GE Profile Spacemaker JVM1490 User manual

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Safety Instructions ............. 2-6
Operating Imlru_Cions
Bake Features ............ 10, 18, 20
Best Method of Cooking Chart .... 21
Changing Power i,ex_l ........... 14
Cooking Options ................ 10
Cookware Tips .................. 20
Fast Bake Feature ......... 10, 19, 20
Features of Your Oven ......... 8, 9
Microwave Temps ............... 25
Other Features .............. 22-24
Automatic Fan ................ 24
Auto Nite i,ight ............... 23
Beeper Volmne ............... 23
Child i,ock-Out ............... 22
CI,EAR/OFF . ................ 22
Clock ........................ 22
Cooking Complete Reminder .... 22
Display I,anguag_ .............. 23
Display ON/OFF .............. 23
Display Speed ................. 24
HElP ....................... 22
START/PAUSE ............... 22
Surthce i,ight ................. 24
Timer ....................... 24
Vent Fan ..................... 24
Sensor Features .............. 15-17
Time and Auto Features .... 9, 11-13
Care and Cleaning
Charcoal Fihers .................. 29
Inside .......................... 26
Outside ....................... 26
Replacing the i,ight Bulbs ........ 27
Stainless Steel .................. 27
Vent Fihers .................. 28, 29
Troubleshooting Tips ........ 30, 31
Thing:s That Are Nomml
With Your Microwm_ Oven ....... 32
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ...... Back Cover
Optional Kits .................... 7
Product Regisuafion ......... 33, 34
Warranb,' ....................... 35
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY
(a) DoNotAttemptto operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in ham_fld
exposure to microwave enerk,_': It is ilnportnnt not to
deteat or tamper with tile satetv interlocks.
(h) Do Not Place any object between tile o',en fl'ont face
and tile door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfimes.
(c) Do Not Operate tile oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that tile oven door dose
properly and that there is no damage to tile:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing sudi_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be a(!justed or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service pei_onnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
_: Read and fidlow tile specific precautions in tile _: To reduce tile risk of fire in tile oven cavity:
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGYsection abjure.
?_:This appliance must be grounded. (]onnect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See tile GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 6.
_: Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
tile provided Installation Instructions.
::Ji::This microwave oven is LrI, listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
?_:This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
Ilia IJne rise.
_: This ove_:the-range oven is designed tot use over ranges
no wider than 36" It may be installed over both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
::Ji::Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working proped}; or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If tile power cord is
danmged, it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using a power
cord awfilable from General Electric.
::Ji::Do not cover or block any openings on tile appliance.
?_:Use this appliance only fl)r its intended use as described
in this nlanual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapm_
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dr)' or cook food, and is not intended
fl)r laboratory or industrial use.
--Do not overcook todd. Careflflly attend appliance when
paper; plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking,
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'om paper or
plastic containe_ beflwe placing them in tile oven.
--[)o not rise tile _wen for storage p/li])oses. [)o not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or todd in tile oven
when not in/Ise.
--Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven tmless in
a special illicrowa;'e popcoYn _lccessoY}' ()i" tlilless you rise
popcorn labeled fiw use in microwave ovens.
--If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, mrn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at tile fllse or circuit breaker panel.
If tile door is opened, tile fire may spread.
--Do not use tile Sensor Features twice in succession oil
tile same food portion. If food is/mdercooked after
tile fi_t co/mtdown, rise lime COOkfor additional
cooking time.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
_: When using tile Bake or Fast Bake flmcfions, both
tile outside and inside (ff tile ()veil will become hot.
/_dwa_s rise hot pads to i'eillove containeiN of toed
and accessories such as tile oven shelf.
_: Thermometer--D(> not use regular cooking or oven
theI_/llOI/leteI'S when cooking by ii/icrowave or
combination. Tile metal and inercuP,' in these
themlomete_ could cause arcing and possible damage
to tile oven. Do not rise a theillloilleter in [ood veil ai'e
microwaving tmless tile themlometer is designed or
i'ecoi/lillended it)i" rise in tile illici'owave ()veil.
::Ji::Do not clean with metal sco/wing pads. Pieces can bm'n
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.
::J_::Do not stoi'e }lily IllatelJals_ other than ()/It"
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
_: Do not store this appliance outdoing. Do not use this
product near wate_fi)r example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
_: Keep power cord away fl'om heated sire'aces.
::Ji::Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
_: Do not nlount this appliance over a sink.
