GE SpacemakerXL JVM3660 User manual

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Saj'e_ lnstrudions .2-3
Operating Inslrudions
Auto Features ......... 20
Care and
Cleaning .......... 33, 34
Changing the
Power I,e\'el .......... 13
Cooking Guide ..... 15, 16
Deti'osting Guide ...... 18
Exhaust Feature .... 36, 37
Features of Your
Microwave Oven .... 11, 12
Microwave Temps ...... 39
Other Features .... 25-31
Replacing Bulbs ....... 35
Sensor Features .... 21-94
Time Features ..... 14-19
Tmubleshnmting
Tips .............. :_8,:¢.)
Things That Are
Nomml _,\ith Your
Microwaxe Oxen ....... 39
Consumer Support
(h)nsumer
Support ...... Back Cover
Optional t¢dts ......... 10
Product
Registration ....... 41, 42
Warranty ............. 43
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Model #
Serial #
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164D3370P274 49-40344 06-03JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
Do Not Attempt to ot)et'_lt(,
this oven with the door open
sin((' op('n-(|oor op('t'_ttJ()l/
(ml r('su]t in harmful
('xl)ostlr(' to IlIiCI'OW_I\ (,
('n('l?g_. It is il//t)ortallt 1101
to delL'at or tmnl)er with
the saI['t'_ interlocks.
Do Not Place any ol)iect
between the oven/i:ont
thce and the door or allow
soil or (le;mer residue to
_l((tmmlatc on sealing
S/ll;[ilCeS.
Do IVotOperate the oven if it
is (lamagc(I. It is particularly
il/l])OFt_tl/t that the O\ell door
close properly and that there
is no (tamag(' to th(_:
........................(broken or loosencd),
S[ I17{_t( (fS.
The Oven Should Not
be a(!iusted or rel)aitx'd t)y
m_yone except properly
qualified service persom_el.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appfiances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
Re_(t and tallow the spe(ifi( Install or lo(ate this
precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
s('(t Jan _d)o\'('.
This appliance must Lie
groun(h'd. (]Ollll(_Ct onlv [o
a properly grounded outlet.
See the Grounding Instructions
section on page 8.
appliance only in accordance
with the t)rovided Installation
I1 ISWtlCiions.
This mictx)wm e oxen is LlI
listed Jar installation o\er
electric and g_s ranges.
This mictx)wm e o',en is
no[ _l])[)l'ov('d ()r tested
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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner's Manual
I)o not lnount this applian(e o\er
a sink.
"Ib red uce tile risk of fire in tile
oven cavity:
This oxeFthe-nulge oxen _s_tsdesiglled
tar use o_er ranges no wider tllall 36."
It may be installed o_vr both g'as and
ele(tric (ooking equil)inent.
Do not operate this applian(e if it has
a damaged power (ord or plug, if it is
not working properb;, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power
cord is danlaged, it must be repla(ed
bv (',eneral Electric Service or an
authorized service agent using a
power cord m_dlable/i:om (',eneml
Electric.
I)o not co_er or block any openh/gs
(Ill tile appliance.
Use this appliance only tar its
intended use as described in this
nlanual. Do not use corrosive
chen/i(als or vapors ill this applian(e.
This n/i(rowmv ()_'n is specifi(ally
desiglled to heat, (tr_ or cook tood,
and is not intended/or laboratory
or industrkd use.
Do not store this apl)liance outdoors.
1)O I]Ot list. ` this t)rod/Ict Ile_tr w_ttel _
tar example, ill a wet basen/ent, near
a.swinlnling pool, near a sink or in
similar locations.
Kee t) power cord away ti'onl heated
S/lrtilces.
Do not ilnmerse power cord or
phlg in water.
Do not store anything directly on top
of tile l//icrowa_e ()sell stlrJitce whell
tile n/icrowme o_.el/is ill operation.
