GE JVM150J manual

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    SpacemakefMicwwe Oven Contents Adapter Plugs 29 Microwaving Tips 3 Aluminum Foil 4 Minute/Second Timer 9 Appliance Registration 2 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Auto Cook 19-24 Oven Shelf 5,26,27 Auto Defrost 16, 17 Power Levels 9-12 Auto Reheat 14, 15 Precautions 2-5 Auto Roast 12, 13 Problem Solver Auto Stirt 11 Recipes, Cooking Tips 21-:: Auto Simme[...]

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    Help us help you... Before using your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY402[...]

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    Microwaving Tips ● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware 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 su[...]

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    IMPORTANT SWETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) o Ifm~t~~~~ i~ide ov~~ sh~uld ~@ k~p oven door clew, mm oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fise or circuit breaker panel. ● Some products such as whole *S and sealed containers-for example, closed jm—w~ e~lode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the micr[...]

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    THE EXHAUST HOOD ● Have it installed and properly grounded by a qtified instier. See the special initiation boo~et packed with the microwave oven, s The exhaust fan in the oven til operate automatidy under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature, page 6). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading [...]

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    Your Touch Control Wnel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions. Afier 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in th[...]

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    Features of Your Microwave Oven CootiW Complek Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4.) ‘~ To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. ?? II %]’ .,:,, i,.,,,.:,:,,.:.:. .., ... , ..: ::.,.., T m e @ ....?[...]

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    How to Use the ~nute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC T~R has three timing functions: ● It operates as a minute timer. . It can be set to delay cooking. ● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. How time a 3-Minuti Phone Call 1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. The display shows “: O“ and “EN[...]

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    Time Cook I &II allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 ~igh), or change power level automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cookbook. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the[...]

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    CooH~ by Tempemture Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the dmired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I &II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswo[...]

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    Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast B up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking. Just as in conventional roasting, only tender ro[...]

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    Auto Roast Guide ● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) ● Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. . Insert probe as described on page 12. Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) Your cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering, incl[...]

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    Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 3 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types a[...]

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    Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good reheating results. ● Always use microwave-safe con~iners and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if the container is rnicrowave- safe? Put it to the test described on page 3. ● Never use tight-sealing plastic lids—they can prevent steam from escapi[...]

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    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the following page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch the START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during [...]

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    Auto Defrost Guide ~COMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT FINT SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME I I I I I Chops 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary. Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces. Ground Meat 0.1 -5.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutes areas and break apart. Beef[...]

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    Defrosting by ~me The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quic~y thaw foods such as br-d, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting[...]

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    Automatic Cooting The Auto Cook feature eliminates your need to lookup cooking times in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Because most cooking containers must be covered [...]

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    How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your ~ste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time. If you want a longer cookin[...]

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    Automatic CooHng ~ps Containers and Covers ● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. ● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. ● Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best resul[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Control Guide ● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and time, counting down, is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START pad. ● Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. ● Add 1/4 [...]

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    Food Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty stew Meats, Poultry, Seafood Chicken pieces (Up to 2 % lbs.) Whole chicken (Up to 3 Ibs.) Fish fillets (1 lb.) Meat loaf (lfi lbs.) Hamburger patties (4) Sausage patties (12 [...]

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    Automatic CooHng Meat and Main Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 cup instant rice 1 (151A oz.) can kidney beans, undr[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Vegetable and fruit Recipes Zsty Squash and Tomatoes Auto Cook Code 3 Approx. Cooking Time—15 min. Makes 4 Servings 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced 2 small [...]

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    How to Use the Oven Shelf Positioning the Shelf ● Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Roduct damage may result. . Use potholders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. ● Do not store microwave browning dish on metil shelf. I ● Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is not recommended. The two position wire [...]

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    How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Two plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heat[...]

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    Care and C1eani~ Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules: ● Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes afier cooking helps air out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh. ● Don’t use[...]

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    Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 30-watt GE bulb (WB02X4235) available from your GE supplier. I ., I Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water.[...]

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    - m Questiom? Use This Woblem Solver v - PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL N~ o A fise in your home may be blown or~e circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset COME ON circuit breaker, ● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. ● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wdl receptacle. CONTROL PANEL ● Door[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive tie assurance fiat if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! GEAnswer Centera In-Home Repak Service 8flo-GE-cAREs AGE Consumer Service professional wtil provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s conve[...]

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    YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven tha[...]