GE JVM1443 Owner's Manual

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READ ALL SAH_2TY
INkDRMA TYON BEFORE USING
A
For your safety the infbrmation
must be fbllowed
to minimize
PRECAUTIONS
rr_,o,j(j
personal
or to prevent
property
damage,
injm T or loss of lifE.
Do Not Attempt
Do Not Operate the o_ en
POSSIBLE
to operate
this oven
with the door open
if it is damaged.
It is
particularly
important
EXPOS
since open-door
operation
can result
T
0
aA VOID
or explosion
in this manual
the risk of fire
tJlu__-_7_
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
harmful
exposure
microwave
energy.
in
to
It is
that the oven
close properly
door
and
that there is no
damage
to the:
important
nottodefEa_
1door(bent).
or tamper
with
interlocks.
safety
Do Not Place
between
face
allow
the
any object
the oven
and the
2 hinges and latches
(broken
or loosened).
door
fi'ont
or
soil or cleaner
residue
to accumulate
on sealing surfhces.
3 door
seals and sealing
surfhces.
The Oven ShouldNot
be adjusted
by anyone
properly
or repaired
except
qualified
se*wicc personnel.
Welcome/o
tileGEtim_il)_
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pr_)ud
ofourqualiV
You'll see it in this
products
you'll
hear it in the friendly
use your microwm'e.
v()ices
Of
impor/ant,
because
microwave
will be part
and we believe
in dependable
service.
easy-/o-use
service
manual
oIlr
and
consIln/er
depar/ment.
Best of all, you'll
experience
these v,dues each
time you
That's
your
new
of
your tim_ily tot a long time.
Start Here!...
Before using your Microwave
Write down the model
and serial numbers here.
Staple your receipt to the
inside back cover of this
They are on a lahel inside
the o_vn.
manual, You will need it
to obtain service under
warranty.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Betore
tllere
you call tot service,
are a tcw tllings
can do to llelp
betten
us serve
you
you
Read this manual,
It contains
If you do need
instructions
llelp
you use and
your
microwave
to
maintain
properly.
If you received a damaged
tile
dealer
1)uilder)
tllat
tlle oven.
(or
sold you
Save time and money.
Clleck
the section
"If Sometlling
Wrong"
betore
m igllt
calling.
helps
solve common
tllat
titled
Goes
Tllis section
you
problems
occur.
llelp
relax
is only
service,
knowing
a pllone
call
away. A list of toll-iiee
C/lStOll/er
is included
oven....im m ediately
contact
you can
tllis manual.
service
n/lll/bers
in tile back
of
t 2AD ALl_, SAkETY
INt'DRMA TYON BEFOt 2
• Read
and
specific
use and is ULlisted for
tollow
the
"Precautions
damaged
power cord or
plug, if it is not working
Energy"
properly,
damaged
on
grounded.
to properly
iiii
• Do not operate
this
appliance
if it has a
Avoid Possible
Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
page
• This appliance
not approved or tested
for marine use.
to
USING
2.
must
be
Connect
grounded
only
page
mount
appliance
• Install
this
()_vr a sink.
or locate
appliance
accordance
• Do not
this
was
only in
with the
ranges
It may
both
cooking
no
be
gas
tot
wider
oven
use
than
installed
and
electric
equipment.
cover
or block
on
the
• Use this appliance
only
lot its intended
use as
described
in this manual.
over=the-range
designed
by General
Service or an
any openings
appliance.
provided
Installation
Instructions.
This
is
be
authorized
service agent
using a power cord fl'om
General
Electric.
10.
• Do not
If the power cord
damaged,
it must
replaced
Electric
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions
section on
or if it has been
or dropped.
over
36".
()vet
Do
Hot
/lse
corrosive
chemicals
or vapors
this appliance.
This
II/iCFOWaVe
()veil
specifically
designed
in
is
to
heat, dry or cook tood,
and is not intended
lot laboratory
or
industrial
use.
• Donotstorethisappliance• To reduce the risk of fire
outdoors.
Donotusethis
in the oven cm'iw:
product
nearwater=
-- Do not overtook
tood.
torexample,
inawet
Carefldly attend
l)asement,
neara
appliance
when pape,;
swimming
pool,neara
plastic or other
sinkorinsimilar
locations. combustible materials
• Keep power cord away
ti'om heated surl{_ces.
• Do not immerse power
cord or plug in watch
are placed
inside
• See door
• This appliance
be serviced
the
-- Do not use the oven
Contact
authorized
service
necessary
• Do not store
directly
II/icrow,
products,
when
cooking
door
in the
not ill use.
materials
ignite,
inside
oven
kee I) the oven
closed,
turn
oven offand
the
disconnect
the power
cord,
off power
at the filse or
circuit
breaker
If the door
is
when used
by children.
Do not leave paper
or tbod
or ac!iusnnent.
close supervision
purposes.
ovun when
--If
personnel.
nearest
• As with any appliance,
containers
heR)re placing
them in the oven.
utensils
must only
by qualified
service
repair
or plastic
tor stoFage
(s)
ti_cili W R)r examination,
handles
ti'om paper
section
of this guide.
wire twist-ties
and metal
cleaning
in the Care
and Cleaning
oven while cooking.
-- Remove
surlime
instructions
or shut
panel.
is opened,
the fire may spread.
SAVE TH1,2SE INSTR UC770NS
anything
on top of the
tve
()_n
SllrJ{Ice
the illicrowilx_
is in operation.
()_,_n
m
SPECIAL N07 2S
ABO UF MICRO WAVING
Arcing
the
CLEAR/OFF pad and
i! correct
• Foil not molded
is the microwave
term
tot sparks
oven.
Arcing
• The
metal
in the
(upturned
is caused
by:
to food
edges
act like
antennils).
the prob/eml
installed
shelf
not
• Metal,
correctly
so it touches
pouhry
the
microwave
such
pins,
rimmed
wall.
Ill ic
• Metal or foil touching
the side of the oven.
pop
unless
ill
• Some
whole
ii/icrowave
to
you
tbr
example,
closed.jars--are
able
be heated
0_11,
result
will build
Pressllre
up inside
egg
yolk and will cause
it to
burst,
possibly
in il/jury.
heat
resulting
could
around
the
and
can
lilt
of
the
oven.
with
use
or
damage
and
"skin"
oven
tbr
It increases
outer
in il/jury.
OX_II,
the
microwave
a ii/ill/lte
oven
a fire.