--I)o not overcook tood. Carefllllv
attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other COl//btlstible l//aterials are
placed inside tile o_en while cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles ti'on/paper or plastic
containers betore t)lacing thenl in
tile oven.
--Do not use tile o_vn tor storag+e
purl)oses. Do not leave paper
pro(huts, cooking utensils or/ood
i]l tilt`' ovell \'dlell llOt i]l use.
--If nlaterials in.qde tile ()_vn ignite,
keep tile oven door closed, turn tile
oven off and disconnect tile power
cord, or shut off t)ower at tile fl_se or
circuit breaker panel. If tile door is
opened, the fire nla} spread.
--Do I/at use tile SellS(M? IZeatures
twice in suc(ession (Ill tile same load
portion. If/ood is undercooked atier
tile first t`om/tdown, use Time Cook
tot additional t`ooking tin/e.
See door sur/itt, e (leaning illstrut, tiolls
in the Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven set` lion el this n/a]lual.
This a])pliance must only be serviced
_g qualified selMce personnel.
(',omact nearest authorized service
thcilitv/or examination, repair or
a(!jusHnent.
As with ally appliance, close
S/lller_isioll is lie( eSS_tFVwhell
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
Arcing is the ]l/i( ]7ow_lve [el_i/] ;_ Foil not molded to/ood
/or sparks in the o_,wn+Arcing (upturned edges act Hike
is caused by: antem/as).
The metal shelf not installed ;_ Metal, such as twist-ties,
(orrectlv so it touches tl/e poultr} pins, or gold-rimmed
microwave wM1. dishes, in tile microwm e.
Metal or/oil touching the
side of the o_en. ;+ Recycled tlaper towels
containing small metal pieces
being used in the microwave.
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FOODS
Do not poll popcorn ill YOre:
lIliCl?OW_l_eO_el/ tulh'ss ill a
special mi(rowave pol/(orn
a(cessorv or tmless you use
t/Ol/(orn labeled {br use in
lIliCl'OW_l_ e O_ ellS.
Sol/le t)Fo(hIcIS S/lOll _lS
whole eggs and sealed
containers t_)r examl/le,
closed,jars--_m • able to
explode and should not be
he_ted ill this microwave
oven. Su(h use of tile
llliCl?OW_l_+_' 0_+_'1/ (otlld
resuh in in jm+y.
I)o not boil eggs in _
llliCl?Ol%we ovel/. Pl?eSS/ll?e
will build up inside egg }x)lk
and will cause it to bm'st,
possibly resulting in in jmT'.
()pemting tile mierow_v
with no/ood inside tot more
thaH _ If/illtlte OF t/vo 111_1_,
C_l/Ise d_ll//age to the ovell
and could start _ fire. It
increases the heat al?O/ll/d
tl/e magnetron and (an
shorten tile li/_' of tile o\en.
Foods with tll/l)]?okel/O/lter
"skill" such as potatoes, hot
dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be t/ierced to allow
steaiil to escape dtlrillg
cooking.

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SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such aswater,
coffee,or tea, areable tobe
overheatedbeyondthe boiling
point withoutappearingto be
boiling. Visiblebubbling or
boiling when the containeris
removedfrom the microwave
ovenisnot always present
THISCOULDRESULTIN VERY
HOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLY
BOILINGOVERWHENTHE
CONTAINERIS DISTURBEDOR
ASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL
ISINSERTEDINTO THELIQUID.
To reduce the risk ofiq)ury
to persons:
--Do not o\erheat the lktuid.
--Stir tile liquid both betbre
and hal(ivay thro/lgh
healing it.
--Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow
necks.
--,Mier headng, allow tl_e
container to s[alld ill tile
I//ic1x)W_I_,_' (._,_'l/ tor a short
tinle t)et_)re removing the
containeE
--Use extreiile care when
inserung a spoon or other
tltensil illtO |he container.
