GE JVM2070 - Manual

FOODS 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! • Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcornaccessory or unless you use popcorn labeledfor use in microwave ovens. • Some products such as whole eggs and sealedcontainers—for example, closed jars—areable to explode a...

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwaveoven is suitable for microwaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups,custard cups, pottery or china dinnerwarewhich does not have metallic trim or glaze witha metallic shee...

7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, groundingreduces the risk of electric shock by providingan ...

Microwave Oven Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Throughout this manual, features and appearance may var y from your model. 8 1100 Watts Features of themicrowaveoven 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 ...

9 Using theEasyGuide ™ Menu System Example: Setting a timed cooking program REHEAT OPTIONS DEFROST POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 COOK BACK DELAY TIME COOK 1 & 2 MELT SOFTEN SELECT BEVERAGES SELECT FOOD TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK START COOK TIME ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 10 TIME REMAINING 3:3...

10 OPTIONS POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 DEFROST REHEAT COOK HOME Feature Description COOK Press to cook by time, or by microwave sensor food selection. See “Cooking Features.” REHEAT Press to choose from a variety of foods for reheating. See “Reheat Features.” DEFROST Press to defrost fo...

11 Variable PowerLevels 1–10 Changing the Power Level w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m The power level may be entered or changedimmediately after entering the feature time for: • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice The power level may also be changed du...

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. MELT Food type, food weight. TIME COOK 1 &am...

13 TIME COOK Time Cook Cooking Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Time Cook allows you to microwave for anytime 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 . 2 From the Cook ...

15 Express Cook Cooking Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m 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 thetouchscreen. The oven starts immediately. Mic...

17 MicrowavingPopcorn NOTE: Do not usethe metal shelf when microwavingpopcorn. NOTE: Do not usethis feature twice insuccession on thesame food portion—it may result inseverely overcookedor burnt food. Cooking Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn...

18 MARSH- MALLOW BUTTER 2 STICKS BUTTER 1 STICK BUTTER 1/2 STICK MELT CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESE Using theSoften Feature Cooking Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m The Soften feature allows you to soften withoutmelting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place ...

19 SOUP CASSEROLE VEGETABLE RICE BEVERAGE PLATE PASTA PIZZA REHEAT Press Enter Option Comments PLATE 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 Type of crust and Do not cover. numbe...

21 MELT SOFTEN 1 LB QUICK DEFROST BY WEIGHT BY TIME BY FOOD DELAY 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 MELT Food type, food weight DELAY Cooking or defrosting function and time...

22 Defrosting by Time Defrosting Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m 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 t...

24 Defrosting by Weight Defrosting Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Defrosting by Weight automatically sets thedefrosting times and power levels to give evendefrosting results for meats, poultry and fishweighing up to six pounds. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Def...

25 Defrosting by Food Defrosting Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Defrosting by Food allows you to specify thefood you are defrosting and automatically setsthe defrosting times and power levels to giveeven defrosting results for that type of food. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROS...

27 How to Delaythe Start ofDefrosting Defrosting Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m The Delay feature allows you to set themicrowave to delay the start time for TimeCook, Time Cook 1 & 2, and Time Defrost, for up to 24 hours. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defro...

28 TURNTABLE EDIT CUSTOM 1 EDIT CUSTOM 2 FILTER REMINDER DISPLAY OPTIONS MORE BEEPER VOLUME AUTO NITE LITE TIMER SET CLOCK REMINDER OPTIONS Press Enter Option SET CLOCK Time of day, AM/PM TIMER Countdown time REMINDER Reminder time, AM/PM AUTO NITE LITE ON time, AM/PMOFF time, AM/PM BEEPER VOLUME LO...

29 Setting theClock Microwave Options w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m 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. Press ENT...

30 Setting theAuto NiteLight Microwave Options w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. To 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 previ...

32 Changing the DisplayOptions Microwave Options w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Changing the Display Options allows you toturn the clock display on or off, change thecolor contrast of the touchscreen display orchange from standard to metric measurementson the display. 1 From the Home Screen,...

33 AutomaticFan Other Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m An automatic fan feature protects themicrowave 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 findthat you cannot turn it off. The ...

34 About the HelpFeature Help Features w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m Pressing HELP from the Home Screen allows you to locate feature information and helpfulhints. After pressing HELP : • Press PRODUCT DETAILS to find information concerning your model andserial number. • Press FEATURE HELP t...

Food microwaves best when placed on theturntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on morethan one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity. • Make sure the shelf is positioned properlyinside the microwave to prevent damage tothe oven from arcing. •...

36 Term 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). • m...

37 An occasional thorough wiping with a solutionof baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned offbefore cleaning any part of this oven. HelpfulHints Care and Cleaning w w w. G E A p p l i a n c e s . c o m How toClean theInside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Me...

38 Charcoal Filter behind ActiveVent (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) We recommend against using cleaners withammonia or alcohol, as they can damage theappearance of the microwave oven. If youchoose to use a common household cleaner,first apply the cleaner directly to a clean...

To remove the charcoal filter: 1 Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuitbreaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by removing the screwson top of the grille that hold it in place andsliding the grille to the left (opening thedoor makes grille removal easier). 3 Slide the filter to...

41 Problem Possible Cause What To 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 ...

42 Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: We Will Replace: One Year Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During From the date of the this full one-year warrant...

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