2
Important Safety Information
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy......................2
Special Notes About Microwaving......................6
11
Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave ...............................11
The Controls on Your Microwave.......................12
Time Cooking ..........................................................15
Temperature Cooking............................................21
Automatic Cooking ................................................25
Other Features ........................................................30
Oven Shelf (some models)....................................34
36
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning .................................................37
42
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
(Problem Solver)................................................42
GE Service Numbers .............................................46
Warranty ................................................Back Cover
GE Appliances
SpacemakerXL Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
850 Watts 900 Watts
Models: JVM1320 JVM1339
JVM1330 JVM1340
JVM1331 JVM1341
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
For Your Safety
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personal injury or loss of life.
Do Not Attempt
to operate this
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
Do Not Place
any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do Not Operate
the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly impor-
tant that the oven door close
properly and that there is no
damage to the:
1
door (bent),
2
hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
3
door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service
personnel.
Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
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we believe in dependable service.
You’ll see it in this easy-to-use
manual and you’ll hear it in the
friendly voices of our customer
service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience
these values each time you use your
microwave. That’s important,
because your new microwave will
be part of your family for a long
time.
Welcome
Staple your receipt to the inside back
cover of this manual.
Write down the model and serial
numbers here.
They are on a label
inside the oven.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Before
using
your
microwave
oven
Need Help?
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual.
It contains
instructions to help you use and
maintain your microwave properly.
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oven...
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dealer (or builder) that sold you
the oven.
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Check the
section titled “If Something Goes
Wrong” before calling. This
section was designed to solve
common problems you might
encounter.
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relax knowing help is only a
phone call away. A list of toll-free
customer service numbers is
included in the back of this book.
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Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic pre-
cautions, including the following sections.
• Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy.”
• This appliance must be ground-
ed. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section.
• Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
• Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
• This over-the-range oven was
designed for use over ranges no
wider than 42 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and elec-
tric cooking equipment.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it
has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
• Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appli-
ance. This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• Do not store this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product
near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool
or near a sink.
• Do not cover or block any open-
ings on the appliance.
• Keep power cord away from heat-
ed surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
This microwave oven is UL
listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not
approved or tested for
marine use.
Safety Precautions
Important Safety Information
Read all safety information before using
• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven while
cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them
in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in
use.
— If materials inside oven should
ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and dis-
connect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
• See door surface cleaning
instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
• This appliance should be ser-
viced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is
caused by:
• The temperature probe in the
microwave but not inserted in the
food.
• The metal shelf not installed
correctly so it touches the
microwave wall.
• Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
•
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.
Arcing
• Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
• Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—for
example, closed jars—will explode
and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in
injury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave
oven. Pressure will build up
inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Operating the microwave with
no food inside for more than a
minute or two may cause damage
to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around the
magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
• Foods with unbroken outer
“skin” such as potatoes, hot dogs,
sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets,
and egg yolks should be pierced
to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass
jars, even with the lid off. Make
sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula
or breast milk. The container may
feel cooler than the milk really is.
Always test the milk before
feeding the baby.
Foods
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and correct
the problem.
Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
7
• Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before
removing the container from the
oven, allow the container to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds
after the oven has shut off. Do not
boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink
bottles, wine flasks and especially
narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if
the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to
burst or overflow.
• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in
narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
• Hot foods and steam can cause
burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire,
causing damage to your oven.
• Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly—meat to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
160°F. and poultry to at least an
INTERNAL temperature of
180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.
SAFETY FACT
SUPERHEATED WATER
Microwaved water and
other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the
boiling point. They can
actually get superheated
and not bubble at all.
Superheated liquid will
bubble up out of the cup
when it is moved or when
something like a spoon or
tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from
happening and causing
injury, do not heat any
liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup. After
heating, let the cup stand
in the microwave for 30
seconds before moving it
or putting anything into it.
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Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, cus-
tard cups, pottery or china dinner-
ware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
• If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place
in the oven both the dish you are
testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of water—set the
measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should
not be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the
dish is microwave-safe.
• Do not use recycled paper prod-
ucts. Recycled paper towels, nap-
kins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arc-
ing or ignite. Paper products con-
taining nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those
that meat is packaged on) have a
thin strip of metal embedded in
the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the
oven or ignite a paper towel.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
newspapers.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Check the
package for proper use.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
• Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from
the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the
cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as direct-
ed by package. If they are not, plas-
tic could burst during or immedi-
ately after cooking, possibly result-
ing in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least par-
tially uncovered because they form
a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering care-
fully and direct steam away from
hands and face.
• Use foil only as directed in this
guide. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4″ high; remove the top foil
cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of
the oven.
