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SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven Owner’ s Manual Model: 1000 Watts JVM1640 2 32 Helpful Information Microwave T erms 32 Care and Cleaning 33 38 If Something Goes Wrong Before Y ou Call For Service 38 GE .
2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMA TION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWA VE 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 W elcome to the GE family . W e’re proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. Y ou’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 cover or block any openings on the appliance. • 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 sur faces.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWA VING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
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 fo rmu la o r breast milk. The container m ay fee l cooler than the milk really is.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWA VING 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 ″ 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 ″ away from the sides of the oven.
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS W ARNING Improper use of the grounding 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 Featur es of Y our Microwave (Throughout this manual, featur es and appearance may var y from your model.) 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door . The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield.
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 Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/ less time Press once 3.5 oz. Press twice 3.0 oz. Press 3 times 1.75 oz. BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings COOK Fo.
Operating Instructions V ariable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the sur face units on a range. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power .
15 T ime 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 . Y ou may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press ST AR T to resume cooking.
16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for T ime 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) pl ace 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 . Corn 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 T ime Features Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility . Y ou may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time.
Defr osting Guide Food T ime Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, 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 T ime 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 Featur es 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 Featur es The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEA T . 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 ST AR T .
23 The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press ST AR T . Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time.
Operating Instructions Convenience Featur es 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. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Other Featur es Y our Model May Have 25 The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP , then select a feature pad. Help T o 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 .
Operating Instructions Other Featur es Y our Model May Have 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. Scroll Speed T o turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about three seconds.
27 In addition to starting many functions, ST AR T/P AUSE 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.
Press to turn the sur face light on or off. On some models, there is a night light option. Press SURF ACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off.
The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from sur face cooking. Press VENT F AN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. V ent Fan 29 The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
30 How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity . • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.
31 • T o reheat on 2 levels or • T o reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 1 ⁄ 2 . 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time.
32 Helpful Information Micr owave T er ms Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
33 Car e and Cleaning An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
Helpful Information Car e and Cleaning 34 Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry . Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
35 Light Bulb Replacement 1 T o 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.
Helpful Information The Exhaust Featur e 36 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.
37 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 discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
38 If Something Goes Wrong Befor e Y ou Call For Ser vice 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 Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker .
39 • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door . • Light reflection around door or outer case. • Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high. • Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. • TV -radio inter ference might be noticed while using the microwave.
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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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