GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 User manual

1000Watts
Model: JVM1640
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner'sManual
Important SafetyInformation
Operating Instructions
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READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING

Welcome to the GE tamily.
We're proud of our quality
products and we believe
in dependable service.
You'll see it in this easy-to-
use manual and you'll hear
it in the fi-iendly voices of
our cons/lmer service
department.
Best of all, you'll
experience these values
each time you use your
microwave. That's
important, because your
new microwave will be
part of your family tbr
a long time.
Start Heret...BeJbre using your Microwave
Write down themodel
and serial numbershere,
They are on a label inside
the oven.
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insideback coverofthis
manual Youwill needit
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warranty,
Model number
Serialnumber
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Read this manual
It contains instructions to
help you use and maintain
your microwave properly.
If you received a damaged
oven...irmnediately contact
the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
Save time and money,
Check the section titled
"If Something Goes
Wrong" before calling.
This section helps you
soh,e common problems
that might occur.
If you do need service,
you can relax knowing
help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free
customer service m_mbers
is included in the back of
this manual.

READ ALL SAFETY
INFORMATION BEFORE USING
• Read and fi)llow the
specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy" on page 2.
• This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
lnsttn_ctions section on
page 10.
• Do not mount this
appliance over a sink.
• Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 362"
It 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 Ser_,ice or an
authorized ser_,ice agent
using a power cord
awailable fi-om General
Electric.
• Use this appliance only
fi)r 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, d W or cook tk)od,
and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or
industrial use.

"Donotcoveror block
any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this
appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product
near water_ibr example,
in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near
a sink or in similar
locations.
• Keep power cord away
ii-om heated surfaces.
•Do llot immerse power
cord or plug in waten
• To reduce the risk of fire
in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook ibod.
Carelully attend
appliance when paper,
plastic or other com-
bustible materials are
placed inside Ihe ox'en
while cooking.
-- R_,move wire {wisl-tles
and metal handles fi-om
paper or plastic con-
tainers heR)re placing
them in the oven.
-- Do not use the oven
%r storage purposes.
Do not leave paper
producls, cooking
utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
-- If materials inside oven
ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the
oven off and disco_mect
the power cord, or shut
off power at the fllse or
circuit breaker paneh
If the door is opened,
the fire may spread.
• See door surthce
cleaning irlsmlctlons in
the Care and Cleaning
sectlon(s) o_ this guid_:.
• This appliance must only
be serviced by qualified
set vice personnel.
Cogtact nearest
authorized service fi_cillty
fbr exart_ination, repair
or adjustlrlent.
• A.s with aay appliance,
close supervision is
necessat T when used
by children.
• Do not store anything
directly on top of the
microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven
is in opet_ation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Arcing is the microwave
term fbr sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
*Metal or tbil touching
the side of the oven.
*Foil not molded to tbod
(upturned edges act like
antennas).
*Metal, snch as twist-ties,
poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the
microwave.
"Recycled paper towels
containing small metal
pieces being used in
the microwave.
*Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven
unless in a special
microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled fbr
use ill microwave ovens.
*Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed
containet_--for example,
closedjars...-are able to
explode and should
not be heated in this
micro,a_ave oven. Such
use of the microwave oven
could result in i_liury.
*Do not boil eggs in a
l_licrowave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg
yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting
in illjury.
"Operating the microx*rave
with no tood inside fbr
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_ tOl_latoes,
apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam
to escape during
cooking.

