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SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner’ s Manual Models: 950 Watts JVM1442 2 29 Helpful Information Oven Shelf 29 Microwave T erms 31 Care and Cleaning 32 37 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call For Service 37 GE Service Numbers 38 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center ® 800.
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
3 Welcome to the GE family. 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 friendly voices of our consumer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your microwave.
T o reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. W ARNING • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: — Do not overcook food.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
7 • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Make sure all 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 a metallic sheen can be used.
9 • Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 ² high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS W ARNING Impr oper use of the gr ounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) 1 Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable. 2 Door Handle.
T ime Features T ime Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time.
13 Convenience Features 2 HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. GUIDE ON MICROWA VE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the ov en when you open the door .
Operating Instructions Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power.
15 Time Features T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.
16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water.
17 V egetable Amount T ime Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Cor n on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water.
Operating Instructions Time Features Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automati- cally set, but you may change this for more flexi- bility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Defrosting Guide Food T ime Comments Br eads, Cakes Br ead, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole.
Operating Instructions Time Features Y ou can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. • It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Add 30 Seconds This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes.
Convenience Features 21 How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instruc- tions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. 4 Press START.
Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 24 The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a feature pad. Help To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
25 The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Scr oll Speed To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 26 In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display. Start/Pause The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
27 You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an “L” will be displayed to the extreme right.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. V ent Fan 28 Press to turn the surface light on or off.
29 How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. For best cooking results, remove the shelf unless you are cooking on two levels. The lower position provides a flat surface for placing dishes that may tilt if placed on the turntable.
30 • T o cook on 2 lev els or • T o cook 2 dishes on the lower lev el: 1 Double the cooking time. 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time and give dishes 1/2 turn.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
32 Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
33 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Contr ol Panel and Door 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.
Helpful Information Light Bulb Replacement 34 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing.
35 The Exhaust Feature The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. The V ent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop.
Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature 36 If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or dis- colored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
Oven will not start Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used “LOCKED” appears on display Y ou hear an unusual, low-tone beep 37 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home may be blown • Replace fuse or reset or the circuit breaker tripped.
38 800.626.2000 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. GE Answer Center ® 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) We provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out— so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.
800-626-2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.) Instructions contained in this manual cov er procedures to be performed by any user .
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
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