If you use a meat
thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
How to Test for a
Microwave-Safe Dish
Important Safety Information
Special Notes About Microwaving
9
• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is
very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the
food and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1
Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compli-
ance with the cookware manufac-
turer’s recommendations.
2
Do not microwave empty
containers.
3
Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without com-
plete supervision.
The Vent Fan
The fan will operate automatically
under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan feature). Take care
to prevent the starting and spread-
ing of accidental cooking fires
while the vent fan is in use.
• Clean the underside of the
microwave often. Do not allow
grease to build up on the
microwave or the fan filters.
• In the event of a grease fire on
the surface units below the
microwave oven, smother a flam-
ing pan on the surface unit by
covering the pan completely with
a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
• Use care when cleaning the vent
fan filters. Corrosive cleaning
agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
• When preparing flaming
foods under the microwave,
turn the fan on.
• Never leave surface units,
beneath your microwave oven,
unattended at high heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent
fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use ade-
quate sized cookware and use
high heat on surface units only
when necessary.
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Important Safety Information
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an out-
let that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong
wall outlet, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with
this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electri-
cian or service technician install an
outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appli-
ance into its own electrical outlet to
prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
WARNING—Improper
use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
Grounding Instructions
Available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH—White
JX41—Black
JX40AL—Almond
When replacing a 36″ or 42″ range
hood, this kit fills in the additional
width to provide a custom built-in
appearance. For installation
between cabinets only; not for
end-of-cabinet installation. Each
kit contains two 3″-wide filler pan-
els. Two kits are needed for a 42″
opening.
Filter Kits
JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal
Filter Kit
To be used when the microwave
oven cannot be vented to the
outside.
Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS—Stainless Steel
When replacing a Hi/Low range,
this panel kit fills in the area
between the microwave and the
range left by the Hi/Low model.
Optional Accessories
Grounding Instructions/Optional Kits
1
Temperature Probe (on some models).
Use with Temp Cook and Roast
functions only.
2 Shelf (on some models).
Lets you
microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when
placed directly on the turntable.
3
Door Handle
.
Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched
for the microwave to operate.
4 Door Latches.
5 Window with Metal Shield.
Screen
allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves con-
fined in the oven.
6 Outlet for Temperature Probe
(on some models).
Probe must be
securely inserted into the outlet
before the oven will Temp Cook
or Roast.
07 Touch Control Panel
(panel layout will vary by model).
08 Cooktop Lights.
09 Grease Filters.
10 Removable Turntable (on some
models).
Turntable and support
must be in place when using the
oven. The turntable may be
removed for cleaning.
11 Convenience Guide.
12 Glass Cooking Tray.
On models
without a turntable.
NOTE:
Rating plate, oven vent(s)
and oven light are located on the
inside walls of the microwave oven.
Features
appearance may vary
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Operating Instructions
Features of Your Microwave
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Features and appearance vary by model
Wattage:
Turntable Models
900 Watts
Non-Turntable Models
850 Watts
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12
You can
microwave
by time,
temperature
or with the
convenience
features
Time Features
Allows you to cook by time.
Press Enter
MICRO COOK I & II or
TIME COOK I & II Amount of
(Press once or twice) Cooking Time
DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of
(Press twice) Defrosting Time
EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately!
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!
POWER LEVEL Power Level 1–10
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
MICRO
COOK I & II
TIME
COOK I & II
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
ADD
30 SEC
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
1
Quick Start
(Features and appearance vary by model)
The Controls on Your Microwave Oven
or
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HELP
Press this pad and any
feature pad for usage
instructions and tips.
DISPLAY
Follow the instructions
displayed.
GUIDE ON MICROWAVE
Before you begin, check
the guide located on the
inside front of the oven
when you open the door.
POPCORNSNACKS
REHEAT
BEVERAGE
COOK
GUIDES IN BOOK
• Cooking
• Time Defrost
• Roasting
• Simmer
• Reheat
• Snacks
2
Temperature Features
Allows you to cook by temperature. Use the probe.
Press Enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once
3.5 oz.
Press twice
3.0 oz.
Press three times
1.75 oz.
BEVERAGE Starts immediately! 1–3 servings
REHEAT Food Type 1–6 1–3 servings
SNACKS Snack Type 1–6 number/weight
COOK Food Type 1–9
+ weight
DEFROST Food weight
AUTO/TIME
(press once)
3
Convenience Features
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
PROBE
Press Enter
TEMP COOK/ROAST Desired food
(Press once) temperature.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Medium automatically
(Press twice) selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Well automatically
(Press three times) selected.
