User Manual GE JNM1951SR1SS Spacemaker 1.9 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven

Starts immediately!

Press number pads (1-6)

Time Cook

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 TIME COOK.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Press START or change power level.
4. Press START if power setting is chosen.

You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes.

1. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1-6) for 1-6 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

NOTE: Express Cook function pertains to pads 1-6 only.

Add 30 Sec

It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. The oven will start immediately when pressed.

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Time Defrost and 1 lb Quick Defrost explained in the About the convenience features section.)

1. Press DEFROST twice.
2. Enter defrosting time.
3. Press START.
4. Turn the food over after half the time.

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.

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.
• 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.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Time Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
• 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.

1 lb Quick Defrost

1 lb Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to one pounds.

• 1 Press DEFROST three times.
• 2 Press START.
• 3 Turn the food over when prompted.

NOTE: Do not use the sensor features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional time

MyPlate (MyPyramid) Feature

Allows you to microwave healthy food choices by servings or with sensor.

1 Press MyPlate (MyPyramid) pad.

2 Enter the food type. See Cooking Guide for MyPlate (MyPyramid) below for codes or check the display for food types.

3 Enter the amount as prompted for nonsensor food selections. NOTE FOR SENSOR COOKING: for best results do not open the door while cooking.

4 Press START. For non-sensor foods, you may open the door during cooking to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.

Family Snacks

Use the Family Snacks feature to cook from a variety of pre-programmed family snack items.

1. Press the Family Snacks button.
2. Enter the number pad to select one of the eight snack options.
3. Enter an amount for the snack selected.
4. Press START/PAUSE to start cooking.

Soften (on some models)

Use the Soften feature to soften certain preprogrammed foods:

1. Press the Soften button.
2. Enter the number pad to select one of the soften options.
3. Enter an amount for the food selected.
4. Press START/PAUSE to start cooking

Soften/Melt (on some models)

Use the Soften/Melt feature to soften or melt certain pre-programmed foods:

1. Press the Soften/Melt button. Press one time for soften and two times for melt.
2. Enter the number pad to select one of the soften or melt options.
3. Enter an amount for the food selected.
4. Press START/PAUSE to start cooking

Steam

Use the Steam feature to steam certain preprogrammed foods. For best performance, please use a NordicWare Rice Cooker/Steamer Bowl.

1. Press the Steam button.
2. Select the food you wish to steam.
3. Place steamer bowl with water, salt (if necessary), and food in the microwave with the steam vents on the steamer bowl in the OPEN position.
4. Press START to begin cooking.
5. When prompted, open the door and CLOSE the steam vents on the steamer bowl. NOTE: Make sure to open the door and close the steam vents on the steamer bowl when prompted. If the START button is pressed before opening the door, the oven will display the “Insert Food” message.
6. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

NOTE: The NordicWare Rice Cooker/Steamer Bowl should be used for best cooking results

Humidity Sensor

What happens when using the Sensor Features:

The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use

Time Cook for additional cooking time.

• The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

Arcing is the microwave term of rsparks in the oven. Arcing is cause by:

• metal or foil touching the side of hte oven.

• foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).

• metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.

• recycled paper towls containing small metal pieces.

Changing the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed after entering the time for Time Cook.

1. Press TIME COOK button once.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Enter POWER LEVEL when prompted.
4. Press START

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 a certain 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 High (power level 10) 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:

High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.

NOTE: You can also change the power level during many cooking modes by pressing the power level button entering a valid power level.

Cooking Complete Reminder

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CANCEL/OFF button.

Clock

Press the Settings button to enter the time of day.

1. Press the Settings button two times.
2. Enter the appropriate time of day.
3. Press Settings to select AM or PM.
4. Press Settings to accept the time.

Start/Pause

In addition to starting many functions, START/ PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display

Cancel/Off

Press the CANCEL/OFF button to stop and cancel cooking at any time.

Control Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started during cleaning or being used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CANCEL/OFF button for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, CONTROL LOCKED will be displayed briefly anytime a button or dial is pressed.

Surface Light

Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or a third time to turn the light off.

NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating.

Timer

The Timer operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.

1. Press the TIMER on/off button.
2. Enter a time.
3. Press the TIMER on/off button to start.

To cancel, press the TIMER on/off button.

When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER on/ off.

Turntable On/Off

For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes.

1. Press the Settings button three times.
2. Select ON or OFF as prompted.

Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

Some cooking modes do not allow the turntable to be turned off.

Beeper Volume

Use to set the beeper volume level.

1. Press the Settings button five times.
2. Press 0 for mute, press 1 for low, press 2 for normal and press 3 for loud.

Display Speed

The scroll speed of the display can be changed.

1 Press the Settings button six times.

2 Press 1 for Slowest

2 for Slow

3 for Normal

4 for Fast

5 for Fastest

Vent Fan

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

Press VENT FAN once for boost fan speed, twice for high fan speed, three times for medium fan speed, four times for low fan speed or five time to turn the fan off.

NOTE: The FAN indicator will be lit while the fan is operating.

Automatic Fan

An automatic fan feature protects the microwave 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 find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

Display Language

Use to select to displayed language.

1. Press the Settings button seven times.
2. Press 1 for English and press 2 for Spanish..

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place.

Shelves

Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

How to Clean the Outside

We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.

Case

Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.

Control Panel

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.

Door Panel

Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. Refer to the eighth digit of the model number. ''S” is stainless steel, “L” is CleanSteel and “B”, "W” or “C” are plastic colors.

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

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly.

Door Seal

It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

Shelf (on some models)

Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the microwave.

How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving:

• Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing.

• Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat.
• Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor. This could damage the microwave.
• Use pot holders when handling the shelf - it may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn.

Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position.

Use lower shelf supports when cooking one oblong or oversized dish.

Use the upper shelf supports for two-level cooking.

Shelf and Reheating

To reheat on 2 levels or

To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level:

• 1 Multiply reheat time by 1 ½.
• 2 Switch places after ½ the time.

To reheat on 3 levels (on some models)

1 Double the reheating time.

2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a ½ turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, or those that require a longer cook time, on the upper shelf first. )