
microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Cooking Controls
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent Fan
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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