TEMP COOK/ROAST Simmer automatically
(Press four times) selected.
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Operating Instructions
Variable power levels add flexibility
to your microwave cooking. The pow-
er levels on your microwave oven can
be compared to the surface units on
a range. High (Power Level 10) or
full power is the fastest way to cook
and gives you 100% power. 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.
A high setting (10) will cook faster
but food may need additional atten-
tion such as frequent stirring, rotat-
ing or turning over. Most of your
cooking will be done on High (Power
Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention
given to stirring or rotating the food.
Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the
lower settings is used. You may wish
to use a lower power level when cook-
ing 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 ener-
gy 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 Best Uses
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 such as
stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3
Defrosting without
cooking; simmering;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm
without overcooking;
softening butter.
How to Change the Power Level
The power level may be entered
or changed immediately after
entering the feature time for
MICRO COOK, TIME DEFROST
or EXPRESS COOK. The power
level may also be changed
during time countdown.
1
Press MICRO COOK I & II
or select Time Defrost.
2
Enter cooking or defrosting
time.
3
Press POWER LEVEL.
4
Select desired
power level 1–10.
5
Press START.
Changing Power Levels
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
POWER
LEVEL
1-10
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
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Time Features
Micro Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any
time up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds.
Power Level 10 (High) is automati-
cally set, but you may change it for
more flexibility.
You may open the door during
Micro Cook to check the food.
Close the door and press START to
resume cooking.
Micro Cook II
Lets you change power levels auto-
matically during cooking. Here’s
how to do it:
1
Press MICRO COOK I & II.
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 MICRO COOK I & II
again.
5
Enter the second cook time.
6
Change the power level if you
don’t want full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select a power
level 1–10.)
7
Press START.
At the end of MICRO COOK I,
MICRO COOK II counts down.
Micro Cook
MICRO
COOK I & II
TIME
COOK I & II
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
1 Press MICRO COOK
I & II.
2 Enter cooking time.
3 Change power level if
you don’t want full power.
(Press POWER LEVEL.
Enter a desired power
level 1–10.)
4 Press START.
or
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Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 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. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 12 min.
In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
(frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 18 to 22 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch 8 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.)
(fresh spears) 1 bunch 10 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
(1
1
⁄
4
to 1
1
⁄
2
lbs.) 1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of
time. (Turntable should be turned off.)
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head 9 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
(about 2 lbs.) water.
(wedges) 8 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup
water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 10 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
Operating Instructions
Cooking Guide for Micro Cook I & II
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
per ear Rearrange after half of time.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled 10 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons
water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in
white) (6 to 8 oz. each) 2-qt. casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir
after half of time.
(fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz.) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in
sweet or white) center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz. 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons
and leaf) water.
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄
2
-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
and yellow)
(winter, acorn 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous
butternut) (about 1 lb. each) membranes. In 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish, place squash cut-side-
down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
(Turntable should be turned off.)
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
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18
Time Features
Allows you to defrost for the length
of time you select. See the
Defrosting Guide for suggested
times.
Power Level 3 is automatically set,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. You may defrost small
items more quickly by raising the
power level after entering the time.
However, they will need more fre-
quent attention than usual. Power
Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time
in about half; Power Level 10 cuts
the total time to approximately 1/3.
Rotate or stir food frequently.
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and break
apart or rearrange pieces for more
even defrosting. Shield any warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
A dull thumping noise may be
heard during defrosting. This
sound is normal when the oven is
not operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
• Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
Tightly closed packages should
be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted.
Plastic storage containers should
be at least 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, such as
milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry
and pork, should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room tempera-
ture promotes the growth of
harmful bacteria.
• For more even defrosting of
larger foods, such as beef, lamb
and veal roasts, use Auto 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.
Time Defrost
Operating Instructions
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START.
4 Turn food over when the
oven signals TURN.
5 Press START.
(Auto Defrost explained in
the section on Convenience
Features.)
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min.
Sweet Rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 5 min.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 7 to 9 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after
half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 to 2 3 to 6 min.
(10-oz. package)
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes
after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.) 3 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until
franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if
necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Turn meat over after half the time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
12 to 16 min.
Use power level 1.
per lb.
Steaks, chops and cutlets 6 to 8 min. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over
per lb. after half the time and shield warm areas with foil.
When finished, separate pieces and let stand to
complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer
16 to 20 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over
cut up (2
1
/
2
to 3 lbs.) after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and
microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole
18 to 22 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time,
(2
1
/
2
to 3 lbs.) unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with
foil. Finish defrosting. If necessary, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen 8 to 14 min. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn
per lb. over after half the time. Run cool water in the cavity
until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 6 to 10 min. Place unwrapped breast in dish breast-side-down.
per lb. After half the time, turn over and shield warm areas
with foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Food Time Comments
Defrosting Guide
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This is a quick way to set cooking
time for 1–6 minutes.
