GE SpacemakerXL JVM1320 User manual

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Models: JVM1320 JVM1339
JVM1330 JVM1340
JVM1331 JVM1341
SpacemakerXL
Owner's Manual crowave Oven
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................2
Special Notes About Microwaving ......................6
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Operating instructions
Features of YourMicrowave ...............................If
The Controlson YourMicrowave .......................12
Time Cooking ..........................................................15
Temperature Cooking ............................................21
Automatic Cooking ................................................25
Other Features ........................................................30
Oven Shelf (some models)....................................34
HelpfulInformation
Care and Cleaning .................................................37
ff SomethingGoes Wrong
Before YouCall ForService
(Problem Solver) ................................................42
OEService Numbers .................................. #6
Warranty ................................................Back Cover
GEAnswer Center®
800.626.2000
GEAppliances

Read all safety information before using
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual nmst be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injuly or loss of life.
Be Not Attempt to operate this Oo Not Operate the oven if it is
oven with the door open since damaged. It is particularly impor-
open-door operation can result taut that the oven door close
in harmfifl exposure to properly and that there is no
microwave energ T. It is important damage to the:
not to defeat or tamper with tile
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
1door (bent).
2hinges and latches Ibroken or
loosened).
3door seals and sealing surfaces.
accumulate on sealing surfaces. ?'he Oven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service

webelievein dependable sma_ice.
You'll seeit in this easy-to-use
manual andyou'll hear it in the
fi'iendly voicesof our customer
sela,icedepartment.
microwave.That's important,
becauseyour newmicrowavewill
bepart of your family for along
time.
Before
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inside d_e oven.
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Model number
Serial number
Oate ofpurchase
800.626.2000
do to help us seia,e you better.
Read this manual It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your microwave properly.
if you received a damaged
oven...hmnediately contact the
dealer (or builder) that sold you
the oven.
Wrong" before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
If you do need sma_ice, you can
relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-fi'ee
CllStorner sma_ice nulnbers is
included in the back of this book.
Or call the GE Answer Center ®
at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.

Read all safety information before using
I
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre i
cautions, inc/uding the fo//owing sections,
*Read and follow the specific * Use this appliance only for its
"Precautions to Avoid Possible intended use as described in this
This microwave oven is lit
listed for installation over
e/ectric and gas ranges:
ThN microwave oven Nnot
appmved or tested for
marine use.
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
EnergT."
This appliance must be ground-
ed. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section.
guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in tt_is appli-
ance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook foe(t, and is not intended
for laborato_ T or industrial use.
Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
* This eve>the-range oven was
designed %r use over ranges no
wider dmn 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and elec-
tric 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 store tt_is appliance out-
doors. Do not use tt_is product
near water-for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
*Do not cover or block any open-
ings on the appliance.
* Keep power cord away fi'om heat-
ed surf:aces.
Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.

* To reduce the risk of fire in the
ovencavity:
- Do not overcook fbod. Carefldly
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials
areplaced inside the ovenwhile
cooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesand metal
handlesfi'om paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
Do not usetheovenfor storage
purposes.Do not leavepaper
products, cooking utensilsor
food in the ovenwhennot in
lIse.
If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and dis-
connect the power cord, or shut
offpower at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
* See door surfime cleaning
instructions in the Care and
(;leaning section (s) of this guide.
* This appliance should be ser-
viced only by qualified set_ice
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized se_Mce fimili V fbr
examination, repair or
adjustment.
* As with any appliance, close
supei_ision is necessai)_ when
used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

m
Special Notes A bout Microwaving
Arcing is tile microwave term fbr . Metal or fbil touching tile side of
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
sparks in tile oven. Arcing is
caused by:
. Tile temperaUlre probe in tile
microwave but not inserted in tile
%od.
. Tile metal shelf not installed
correcdy so it touches the
microwave wall.
tile oven.
* Foil not molded to %od (upturned
edges act like antennas).
* Metal, such as twist ties, pouluy
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
tile microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
tile microwave.
* Do not pop popcorn in your * Foods with unbroken outer
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accesso Uor
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use ill microwave ovens.
* Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers-for
example, closedjars-willexplode *
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of tile
microwave oven could result in
inju¢.
* Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injmy.
* Operating tile microwave with
no fbo(t inside fbr more than a
minute or two may cause damage
to tile oven and could start a fire.
It increases tile heat around tile
magnetron and can shorten tile
lid of tile oven.
"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.
Avoid heating baby %od in glass
jars, even with tile lid off Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Sur food to distribute tile
heat evenly. Be careflfl to prevent
scalding when warming %rmula
or breast milk. Tile container may
Del cooler ttlan the milk really is.
Always test tile milk befbre
feeding tile baby.

SAFETYFACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Microwaved water and
other liquids donot always
bubble when they roach the
boiling point. They can
actuary get superheated
and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will
bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when
something like aspoon or
tea bag is put into it.
Toprovent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for moro than2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30
seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
Spontaneous boiling-Under .
certain special circmnstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shordy 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 to stand
in tt_e oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after tt_e oven has shut off.. Do not ®
boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink
bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if
tt_e container is opened, excessive
steam can build tip and cause it to
burst or overflow.
Don't defrost frozen beverages in
narrox,_necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build tip. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in in)m),.
Hot fbods and steam can cause
burns. Be carefi.ll when opening
any containers of hot fbod,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injm T, direct steam away
from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and pouluy
d_oroughly-meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
160°F. and pouluy to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.

Special Notes A bout Microwaving
UVouuseameat
thermometer while cooking,
mare sure it issafe for use
mmlcrowaveogens.
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, cus-
tard cups, porte1 T or china dinner-
ware which does not have metallic
uim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is
labeled "suitable %r microwa_ing."
• If you are not sure ifa dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in die oven both the dish you are
testing anti a glass measuring cup
filled with i cup of water-set the
measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used %r microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
*Do not use recycled paper prod-
ucts. Recycled paper towels, nap-
kins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arc-
ing or ig_ite. Paper products con-
taining wlon or wlon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
*Some sb_'ofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin suip of metal embedded in
tlle bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
* Do not use the microwave to dU
newspapers.
package %r proper use.
*Paper towels, waxed paper anti
plastic _Tap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic _Tap so steam can
escape.
. Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred fi'om
the heated %od. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the
cookware.
"Boilable" cooking pouches anti
tighdy closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as direct-
ed by package. If tlley are not, plas-
tic could burst during or immedi-
ately after cooking, possibly resuh-
ing in inju U. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least pa>
tially uncovered because dley form
a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with
plastic _Tap, remove covering care-
flflly and direct steam awayfi'om
hands and face.
Use %il only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less dmn
3/4" high; remove the top foil
cover and return the u'ay to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away fi'om tlle sides of
the oven.

Plastic cook_ware-Plastic cookware
designed %r microwave cooking is
veUusefifl, but should be used
careflflly. Even microwave-safe
plasuc mW not be as tolerant of
overcooking condiuons as are
glass or ceramic materials and m W
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooMng, the
food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1Use nficrowave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compli-
ance with the cookware mamffac-
ulrer's recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty
containers.
3Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without com-
plete supel_Tision.
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__ The fan x_ill operate automatically When preparing flaming
under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature). Take care
to prevent the starting and spread-
ing of accidental cooking fires
while the vent f_m is in use.
(;lean the underside of the
microwave often. Do nor allow
grease to build tip on the
microwave or the f_m filters.
* In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flam-
ing 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.
foods under the nficrowave,
turn the fan on.
Never leave surfiace 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 ade-
quate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessaD,.

Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
This appliance must be grounded. If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
WARN/NG--lmproper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces tl_e risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape Mre for tt_e electric current.
This appliance is equipped wkh a
power cord having a grounding
Mre with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an out-
let tt_at is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or
sevvice technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
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 fl'om 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 electri-
cian or sel_'ice technician install an
outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appli-
ance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of filse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Available at extra cost from your Fi/ter Kits
10
GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--B/ack
JX4OAt--A/mond
When replacing a 36" or 42" range
hood, this kit fills in tt_e addiuonal
widd_ to provide a custom built-in
appearance. For installation
between cabinets only; not fi)r
end-of cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3"-wide filler pan-
els. Two kits are needed for a 42"
opening.
JXSIA--Recirculatin9 Charcoal
Filter Kit
To be used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the
outside.
Oecorative Panel Kit
JX22SS--Stain/ess Stool
When replacing a Hi/Low range,
tt_is panel kit fills in tt_e area
between tt_e microwave and tt_e
range left by the Hi/Low model.