GE Spacemaker Microwave Oven JVM1540 - User 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 beoverheated beyond theboiling point withoutappearing to be boiling.Visible bubbling or boilingwhen the container isremoved from the microwaveoven is not always present.THIS COULD RESULT IN VERYHOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLYBOILIN...

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS WARNING Improper use of thegrounding plug can result ina risk of electric shock. This appliance must begrounded. In the event of anelectrical short circuit,grounding reduces the riskof electric shock byproviding an escape wire forthe electric current. This applia...

Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearancemay vary 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 viewe...

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/...

Time Cook I Allows you to microwavefor any time up to 99minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) isautomatically set, but youmay change it for moreflexibility. You may open the doorduring Time Cook tocheck the food. Close thedoor and press START toresume cooking. Time Cook II Lets you change po...

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. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 l) oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, place ¼ cup (60 ml) water. (frozen spears) 10-oz (283 g) packa...

16 Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 l) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) oblong glass baking dish,...

17 Time Features Allows you to defrost for thelength of time you select.See the Defrosting Guide forsuggested times. Power level 3 isautomatically set, but youmay change this for moreflexibility. You may defrostsmall items more quickly byraising the power level afterentering the time. However,they w...

Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide 18 Food Time Comments Breads, CakesBread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and SeafoodFillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces 1 lb. (454 g) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn ov...

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 packageinstructions, using TimeCook if the package is lessthan 3.0 oz (85 g) orlarger than 3.5 oz (100 g).Place the package ofpopcorn in the center ofthe microwave. 2 Press POPCORN. Theoven starts immediately.Tap POPCORN to selectthe bag size you arecooking. . ...

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 oz(227–284 g) potatoes. 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 Veget...

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 ofday while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of da...

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. Select1–5 for slow to fast scrollspeed. Scroll Speed To turn the clock displayoff, press and hold 0 forabout three seconds. To redi...

In addition to starting manyfunctions, START/PAUSEallows you to stop cookingwithout opening 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 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 usedby children. To lock or unlock thecontrols, press and holdCLEAR/OFF for about 3seconds. When the controlpanel is locked, “L” or“LOC” will be displayed tothe extreme right...

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 athird time to turn the fanoff. When the microwave is on,the vent fan willautomatically turn on atlow fan spee...

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 theplug. 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, remo...

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 Poss...

38 GE Service Numbers We’ll Be There! Problem Solver 1-800-561-3344 For answers call Mabe Canada Inc. In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344 Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away. Service Contracts 1-800-461-3636 Now you can have trouble-free and suprise-free service for as long as you...

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