Press one of the Express Cook pads
(from 1 to 6) for 1 to 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 1–10.
Express Cook
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
You 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.
Add 30 Seconds
ADD
30 SEC
Operating Instructions
Time Features
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Cooking with the probe allows you
to heat to a certain internal tem-
perature. This is the best way to
cook many foods.
Three Ways to Use the Temp
Cook/Roast Feature
1
You set the temperature you want.
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
once. This is good for foods such
as soups, casseroles, sandwiches
and beverages.
2
Temperature is automatically
selected for cooking roasts
medium or well.
Roast Medium—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST twice.
Roast Well—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST three times.
See the Roasting Guide for
suggestions.
3
Temperature is automatically
selected for slow cooking of
foods (simmer).
Simmer—Press TEMP
COOK/ROAST 4 times. See
the Simmer Guide for specific
directions.
The Temperature Probe
NOTE:
The turntable will not turn
when the probe is in use.
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the inter-
nal temperature of food. The
probe must be used when using
Temp Cook or Roast.
The probe is not recommended for
batters, doughs, frozen foods and
foods which are difficult to cook
precisely by temperature. Use the
Micro Cook setting for these foods.
• Make sure the cable end is insert-
ed all the way into the oven wall
outlet.
• Insert the probe into the center
of the food. Make sure the han-
dle does not touch the food or
the top or sides of the oven.
• Do not leave the probe in the
oven if it’s not inserted in food.
If it touches the oven wall, it
may damage the oven.
Temp Cook/Roast
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
Cable
End
Handle
appearance may vary
Sensor
Temperature Features
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How to Use the Probe and Set the
Temperature Yourself
1
Insert the temperature probe in
the center of a casserole and
attach it securely into the oven
wall outlet.
2
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
once.
3
Enter the desired food
temperature.
4
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press POWER
LEVEL. Select a power level
1–10.)
5
Press START.
6
When the temperature is
reached, the microwave will
signal. Food will be held at this
temperature for 60 minutes. The
oven beeps when the hold time
is complete.
Cooking Tips
• Do not twist, drop or bend the
probe.
• Use a lower power level with the
probe; foods will take longer to
cook but they will heat more
evenly.
• Be sure frozen food has been
completely defrosted before
inserting the probe. The probe
may break off if used in frozen
foods.
• Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.
• Just as in regular roasting, only
tender roasts should be roasted
by using the probe. Less tender
roasts should be microwaved
by time.
Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
NOTE: The turntable will
not turn when the probe
is in use.
Cable
End
Handle
appearance may vary
Sensor
TEMP COOK /
ROAST
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
23
How to Use the Probe with the Roast
Settings
For the two Roast settings, the probe
temperature is preprogrammed.
The microwave signals when the
temperature is reached.
Food will be held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The oven beeps
when hold time is complete.
Preparing Meats for Roasting
• Place a tender beef roast in a
cooking bag on a trivet in a
microwave-safe dish. (Refer to
package instructions for proper
use of the cooking bag.)
• Insert the probe through the
cooking bag horizontally into the
center meaty area not touching
bone or fat. Make sure the
handle does not touch the food
or top or sides of the oven.
• When using the probe in chicken,
turkey or other poultry, insert the
probe horizontally into the
meatiest area.
Outlet
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast Medium 15–23
Well 23–30
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast Well 23–30
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast Well 16–19
Doneness Approx. Time
Food Type
Selection (minutes per pound)
Roasting Guide
1 Insert the probe in the
roast and attach it
securely into the oven wall
outlet.
2 For medium doneness,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
twice.
For a well-done roast,
press TEMP COOK/ROAST
three times.
3 Press START.
4 The microwave signals
when it’s time to turn the
roast over. After you turn
the roast, close the door
and press START.
NOTE: The oven continues
to cook after the signal
whether or not roast is
turned over.
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How to Use the Probe to Simmer
The Simmer feature heats food to
180°F. and holds it at that
temperature up to 12 hours or
until you remove it and press
CLEAR/OFF.
1
Insert the temperature probe
into the food, resting it on the
side of the dish. Attach it
securely into the oven wall outlet.
2
Press TEMP COOK/ROAST
4 times to select Simmer.
3
Press START. If you need to stir
the food, restart the oven by
pressing START again.
When the simmer temperature is
reached, the oven holds the food
at that temperature until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed.