• Foods
• Do not boil eggs in a
microwave
the
start
to
Sllch
in the
inside
Ca/lse
potatoes,
of the microwave
could
may
not
in this
microwave
than
shorten
containers--tbr
and should
tood
magnetron
such as
used
the
no
the
o_,_llS.
eggs and sealed
explode
• Operating
two
labeled
products
being
more
or unless
use popcorn
towels
small metal
rowave.
with
popcorn
accessory
rise
in
ovell
in a special
microwave
paper
containing
popcorn
microwave
in the
• P.ecycled
Ill ic
yO/lr
or gold-
dishes,
rowave.
pieces
Do not
as twist-ties,
such
hot
Sa/lsages,
apples,
unbroken
as
dogs,
tomatoes,
chicken
and other
giblets,
livers
and
egg yolks should
be
pierced
steam
to escape
cooking.
to allow
during
I,.I
SAFETYFACT
• Avoid
heating
baby tood
in glass jars,
even with the
SUPERHEATEDWATER
lid olE Make
Liquids,such as water,
coffee or tea, are able to
inlimt
be overheatedbeyond
the boilingpoint without
appearingto be boiling.
Visible bubblingor boiling
when the container is
removedfrom the microwave
distribute
the heat evenly.
]Be carefitl
to prevent
oven is not always present.
THISCOULDRESULT
IN VERYHOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLYBOILINGOVER
WHEN THECONTAINERIS
DISTURBEDORA SPOON
OR OTHERUTENSILIS
INSERTEDINTO THELIQUID.
is. Alwa}:s test the nIilk
To reduce
the
risk of ii/jury
when
torniula
or breast
Do not
overheat
warniing
• Don't
deli()st
beverages
necked
Even
(especially
if the container
pressure
build
up. This
is
can
can cause
to burst,
resulting
in
ii/jury.
liquid.
• Hot
--
Stir the liquid
betore
and
through
--
sided
1-1eating,
container
renioving
the
extrenie
inserting
other
allow
microwave
tinie
the
utensil
in
oven
tor
belore
container.
care
a spoon
container.
when
into
when
or
the
of hot
including
bags,
cooking
possible
]Be
opening
tood,
and boxes.
to stand
a short
Use
with
necks.
--After
and steani
burns.
any containers
use straight-
narrow
--
carefitl
it.
containers
toods
can cause
halt_vay
heating
Do not
the
both
popcorn
pouches
To prevent
iI/juIT, direct
steanI away fl'onI
and lace.
hands
poultry
eat to
an INTERNAL
of 160°F
and poultry
to at least
INTERNAL
teniperature
these
Cooking
to
teniperatures
toodborne
beverages).
opened,
and
teniperature
usually
llarrow-
bottles
carbonated
nieat
of 180°F.
the baby.
ti()zen
ill
daniage
()Veil.
at least
nIilk.
the nIilk really
tceding
yO/lr
• Cook
could
and catch
tlloroughly--nI
than
possibly
the
to
nIay tcel
belore
They
fire, causing
to
container
cooler
overcook
potatoes.
dehydrate
is thoroughly
scalding
The
all
Sill" tood
the container
to persons:
--
tood
cooked.
sure
• Do not
protects
against
illness.
an
m
SPECIAL NOTES ABO UF MICRO WAVING
Make sure all cookware
If tlle disll remains
cool
used in your microwave
oven is suitable tot
and only
in the
microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dislles,
measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china
dinnerware wllicll does not
llave metallic trim or glaze
witll a metallic slleen can
be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable tbr
tlle water
cup lleats, tllen
is microwave-sale.
If you use a meat
ill
paper
paper
containing
nylon
How to test f0r a microwavesafe dish.
• If you are not
sure
botll
tile disll you
and
a glass
measuring
cup
filled
1 cup of water--set
witll
tlle
measuring
in or next
cup either
to the disll.
Microwave
30-45
seconds
at lligll. If tlle disll lleats,
it sllould not be used lot
microwaving.
arcing
or
• "Boilable"
on)
have a tllin
a paper
llOt/lse
tile
bags
can
burst
towel.
plastic
during
immediately
or
after
possibly
storage
sllould
or vented
by package.
in il/jury. Mso,
resulting
plastic
containers
sllould
be at least
partially
uncovered
because
a tigllt seal.
they
¼"hen
ii/icrowave
cooking
to dry newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap is
suitable
tot use in microwave ovens.
tiglltly
be slit, pierced
cooking,
the floor of tlle oven
package
cooking
plastic
could
is
tile metal
to llandle
If tlley are not,
tl_ay:s
tllat meat
tlle
Pot llolders
and
closed
torm
• Do
tbod.
as directed
microwavcd,
or ignite
of lleat
tiom
pouclles
strip of metal embedded
in tlle bottom. YVllen
burn
may become
tile cookware.
should
stvrol_/am
to
so steam
m_ V be needed
also ignite.
packaged
wrap
llot 1)ecause
lleated
as tlley may
(like those
Place in tile
are testing
be avoided,
• Some
if
is microwave-satE,
use tills test:
filaments
Be sure
transJcrred
products
nylon
to retain
and prevent
can escape.
napkins
Paper
wrap
to cover
in order
• Cookware
P,ecycled
may cause
or ignite.
can be used
vent plastic
use recycled
towels,
waxed
plastic
spattering.
O_llS.
products.
wllicll
oven
tllel=
microwave
• Do not
and
moisture
mometer
wllile cooking,
make sure it is sale Jor
rise
towels,
paper
dislles
and waxed paper can
contain
metal flecks
microwaving."
a dish
tlle disll
• Paper
Clleck
tot proper
tile
use.
witll containers
tiglltly
covered
plastic
wrap,
covering
direct
llands
witll
remove
carefiflly
and
steam away tiom
and lace.
• Use toil only as directed
this manual.
may be n/icrowaved
trays
• less than
rellIO_
in
TV dinners
Plastic
cookware--Plastic
cookware
in toil
<2 ,, high;
"
.>/4
the top toil cover
designed
n/icrowave
useflll,
cooking
but should
carefully.
the tr_w to the
sate plastic
box. ¥\'hen
using
tolerant
the n/icrow, ive oven,
the toil at least
ffon/
kee I)
the sides of the oven.
Ilia?' not be as
conditions
subjecmd
exposures
or char
Lm will operate
certain
Auton/atic
Take
(see
Fan tcature).
care
starting
to prevent
and spreading
the
of
accidental
cooking
fres
while the vent Lm is in use.
• Clean
the
underside
the n/icrowave
Do not
allow
and cookware
often.
grease
of
the
oven,
sn/other
microwave
a flan/ing
pan on the
surface
by coxvring
the pan
con/pletely
cookie
unit
with a lid, a
sheet
or a fiat tray.