A\ oid healing bah} tk)od in
gla.,-,,,jars, e\ en with tile lid
o/E Make sure all intimt/k)od
is thoroughly cooked. Siir
/k)od to distribute the heat
('_'l/]}. Be care/ul to Ill, wen|
scalding when warming
/_)rnmla or breast milk. The
conlainer lllitv/['el cooler
than tl_e milk really is. Alwm_'_
test the lnilk be/[)re teeding
tile bal)_,.
;+ Don't de/i'ost/:cozen
be\ ('t_gt'S ill n_ll;1X)w-
ne(ked bottles (espe(ially
( arbonated be_'rages).
l_iv('n if tile container is
opened, lm'ssm:e call build
up. This can cause the
comainer to burst, possibly
resuhing ill il/.jm>
:_ Itot/k)ods and steam can
cause bin:us. Be caretifl when
opening any containers oI
hot/k)od, ilwludillg pop(orn
bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. "Ib prevent possible
iqjm T, dire_ t steam away
/i'om hands and til(e.
1)O llOt O_,tTC()()k potatoes.
The_ couM dehydrate and
catch/ire, causing dan/age
to VO/lr ()_,t'11.
Cook meat and potdtr}
thoroughl}mmeat to
at least an IN I'ERNAI_
temperature of 160°F
and t)o/lltFv to at least an
INTERNAI ten/perat tn:e
of 180°F. Cooking to
these mmperamres
usually protects ag_dnst
/k)od-borne illness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Make sm:e all cook\v_.l'e [tse(t ill
VOIIF IlliCI'OW;-I_,_' 0_,_'I/ iS s/titable
tbr microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
llle;-IS/l]il/g ClipS, C/IS|_t_l'(t Ctlt)S ,
t)otteF_ `OF chilla (lil/llerwa]?e
whi(h does not ha\ e metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic
sheell call be/lsed. S()lIle
(ookware is labeled "suitable
tot microwaving."
_¢ If you are not sure if a dish is
l/liCl?OW_l\ e-sa](*, use this lest:
Place in the oven both the
dish you are testing and a
glass measmffng (u t) filled
with 1 cup of watetmset the
measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Micmwa\ e
30M5 seconds at high. If the
dish heats, it shouM not be
used lot microw;Mng.
If the dish remains cool
and only the water in the
cup heats, theH the dish
is microwave-sat_'.
If\xm use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is sate tot use
ill l//i(FOWa\ e o\'eHs.
Do not use reQ'cled t)aper
twoducts. Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
t)al)er can contain metal
flecks which may cause
arcing or iglfim. Pal)er
t)Fod/IcIS (Olltail/illg I/}loI/
or n\'lon/ilaments should
be a\ oided, as they lnav
also ig_fite.
Sol//e stvl'o/oaIll [)?_IVS
(like those that meat is
pa(kaged on) hmv a thin
StlJp of metal embedded
iH the t)ottom. When
l//i(l'OVva_,e(t, the ll/etal call
bum the floor of the o\eH
or igmite a paper towel.
1)0 I/Or /lse the II/i(Fov¢ove
to (tF_' newNmt)ers.
Not all plastic wra l) is suitable
/or use in microwave ovens.
Check the package/or
t)Foper Hse.
Paper towels, waxed paper
and plastic wrap can be used
to coww dishes in order to
retaiH moisture and l)re_'Ht
sl)attering. Be stir(' to vent
plastic wrap so steam Call
escape.
Cookwal?e ll/av becollle hot
because of heat translbrtx,d
/i'om the heated/ood.
Pot holders ma\ be needed
to handle the (o()k'w[-II_'.

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"Boilalfle" cooking pouches
and tightly closed plastic
bag':, should be slit, piet',.ed
or vented as directed 1)_
package. If th( 3 are not,
plastic could burst dining or
immediately atier cooking,
possibly resulting in il_im T.