Beef
Pot Roast 5–7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If
adding vegetables, make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.
Chili 5–8 Precook meat. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Chicken
Stewing 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of thigh from below end and
parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Broiler/Fryer 3–4 Same as above.
Ham/Pork
Roast 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid.
Soup
Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are
covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Split Pea 5–7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least
2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
Food Type Hours* Comments
Simmer Guide
*Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.
Operating Instructions
Temperature Features
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Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
Follow package instructions.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of
popcorn you use underpops or
overcooks consistently, you can
add
or subtract 20–30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press
immediately after the oven
starts for an extra 20 seconds.
Press again to add another
10 seconds (total 30 seconds
additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press
immediately after the oven
starts for 20 seconds less cooking
time.
Press again to reduce
cooking time another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds less time).
1
EXPRESS COOK
1
EXPRESS COOK
9
9
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf
with the Popcorn program.
Popcorn
POPCORN
1
EXPRESS COOK
9
(less time) (more time)
Convenience Features
1 Place the package of
popcorn in the center
of the turntable or glass
cooking tray.
2 Press POPCORN. The oven
starts immediately. Tap
POPCORN to select the
bag size you are cooking.
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The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3
servings of many previously cooked
foods.
1
Press REHEAT.
2
Select food type 1–6 for one serv-
ing (see Reheat Guide below).
3
Press or to reheat
2 or 3 servings.
4
Press START.
NOTE: The serving size may be
changed or added after pressing
START. Press number pad
or .
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
REHEAT
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
START
Reheat
The Beverage feature heats 1 to 3
servings of any beverage.
Press BEVERAGE. The oven starts
immediately.
The serving size is automatically
set at 1, but can be changed by
pressing or right after
pressing BEVERAGE.
Beverages heated with the Beverage
feature may be very hot. Remove the
container with care.
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
Beverage
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
BEVERAGE
1
Pasta Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
2
Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
3
Fruits and vegetables Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
4
Beverages, 8–10 oz. Use wide mouth mug.
5
Sauces and gravies Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
6
Plate of leftovers Cover with plastic wrap.
(2 to 3 foods, 4 oz. each)
Food Type Comments
Reheat Guide (1 serving)
Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
27
1
Bread, rolls, muffins 1 to 4
2
Sandwiches 1 to 2
3
Pizza (leftover slices) 1 to 4
4
Dessert Toppings 1 to 4
5
Soup 8 to 40 oz.
6
Cheese Dip 4 to 16 oz.
Food Type Quantity or Weight
Snacks Guide
The Snacks feature automatically
sets the microwaving times and
power levels to warm a variety of
snack foods.
1
Press SNACKS.
2
Select snack type 1–6 (see the
Snacks Guide below).
3
Enter the number of items or the
food weight in ounces.
4
Press START.
Hint:
You can press and hold the
SNACKS pad during cooking to
display the snack type and remain-
ing microwaving time.
Snacks
SNACKS
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
The Cook feature automatically
sets the cooking times and power
levels for a variety of foods.
1
Press COOK.
2
Select food type 1–9 (see the
Cook Guide below).
3
Enter weight in ounces.
4
Press START.
Hint:
Press and hold the COOK pad
during cooking to display the food
type and remaining cook time.
Cook
COOK
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features
1
Canned 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or
Vegetables bowl. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
2
Frozen 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
3
Fresh 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Vegetables Add 2 tablespoons water for each
serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.
4
Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in
star pattern on oven floor or turntable.
5
Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with plastic wrap.
6
Chicken 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Pieces Cover with plastic wrap.
7
Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble
(Beef, pork, meat into dish. Do not cover dish.
turkey) Drain and stir at signal.
8
Bacon 2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.
Cover each layer with a paper towel.
9
Pizza (frozen 4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to
microwaveable) prepare pizza for microwaving.
Food Type Weight Comments
Cook Guide
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The Defrost Auto/Time feature
gives you two ways to defrost
frozen foods. Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for Auto
Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry
and fish. Use Time Defrost for
most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels
to give even defrosting results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing
up to six pounds.
There is a handy guide located on
the inside front of the oven.
You will need to know the food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
• Remove meat from package and
place on microwave-safe dish.
• Twice during defrost, the oven
signals TURN. At each TURN
signal, turn food over. Remove
defrosted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most meats
need to stand 5 minutes to
complete defrosting. Large roasts
should stand for about 30
minutes.
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food
in Ounces Weight (tenths
of a pound)
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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Auto Defrost
Guide
DEFROST
AUTO / TIME
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
START
1 Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once.
