GE JVM1730 - Manual

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

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 ofan electrical short circuit,grounding reduces the risk of electric shock byproviding an escape wirefor the electric current. This appl...

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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...

12 Quick Start Convenience Features Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts immediately! more/ less time Press once 3.5 oz. Press twice 3.0 oz. BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings COOK (on some models) Food type 1–9 + weight REHEAT (See Reheat Guide) Food type 1–6 1–3 servings POTATO Starts immediat...

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 way to cook and gives you100% power. Each powerlevel gives you microwaveenergy a ...

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. Seethe Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. Power level 3 is automaticallyset, but you may change thisfor more 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. How to ...

21 The Reheat feature reheats1 to 3 servings of manypreviously cooked foods. 1 Press REHEAT. 2 Select food type 1–6 forone serving (see ReheatGuide below). 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or3 servings. 4 Press START. NOTE: The serving size maybe changed or added afterpressing START. Pressnumber pad 2 or ...

22 Operating Instructions Convenience Features The Cook featureautomatically sets thecooking times and powerlevels for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (seethe Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cookingto displ...

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

Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 24 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” and beep once aminute until you eithero...

In addition to startingmany functions,START/PAUSE allows youto stop cooking withoutopening the door orclearing the display. Start/Pause The Reminder feature canbe used like an alarm clockand can be used at anytime, even when the oven is operating. TheReminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. 1 ...

27 Press to turn the surfacelight on or off. On some models, there is a night light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. Surface Light You may lock the controlpanel to prevent themicrowave from beingaccidentally started or...

Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 28 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 The beeper sound levelcan be adjusted. PressBEEPER VOLUME.Choose 0–3...

29 How to Use the ShelfWhen Microwaving Food microwaves best whenplaced on the turntable. Only use the shelf whenreheating on more thanone level. Do not store theshelf inside the oven cavity. • To reheat on 2 levels or • To reheat 2 dishes on thelower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 1 ⁄ 2 . 2 Swi...

30 Helpful Information Microwave Terms 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. •...

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 at thefront of the light coverand lower the cover. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to bereplaced are cool beforeremoving. After breakingthe adhesive seal, rem...

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

36 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Oven will notstart Floor of the oven iswarm, even whenthe oven has notbeen used “LOCKED” 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...

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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 to replace the de...