GE JVM142 - Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING Arcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in theoven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf notinstalled correctly so it touches themicrowave wall. • Metal or foil touchingthe side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act li...

7 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 B...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 ...

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...

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! 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Micro...

13 Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/ less timeserving size BEVERAGE Starts immediately! serving size REHEAT Food type 1–6 serving size DEFROST AUTO/TIME Food weight ( Press once) 2 HELP (on some models) Press this pad and anyfeature pad for usageinstructions a...

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 cert...

15 Time Features Time Cook I Allows you to microwavefor any time up to 99minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, butyou may change it formore flexibility. You may open the doorduring Time Cook tocheck the food. Close thedoor and press START to resume cooking. Time Cook II...

16 Operating Instructions 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. packa...

Operating Instructions 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 th...

Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min. Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. FruitP...

Operating Instructions Time Features 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 t...

Convenience Features 21 How to Use the PopcornFeature 1 Follow package instructions, using TimeCook if the package isless than 1.75 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 siz...

22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features 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 Press 2 or 3 to change theserving size. 4 On some models, pres...

23 The Beverage feature heatsservings of any beverage. Press BEVERAGE. Theoven starts immediately. On some models, the serving size is automatically set at1, but can be changed bypressing 2 or 3 right afterpressing BEVERAGE. On model JVM1430 only, the serving size is automaticallyset at 4 ounces, bu...

Operating Instructions Convenience Features 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 a...

Other Features Your Model May Have 25 The HELP pad displaysfeature information andhelpful hints. Press HELP,then select a feature pad. Help (On some models) To remind you that youhave food in the oven, theoven will display “FOOD ISREADY” or “END” andbeep once a minute untilyou either open the ovendo...

(On some models) Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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 ...

27 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...

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

The vent fan removessteam and other vaporsfrom surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once forhigh fan speed, twice forlow fan speed or a thirdtime to turn the fan off. Vent Fan 29 Press to turn the surfacelight on or off. On some models, there is a night light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright l...

30 How to Use the ShelfWhen Microwaving Food microwaves bestwhen placed on theturntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf whenreheating on more thanone level. Do not store theshelf inside the oven cavity. • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to pr...

31 • To reheat on 2 levels or • To reheat 2 dishes on thelower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 1 / 2 . 2 Switch places after 1/2the time. Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places after 1/2 time.

32 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...

33 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 36 The vent fan has 2 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 metal filters trapgrease released by foodson ...

38 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Oven will notstart Floor of the oven iswarm, even whenthe oven has notbeen used “LOCKED” or “LOC”appears on display You hear anunusual, low-tonebeep Problem Possible Cause What to Do A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. m...

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of originalpurchase, 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. LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through the t...