850 Watts SpacemakerXL Models: JVM1320 JVM1330 JVM1339 JVM1340 JVM1331 JVM1341 crowave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information [] Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ......................2 Special Notes About Microwaving ......................6 Operating instructions Features of YourMicrowave ...............................If The Controls on YourMicrowave .......................12 Time Cooking ..........................................................
Read all safety information before using EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety the information minimize personal in this manual the risk of fire or explosion injuly nmst be followed or to prevent property to damage, or loss of life. Be Not Attempt to operate this Oo Not Operate the oven if it is oven with the door open since damaged.
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Read all safety information before using I To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre i cautions, inc/uding the fo//owing sections, * Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible This microwave oven is lit listed for installation over Exposure e/ectric This appliance and gas ranges: to Excessive * Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this Microwave Ener
* To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook fbod. Carefldly attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the ovenwhile cooking. - Removewire twist-tiesand metal handles fi'om paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven. Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leavepaper products, cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in * See door surfime cleaning instructions in the Care and (;leaning section (s) of this guide.
m Special Notes A bout Microwaving Arcing If you see arcing, press the sparks CLEAR/OFFpad and correct caused the problem. . Tile is tile microwave in tile oven. term Arcing fbr tile is by: probe but not in tile inserted in tile %od. . Tile metal correcdy shelf not the oven unless to %od (upturned edges act like antennas). * Metal, such as twist ties, pouluy "skin" in for use ill microwave and egg yolks should ovens.
SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Spontaneous certain . Hot fbods and steam boiling-Under special circmnstances, burns. liquids may start to boil during or Microwaved water and shordy after removal other liquids do not always microwave bubble when they roach the from splashing boiling point. They can recommend actuary get superheated and not bubble at all.
Special Notes A bout Microwaving UVou use ameat thermometer while cooking, mare sure it is safe for use mmlcrowaveogens. microwaving. cooking tard Most dishes, cups, uim does or glaze can be used. labeled measuring "suitable filled the dish. How to Test for a Microwave-Safe Dish high. cup either the 1 minute If the dish heats, cool and in the cup heats, If the only the the dish is microwave-safe. * Do not use recycled ucts.
__ Plastic cook_ware-Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines: designed %r microwave cooking is ve U usefifl, but should be used careflflly. Even microwave-safe plasuc m W not be as tolerant of overcooking condiuons as are glass or ceramic materials and m W soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooMng, the food and cookware could ignite.
Grounding Instructions/Optional This PREFERRED METHOD appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, tl_e risk grounding of electric escape reduces shock by providing Mre for tt_e electric This appliance Ensure proper ground exists before use Kits power is equipped an Consult responsibility and obligation have it replaced with a properly cut or remove the third installed and prong 3-prong wall outlet. fl'om the power (ground) cord.
Features of Your Microwave --O O ! | appearance may vary Features Turntable Models 9oowatts Non.Turntable Models 850 Watts and appearance 1 Temperature Probe (on some models). Use _,_th Temp Cook and Roast fimctions only. 2 Shelf (on some models). Lets you microwave several foods at once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable. 3 Door Handle.Pull to ()pen the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 4 Door Latches. 5 Window with Metal Shield.
The Controls on Your Microwave YO_ can microwave by time, temperature or with the Oven IT'ME lot! O'C"O !!OEF"O ADD IIPOWE. ! ]! ll 3 4115 COOKI & II COOKI & II 30 SEC AUTO/ TIME LEVEL 1-10 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK convenience features EXPRESS COOK _ EXPRESS COOK Time Features Allows you to cook by time.
HELP DISPLAY GUIDE ON MICROWAVE GUIDES iN BOOK Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. Follow Before • Cooking • Thne Defrost the hnstructions displayed. you begin, check the guide located on the hnside front of the oven when you open the door, • Roasting • S_Lrner • Reheat • Snacks BEVE°AOE I! °E"EO I II TEMPCOOK ROAST 1] SNACKS PROBE COOK POPCORN A TemperatureFeatures Allows you to cook by temperature.