• Use care when cleaning
the vent Lm filtei:
Corrosive
agents,
tim
dan/age
guidelines:
I Use microwave-satE
plastics
only and use
tlien_ in strict con/pliance
with the cookware
Ill HI]/lille
tu rer's
recoil/n/elldatiOllS.
2 Do not microwave
containers.
Do not pern/it
to use plastic
without
en/pW
children
cookware
con_plete
supervision.
ignite.
below
to build lip on the
n/icrowave
or the
filter.
In longer
• In the event of a grease
fire on the surface
units
tinder
conditions
if
periods
to overcooking,
the tood
autonmtically
and
to short
of overcooking.
The
these
as are glass or
n/aterials
n/W soften
could
be used
of ovcrcooking
ceran/ic
l" awa}
is very
Exvn n/icrowave-
and return
toil in
Follow
tot
cleaning
such
()veil cleaners,
as lye-based
II/Hy
the filtei:
• When
flan/ing
preparing
toods
tinder
the n/icrowave,
turn
the
vent Lm on.
• Never leave surfi_ce units
beneath your n/icrowave
oven unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovcrs
cause sn/oking and greasy
spillovcrs that may ignite
and spread if the
n/icrowave vent tan is
operating. To n/inin/ize
auton/atic thn operation,
use adequate sized
cookware and use high
heat on surfi_ce units
only when necessary.
m
GR0 UNDING
TR UC770N /OFHONAL KEIS
Tltis appliance
is equipped
witlt a power
coM
a grounding
wire witlt a
grounding
ltaving
plug. Tlte plug
must be plugged
Ensure
exists
proper
before
gr0und
installed
use,
into
an
outlet tltat is properly
alld
Do not under
any
circ/ttllstallces
c/tt
tlte third
OF reIl/O_,_
(ground)
fi'on/ tlte power
prong
cord.
Do not ttse an adaptor
plug
witlt tltis appliance.
_TOtlllded.
Do not use an extension
WARNING
Improper use of the
groundingplug can result
in a risk of electric shock.
Tltis appliance
grounded.
cord witlt tltis appliance.
If tlte power
mcltnician
instructions
if tlte grounding
are not
con/plemly
or if doullt
understood,
exists as to
In the event of
wltetlter
tlte appliance
sltort circuit,
properly
grounded.
an electrical
grounding
must be
Consuh a qualified
electrician
or service
reduces
risk of electric
the
sltock
by
providing
an escape wire
lot tlte electric current.
If the outlet
2-prong
tecltnician
is
For best operation,
it is
O/lflet,
your personal
responsillilitv
and ollligation
to have it
replaced
grounded
outlet.
.%prong
For installation
lletween
JX41 or JX46BL--Black
cabinets
only;
end-ol:cabinet
not for
installation.
YVlten repla{ing
Each
widtlt
lluilt-in
10
to provide
appearance.
a c/tston/
kit contains
3"-wide
plug
into its own
electrical
Otlflet to prevent
flickering
of lights, blowing
of fltse or tripping
breaker:
of circuit
wall
JX4OWH or JX46WH--White
range ltood, filler panel
kits fill in tlte additional
tills appliance
with a properly
Filler Panel Kits
a 36"
install an outlet
near tlte appliance.
is a standard
wall
cord is too
sltort, have a qualified
electrician
or service
fillet
two
panels.
Filter Kits
JX81A--Recirculating
Charcoal Filter Kit
Fiher
tile
kits are used
ii/icrowave
be vented
Available
your
()veil
wlten
cannot
to tlte outside.
at extra
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cost tion/
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950Watts
Door Handle.
()pen
Pull to
the doot:
7
The
Removable Turntable.
Turntable
when
using
microwave
The
turntable
to
operate.
Door Latches.
3
Window with Metal
Screen
cooking
while
allows
to be viewed
keeping
microwaves
confined
in the oven.
4
Touch Control Panel.
5
Cooktop Light.
6
Grease Filter,
8
support
be in place
removed
2
Shield.
must
and
door must be securely
latched
Jot the
the oven.
may be
tbr cleaning.
Convenience Guide.
NOTE."
Rating
plate,
oven
oven
vent(s)
and
light
located
on the inside
of the microwave
9
are
walls
oven.
Shelf (on some models).
Lets you microwave
several toods at once.
Food
microwaves
best
when placed
directly
on the turntable.
11
The Controls on Your Microwave
Oven
(Throughout this mcm ucd, ,/katu_s a_d ap[_ear_o_c
e m_O_va_3_,fiomyour model.)
You can microwave
:
by time, temperature,
i¸¸
DEFROST
or with the
TIME COOK
convenience
AUTO/TIME
features.
!>I'EXPRESS
COOK
][2COOK
Xp
J XPR
SS
]: S
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC.
Time Features
TimeCooking
Press Enter
TIME COOKI & II (Press once or twice)
Amount
of cooking
DEFROSTAUTO/TIME(Presstwice)
Amount
of defrosting
EXPRESS COOK
POWERLEVEL
ADD30 SEC
12
Starts immediately!
Power level 1-10.
Starts immediately!
time.
time.
POPCORN
AL.
REHEAT
1
DEFROST
AUTO/ TIME
Convenience Features
POPCORN
Starts
BEVERAGE
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
(Press once)
immediatel)
!
more/less
time
serxing size
Starts
immediatel}
!
serxing
size
Food
txpe 1-6
serxing
size
Food
weight
13
X;hriable power levels add
flexibili W to microwave
cooking. The power levels
on the n/icrowave
()Veil
can be compared to the
SltrJitce units on a range.
High (power level 10) or
fldl power is the thstest way
to cook and gives you
100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave
energ)' a certain percent of
the time. Power level 7 is
microwave energy 70% of
the time. Power level 3 is
Power Level
!
The power level may be
entered Or changed
immediately aher
entering the feature
{ ume for TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST or
{EXPRESS COOI_
The
'powerleye!maya!SO
be
Changed during
COuntdown.
time
Press TIME COOKor
tbod. An exmnple of tltis
is shown witlt power level
3 the defl'ost cycle. /f
microwave eneru'v did not
cycle olE the outside of the
tbod would cook belbre
tlte inside was defl'osted.
Here
life
of/tSeS
A high setting (10) will
cook thster but R)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
less stirring
the tood.
or rotating
Some
tbods
may have
better
flavor,
texture
need
examples
SOrtie
J()r
various
power
levels:
Power Level
BeMUses
High 10
Fish, bacon.
energ)' 30% of the time.
vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle
cooking of
meat and
poultry:
baking
casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5
of
Slow cooking
and tenderizing
such as stews
and less tender
cuts of meat,
or
appearance
if one of the
lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when
cooking tbods that have a
tendency to boil ()vex',such
as scalloped potatoes.