::Ji::See door sm{i_ce cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
::Ji::This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service ti_cilitv ti)r
exanfination, repair or a(!justlnent.
_: _s with any appliance, close supervision is necessa_ y
when used bv chiMren.
::Ji::Do not store anything directly on top of tile microwave
oven SUll'ilce when tile microwave oven is in operation.
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AWARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is tile inicro_;l\'e telin fi)r sparks in tile ()veil.
Arcing is caused by:
_: The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
::Ji::Metal or fi)il touching tile side of tile oven.
_: Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
::Ji::Foil not molded to toed (upturned edges act
like antennas).
::Ji::Metal, such as twist-ties, poult_ y pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
_: Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in tile microwave.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
FOODS
Do IlOt l)op l)opcoI'II iIl y()/IF illici'owave ()veil
unless in a special nficrowa\'e i)OlX-orn accessory
or unless w)u use i)opcorn labeled fl)r use in
nlicrowave ()veils.
::Ji::Do not boil eggs in a nficrowave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
built, possibly resulting in iI_jtIIT:
::Ji::Oi)erating tile niicrowave with no fi)od inside fl)r
iiloi'e thall aI/Iilltlte oI" two iil[ly Catlse danlage
to tile oven and could start a fire. It increases tile
heat around the nlagnetron and can shorten
the lile of the ()veil.
?_:Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, toniatoes, apples,
chicken livei_ and other giblets, and egg vol]<s
should be i)iei'ced to allow steani to escape
during cooking.
_: SoIne products such as whole eggs and sealed
cont;linei_--fi)i _exainple, closedjai_--ai'e able
to eN)lode and should not be heated in this
IlliCI'O_;Ive ()veil. Stlch rise ()t tile illiCi'Owave
oveIl could result iIl injury.
_: SUPERHEATEDWATER
Liquids,such as water,coffee, or tea,are ableto
be overheatedbeyondtheboilingpoint without
appearingto beboiling. Visiblebubblingor boiling
whenthecontainer isremovedfromthe microwave
ovenis notalwayspresent.THISCOULDRESULTIN
VERYHOTLIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILING0VERWHEN
THECONTAINERISDISTURBEDORA SPOONOR
OTHERUTENSILISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID.
?_:Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) nlay
tend to boil inore i'apidly than foods containing
less nloisture. Should this o(('ui; I'eteI" to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven se(tion
fi)r instructions on how to clean tile inside of
tile ()veil.
::Ji::Avoid heating baby flIod in glassjaIs, even Mth
the lid lift. Make sure all intimt fi)od is thoroughly
cooked. Stir fi)od to distribute the heat evenly.
Be carefii1 to i)revent scalding when wai_ning
fi)m/ula. The container niav teel cooler than the
fi)I_nula really is. Mwa\:s test tile fi)mlula befi)re
feeding tile baby:
::Ji::DIIn't deti'ost frozen be\'erages in narro_necked
bottles (espedally carbonamd beverages). Even if
the container is opened, i)ressure can build up.
This can cause the container to built, possibly
resulting in iI0III>
_: Hot fl)ods and steanl can cause burns. Be carefli1
when oi)ening any containeis of hot fi)od,
inchiding i)oi)corn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To i)revent possible iI_juI> direct steanl
away fl'oni hands and time.
::Ji::Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing daniage to your oven.
_: Cook nleat and poulti T thoroughly--nleat to at
least an INTERNAl, tenii)eiatui'e of 160°F and
poultI T to at least an INTERNAl, teini)erature of
180°E Cooking to these teini)eratures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
To reduce tile risk of ii_jui y to pei5ons:
--Do not overheat tile liquid.
--Stir tile liquid both befi)re and halfway through
heating it.
--Do not use straight-sided containei_ with narrow
IleCks.
--_MteI" heating, allow tile container to stand in tile
i/licrowave ()veil _'i)i" a shoY[ tiille beloi'e i'eilloviilg
tile containei:
--Use extrenie care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil illto tile ('ollt;lilleI:
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MICROWAVE-SAFECOOKWARE
Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure aft 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 ametallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for microwaving."
::Ji::If you are not sure if a dish is inici'owave-sate,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass nleasuiing cup filled with
1 cup of watei_set tile ineasuiJng cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30-45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used fl)r
nlicrowaving.
If the dish reniains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is inicix)wave-sate.
_: OveI_ized filed or oveI_ized nletal cookware
should not be used in a nlicro_;_\'e/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
::Ji::Soniefiines tile oven flooi; turntable and wails
can become too hot to touch. Be earefii1 touching
the flooi; turntable and walls during and after
cookJllg.