How taChange the Powerteve! The power level may be entered or changed immediately after 1-1o entermg the feature MICRO COOKi time for TIME DEFROST 0_;EXPRESS COOK_ The power level may als0 be Changed during time C0untd0wnl I Press MICRO COOKI or Select Time Defrost. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of din lower settings to use a lower ing foods over, power that have You may v_dsh level when a tendency such as scalloped cookto boil potatoes.
Time Features Micro Cook / Allows you to microwave i .,oE ioo,c.o 1i COOKI & II COOKI & II time up to 99 rmnutes Micro Cook// for any Lets you change power and 99 matically during how to do it: cooking. is automati- 1 Press MICRO COOK seconds. Power Level 10 (High) l-v-l[55][SB cally set, but you may change more Q 1 Press M/CRO COOK l&ll. it fl_)r flexibility. 3 Change You may open the door during Micro Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START resume cooking.
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II NOTE:UsePower Level High(10)unless otherwise noted. Asparagus (fi'esh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 9 rain., , frozen 1()-oz. package Med-High (7) 5 to 7 min. 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 rain. 10-oz. package 6 to 8 rain. spears_ In 1½-qt. oblong glass baking place 1/4 cup water. In 1-qt. casserole. dish, Beans , fl'esh green (frozen 1 green, In l'/_,-qt, casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 10-oz. package 6 to 8 rain.
Corn , frozen kernel) Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 (}-oz. package 5 to 7 rain. In 1-qt. casserole, water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if per ear place 2 tablespoons corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. (Turntable should be turned off..) , flozen) 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 6 rain. 3 to 4 min. per ear Mixed vegetables , frozenl Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Time Features Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting times. ¸5¸¸¸ __ set, small Plastic quent I Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. the time. they will need more fie- attention 3 Press START Rotate 4 Turn food over when the At one half of selected oven signals TURN. 5 Press START Features.) microwaved. ® or stir food frequently. or rearrange even defrosting. A dull thumping heard sound ® noise may be power. transfer dish.
Defrosting Breads. Bread, Guide Cakes buns or rolls q1 piece) Sweet Rolls Iapprox. 12 oz. _ 1 rain. 3 to 5 rain. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen Shellfish, q1 lb.) small pieces 7 to 9 min. (1 lb./ 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch--l ,10-oz. packaget m2 3 to 6min. Meat Bacon (1 lb. ) 3 to 5 rain. Place unopened after defi'osting. Franks I I lb.t 3 to 5 rain. Place unopened package in oven.
Time Features This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. i i i i i i i i i i i Press one of the Express Cook pads (fi'om 1 to 6) fbr 1 to 6 minutes of cooking example, minutes i ii ii iii ii ii ii iii ii iii at Power The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1-10. Level 10. For press the 2 pad for 2 of cooking time.
TEMPCOOK/] ROAST j [-_-]_-]rT] Q Cooking wid_ tt_e probe allows you to heat to a certain internal tem- NOTE:The turntable perature. when the probe is in use. This is the best way to cook many foods. Throe Wags to Use the romp Cook/Roast Feature I You set the temperature Press TEMP COOK/ROAST once. This is good fbr fbods such as soups, casseroles, Cable Handle sandwiches and beverages. 2 Temperature selected medium appearance you want. is automatically for cooking or well.
Temperature Features How to Use the Probe and Set the I TEMPCOOK/1 I "oAsT I Temperature Yourself 1 Insert temperature the the center attad_ @ * Do not twist, drop or bend probe of a casserole it securely Cooking Tips into in and the wall outlet. COOK/ROAST * Be sure fl'ozen the 4 Change desired food completely inserting power level if you don't want fllll power. may vary NOTE: The turntable will not turn when the probe is in use. LEVEL.
How to Use the Probe with the Roast Out!et * Insert the probe through the Settings cooking For the two Roast settings, the probe center meab7 area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the temperauu'e is preprogrammed. The microwave temperauu'e signals when tt_e handle bag horizontally does not touch into the the food or top or sides of the oven. is reached. Food _dll be held at this temperaulre I Insert the probe in the roast and attach it securely into the oven waft outlet.