2 Using the Conversion
Guide at right, enter food
weight. For example,
press number pads 1 and
2 for weight of 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
3 Press START.
(Time Defrost explained in
the Time Features section.)
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Press to enter the time of day or to
check the time of day while
microwaving.
1
Press CLOCK.
2
Enter time of day.
3
Select AM/PM.
4
Press START or CLOCK.
Clock
CLOCK
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
SCROLL SPEED
AM/PM
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 CLEAR/OFF.
Cooking Complete
Reminder
Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
The HELP pad displays feature
information and helpful hints.
Press HELP, then select a feature
pad.
Help
HELP
The scroll speed of the display can
be changed. Press and hold the
AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to
bring up the display. Select 1–5 for
slow to fast scroll speed.
Scroll Speed
SCROLL SPEED
AM/PM
The Reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock and can be
used at any time, even when the
oven is operating. The reminder
time can be set up to 24 hours later.
1
Press REMINDER.
2
Enter the time you want the oven
to remind you. (Be sure the
microwave clock shows the cor-
rect time of day.)
3
Select AM or PM.
4
Press REMINDER. To turn off the
reminder signal, press REMINDER
again. The Reminder time may be
displayed by pressing REMINDER.
NOTE:
The REM indicator will
remain lit to show that the
REMINDER is set.
Reminder
The Timer On/Off operates as a
minute timer and can be used at
any time, even when the oven is
operating.
1
Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2
Enter time you want to count
down.
3
Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
When time is up, the oven will sig-
nal. To turn off the Timer signal,
press TIMER ON/OFF.
NOTE:
The TIMER indicator will
be lit while TIMER ON/OFF is
operating.
Timer On/Off
TIMER
ON/OFF
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
REMINDER
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
To turn the clock display off,
press and hold for about 3
seconds.
To redisplay clock, repeat the
above.
0
Display On/Off
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
Delay Start allows you to set the
microwave to delay cooking up to
24 hours.
1
Press DELAY START.
2
Enter the time you want the oven
to start. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of
day.)
3
Select Defrost Auto/Time, Micro
Cook I & II or Temp Cook.
4
Press START.
The Delay Start time will be dis-
played plus “DS.” The oven will
automatically start at the delayed
time.
The time of day may be displayed
by pressing CLOCK.
Delay Start
DELAY
START
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
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The Vent Fan removes steam and
other vapors from surface cooking.
Press VENT FAN once for High
fan speed, twice for Low fan speed
or a third time to turn the fan off.
Vent Fan
VENT
FAN
HI-LO-OFF
You may lock the control panel to
prevent the microwave from being
accidentally started or used by
children.
To lock or unlock the controls,
press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
about three seconds. When the
control panel is locked, an “L” will
be displayed to the extreme right.
Child Lock-Out
CLEAR
OFF
For best cooking results, leave the
turntable on. It can be turned off for
large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to
turn the turntable on or off.
Sometimes the turntable can
become too hot to touch. Be care-
ful touching the turntable during
and after cooking.
Turntable
TURNTABLE
ON - OFF
An automatic fan feature protects
the microwave from too much heat
rising from the cooktop below it. It
automatically turns on at low speed
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.
Automatic Fan
In addition to starting many func-
tions, START/PAUSE allows you
to stop cooking without opening
the door or clearing the display.
Start/Pause
START
PAUSE
Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
Press to turn the surface light 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
SURFACE
LIGHT
BRIGHT-NIGHT-OFF
SURFACE
LIGHT
ON-OFF
The beeper sound level can be
adjusted up, down or off. Press
SOUND LEVEL. Choose 0–3 for
mute to loud.
Sound Level
SOUND
LEVEL
0-1-2-3
Models without a turntable have a
glass cooking tray.
Sometimes the tray can become
too hot to touch. Be careful touch-
ing it during and after cooking.
Glass Cooking Tray
You can set the night light to turn
on and off automatically at any
time you want.
1
Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
2
Enter the time you want the light
to turn on. Select AM or PM.
3
Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again
and enter the time you want the
light to turn off. Select AM or
PM.
4
Press AUTO NITE LIGHT.
NITE will stay lit to remind you
that the feature is set. You can
review the auto nite light settings
by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT.
To erase your settings and turn off
the automatic feature, press AUTO
NITE LIGHT, then 0. The NITE
indicator will no longer be lit.
Auto Nite Light
AUTO
NITE LIGHT
1
EXPRESS COOK
4
EXPRESS COOK
7
5
EXPRESS COOK
6
EXPRESS COOK
89
3
EXPRESS COOK
2
EXPRESS COOK
0
DISPLAY ON/OFF
AM/PM
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Food microwaves best when placed
on the turntable or on the shelf in
the lower position.