I4
to "'equalize" or transtcr
heal to the inside of tlte
Rest periods (when the
microwave energy cycles
off) give time tbr the tbod
tow2or3
Defi'osting
without
cooking;
stammering;
delicate sauces.
Warm I
Keeping food
warm wifl_om
overcooking;
softening
butter
7 me Features
Time Cook I
TimeCook II
Allows
Lets you change power
levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to
do it:
you to microwave
tor any time up to 99
minutes
and 99 seconds.
Power
level
10 (High)
is automatically
you may change
more
set, but
it lot
1 Press TIME CO()K.
2 Enter
the first cook
3 Change
@
You may ()pen
1 Press TIME COOK,
2 Entercooking time.
3 Change powerlevel
if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER
LEVEL.Select a
desired power level
I-1o0
# PressSTART
the door
during
Time Cook to
check the tood. Close the
door
time.
flexibility.
and
to resume
press
STAP, T
cooking.
the power
if you don't
power.
I,EVEI,
level
fifll
(Press POWER
Select a desired
power
4 Press
want
level 1-10.)
TIME
COOK
again.
5 Enter
the second
cook
tim e.
6 Change
the power level
if you don't want fifll
power. (Press POWER
I,EVEI, Select a power
level 1-10.)
7 Press START.
At the end
Time
Cook
of Time
IXcounts
Cook
I,
down.
15
Cooking
Guide for 7 me Cook I & H
NOTE."Usepower level High (10)unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
1 Ih.
6 to 9 rain.,
In 1½-qt. ohlong
glass haking
place 1/4 cup water.
10-oz.
Med-High
(7)
5 to 7 rain.
Asparagus
(flesh
spears)
(frozen
spears)
package
dish,
In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(flesh
green,
(flozen
green
Ifrozen
lima
)
1 Ih. cut ill half
9 to 11 rain.
In 1½-<lt. casserole,
l()-oz,
package
6 to 8 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
10-oz.
package
6 to 8 rain.
1 bunch
1 bunch
place
1/2
cup water.
place
2 tahlespoons
In 1-qt. casserole,
place
1/4
cup water.
17 to 21 rain.
/n 2-qt. casserole,
place
1/2
cup water.
7 to 10 rain.
In 2-qt. casserole,
place
1/2
cup water.
9 to 13 rain.
In 2-qt. ohlong
1/4 cup water.
watel'.
Beets
i flesh,
whole
)
Broccoli
(fi-esh cut)
. lY_ to 1½ lhs.)
(fresh
spears
1 bunch
•lY_ to 1½ lhs.)
( frozen.
glass haking
10-oz.
package
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole.
) 10-oz.
package
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
8 to 1 1 min.
In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole,
water.
7 to 10 min.
In c2- ( )r 3-qt. casserole,
dish,
place
chopped]
(flozen
spears
Cabbage
(flesh
1 medium
. ahout
head
S
2 lh:.)
¢
(wedges
place
3 tahlespoons
place
place
1/4
1/4
cup
cup
watel'.
Carrots
(flesh.
sliced )
Iflozen)
1 Ih.
7 to 9 min.
In 1 ½-<lt. casserole,
10-oz.
5 to 7 min.
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
place
2 tahlespoons
9 to 14 min.
10 to 17 min.
5 to 7 min.
In 2-qt. casserole,
In 2-qt. casserole,
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
place
place
place
1/2 cup water.
1/2 cup water.
2 tahlespoons
package
place
1/4
cup water.
Cauliflower
(floweretsl
(flesh. whole)
Iflozen_
16
1 medium
l medium
10-oz.
head
head
package
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
]O-oz.
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
3 to 4 rain.
In 2-qt. oblong
glass baking
dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water;
Corn
Ifi'ozen
kernel)
Cornonthe cob
(flesh J
package
] to 5 ears
per
ear
place
if corn has been
water. P,earrange
(fi'ozen
_
5 to 6 rain.
3 to 4 rain.
] e;tr
2 to 6 ears
per
ear
2 tablespoons
lmsked,
add 1/4 cup
after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong
glass baking
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
P,earrange
after half of time.
dish.
Mixed
vegetables
i fi'ozen')
l O-oz. package
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
place
Peas
(fi'esh. shelled
2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
place
1/4
(flozen)
]O-oz. package
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
water.
place
2 tablespoons
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz.
9 to 12 rain.
Peel and
1 inch
(fiesh,
white)
cubed,
each
cut into
]
(6 toSoz.)
3 to 4 rain.
Pierce
center
(flesh)
10 to 16 oz.
5 to 7 rain.
In 2-qt. casserole,
(fl0zen;
chopped
and leaf)
lO-oz, package
5 to 7 rain.
In 1-qt. casserole,
(flesh,
1 lb. sliced
5 to 7 rain.
In 1½-qt. casserole,
1 t( )c 2 squash
8 to 11 rain.
Cut in half
cup water.
cubes.
in 2-qt. casserole
with 1/2
Stir after half of tim e.
(flesh, wh0!e,
sweet or white)
summer
3 tablespoons
Place
cup water.
with cooking
ti)rk. Place in
of the oven. I.et stand :5 minutes.
place
place
washed
spinach.
3 tablespoons
water.
place
1/4
cup water:
and yellow)
(wimer
butternut)
_acorn
(about
1 lb. each)
and
remove
fibrous
membranes.
In 2-qt. oblong
glass
baking dish, place squash cut-sidedown. Turn cut-side-up
after 4 minutes.
17
7 me Features
Allo_vs you to deflost
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See the Deti'osfing
length
tot the
of time you select.
R)r sugg_smd
Power
• Foods ti'ozen
Guide
the package.
packages
level 3 is
tood
tl-fis lot
quickl}
by caising
the power
lexel after entering
Howeve*,
Power
the time.
the_ will need
more ti'equent
than usual.
halt:, power
be slit,
Plastic storage
should be at
least partially
uncovered.
• Emfily-size, prepackaged
ti'ozen dinners can be
and microwaved.
If the tood
containec
is in a toil
tmnstcr
level 10 cuts the
dish.
• Foods that spoil easily, such
total time to approximately
as milk, egg:s, fish, stuffings,
1/3.
poultry and pork, should
not be allowed to sit out
P.otam
or stir tood
ti'eq uently.
tor more
At one half of selecmd
detiosting
turn tood
apart
tot more
Shield
At this time,
over and break
or reammgv
small pieces
temperature
promotes
the growth
bacteria.
of harm fill
• For more
areas with
of larger
use Auto
the oven is not operating
power:
such
as
Defl'ost.
noise may
be heard during defiosting.
This sound is normal when
High
even deii'osting
toods,
beef, lamb and veal roasts,
of toil.
A dull thumping
hour
Room
pieces
even deti'osting.
any warm
than one
after deti'osting.
time, the oven
signals TURN.
at
• Be sure large
meats are
corn plemly deJiosmd
beiore
cooking.
• YVhen defi'osted,
should
tood
be cool but
softened
in all areas. If still
slightly ic); return
18
it
to a microwave-sate
time in about
in
closed
has partially
detiosmd
attention
level 7 cuts the total
deti'osting
or
or xvnted AFTER
detiosmd.
containers
more flexibility. _im m_g
deti'ost small items more
Tightly
should
pierced
set, but
)_m may change
in paper
plastic can be deti'osted
tim es.
automatically
Defrosting Tips
microwa,,v
let it stand
to the
wry l)riefly, or
a Jew minutes.
Defrosting
Guide
Food
Time
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or roils (1 piece)
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz,
]
Fishand Seafood
Fillets, frozen ( 1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces (1 ]b-1
_ to _ min.
Comments
rain.
3 to
5 to
5 rain.
7 rain.
Place
block
break
up ,tiler half
m casserole.
the
Turl_ over
and
time.
Fruit
Plasticpoucb--I
to2
3 to c, rain.
(]()-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb. J
_2 to 5 rain.
Place unopened
package
I,et stand 5 minutes
after
Franks (1 lb.)
2 to 5 rain.
Place unopened
package in oven.
Microwave
lust until ti'anks can be
separated.
I,et stand 5 minutes.
if necessary,
to complete
deti'ostina.
Groundmeat (1 lb.
Roast:beef,lamb, veal, pork
5 to 7 rain.
12 to 16 rain.
Turn
Steaks, chops and cutlets
per lb.
5 to 7 rain.
per
lb.
meat
Use power
over aiier
level
15 to 19 rain.
cut up (2½ to 3 lbs, )
the time.
1.
Place unwrapped
meat in cookina
dish.
Turn over ;tiler half the time and shield
warm areas with tbil. YVhen finished
separate
pieces
detiostina.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
half
in oven.
deti'ostina.
Place wrapped
and turl_ over
and let stand
to complete
chicken
in dish. Unwrap
;tiler half the time. YVhen
finished.
_cparate
pieces and microwave
_2-4 minutes
more. if necessarv.
Let stand
to finish
Chicken, whole
q2½ to 3 lbs.
17 to 21 rain.
detiostina.
Place wrapped
chicken
in dish. Atier half
the time. unwrap
and turn chicken
over,
Shield warm areas with tbil. Finish
deliostina./f
necessarv,
run cold water
the cavity until aiblets can be removed.
Cornishhen
7 to 13 rain.
per
lb.
Place unwrapped
hen il_ the oven breastside-up,
Turn over ,tiler half the time.
P,un cool water in the cavitx until aiblets
can
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
,5 to U min.
per
lb.
m
|)e
relltoved.
Place unwrapped
breast in dish breastside-down.
Atier half the time. turn over
and shield warm areas with tbil Finish
detiostina.
I,et stand 1-2 hours in
rci)igerator
to complete
deiiostina.
19
7 me Features
This is a quick
cooking
Press
one
Cook
tot
way to set
The
time for 1-6 minutes.
of the
pads
Express
(fi'om
1 to 6)
1 to (5 minutes
cooking
at power
For example,
2 pad tor
cooking
of
level
press
the
2 minutes
of
power
level can
changed
as time
is
counting
POWER
down.
LEVEI,
Press
and
enter
be
1-10.
10.
time.
You can use this feature
two ways:
30 SEC.
• It will add
the time
each
time
pressed.
20
30 seconds
counting
the pad
to
down
is
• It can be used as a quick
wa} to set 30 seconds of
cooking time.
Convenience
Features
How to Use the Popcorn
How to Adjust the Popcorn
Feature
Program to Provide a Shorter
Follow
instructions,
(less t_mej
tmore
time}
Use on[y w _th prepackageo
rrucrowave
popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
(look
Place
NOTE:Do not use the metal
shelf when cooking popcorn.
popcorn
of the
using
Time
if tile package
less than
larger
or Longer Cook Time
package
is
1.75 ounces
than
or
3.5 ounces.
the package
of
in the center
m ic rowave.
2 Press POP(',ORN.
If yon lind
p(:,p(orn
that
of
the l)l.md
v(:,u USe underpops
or overcooks
consistently,
yon can add or sul)tlact
20-30
seconds
automatic
to the
popping
time.
To add time:
The
oven starts immediately.
Tap POP(',ORN to select
the l)ag size v(m are
cooking.
After pressing POP(',ORN,
press 9 immediately after
the oven starts for an extra
20 seconds.
On
some
again
models,
to add
seconds
(total
additional
press
another
9
10
30 seconds
time).
To subtract
time:
,Mter pressing
POPCOI{N,
press 1 immediately
after
the oven starts ti)r 20
seconds
less cooking
On some
again
models,
to reduce
time another
(total
time.
press
1
cooking
10 seconds
30 seconds
less time).
2I
Convenience
Features
The
Reheat
servings
cooked
feature
of many
foods.
reheats
3 Press
previously
NOTE:Do not use the metal
shelf when using the Reheat
feature.
models,
press
START.
2 Select fi_od D'pe 1-6 fiw
one serving (see Reheat
Guide below). On some
models, the oven starts
im mediatel>
NOTE."The serving
size may
be changed or added after
the oven starts. Press
number pad 2 or 3. On some
models, the serving size
for food type 6 cannot be
changed.
Reheat Guide
FoodType
Comments
IPasta
Coxer
with lid or xented
plastic
wrap.
2 Meats, casseroles, pizza
Co, er with lid or ,ented
plastic
wrap.
Co_er with lid or _ented
plastic
wrap.
3 Fruits and vegetables
4 Beverages,
....
8-10 oz.
5 Sauces and gravies
_)_'ks
....
22
best with wide
mouth
Co, er with lid or ,mated
Coxer
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
with xented
the
size.
4 On some
1 Press REHEAT.
,0
_2()r 3 to change
serving
plastic
mug--do
plastic
wrap.
wrap.
not co_er.
The Beverage tcature heats
servings of any bevcl_age.
Drinks
Press BEVEI_GE.
very hot. Remove
the
container
with care.
The
oven starts immediately.
Beverage
heated
with the
feature
may be
On some models,the serving
i
i
size is automatically set at
1, but can be changed by
pressing 2 or 3 right atter
pressing BEVEI_GE.