I,.I
SAFETY
FACT
SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,suchas water,
coffee ortea, are able to
be overheatedbeyond
the boiling pointwithout
appearing to be boiling.
Visiblebubblingor boiling
whenthe container
is removedfromthe
microwave ovenis not
always present. THIS
COULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHEN THE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBED
ORA SPOONOROTHER
UTENSILISINSERTED
INTO THELIQUID.
TO reduce the risk of i_ury
to persons:
-- Do not overheat the
liquid.
-- Stir the liquid both
betore and haiti*Jay
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-
sided containers with
narrow necks.
-- After heating, alh)w the
container to stand in
the microwave oven
tbr a short time betbre
removing the container.
-- Use extreme care when
inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the
container.
'*Avoid heating baby food
in glass jars, even with
the lid ofE Make sure all
intant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to
distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming
tbrmula or breast milk.
The container may fbel
cooler than the milk
really is. Always test the
milk betore t;t.eding
the baby.
'*Don't defl-ost ti-ozen
beverages ill 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 tbods and steam
can cause burns. Be
careful when opening
any containers of hot
ibod, including popcorn
bags, cooking pouches
and boxes. To prevent
possible iqjury, direct
steam away from hands
and tace.
"Do not overcook
potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage
to your oven.
"Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly--meat to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 160°F
and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature
of 180°E Cooking to
these temperatures
usually protects against
toodborne illness.

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SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookware
used in your microwave
oven is suitable fbr
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 tot
rnicrowaving."
" If you are not sure ifa
dish is microwavc-saff',
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water'--set the
measuring cup either in
or next to the dish.
Microwave 30-45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used
tbr micmwaving.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-saSh.
• _J[yOll tlse a nleat thel_
mometer while cooking,
make sm-e it is sa_b fbr
use ill micro_a_ave ovellS.
'*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 aw)ided, as they may
also ignite.
'*Some styrotoam 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 the microwave
to dry newspapers.
"Not all plastic wrap is
suitable fbr use in micro-
wave ovens. Check the
package tbr proper use.
"Paper towels, waxed
paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain
_oistt_re and prevo_t
spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wt_ap so steam
can escape.
"Cookware may become
hot because of heat
tra*ls/k'rred tix)m the
heated tbod. Pot holders
may be needed to handle
the cookwar¢,.
""Boilable" cooking
pouches and tightly
dosed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package.
If they are not, plastic
could burst during or
immediately after
cooking, pos_siblyresulting
in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should
be at least partially
uncovered because they
R)rm a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove
covering cal"_,ti_llyand
diR'ct steam away ti-om
hands and tace.

"Usefoilonlyasdirectedin
thismanual.TVdinners
maybemicrowavedinfbil
trays les_sthan 3/4" high;
remove the top foil cover
and reltllFTlthe tray to tbe
box. When using foil in
the gficrowave oven, keep
the fbil at least 1" away
ii-om the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware--Plastic
cookware designed for
itficrowave cooking is
very useful, hut should
be used carefiflly. Even
micro,_-avc-sa_i: 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, tn longer
exposures to ovel_
cooking, 01e ibod and
cookware could ignite.
Folh)w these guidelines:
IUse microwave-sat;.'
plastics only and use
them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manu_hcttlrer's
recommendations.
2Do not microwave empty
containers.
3Do not permit children
to use plastic cookware
without complete
supetwision.
The fan will operale
automatically under
certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan t;t,amre).
'lake care to prevent the
starting and spreading of
accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside of
the microwave oflen.
Do not allow grease
to build up on the
microwave or the
Jan filters.
• In the event of a grease
tire on the snrtace units
below the microwave
oven, smother a flaming
pan on the surthce unit
by covering the pan
completely with a lid, a
cookie sheet or a fiat tt_ay.
• Use care when cleaning
the vent tan filters.
Corrosive cleaning
agems, such as lye2oased
oven cleaners, n3ay
damage the filters.
• When preparing
flaming toods tinder
the microwave, turn
the tan on.
• Never leave surface units
beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovet_
cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the
micro,a, ave vent ian is
operating. 'lb minimize
atttomafic tan opet_ation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on snrtace units
only when necessary.