For best cooking results, remove
the shelf unless you are cooking on
two levels.
• Make sure the shelf is positioned
properly inside the microwave to
prevent damage to the oven
from arcing.
• Do not use a microwave brown-
ing dish on the shelf. The shelf
could overheat.
• Do not cook with the shelf on the
microwave floor. This could dam-
age the microwave.
• Use pot holders when handling
the shelf—it may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf when cook-
ing popcorn.
Two-Position Shelf
FOR BEST RESULTS
UNEVEN RESULTS
2-LEVEL COOKING
Operating Instructions
Other Features Your Model May Have
The lower position provides a flat
surface for placing dishes that may
tilt if placed on the turntable.
The lower position also allows you
to place 2 dishes side-by-side. This
is helpful for casseroles or other
cookware that may be too tall to
cook on 2 levels.
The upper position gives you the
option to reheat or cook more than
one dish of food at the same time.
Ideas for Using
the Shelf
• To cook on 2 levels
or
• To cook 2 dishes on the lower
level:
1
Double the cooking time.
2
Switch places after 1/2 the
time and give dishes 1/2 turn.
(Place dense foods, or those that
require a longer cook time, on
the shelf first.)
•
To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the lower
level:
1
Multiply reheat time by 1
1
/
2
.
2
Switch places after 1/2 the time.
Cooking and
Reheating
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Switch places after 1/2 time.
Switch places after 1/2 time.
Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.
• 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).
• metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering 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 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 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 After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning
back one corner so excess steam can escape.
Term Definition
Microwave Terms
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Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
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Opening the oven door a few min-
utes after cooking helps air out the
inside. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking
soda and water keeps the inside
fresh.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
Helpful Hints
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 spat-
ters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth. Do not use abra-
sive cleaners or sharp utensils on
oven walls. Never use a commercial
oven cleaner on any part of your
microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable
Support (on some models).
To pre-
vent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cook-
ing. 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 without the
turntable and support in place.
Temperature Probe (on some models).
Clean immediately after using. To
clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then
rub lightly with plastic scouring ball
if necessary. Rinse and dry. The
probe can also be washed in the
dishwasher.
Shelf (on some models).
Clean with
mild soap and water or in the dish-
washer. Do not clean in a self-clean-
ing oven.
Glass Cooking Tray (on some models).
Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water
or in the dishwasher. To prevent
breakage, do not place the tray in
water just after cooking. The
tray can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the
oven without the cooking tray in
place.
How to Clean
the Inside
Care and Cleaning
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Clean the outside of the
microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse
and then dry. Wipe the window
clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door.
Wipe with a
damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do
not use cleaning sprays, large
amounts of soap and water, abra-
sives or sharp objects on the panel—
they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control
panel.
Door Surface.
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 deter-
gent.
How to Clean the
Outside
Do not use cleaners contain-
ing ammonia or alcohol on
the microwave oven.
Ammonia or alcohol can
damage the appearance
of the microwave.
Helpful Information
Care and Cleaning
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To replace the bulb(s), first discon-
nect the power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the screw at the front of
the light cover and lower the cover.
Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced
are cool before removing. After
breaking the adhesive seal, remove
the bulb by gently turning.
Replace with 40-watt tubular bulbs.
Order WB36X936 from your GE
supplier. Tubular 40-watt bulbs
(40T6
1
/
2
/2), available in supermar-
kets and hardware stores, may also
be used for replacements.
Replace the screw. Connect electri-
cal power to the oven.
Cooktop Light/
Night Light
REMOVE SCREWS
To replace the oven light, first dis-
connect the power at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by taking out
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
Next, remove the two screws locat-
ed above the door near the center
of the oven that secure the light
housing.
Replace the burned-out bulb
with a 30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from your
GE supplier.
Oven Light
Light Bulb Replacement
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Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
The vent fan has 2 metal reusable
grease filters.
Models that recirculate air back
into the room also use a charcoal
filter.
The Vent Fan
CHARCOAL FILTER
(on some models)
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
To remove, slide it to the rear using
the tab. Pull it down and out.
To Remove Grease
Filter
The metal filters trap grease
released by foods on the cooktop.
They also prevent flames from
foods on the cooktop from damag-
ing the inside of the microwave.
For this reason, the filters must
ALWAYS be in place when the
hood is used. The grease filters
should be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
Reusable Grease
Filters
To clean the grease filter, soak it
and then swish it 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 it dry before
replacing.
To replace, slide the filter in the
frame slot on the back of the
opening.
Pull up and to the front to lock into
place.
To Clean and Replace
Grease Filter
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To remove the charcoal filter, dis-
connect power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the
plug.
Remove the top grille by removing
the 2 screws that hold it in place.
Slide the filter towards the front of
the oven and remove it.
To Remove Charcoal
Filter
To install a new filter, remove plas-
tic and other outer wrapping from
the new filter.
Insert the filter into the top open-
ing of the oven as shown. It will rest
at an angle on 2 side support tabs
and in front of the right rear tab.
Replace the grille and 2 screws.
To Install Charcoal
Filter
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 hood
usage).
Order Part No. WB02X9883 from
your GE supplier.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Charcoal filters cannot be
cleaned. They must be
replaced.
Remove 2 grille screws
to remove the grille.
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Problem Possible Causes What to Do
Oven Will Not
Come On
The cooktop light is located
•
This is normal.
below the oven floor. When the
light is on, the heat it produces
may make the oven floor get warm.
Floor of Oven is Warm,
Even When the Oven
Has Not Been Used
Probe has been forgotten or • Insert the probe properly into the oven
not inserted properly into the wall outlet.
oven wall outlet when using
the Temp Cook or Roast function.
“PLEASE INSERT
PROBE” Appears
on Display
A fuse in your home may be • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug
it back in.
Plug not fully inserted into • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is
wall outlet. fully inserted into wall outlet.
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call for Service
The probe has not been • Insert the probe properly into the oven
completely inserted into the wall outlet.
oven wall outlet.
The probe is defective.
•
Replace the probe.
“BAD PROBE”
Appears on Display
Problem Possible Causes What to Do
•
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
•
Light reflection around door or
outer case.
•
Dimming oven light and change in
blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.
•
Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
•
Some TV-radio interference might
be noticed while using your
microwave oven. It’s similar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your microwave. If
you notice this interference, check
that the microwave oven is on a
different electrical circuit, relocate
the radio or TV as far away from
the microwave as possible, or
check the position and signal of
the receiving antenna.
All These Things Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven
The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about
(When the control panel is 3 seconds to unlock the control.
locked, an “L” will
be displayed.)
“LOCKED” Appears
on Display
You have tried to start the
• Start over and enter a valid time of day.
REMINDER without a valid
time of day.
You have tried to start the
• Start over and enter a valid time of day.
AUTO NITE LIGHT without
a valid time of day entered for
the on-time and off-time.
You have tried to turn the
• The turntable will not operate when the
turntable on when the probe
probe is in use.
is in use.
You have tried to change the
• Many of the oven’s features are preset and
power level when it is not allowed. cannot be changed.
You Hear an Unusual,
Low-Tone Beep
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Notes
Notes
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Our factory-trained technicians
know your appliance inside and
out—so most repairs can be han-
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In-Home Repair Service
800.626.2000
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Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure
to assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
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or speech who have access to a
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For Customers With
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We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to follow for further help.
First,
contact the people who ser-
viced your appliance. Explain why
you are not pleased. In most cases,
this will solve the problem.
Next,
if you are still not pleased,
write all the details—including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
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Finally,
if your problem is still
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be there after your warranty expires.
Purchase a GE contract while your
warranty is still in effect and you’ll
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Service Contracts
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service
their
own appliances can have
parts or accessories sent directly
to their home. The GE parts system
provides access to over 47,000
parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal
Parts are fully warranted. VISA,
MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
Care and cleaning instructions con-
tained in this manual cover proce-
dures to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be
referred to qualified service person-
nel. Caution must be exercised,
since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Parts and Accessories
Further Service
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original pur-
chase, we will provide, free of charge,
parts and service labor in your home to
repair or replace any part of the microwave
oven that fails because of a manufacturing
defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the tenth year
from the date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a replace-
ment magnetron tube if the magnetron
tube fails because of a manufacturing
defect. You pay for the service trip to
your home and service labor charges.
************************************
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home
use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty
is the same except that it is LIMITED
because you must pay to ship the product
to the service shop or for the service tech-
nician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by
our Factory Service Centers or by our
authorized Customer Care
®
servicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
Part No. 164D3370P090
Pub. No. 49-40092
JVM1320 JVM1339
JVM1330 JVM1340
JVM1331 JVM1341
MICROWAVE
OVEN
WARRANTY
What is Covered
• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use the product.
Read your Owner’s Manual. If you then
have any questions about
operating the
product, please contact
your dealer or our
Customer Relations office at the address
below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center
®
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You
are
responsible for providing adequate
elec-
trical, exhausting and other connecting
facilities.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting
of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is misused,
or used for other than the intended
purpose or used commercially.
•
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
What is Not
Covered
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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