On model JVM1430only, the
serving size is automatically
set
at 4 ounces,
but
can
be changed by tapping
BEVERAGE to select
8 or 12 ounces.
23
Convenience
Features
The
Defiost
Auto/Time
feature gixes )ou
to defl'ost fl'ozen
Press
Defrost
Time
Detiost.
Use Auto
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Usingthe Conversion
Guideat right, enter
foodweight. For
example,presspads 1
and2 for 1.2pounds
(I pound,3 ounces).
tot
or twice tot
Jot meat,
and fislt. Use Time
Detiost
tot m()st
fiozen
Deiiost
tlte
and
power
of
the
Foodin
(tenths of
a pound)
levels
up
to give
results
and
6"7
lot
8
fislt
9-10
to six pounds.
is a ltandy
on
4-5
times
the
guide
inside
flont
11
]7
12-13
.8
14"15
oven.
• Remove
3 PressSTART
package
microwax
(77me Defrost is
explained in the 77me
Features section.)
Weight
Ounces
automatically
poultry
weiglting
located
is
be converted
m tenths
(.1) of a pound.
otlter
deiiosting
defl'osting
meats,
Tltere
of food
Jbods.
sets
even
Weight
Weightof
Defrost
poultry
Auto
1 PressDEFROST
once
Auto
If the
stated in p0unds
and
ounces,
the ounces
must
DEFROST
AUTO/TIME
G
two wa)s
foods.
.9
meat
Jioil/
and
place
e-safe
• Twice during
Guide
the oven
on
dislt.
detiost,
signals
TURN.
At each TURN signal,
turn tlte Jood ()vet'.
Remove
or sltield
small
defl'osted
warm
pieces
meat
areas
witlt
of toil.
• After deflosting,
most
meats need to stand
:5 minutes
to complete
deflosting.
Large roasts
should stand Jor al)out
30
24
minutes.
Other Features
Your Model
May Have
(On some models)
The HELP pad displays
teature
int_)rmation
and
helpfifl
then
To
hints.
select
remind
Press
you
fi)()d
oven
will display
beep
in the
or
once
pad.
that
have
READY"
HELP,
a feature
you
oven,
"END"
either
()pen
door
or
Press
to enter
IS
and
a minute
you
the
"FOOD
until
the
oven
CLEAR/OFF.
press
the
day or to check
time
of
the time
of day wl-file microwaving.
I Press
2 Enter
CLOCK.
time
3 On some
of day.
models,
select
AM or PM.
D Spi AY ON "OfF
4 Press
START
or CLOCK.
SCnOLLSpE_a
PAUS_
25
Other Features
Your Model
May Have
(On some models)
The scroll speed
AM / PM
._.
SCROLL SPEED
Press and llold
pad about
of tile
tile AM/PM
.'3seconds
to
1)ring tip the display.
Select 1-:5 tbr slow to
t:ast scroll speed.
To turn
tlle
off, press
al)out
clock
and
tllree
displa)
llold
0 for
To redispla_
tlle clock,
repeat.
seconds.
[DISPLAY ON/OFF]
Dela'_' Start allo_:s
you to
set the microwave
to dela_
cooking
tip to 24 llours.
I Press
DEIAY
2 Enter
tlle
tlle oven
sure
time you want
tlle microwave
sllows
tlle correct
(Be
clock
time
of day.)
3 On some
models,
AM or PM.
26
an)
of Detiost
or Time
coml)ination
Auto/Time
Cook
I & II.
5 Press START.
START.
to start.
4 Select
select
Tlle Delay Start time will
be displayed. Tlle oven will
auton/atically start at tlle
delayed time.
Tlle time of day may be
displayed by pressing
('LOCK.
Timer On/Off
a minute
timer
used
at any time,
when
the oven
I Press
To turn
signal,
ON/OFF.
ON/OFF.
NOTE."The
to
the oven
press
timer
will be lit while
off the
TIMER
indicator
the timer
is operating.
down.
Press
is up,
will signal.
timer
time you want
COtlllt
iii_ii_il
_ilii(
i ll 3
even
YVhen time
is operating.
TIMER
2 Enter
!; _i
i_i
_i
ii_iiii_
operates
as
and can be
TIMER
ON/OFF
to start,
In addition
to starting
flmcfions,
allo_vs you
without
to stop
cooking
opening
or clearing
( 2
many
START/PAUSE
the
the
door
displa):
_
(On some models)
The
be
Reminder
used
and
can
time,
like
be
even
![ ili
fillill,
illii_
ii!iii!
_ii
_
i_ii_i
__iili_
i!__iii ifill
24
can
hours
t(ature
can
alarm
clock
used
The
be set
the
oven
pressing
to
time
you.
the microwave
the
correct
models,
lit to show
then
that
is set. To
the Reminder
it occurs,
betore
press P,EMINDER,
0. The
will no longer
of day.)
3 On some
REM indicator
the Reminder
clear
by
REMINDER.
will remain
you want
When
occurs,
may be displayed
NOTE."The
to remind
shows
signal
press REMINDER
to turn
it olE The Reminder
time
the time
(Be sure
clock
is
up
later.
the oven
REMINDER.
Reminder
Reminder
I Press REMINDER.
2 Enter
4 Press
at any
when
operating.
time
an
REM indicator
be lit.
select
AM or PM.
27
Other Features
Your Model
You
may
panel
to
May Have
lock
the
prevent
microwave
flom
accidentally
To lock or unlock
control
the
controls,
being
CI,EAR/OFF
started
or
used
press
and
hold
tor about
3 seconds.
control
by children.
the
¼"hen
panel
or "I,OC"
the
is locked,
"I,"
will be displayed
to the extreme
right.
(On some models)
For best cooking
leave the turntable
It can
large
be
turned
dishes.
on.
off
for
touch.
on
too hot to
Be careflfl
the turntable
to turn
turntable
the turntable
can become
Press
TURNTABI,E
the
Sometimes
results,
or
after
touching
during
and
cooking.
off.
(On some models)
An
automatic
protects
the
tim
fl'om
too
much
fl'om
the
cooktop
It automatically
it senses
too
Jcature
If you
microwave
heat
on
turns
much
cannot
rising
below
on
heat.
have
you
it.
if
will
turned
find
that
turn
it off.
automatically
when
the
are
cool.
for
30
after
internal
minutes
the
turned
The
parts
stay
or
cooktop
controls
off.
tim
you
turn
It may
microwave
28
the
may
on
more
and
are
Jan
off
Press
to turn
the surface
light
on or off.
On some
models,
a nigh t light
SURFACE
once
lot bright
night
times
to turn
Press
VENT
is
option.
Press
tor the
there
I,IGHT
light,
light
twice
or three
the light
off.
FAN once
for
(On some models)
The
beeper
sound
level
can be adjusted.
Press
BEEPER VOLUME.
[
Choose
VOLuMEBEEPER.,
]
0-3 tor mute
to loud.
The
steam
ti'om
xent fan
remoxes
and other
surface
xapors
cooking.
l-figh tim speed,
twice for
low Lm speed or a tlfird
time to turn the Jan off.
HI.LO.OFF
29
Other Features
Your Model
microwmes
May Have
How to Use the She/f
Food
When Mierowaving
when placed on the
turntable
or on the shelf
in the lower
/f // / / I I I I \ \ \ \_\
Only
• Make
sure
the shelf
position.
use the shelf when
reheating
one lexel.
shelf
best
on more than
Do not store the
inside
the o_en
cmib_.
is
positioned
properl)
inside the microwave
to prevent
the oven
• Do not
damage
fl'om
to
arcing.
Forbest results
use a
microwave
browning
dish on the shelf.
Use the lower
The
oblong
shelf
supports
could
when
shelf
cooking
or oxersized
overheat.
• Do not use the oven
with the shelf on the
microwave
floon
could damage
microwave.
• Use pot
handling
This
tile
holders
when
the shelf'
,I
Uneven
results
it may be hot.
• Do not
when
use the shelf
Use the
supports
cooking
cooking.
popcorn.
• Do not
with
feature.
3O
use the shelf
the Reheat
2-level
reheating
upper
shelf
tot two-lexel
dish.
one
* To reheat
on 2 levels
or
" To reheat
lower
Switch
places
after !/2
time.
2 dishes
on the
level:
1 Multiply
reheat
time
by 11/2.
2 Switch places
tile time.
Switch
places
after 1/2
aPter 1/2
time.
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Microwave
Arcing
is the
caused
Ix}:
7 rms
microwme
term
• the metal shelf being
microwa_ e walls.
_
for
sparks
installed
in the
oxen.
incorrectly
Arcing
is
and touching
the
iI
• metal
or t_)il touching
• t_)il that
_ll'l te
is not
such
• recycled
to food
(upturned
as twist ties, poultry
paper
hold
cooking
molded
edges
act like
1"11"1_ls),
• metal
Co_ers
the side of the o_en.
towels
in moisture,
time. \._nting
pins, gold-rimmed
containing
allow
small
for more
plastic
wrap
metal
e_en
pieces.
heating
or co_ering
dishes.
and
reduce
with wax paper
,,llows ex, ess ste,,m to es,,q_e.
In a regular
pre_ent
o_en,
t))il to shield
poultr},
Standing Time
parts,
placed
After
coxering
back one
before
larger
oxens,
cooking
in microwaxe
corner
foods
to
and
of
legs on
parts.
foods
such
as roasts
or cakes
are
or to set. Standing
time
cooking.
a microwaxed
Note
that
is
rack.
with plastic
so
or baked
}ou use small strips
as the tips of wings
on a cooling
a dish
breasts
microwa_ing,
such
cook
to finish
important
is not
chicken
_Then
with regular
to stand
cake
turning
shield
would
}ou cook
especiall}
32
thin
which
_'hen
allowed
Venting
)ou
o_et_t)rowning.
excess
wrap,
)ou
ste_lll/
xent the plastic
C_lll
escape.
wrap
1))
Care and Cleaning
An occasional
with
a solution
baking
soda
and
keeps
NOTE."Be certain the power
thorough
wiping
the inside
of
water
is off before cleaning any
part of this oven.
tiesh.
Wafts, Floor,Inside Window,
Metal and Plastic Parts on
the Door
spatters can be
removed with a paper
towel, others may require
a damp cloth. P.emo_v
greasy spatters with a sudsy
cloth, then rinse with a
Some
damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp
utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part
of your microwave.
RemovableTurntableand
TurntableSupport
To prevent breakage,
do not place the turntable
into water just after
cooking. ¥\_sh it careflflly
in warm, sudsy water or
in the dishwashen The
turntable and support
can be broken if dropped.
P,emember, do not operate
the
oven
turntable
in place.
without
the
and support
Shelf (on some models)
Clean with mild soap and
water or in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in a
self-cleaning oven.
33
%
Care and Cleaning
bleach
Case
We recommend against
using cleaners with
ammonia or alcohol,
as they can damage
the appearance of the
microwave oven. If you
choose to use a common
household cleaner, first
apply the cleaner directly
to a clean cloth, then
wipe the soiled area.
Clean
the
outside
microwave
of the
with
Rinse
and then
Wipe
the window
with a damp
Stainless
a sudsy
cloth.
or products
containing
dry,.
clean
chlorine
C/eanSteel
Use a clean,
cloth.
lightly
soft, light
dampened
then
Wipe with a damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly. Do not
use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects
on the panel--they
can
damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch
not use appliance
panel.
agent
or products
any chemical
on the
CleanSteel
snrJ{lces.
Plastic Color Panels
Use a clean,
soft, lightly
dampened
cloth,
then
dry
Door Seal
cleaning
the front
door
panel,
know
what type of panel
you have.
bleach
containing
Do
wax,
thoroughly.
Door Panel
Belore
dry thoroughly.
polish,
and
cloth,
Control Panel
the control
on
Steel finishes.
make
Reicr
sure
It's important
you
area
clean
to kee I) the
where
seals against
to the
Use only mild,
eighth digit of the model
number.
"S" is stainless
detergents
clean
sponge
steel,
Rinse
well.
"I/' is CleanSteel
and
"B", "W" or "C" are plastic
colors.
the door
the microwave.
non-abrasive
applied
with a
or soft cloth.
Bottom
Stainless Steel
The stainless steel panel
can be cleaned
with
Stainless
Steel
similar
clean,
plastic
34
or a
using
soft cloth.
stainless
avoid
Magic
product
cleaner
a
Apply
carefiflly
the surrounding
parts.
appliance
Do not use
wax, polish,
to
Clean off the grease and
dust on the bottom
often.
Use a solution
water
and
of warm
detergent.
Light Bulb Replacement
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the
Replace
thebnrned-o.t 1 Tofirst replace
disconnect
bulb with a 40,watt
incandescent bulb
at the
main
breaker
(WB36XIO003), available
_i!
from yourGEsupplier.
the
2
3 Be
bulb(s),
the
thse
power
or circuit
panel
or
pull
the
screw
plug.
Remoxe
light
the
coxer
and
flom
sure
the
replaced
are
removing.
the
adhesive
the
bull)
cover.
1)eft)re
breaking
seal,
remove
by g_ntly
turning.
the
Connect
to be
cool
After
4 Replace
lower
bulb(s)
screw.
electrical
to the
power
oven.
REMOVE SCREW
To replace
the
oxen
light,
the
power
J{]rst disconnect
bulb with a z/O-watt
incandescent
at the
bulb
breaker
cwB x ooo3
a,ailable
,
_i!
from youreE supplier.
main
the
2
panel
or circuit
or
pull
plug.
Remoxe
taking
that
tuse
the
out
hold
top
the
grille
3 Next,
remove
located
al)ove
near
the
oven
that
light
housing.
the
screw
the door
center
of
secures
the
the
1)_
2 screws
it in place.
4 Replace
Connect
to the
the screw.
electrical
oven.
power
%
7"fie Exhaust
Charcoal
mn some
Feature
The
Filter
models)
_ent fan
reusable
has a metal
grease
Models
that
back into
filter.
recirculate
the room
use a charcoal
Reusable Grease
air
also
filter.
Filter
Ion all modeIM
The
reusable
grease
traps
grease
released
toods
on the cooktop.
also prevents
toods
filter
by
flames
It
tiom
on the cooktop
damaging
the inside
the microwave.
To remove,
slide
tiom
of
it to the
side using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
around
detergent.
amnlollia
prodttcts
darken
in hot water
and
Don't use
OF amnlollia
because
it will
the metal.
[Jght
brushing
can be used to
remove embedded
dirt.
36
For tl-fis reason,
must
when
The
the filter
AL¥\?k_r% be in place
the hood
grease
cleaned
is used.
filter
once
should
a montl-J,
be
or
as needed.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
betore replacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the Dame slot on the
lett side of the opening.
Pull up and to the right to
lock into place.
If the model
is not vented
to the outside,
be recirculated
through
disposable
charcoal
that
remove
helps
The
the air will
a
filter
l)reaker
the
Remove
panel
or
pull
at
(usually
the
the
top
the
grille
towards
oven
by
2 screws
it in place.
filter
alter
depending
usage).
removing
hold
when
dirty or
(3-12 months,
charcoal
the plug.
Remove 2 grille screws
remove the grille,
it is noticeably
on hood
filter, disconnect
power
the main fi_se or circuit
filter
be replaced
discolored
smoke
and odors.
To remove
charcoal
should
the
and
that
Slide
the
fiont
remove
of
it.
_0
To install
.....................
remoxe
Insert
a new filter,
plastic
outer wrapping
new filter.
and
other
fi'om
the
the filter
top opening
as shown.
angle
into
It will rest at an
on 2 side supi)ort
tal)s and in fiont
right
the
of the (wen
rear
the grille
of the
tab. P,ei)lace
and
2 screws.
37
Before You Call For Service
Problem
Possible Cause
Oven will not
start
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
• Replace fllse or reset circuit breaker.
Power
• Unplug the microwave
it back in.
Floor of the oven is
warm, even when
the oven has not
been used
surge.
oven, then plug
Plug not fully inserted
into wall outlet.
• Make sure the 3-prong
plug on the
oven is filly inserted
into wall outlet.
The cooktop light is
located
below the oven
• This is normal.
floor. When the light
is on. the heat it
produces may make the
oven floor get warm.
"LOCKED" or "LOC"
The control
appears on display
locked,
ha_s been
You hear an
unusual low-tone
You have tried to start
the Reminder without
heep
a valid
• Press
about
and hold
3 seconds
CLEAR/OFF
to unlock
• Start over and enter
of day.
tor
the control.
a wdid time
time of day.
You have tried to change
the power level when it
is not allowed.
• Many of the o_n's tcatures
and cannot he changed.
are preset
• Steam
orvapor
escaping
flomaround
thedoor.
• Lightreflection
around
doororou[eI"
case.
• Dimming
ovenlightand
change
in thehlower
sound
atpower
levels
otherthanhigh.
• Dullthumping
sound
whileovenisoperating.
• TV-radio
intertbrence
mighthenoticed
while
usingthemicrowave.
Similar
totheintertbrence
caused
hyothersmall
appliances,
itdoes
not
indicate
aprohlem
with
themicrowave.
Plugthe
microwave
intoaditterent
electrical
circuit,move
the
radioorTVast_u"
away
fl'omthemicrowave
as
possihle,
orcheck
the
position
andsignal
of
theTV/radio
anmnna.
Notes
40
Notes
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must be exercised,
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FULL ONE-YEAR
date is _eeded to obtai_
WARRANTY
For one year flom date of origimd
purchase,
we will provide,
flee of charge,
parts and service labor in your home
to repair or replace
any part _J't/_e
mic_zvave oveTt that filils because
of
a mamd_lcturing
This warranty is extended to tile origimd
purchaser and any succeeding owner tot
products purchased fin ordina W home use
in tile 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska tile warran b,
is tile same except that it is I,IMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to tile service shop or tot the service
mchnician's travel costs to your home.
detect.
LIMITED ADDFITONAIL
NINE-YE4R
WARRANTT
For
the
second
from
tile
will
provide,
mag_u,
through
date
of
flee
because
\_m
pay
and
service
of
%r
the
original
of
tenth
year
purchase,
we
charge,
tron tur% if the
fidls
magnetron
service
labor
tube
trip
detect.
to your
home
charges.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800.GE.CAP, ES (800.432.2737).
Warrantor
• Service trips to your home
how to use the product.
• Improper
installation,
maintenance.
If you
have
for
providing
exhausting
• Replacement
of circuit
or installer.
you
are
contact
responsible
connecting
of house
breakers.
fuses
facilities.
or
for consequential
• Replacement
damages.
of the cooktop
light
bulbs.
• Failure of the product
if it is misused,
or
ttsed for other than the intended
purpose
or used commercially.
electrical,
other
is ,rot responsible
or
problem,
You
adequate
and
to teach
delivery
an installation
dealer
All warrant) service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer (_are °_>
servicers
during normal working hours.
a replacement
a manufilcturing
the
your
service "u_Mer warra_ty.
resetting
• Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
• Incidental
or consequential
caused by possible
defects
appliance.
• Damage
caused
after
damage
with this
delivery.
Some states do not allow fl_e exclusion or limitation of incidental or Consequential damages
so t!_e above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rig!_ts, and you may a!s0 l_ave 0tl!er rights which vary fi0 m state to state, To kno_\ what
),our legal rights are in ),our state, consult ),our local or state consumer affairs office or your
state's Att0rney General,
Warrantor: General Electrie Company. Louisville, KY40225
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