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GROUND G INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONALKITS
.4,WARNING
Improperuseofthe
groundingplugcan result
in a risk ofelectric shock,
This appliance must be
groundt.d. In the evm_t of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
tbr the elecu-ic 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 m',d ground_:d.
Consult a qualified
electrician or sere,ice
technician if the grounding
insttnactions 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 u) have it
replaced with a properly
grounded _prong wan
outlet.
Do not under any circum-
stal'_ces tilt or rePl_o\r_.' the
third (ground) prong from
the power cord.
Do not use an adapter
plug with this appliance.
Do not rise an extension
cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is t_
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.
Filler Panel Kits
dX48WH--White
JX48BL--Black
JX48AL--AImond
When replacing a 36"
t_ange hood, filler panel
kits fill in the additioual
width to provide a custom
built-ln appearance.
For installation between
cabinets only; not tbr
end-otacabinet installation.
Each kit contains lwo
3"_wide filler panels.
FilterKits
dKSID--_ecirculating
CharcoalFilterKit
Filter kits are used when
the microwave oven cannot
he vented to the outside.
Available at exWa cost from
your GE supplien
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Igatures of Your Microwave
(77_roughout this mamlal, j_at'ur_ and appearance
may vary from your model.)
1 Door Handle, Pull to
open the doon The
door must be securely
latched fbr the
microwave to operate.
2 Door Latches,
3 Window with Metal
Shie/d. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed
while keeping
microwaves confined
in the oven.
4Shell. Lets you
ii]icrowave seve F'al
fbods at once. Food
microwaves best when
placed directly on the
oven f|oor or turntable.
5 Touch Control Panel
You must set the
clock betbre using
the microwave.
6 CooktopLights.
7 Grease Filters,
8 Removable Turntable,
Turntable and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable may be
removed tbr cleaning.
9 Convenience Guide.
NOTE:Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave oven.
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The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
(Throughout this man_tal, jkat_tr_ and appearance may va_.[rom your model.)
Youcan microwave
by time or with
the convenience
features,
1 2 3
4 5 6
Time Features
_meCookmg
TIME COOKi& ii Amount of cooking time.
Amount ot deti-osting time.
Starts immediately!
Power level l-lO.
Starts immediately!
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DEFROST
AUTO/'nME
Convenience Features
Star_s immediately!
3,5 oz.
3.0 oz.
1.75 oz.
Starks immediately!
Food typel-9 + weight
Food type 1-6
Food weight
more/less time
1-3 servings
1-3 servings
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_00_powe_chpowe,
level gives you microwave
energy a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level .B is
energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will
cook faster but fi_od may
need more fl-equent
stirring, rotating or turning
over. Most cooking will be
done on High (power level
10). A lower setting will
cook more evenly and
need less stirring or
rotating of the fbod.
Some foods may have
better flavor; texture or
appeat_ance if one of the
h)wer settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking tbods that have a
tendency to boil over, such
as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time tbr the food
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to "equalize" or Wanst;t,r
heat to the inside of the
tbod. An example of this is
shown with power level ?_---
the defrost cycle, If micro-
wave energy did not cycle
off; the outside of the fbod
would cook betbre the
inside was defl-osted.
Her(, are SOl_le examples
of uses tor various power
levels:

Time lS_atures
Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
_)r any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Powe,levelI0(.,gh),s
automa ica,,ysethut ou
maychangeit_i,rmore
t_ex,h,l,t_
ma,openthedoor
during Time Cook to
check the tbod. Close the
door and press START to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
1Press TIME COOK.
2Enter the first cook time.
3Change the power level
if you don't want fldl
powen (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a desired
power level 1-10.)
4Press TIME COOK
again.
5Enter the second cook
time.
6Change the power level
if you don't want fldl
powen (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power
level 1-10.)
7Press STAKI"
At the end of Time Cook I,
Time Cook II counLs down.
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Cooking Guide ]br 7 me Cook I & H
NOTE:Usepower level High (10)unlessotherwise noted.
1 lb. 1,1l'/z-qt, obh,ng glas_sbaking dish,
place 1/4 cup waten
lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole.
1 lb. cut in half In l£_qt, cas_serole, place 1/2 cup _-amn
l(M)z, package In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water=
lO-oz, package In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten
1 bunch In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup waten
1bunch
(1'/to lY lbs.)
1bunch
(1'/to lY lbs.)
lO-oz, package
lO_)z, package
1 medium head
(about 2lbs.)
6 to 9 rain.,
Med-High (7)
F)to 7 min.
9 to 11 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
F_to 7min.
F_to 7min.
8 to 11 min.
7to 10 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup waten
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup waten
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
wateg
In lYz- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
wat('g
In 2- or 3_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1X_qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup u-am_=
10-oz. package F)to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
wateg
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup watel=
1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/9 cup watel=
lO-oz, package f_to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel_
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10-oz. package
16 OZ.
10-oz. package
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
ler ear
5 to 6 min.
3 to 4 min.
let ear
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 min.
5 to 7 min.
9 to 12 min.
3 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel_
In 2Nt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
x*rate_: Rearrange aider half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange after half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
watel2
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup waten
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
watel;
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
2_t. casserole with 1/2 cup waten Stir
aiier half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2<It. casserole, place ,a_ashed spinach.
In l<lt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
watel2
In 1V_-qt,casserole, place 1/4 cup x*rateE
Cut in half and remove fibrous
membranes. In 2-qt, oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cul-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up atter 4 minutes.
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7 me I atures
Allows you to defrost fbr
the length of time you
select. See the Defrosting
Guide fbr suggested times.
Power level 3 is
automatically set, but you
may change this tbr more
flexibility. You may defrost
small items more quickly
by raising the power level
after entering the time.
However, they will need
more frequent attention
than usual.
Power level 7 culs the
total defrosting time in
about halt;, power level 10
cuks the total time to
approximately 1/3. Rotate
or stir tood frequently.
At one half of selected
defrosting time, the oven
signals TURN. At this time,
turn tbod over and break
apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting.
Shield any warm areas with
small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise
may be heard during
defrosting. This sound is
normal when the oven is
not operating at High
power.
Defrosting7-_ps
"Foods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted
in the package. Tightly
closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented
ANGER tbod has partially
defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be at
least partially uncovered.
"Family-size, prepackaged
frozen dinners can be
defrosted and micro-
waved. If the fbod is in a
fbil container, tr'anst;..r it
to a microwave-safb dish.
"Foods that spoil easily,
such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and
pork, should not be
allowed to sit out fbr
more than one hotlr
after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes
the growth of harmful
bacteria.
"For more even defrosting
of larger fbods, such as
beef, lamb and veal
roasks, use Auto Defrost.
"Be sure large meats are
completely defrosted
betbre cooking.
"When defrosmd, tbod
should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still
slightly icy, return to the
microu_ave very briefly, or
let it stand a few minutes.

Dq'rosting Guide
1 min.
to 5 min.
to 8 min.
to 7 min. Place block in casserole. 'lhrn over and
break up after half the time.
3 to 6 min.
2 to 5 rain.
2 to 5 rain.
to 7 min.
12 Io 16 rain.
to 7 min.
r lb.
15 to 19 rain.
17 m 21 rain.
to 13 min.
r lb.
to 9 min.
r lb.
Place unopened package in oven.
Let stand 5 minutes atier defi-osting.
Place unopened package in oven.
Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defi-osting.
Turn meat over after half the time.
Use power level 1.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.
Turn over afier half the time and shield
warm areas with tbil. When finished,
separate pieces and let stand to complete
defi-osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap
and turn over atier half the time. When
finished, separate pieces and microwave
2-4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defi-osting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half
the time, unwrap and turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish
defi-osting. If necessary, nm cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-
sidemp. Turn over after half the time.
Run cool water in the cavity until giblets
can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in dish breasl-
side-down. After half the time, turn over
and shield warm areas with fbil. Finish
defi-osting. Let stand 1-2 hours in
reti-igerator to complete defi-osting.
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7 me I atures
This is a quick way toset
cookingtimefor 1-6 minutes,
Press one of the Express
Cook pads (fi-om 1 to 6)
_k)r 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking at power level 10.
For example, press the 2
pad _k)r2 minutes of
cooking time.
The power level can be
changed as time is
comating down. Press
POWER LEVEL and
enter 1-10.
ADD
30 SEC.
Youcan usethis 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.
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