Temperature Features How to Use the Probe to Simmer The Simmer IS0°F. feature 2 Press TEMP COOK/ROAST heats food to and holds it at that temperature I Insert 3 Press START. up to 12 hours until you remove CLEAR/OFF. or tt_e fbod, it and press tt_e temperature pressing If you need restart START to stir the oven by again. When the simmer temperature is reached, tt_e oven holds tt_e food probe into the fl)od, resting it on the side of the dish.
Convenience Features - To add time: NOTE: Oo NOT use the metal sheff After pressing with the Popcom program , POPCORN I I, I (less time) Use only wid_ prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to 3.5 ounces. Follow package How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time 1 Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable or glass cooking tray. 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately.
Convenience r Features = _"= = The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 sm_ings of many previously cooked fbods. 3 Press _ or _ to reheat 2 or 3 sm_,ings. 4 Press START. 1 Press REHEAT. EXPR IIEXPR C00K I¸ G00K NOTE:Theserving size may be 2 Select ff)od type 1-6 ff)r one serving (see Reheat Guide below). changedor addedafter pressing STARTPressnumberpad Or _. _ i__ iiii _ii_ _i IIII Reheat Guide (1 serving) 3 Food Type Comments I Pasta Cover with lid or plastic _._'ap.
The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving i[ s.AcKs ]! j 3 Enter times and power levels to warm a variety snack foods. 5 nmnber food weight of 1 Press SNACKS. KZ2KC]VT] the 2 Select snack Vpe 1-6 (see tt_e Snacks Guide below). of items or the in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint:You can press and hold SNACKS pad during display tt_e snack ing microwaving cooking the to Vpe and remaintime.
Convenience ,ii Features ]l_i.... • ...... • The Cook feature sets the cooking COOK levels for a variety automatically times and power of ff)ods. Hint: Press and hokt the COOK during cooking to display type and remaining pad the food cook time. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select ff)od type 1-9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Cook Guide FoodType 1 Canned Weight 4 to 20 oz, 4 to 20 oz, Vegetables 3 Fresh Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
The Defi'ost Auto/Tinge feaulre •, - 7 7 • • _ • Ifthe fi'ozen foods. pounds g'l_ es VOU [_ o _,_ays to (lerrost I DEFROST] [AUTO/T MEJ AUTO/TIME Defrost fish. Defrost Use most other Auto Defrost AUTO/T/ME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food Time frozen defrosting 1 Press DEFROST fur meat, DeDost fbr to tenths times and power in Ounces Weight (tenths - for J and fish weighing 627- up to six pounds. There is a handy guide located the inside fl'ont of the oven.
OtherFeatures I[[ ' Your Model May Have " ii=, ....... - The HELP pad &splays information Press HELP, feature and helpfl.fl hints. then select a feature in the oxen, the oxen will display "FOOD IS READY" and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF, Press check to enter the the time time of day or to of day while 2 Enter microwaving. il _ _ i_il_ iii __i_i SCROLL 4 Press START SPEED of the display can be changed.
To turn tile clock display press and hold [-_ seconds. off, ff_r about 3 To redisplay clock, repeat the above. D!SPLAy ON/OFF Delay Start allows you to set the microwave 24 hours. to delay cooking up to I day.) )7¿ ON/OFF played plus "DS." The oven _11 automatically time. The Timer dine, I I IIIIany operaung. On/Off umer operates as a and can be used at even when the oven is 1 Press TIMER 2 Enter start at the delayed The ume of day m W be displwed by pressing minute Cook.
OtherFeatures Your Model May Have In addition tions, to starting many flmc- START/PAUSE to stop cooking allows you without the door or clearing opening the display. PAUSE You may lock the control prevent the microwave accidentally started panel from to being or used by To lock or unlock press and hold CLEAR/OFF about children, three control large dishes. Press TURNTABLE turn the turntable on or offl I TURNTABLE I to seconds. panel be displayed i_ ......
