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- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- CARE AND CLEANING
- TROUBLESHOOTING
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User Manual Microwave Oven
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
1000 Watts
Features of the Oven
1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 4 Charcoal Filter Door. Push down two button to open the door. You can change charcoal filter easily. 5 Touch Control Panel. |
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6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter . See other models: PEB9159DJWW PSA9120SFSS PVM9179DKWW JNM7196DKWW PEB9159DJBB 8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 9 Rating Plate. NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. |
Optional Accessories
Filler Panel Kits JVM7195 / JNM7196 When replacing a 36” range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in apperance. For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3” wide filler panels. Two kits are needed for a 36” opening. Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit JX15BUMPWW - White Available at extra cost from your GE Appliances supplier, or see the GE Appliances Service numbers. |
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About the features of your microwave oven.
You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models.
Cooking Controls
Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
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Time Features | |
Press | Enter |
Cook Time | Amount of cooking time |
Express Cook | Starts Immediately! |
Add 30 Sec | Starts Immediately! |
Power Level | Power level 1 to 10 |
Defrost Weight/Time | Amount of defrosting weight/time |
Melt | )RRG |
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Convenience Features | ||
Press | Enter | Options |
Popcorn | Starts Immediately! | 2.0/2.5/3.0/3.5 oz |
Beverage | Starts Immediately! | 4/8/6/16 oz |
Reheat | Food 1-4 | 1-3 servings |
Potato | Starts Immediately! | 1-4 |
Changing the Power Leve
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The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Cook Time, Time Defrost, Add 30 Sec or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during the time countdown. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking or defrosting time 3. Press Power Level. 4. Select desired power level 1-10. 3. Press Start/Pause. Pressing Start/Pause is not necessary for Express Cook buttons. |
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy acertain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level
3 is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be done on HI which gives you 100% power.
Power Level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring. rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor. texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over. such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off. the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
Power Level 10: Fish. bacon. vegetables. boiling liquids.
Power Level 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Power Level 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Power Level 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
Power Level 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.
About the time features
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Cook Time I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (high) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1. Press Cook Time. 2. Enter cooking time. 3. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4. Press Start/Pause. You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press Start/Pause to resume cooking. |
Cook Time II
Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter the first cook time.
3. Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
4. Press Cook Time again.
5. Enter the second cook time.
6. Change the power level if you don’t want full power. (Press Power Level. Select a desired power level 1–10.)
7. Press Start/Pause.
At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II counts down.
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Express CookThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 –5 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. |
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Add 30 SecYou can use this feature two ways: ■ It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. ■ It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. |
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MeltUse the Melt feature to melt certain preprogrammed foods: |
Press Pad | Food to melt |
1 | Butter |
2 | Caramel |
3 | Chocolate |
4 | Marshmallows |
3. Enter an amount (from 1 to 4) for food selected:
Press Pad | Amount of food to melt |
1 2 3 |
Butter 1/2 Stick 1 Stick 2 Sticks |
1 2 3 4 |
Caramel 4 Oz. 8 Oz. 12 Oz. 16 Oz |
1 2 3 4 |
Chocolate 4 Oz. 8 Oz. 12 Oz. 16 Oz. |
1 2 3 4 |
Marshmallows 5 Oz. 8 Oz. 10 Oz. 16 Oz. |
4. Press Start/Pause to start cooking.
The amount can be changed as time is counting down. Enter Express Cook pads (from 1 to 4).
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Weight DefrostThe Defrost Weight/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost food. Press Defrost Weight/Time once for weight defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Weight Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish. 1. Press Defrost Weight/Time once. 2. Using the conversion guide, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3. Press Start/Pause. |
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. | |
Ounces | Pounds |
1-2 | .1 |
3 | .2 |
4-5 | .3 |
6-7 | .4 |
8 | .5 |
9-10 | .6 |
11 | .7 |
12-13 | .8 |
14-15 | .9 |
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Time Defrost allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting |
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Defrost Weight. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes counts down.
