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.
Stapleyourreceipt tothe
insideback coverofthis
manual Youwill needit
toobtainserviceunder
warranty,
Model number
Serialnumber
Date ofpurchase
helpyou
Before you call tbr service,
there are a t;ew things you
can do to help us serve you
bettet_
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.

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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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