Pressto turn the surfacelight on or off. On somemodels, there is a night light option. Press SURFACE i I SURFACE LIGHT I bright i!i i light, once fbr twice fbr the night light or three BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF LIGHT times to turn the light off I SUI F CE ,0H, ON.OFF The beeper adjusted SOUND I SOUNDLEvEL ] sound level can be up, down or off. Press LEVEL. Choose 0-3 fbr mutetoloud. 0-1-2-3 Models without glass cooking _ i_ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii a turntable have a tray.
OtherFeatures Your Model May Have Food microwaves on the turntable best when placed For best cooking or on the shelf in the shelf unless the lower position, results, remove you are cooking on two levels. 2-LEVELCOOKING EORBEST RESULTS ii UNEVEN RESULTS * Make sure the shelf is positioned woperly inside the nficrowave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. - Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf.
tilt if placed on the turntable, The lower position to place 2 dishes is helpfifl one dish of food at fl_e same time. also allows you side-by-side. for casseroles This or other cookware that may be too tall to cook on 2 levels. * To cook 2 dishes on the lower level: I Double the cooking ume. after 1/2 the on the lower I Multiply reheat 2 Switch places time 1))71'/2. after 1/2 the time. time and give dishes 1/2 turn. (Place (lense foods, or those that require a longer the shelf first.
Microwave Terms Microwave Terms Arcing Arcing is the microwave * the temperature term for sparks in the oven. Arcing probe staying * the metal shelf being installed walls. * metal or foil touching incorrectly and touching to food (upturned edges paper towels containing Covers hold in moisture, time. Venting in the food. the microwave act like antennas). such as twist ties, poulti)7 pins, gold-rimmed * recycled Covering in the oven but not inserted by: the side of the oven.
Care and Cleaning Opening fl_e ox,en door a few min- utes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps flesh. the inside spatters can be removed paper towel, others damp cloth. Remove ters with Mth a sudsy a damp sive cleaners oven walls. oven cleaner cloth. may require or sharp Never use a greasy spat- then rinse Do not use utensils then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball ifnecessm T.
Care and Cleaning microwax Do not use cleaners contain- ing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. e with a sudsy clod_. Rinse and then d_y. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth, solution gent. often. Use a of warm water and deter- Control Panel and Boor. Wipe witt_ a Ammonia or alcohol can dmnp damage the appearance of the microwave. not use cleaning cloth. amounts D_y d_oroughly.
nect the power at the main circuit panel breaker filse or or pull the g_B36X936 supplier. plug. Remove Order Tubular (40Tff/:/2), the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. fi'om your GE 40-watt bulbs available kets and hardware in supermar- stores, may also be used fk_r replacements. Replace the screw. Connect cal power electri- to the oven. [l REMOVE SCREWS Be sure the bulb (s) to be replaced are cool be%re breaking removing.
The Exhaust Feature The CHARCOAL FILTER _onsome models vent tim has 2 metal grease filters. Models that into the room recirculate reusable air back also use a charcoal filter. REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS _on all models_ They also prevent ff)ods ing the iI ii 4O flames on the cooktop inside of the from fl'om damag- microwmTe, hood should is used. The be cleaned or as needed.
__ and then swish it around in hot water and detergent. Don't use ammonia or ammonia products because fl_ey will darken tt_e metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. replacing. To replace, slide the filter in the fl'ame slot on the back of the opening. Pull up and to tt_e fi'ont to lock into place. Charcoal filters cannot be cleaned.
B@re You Call for Service Problem Possible Causes What to Be A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker * Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted wall outlet. , Unplug the microwave oven, then ping it back in. into * Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Probe has been forgotten or not inserted properly into the oven wall outlet when using the Temp Cook or Roast function.
Problem Possible Causes REMINDER without What to Do a valid time of day. You have tried to start the AUTO NITE LIGHT without a valid time of day entered the on-time and off-time. * Start over and enter a valid time of day. for You have tried to turn the turntable on when the probe is in use. * The turntable will not operate probe is in use. You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed, * Many of the oven's cannot be changed.
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