Defrosting Guide
Food | Time | Comments |
Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) |
1 min. 3 to 5 min. |
Rearrange after half of time. |
Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) |
6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. |
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. |
Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package) |
3 to 6 min. | Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting. Turn meat over after first half of time. Use power level Warm (1). Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting. |
Meat Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) |
2 to 5 min. 2 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min. |
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. |
Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up (2 V 2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (2 V2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
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15 to 19 min.
17 to 21 min.
7 to 13 min. per lb. 5 to 9 min. per lb. |
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting. |
About the sensor features.
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Humidity Sensor |
Popcorn Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 2.0 to 3.5 ounces |
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To use the Popcorn feature: How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time |
Beverage |
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To use the Beverage feature: |
Reheat How to Change the Automatic Settings NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. |
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To use the Reheat feature:
3. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. If the food is not hot enough, use Cook Time to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot. |
Potato How to Change the Automatic Settings |
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Potato If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time. |
About other features.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “Food is Ready” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press Cancel/Off.
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Set Clock |
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Display On/Off |
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Timer On/Off |
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Start/Pause |
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Steam Clean |
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Turntable |
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Vent Fan |
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Surface Light |
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Mute |
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Automatic Fan |
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Clock Mode
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Display Speed
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Sound Level
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Reset Filter Button |
Microwave terms.
Arcing |
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Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: |
Covering |
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Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. |
Shielding |
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In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. |
Standing Time |
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When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. |
Venting |
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After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. |
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
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Helpful Hints |
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How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Removable Turntable and Turntable Support |
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How to Clean the Outside Case Control Panel Door Panel Stainless Steel (on some models) The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes. Plastic Color Panels Door Seal Bottom |
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Cooktop Light/Nite Light Replace with a 120 volt, 40 watt (max.) halogen bulb. Order WB08X10051 from your GE Appliances supplier. 1. To replace the cooktop light/nite light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel, or pull the plug. 2. Remove the screw from the side of the light compartment cover and lower the cover until it stops. 3. Be sure the bulb is cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulb. 4. Screw in the new bulb, then raise the light cover and replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. |
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Vent Fan |
Reusable Vent Filters
The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the oven. For this reason, the filters must always be in place when the hood is used. The vent filters should be cleaned once a month, or as needed
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Removing and Cleaning the Filters To remove, slide them to the rear using the tabs. Pull down and out. To clean the vent filters, soak them and then swish around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and let dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filters into the frame slots on the back of each opening. Press up and to the front to lock into place |
Charcoal Filter
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. JX81H from your GE Appliances supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). See "Optional
Kits," page 7, for more information.
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To Remove the Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter, first disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker, or pull the plug. Push down 2 buttons on the filter door. The charcoal filter should be replaced every 7 months when LED is on. See "Optional Kits", page 7. |
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To Install the Charcoal Filter To install a new charcoal filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert the top of the filter up. Push the bottom of the filter in until it rests in place behind the tabs. Close filter door. |
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | What to Do |
Oven will not star | A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. Plug not fully inserted wall outlet. Door not securely closed. |
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the into oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. • Open the door and close securely. |
Floor of the oven is warm, even when the oven has not been used | Heat from the cooktop light may make the oven floor get warm. |
• This is normal. |
"LOCKED" appears on display | The control has been locked. | • Press and hold SET CLOCK for about 3 seconds to unlock the control. |
You hear an unusual, low-tone beep | You have tried to start the Reminder without a valid time of day. You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed. |
• Start over and enter a valid time of day. • Many of the oven's features are preset and cannot be changed. |
"SENSOR ERROR” appears on display | When using a Sensor feature, the door was opened before steam could be detected. Steam not detected in maximum amount of time. |
• Do not open door until steam is sensed and time is shown counting down on display. • Use Time Cook to heat for more time. |
Food amount too large for Sensor Reheat |
Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods. | • Use Time Cook for large amounts of food. |
Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
- Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
- Light reflection around door or outer case.
- Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other
- than high.
- Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
- TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna.