Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JVM2070 GE
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Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . 2–7 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .37–40 Cooking Features . . . . . . . . .12–18 Defrosting Features . . . . . . .21–27 Easy Guide ™ Menu System . . . . .9 Help Features . . . . .
2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy . It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. • This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on page 2.
4 VENT FA N The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). T ake care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. • Clean the underside of the microwave often.
FOODS 5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE 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 dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can r esult in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, featur es and appearance may var y fr om your model. 8 Features of the microwave oven 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door . The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches.
9 Using the EasyGuide ™ Menu System Example: Setting a timed cooking program REHEA T OPTIONS DEFROST POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 COOK BACK DELA Y TIME COOK 1 & 2 MEL T SOFTEN SELECT.
10 OPTIONS POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 DEFROST REHEA T COOK HOME Feature Description COOK Press to cook by time, or by microwave sensor food selection. See “Cooking Features.” REHEA T Press to choose from a variety of foods for reheating.
11 V ariable Power Levels 1–10 Changing the Power Level ge.com The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for: • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
Press Enter Option EXPRESS Amount of cooking time— Starts immediately! TIME COOK Amount of cooking time. SELECT FOOD Food type, food weight/ More done/Less done quantity (some food types) SELECT BEVERAGES Beverage type—Starts immediately! SOFTEN Food type.
13 TIME COOK Time Cook Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook 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 . 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK .
14 Cooking Guide for Time Cook V egetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water . Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb.
15 Express Cook Cooking Features ge.com This is a quick way to set cooking time from 30 seconds to 6 minutes. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK . 2 From the Cook Screen, select EXPRESS . 3 Select the cooking time from the touchscreen. The oven starts immediately .
16 Food T ype Amount Comments Popcor n 3.0 to 3.5 ounce bag Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Potato 8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. Chicken Pieces 2–8 pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
17 Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving popcorn. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food por tion— it may result in severely over cooked or burnt food. Cooking Features ge.com Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.
18 MARSH- MALLOW BUTTER 2 STICKS BUTTER 1 STICK BUTTER 1/2 STICK MEL T CHOCOLA TE CARAMEL CHEESE Using the Soften Feature Cooking Features ge.com The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate.
19 SOUP CASSEROLE VEGET ABLE RICE BEVERAGE PLA TE P AST A PIZZA REHEA T Press Enter Option Comments PLA TE Starts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented Less done plastic wrap. BEVERAGE Beverage type— Use wide mouth mug. Starts immediately! PIZZA, 1–4 slices T ype of crust and Do not cover .
20 Convenience Reheating Features Reheating Features ge.com Convenience reheating features microwave according to food type, quantity and weight. Use the convenience reheating features to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEA T .
21 MEL T SOFTEN 1 LB QUICK DEFROST BY WEIGHT BY TIME BY FOOD DELA Y DEFROST Press Enter BY TIME Amount of cooking time BY WEIGHT Food weight BY FOOD Food type, food weight 1 LB. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately! SOFTEN Food type MEL T Food type, food weight DELA Y Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to start.
22 Defrosting by Time Defrosting Features ge.com Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME . 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers on the touchscreen.
23 Defrosting Guide for Time Defrost Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 mi n. 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.
24 Defrosting by W eight Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by W eight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST .
25 Defrosting by Food Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Food allows you to specify the food you are defrosting and automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for that type of food. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST .
26 Using the Soften Feature Defrosting Features ge.com The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in oven.
27 How to Delay the Star t of Defrosting Defrosting Features ge.com The Delay feature allows you to set the microwave to delay the start time for Time Cook, Time Cook 1 & 2, and Time Defrost, for up to 24 hours. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST .
28 TURNT ABLE EDIT CUSTOM 1 EDIT CUSTOM 2 FIL TER REMINDER DISPLA Y OPTIONS MORE BEEPER VOLUME AUTO NITE LITE TIMER SET CLOCK REMINDER OPTIONS Press Enter Option SET CLOCK Time of day , AM/PM TIMER Co.
29 Setting the Clock Microwave Options ge.com Select SET CLOCK from the Options Screen to set the time of day . 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select SET CLOCK . 3 Using the numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time of day .
30 Setting the Auto Nite Light Microwave Options ge.com The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. T o set the timer: 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select AUTO NITE LITE . 3 The display will show the previous time for which the Auto Nite Light was set.
31 Changing the Custom Programs Microwave Options ge.com The CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 pads on the Home Screen can be changed to activate several different microwave programs for one touch recall. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select EDIT CUSTOM 1 if you want to change the selection for CUSTOM 1 .
32 Changing the Display Options Microwave Options ge.com Changing the Display Options allows you to turn the clock display on or off, change the color contrast of the touchscreen display or change from standard to metric measurements on the display . 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS .
33 Automatic Fan Other Features ge.com An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on, you may find that you cannot turn it off.
34 About the Help Feature Help Features ge.com Pressing HELP from the Home Screen allows you to locate feature information and helpful hints. After pressing HELP : • Press PRODUCT DET AILS to find information concerning your model and serial number .
Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. 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.
36 T er m Definition 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).
37 An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is tur ned off before cleaning any part of this oven.
38 Charcoal Filter behind ActiveV ent (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) W e 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.
T o remove the charcoal filter: 1 Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by removing the screws on top of the grille that hold it in place and sliding the grille to the left (opening the door makes grille removal easier).
Replace the bur ned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier . 1 T o replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.
41 Problem Possible Cause What T o Do Oven will not start Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press HOME or the touchscreen to activate the control panel. A fuse in your home may • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
42 Staple your receipt her e. Proof of the original pur chase date is needed to obtain ser vice under the war ranty . For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
43 Notes ge.com.
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