,\lso, plastic storage
containers should tie at least
partially tlnco_'l;ed t)ecatlse
tht\v/kmn a tight seal. When
cooking with containers
tightly covered widl plastic
WF}It) , Yen/ove covelJng
carefllllv and direct steam
}l\*,r?lv]i'Olll hallds all(| ]i_€e.
Use/_)il onh as directed in
this nlalm_d. TV dimmers may
be microwmvd in t_)il trm_'_
less allan 3/4" high; remo_v
tile top/t)il cover and return
tile trm to the box. When
using/_)il in tile microwave
oxen, kee t) the toil at least
1" away/t'om the sides of
tile o\ ell.
Plastic cook\*,rare Plastic
cookv4at'e (lesiglle(t tot
microwa\ e cooking is ve W
use/ul, but should be used
caretidlv E_cn microwave-
sale' plastic ma} not be as
tolerant of o\ ercooking
(onditions as ;+It'+.'glass or
(eramic materials and may
solien or (hm: if su[!jected
to short pe+Jods of
overcooking. In longer
exposures to o_vrcooking,
the R)od and cookware
could igllim.
Follow these guidelines.
[.+I se I//i (1X ),*_rave-sa f "e
.....................plasti(s only and
use them in su:ict
coml)liance widl
the cookware
l//allllt_lct/IFel)S
recol//l//endations.
Do not mi(ro,,axe
.....................el/It )I y ( O1 ltaillers.
oo,l(,tt,el .it,hil,tt'ell
.....................to /Ise plasti( ( ook'_*,ralTe
witho/lI ( Ol//t)lete
Sill )eF\+ision,
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be gromaded. In the e_'nt of an elecUJc:d
short circuit, Wotmding reduces the risk of electric shock b_
providing an escape wire tk)r the electric cm:rent.
This appliance is equil)ped with a power cord having a g_xmnding
wire with a ga'otm(ting 1)lug. The 1)lug must tie plugged into an
oudet that is properl} installed and Wom_ded.
Consuh a quali[ied electrician or ser_Jce technician if the gT(mnding
instructions are not completely tmderstood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the al)l)liance is tm)t)erly gT(mnded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-truing wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and ot)ligation to ha_e it replaced with a t)rot)erly
grom:ded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not trader any circmnstances cut or remo_e the third (Womld)
prong ti'om the power cord.
Do not use an adapter t>lug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this al)pliance+ If the 1)ower
cord is too short, hm e a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
For best ot)emtion, t)lug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to 1)t'event flickering of lights, blowing of fltse or trit)t)ing
of circuit breaker.
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THEVENTFAN
Tile tiUl will operaw auton/atie_dly raider certain collditions
(see _\lltOl//atic Fan ]_'attlt_'). "Ihke care to pt_'\'e]lt tile starting and
spreading of accidental (ooking (ires \_]lile tile Vellt ]:,In is ill IIse.
;¢ Clean tile underside oI tile microwave often. Do not allow grease
to build up on tile ://icFowa\ e or the [illl fillets.
;_ Ill the e'_/'llt of a g):ease fire on tile suri_,tce units _'l(m the
llliCt'()_'vr_|ve O_/'ll, ,',l/It)tiler a ilal//illg pan on the stlrlilee/lnit b\
(ovel_llg- the pall completely with }t lid, a €ookie sheet or a fiat tlF_|v.
:_ Use care whell €leaning tile veilt ]itn [ilters. Corrosive €leaning
agents, such as 1}v-based oven cleaner.,,, ma} damage tile tihers.
:_ When preparing flau/ing tbods under tile miero_,\ e, turn tile
tiln o11.
;_ Nmvr letup' sur/it(e units beneath yore: lnicrowa_v oxen
unattended at higll heat setth/gs. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillo\ ers that :ha} ig)fite and spread if tile ini( ro,,*,_l\e
vent/m/is operating. "Ibminimize automatic thn opet_,tion,
use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat on sur/itce m/its
only \vhen necessary.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETY
INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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