_: If vou use a nleat theimoineter while cooking,
I/lake stlI'e it is Sate fl)r tlse ill II/iCFOW;IVeovens.
::Ji::Do not use rec)'cled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain nietal flecks which nlay cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filanients should be avoided, as they
nlav also ignim.
_: Sonle slvrofl)ain trays (like those that nleat
is packaged Oil) have a thin stiip of nletal
enlbedded in tile bottonl. When nlicrowaved,
tile nietal can burn tile floor of tile oven or
ignite a paper towel.
_: Use of tile shelf accessory:
-- Renlove tile shelf fl'onl tile oven when
not in rise.
-- Use pot holdeI_ when handling tile shelf and
cookware. They ill,iV be hot.
-- Be sure that tile shelf is positioned i)ropeily
inside tile oven to i)i'event product danlage.
-- Do not cover tile shelf or any part of tile ()veil
with nlet;fl fi)il. This will cause overheating of
tile illiCi'Owave/convection ()veil.
::J;::Do not rise VOtli" illiCi'owave/convection ()veil
to (li T ne_vsI)apeI_.
::Ji::Not all I/lasfic wrap is suitable fi)I" use in
nlicro_;lve ovens. Cheek the i/ackage fin.
Ill'Op el" rise.
_: Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
be used m cover dishes in order to retain nloisture
and i)i'event spatteiing. Be sure to vent plastic
wi';ip so stealll can escape.
?_:Do not rise i/ai/er ilroducts when tile nlicro_z_ve/
convection oven is oi/erated in the BAKE or
FAST BAKE nIode.
::Ji::(2ookware nlay beconle hot because of heat
transferred fl'oIn tile heated food. Pot holdei_
nlav be needed to handle tile cookware.
_: "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly ch)sed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If tile)' aIe not, plastic could
built duIing or iInInediamly alter cooking,
possibly resulting in ii_jurv.Ms(),plastic storage
containeis should be at least partially uncovered
because thev fi)ml a tight seal. When cooking
with containeis tightly covered with plastic wrap,
renlove coveiing careflillv and direct steanl away
fl'onI hands and tace.
::Ji::Use fi)il only as directed in this nianual. TV
dinnei_ niay be niicrowaved in fiiil trays less than
3/4" high; reniove the top fi)il cover and i'eturn
the tray to the box. When using fi)il in the
nlicrowave oven, keep tile fl)il at least 1" away
fl'onI tile sides of tile oven.
::Ji::Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed fi)r
nlicrowave cooking is veiT usefli1, but should be
used carefiillv. Even inicrowave-sate plastic nlay
not be as tolerant (ff overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceraniic nlateiials and nlay solten or
char if subjected to short peIiods of overcooking.
hi longer exposures to overcooking, tile filed and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
BLrse nlicrowaxe-safe plastics ()Ill) and rise
thenl in stiict coinpliance with tile cookware
illan tllilcttli'eY's i'e COilli/l e ndations.
_._'_Do not i/iici'owa',e ellli)l'}, containei3.
_Do not peI_nit children to use plastic
cookware without coniplete super\isi(nl.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Im_ro_eruseofthegrou,,i,g_lugco,resultinariskofelectricshock.
This appliance must be grounded. In tile event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces tile
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for tile electric cmTent.
This appliance is equipped Mth a power cord
having a gro/mding Mre with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and gro/mded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if tile gro/mding instructions are not completely
tmde_tood, or if doubt exists as to whether tile
appliance is properly gro/mded.
If tile outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is vom" personal responsibili F and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly gro/mded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not tinder [lliV cii'Ctllllstances ctlt or i'elllove tile
third (gro/md) 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 tile power cord is too short, have a qualNed
electrician or se_'ice technician install an outlet
near tile appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing offllse or tripping ot circuit breaker:
THEVENTFAN
Tile tim Mll operate automatically trader cert;fin
conditions (see Automatic Fan featm'e). Take care
to p_event tile starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while tile vent tim is in use.
::Ji::Clean tile underside of tile microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on tile microwave
or tile tim filte_.
::Ji::In tile event of a grease fire on tile s/mfhce units
below tile microwave oven, smother a flaming
pan on tile suFlilce unit by covering tile pan
completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a fiat tray.
_: Use care when cleaning tile vent tim filte_.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lve-based
oven cleane_, may damage tile filte_.
