GE HVM1540 - Manual

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Arcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in theoven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (ifincluded) not installedcorrectly so it touches themicrowave wall. • The temperature probe(if included) in themicrowave but notinserted in the food. • Metal or foil touchingthe...

SAFETY FACT SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water,coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point withoutappearing to be boiling.Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container isremoved from the microwaveoven is not always present.THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLY BOI...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS WARNING Improper use of thegrounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must begrounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wire for the electric current. This ap...

Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay var y from your model.) 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door. Thedoor must be securelylatched for themicrowave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with MetalShield. Screen allows cooking to be view...

11 Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) Amount of defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! Quick Start The Controls on Your Micro...

Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/ less timeserving size BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serving size REHEAT (See Reheat Guide) serving size POTATO Starts immediately! serving size VEGETABLE (on some models) Starts immediately! food type/serving size DEFROST AUTO/...

13 Operating Instructions Variable power levels addflexibility to microwavecooking. The power levelson the microwave oven can be compared to thesurface units on a range.High (power level 10) orfull power is the fastest wayto cook and gives you100% power. Each powerlevel gives you microwaveenergy a c...

15 Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time 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. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt....

17 Time Features Allows you to defrost for thelength of time you select.See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 isautomatically set, but you may change this formore flexibility. You maydefrost small items morequickly by raising the powerlevel after entering the time.However, they...

Time Features 19 You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds tothe time counting downeach time the pad ispressed. • It can be used as a quickway to set 30 seconds ofcooking time. Add 30 Seconds This is a quick way to setcooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the ExpressCook pads ...

How to Use the PopcornFeature 1 Follow package instructions, using TimeCook if the package isless than 3.0 ounces orlarger than 3.5 ounces.Place the package ofpopcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Theoven starts immediately.Tap POPCORN to selectthe bag size you arecooking. . Popco...

Convenience Features 21 The Reheat feature reheatsservings of many previouslycooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 forone serving (see ReheatGuide below). On somemodels, the oven startsimmediately. 3 On some models, pressSTART. 4 Press 2 or 3 to change theserving size. NOTE: The servi...

22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features The Potato feature cooksup to four 8–10 ouncepotatoes. Press POTATO once forone potato, twice for twopotatoes, three times forthree potatoes and fourtimes for four potatoes.The oven will startimmediately afterPOTATO is pressed. Potato The Vegetable feat...

Convenience Features 23 Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Timefeature gives you two waysto defrost frozen foods.Press DEFROSTAUTO/TIME once forAuto Defrost or twice forTime Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat,poultry and fish. Use TimeDefrost for most otherfrozen foods. Auto Defrost automaticallysets the...

To remind you that youhave food in the oven, theoven will display “FOOD ISREADY” or “END” andbeep once a minute untilyou either open the ovendoor or press CLEAR/OFF. Cooking CompleteReminder Press to enter the time ofday or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of d...

Other Features Your Model May Have 25 (On some models) The scroll speed of thedisplay can be changed.Press and hold the AM/PMpad about 3 seconds tobring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Scroll Speed To turn the clock displayoff, press and hold 0 forabout three seconds. To re...

In addition to starting manyfunctions, START/PAUSEallows you to stop cookingwithout opening the door or clearing the display. Start/Pause The Reminder feature canbe used like an alarm clockand can be used at anytime, even when the oven isoperating. The Remindertime can be set up to 24 hours later. 1...

Other Features Your Model May Have 27 You may lock the controlpanel to prevent themicrowave from beingaccidentally started or used by children. To lock or unlock thecontrols, press and holdCLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds. When thecontrol panel is locked, “L”or “LOC” will be displayed to the extreme ri...

When the microwave ovenis off, you may operate thevent fan: 1 Press the Vent Fan padonce for high fan speed. 2 Press the Vent Fan pad asecond time for low fanspeed. 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to turn the fan off. When the microwave is on, the vent fan willautomatically turn on atlow fan s...

Other Features Your Model May Have 29 How to Use the ShelfWhen Microwaving Food microwaves bestwhen placed on theturntable or on the shelf in the lower position. NOTE: Only use the shelfwhen reheating on more thanone level. Do not store theshelf inside the oven cavity. Use the lower shelfsupports wh...

30 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 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...

31 Care and Cleaning An occasional thoroughwiping with a solution ofbaking soda and waterkeeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the poweris off before cleaning anypart of this oven. Helpful Hints Walls, Floor, Inside Window,Metal and Plastic Parts onthe Door Some spatters can beremoved with a pape...

Light Bulb Replacement 1 To replace the bulb(s),first disconnect the powerat the main fuse or circuitbreaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw fromlight cover and lower the cover. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to bereplaced are cool beforeremoving. After breakingthe adhesive seal, removethe bulb by...

Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature 34 The vent fan has two metalreusable grease filters. Models that recirculate airback into the room alsouse a charcoal filter. The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) The reusable grease filterstrap grease released...

If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Oven will notstart Floor of the oven iswarm, even whenthe oven has notbeen used “LOC” appears on display Vent fan will not turn off “BAD PROBE”appears on display “PLEASE INSERTPROBE“ appears on display “SENSOR ERROR”appears on display Problem Possi...

37 • Moisture on the ovendoor and walls whilecooking. Wipe themoisture off with a papertowel or soft cloth. • Moisture between theoven door panels whencooking certain foods.Moisture should dissipateshortly after cooking isfinished. • Steam or vapor escapingfrom around the door. • Light reflection ar...

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Printed in China LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, GE will replace any part in the microwave oven that fails due to a defect in materials orworkmanship. During this limited one-year warranty , GE will provide, free of charge , all labor and related service costs ...