::Ji::_]/en preparing flaming foods trader tile
IllicI'OWaVe_ t/lI'n tile J[_lIl Oil.
_: Never leave s/mfi_ce units beneath w_ur microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilove_s
cause slnoking and greasy spillove_s that may
ignite and spread if the microwave vent tim is
operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,
use adequate sized cookware and use high heat
on S/llS[_lce tlnits onlY when necessary.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
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Optionalkits www.GEAppliances.com
Available at extra cost from your GEsupplier.
Filler Panel Kits
ij<JX4OCT--Bisque
!'!:'JX4OWH--White
_: JX41--Black
When repladng 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 fi)r
end-ot:cabinet installation. Each kit contains
two 3" wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
::Ji::JX81A--Recirculating CharcoalFilter Kit
Filter kits are used when the oven (-am_ot be vented
to the outside.
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Aboutthe featuresofyouroven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Featuresof theOven
ODoor Latch Release Handle.
ODoorLatches.
Oindow with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwa;es confined in the o;en.
OContrnlPanel and Selector Dial
Oemovable Turntable. Tm'ntnble and support
must be in I)lace when using, the oven. The
mrntnble may be remoxed fin" cleaning.
oRemovable Turntable Support. The tumtnl)le
support must be in place when using the oven.
0Shelf. Use with Bake or FastBake. (Do not use
when microwave cooking.) For best results,
use the shelf in its "low" position, hanging
down fl'om the shelf supports.
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Youcan cook by Microwave, Baking or Fast Baking.
BAKE
REHEAT
POWER
I BEVERAGE
IIo ooo
TURNTOSELECT
PUSHTOENTER Selector Dial
_CLEAR/OFF l START/PAUSE_
CookingControls
Opress
TIMECOOK
Pressonceor twice
MICROEXPRESScook/Add30sec.
DEFROST
Pressonce(]]me)
Presstwice(Auto)
Pressthreetimes(Fast)
POWERlevel
Microwave Cooking Timeand Auto Features
Turnandpush dialtoenter
Amountofcookingtime
Startsimmediately!
Amountofdefrostingtime
Foodweightuptosixpounds
Foodweightuptoonepound
Powerlevel1-10
Sensor Features
Press Turnandpush dialtoenter Option
POPCORN Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(regular)
Presstwice(snack)
REHEAT Startsimmediately! more/lesstime
Pressonce(plate)
Presstwice(½to 1cup)
Pressthreetimes(1to 2cups)
BEVERAGE Startsimmediately!
AUTOCOOK Foodtype1-7 more/lesstime
oBaking
P_ess Turnandpushdialtoenter
BAKE Oventemperatureandcooktime
oFast Baking
Press Turnandpushdialtoenter
OventemperatureandcooktimeFASTBAKE 9

Available cooking options.
Do not use the shelf when
microwave cooking.
Microwave Cooking
_OtlI" oven rises Illi(I'()wave enei'g,v to cook by aset [iI/le oi" weight, or a tltOillati('allv
by sensoI:
Sensormicr()wave w(wksby detecting the increasing humidiP,' released during cooking.
The oven automatically at!justs the cooking time to \m_ious types and amounts ot fl)od.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
Benefits
Fast,high efficiency
cooking. Ovenand
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easyclean-up.
Always use flTe shelf when bakhTg.
Baking
During baking, a heating element is used to raise the tempe_mu'e of the air inside the
oven. Any oven temperature fl'om 225°E to 450°E may be programmed. Atan gently
drculams this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the t0ocl, produdng golden
brown exteriors and rich moist interiors. This circulation of heated air is called convection.
Because the heated air is kept constanfl) moxing,, not I)emfitting, a laver of cooler air to
dexelop around the fi)od, some fi)ods cook tipster than in regular oxen cooking
Cooking Method Heat Source
Hot air circulates Circulating
around food to heated air
produce browned (Convection).
exteriors and seal
in juices.
Heat Conduction
Heat conducted
from outside offood
to inside.
Benefits
Aids in browning
and seals in flavor.
Cookssome foods
faster than regular
ovens.
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Always use the shelf with Fast Bake.
Fast Baking
Your oven also otte_ the option of FastBake,using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. Y(m cook with speed and accm'ac> while browning and crisping
to pedecfion.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection heat
combine to cook
foods in up to
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Foodheats from
instant energyfrom
penetration and heat
conducted from
outside offood.
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning and
crisping from
convection heat.
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