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    Microwave O ven 164D3370P113 49-40116-3 12-00 JR JVM1840 JVM1841 Owner’ s Manual Safety Information Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4, 5 Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Ener[...]

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    ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. ■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installat[...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com 3 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’ s Manual. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 ″ . It may be installed over [...]

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    Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ 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[...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com 5 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ SUPERHEA TED WA TER 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 whe[...]

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    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 sure if a dish is m[...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com 7 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information ■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic s[...]

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    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 outlet that is properly installed and grounded. [...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 9 The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. ■ Clean the underside of the microwave often. D[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 10 Filler Panel Kits JX52WH—White JX52BL—Black JX52AL—Almond JX52CT—Bisque When replacing a 36 ″ range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance. For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabine[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 11 About the features of your microwave oven. www .GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the Oven Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. Door [...]

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    Y ou can microwave by time or with the convenience features. About the features of your microwave oven. Cooking Controls T ime Features Press Enter TIME COOK I & II Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 AUTO[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 13 About changing the power level. www .GEAppliances.com 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. High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook [...]

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    About the time features. T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during TIME COOK to check the food. Close the door and press ST ART to resume cooking. T ime Cook II Lets you change power levels au[...]

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    15 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information www .GEAppliances.com Cooking Guide for T ime Cook I and T ime Cook II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking Med-High (7) dish, plac[...]

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    About the time features. Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 16 V egetable Amount T ime Comments 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 per ear dish, place corn. If corn i[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 17 www .GEAppliances.com T ime Defrost 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 [...]

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    Defrosting Guide Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the time features. 18 Food T ime Comments 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.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 min. Place block i[...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 19 Express Cook 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 lev[...]

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    About the auto feature. Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 Auto/Quick Defrost The Auto/Quick Defrost feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO/QUICK DEFROST once for Auto Defrost or twice for Quick Defrost . Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels t[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature Follow package instructions, using T ime Cook if the package is less than 1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN . The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 22 About the convenience features. 1 Bread, rolls, muffins 1 to 4 2 Sandwich 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. Pad Food T ype Quantity or W eight Snacks Guide Snacks The Snacks feature automat[...]

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    23 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK VEGET ABLE 2 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 789 0 ST ART P AUSE Fresh V egetables 4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic w[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support About the convenience features. 24 Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. Press REHEA T . Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). The oven starts immediately. NOTE: The serving size may be changed wi[...]

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    1 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on oven floor or turntable. 2 Fish 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper. 3 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. 4 Ground Meat 8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble (beef, p[...]

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    Other features your model may have. Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 26 Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press CLOCK . Enter time of day. Select AM or PM. Press ST ART . 4 3 2 1 1 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS CO[...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 27 Reminder 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. Press REMINDER. Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave cl[...]

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    Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Press DELA Y ST ART . Select the cooking or defrosting feature you wish to delay, then enter the cooking or defrosting time. Press ST ART . Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Select AM or PM. [...]

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    www .GEAppliances.com Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 29 Surface Light Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. SURFACE LIGHT V ent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 30 OPTIONS Options Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to cycle through the available options. Auto Nite Light The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. To set the timer: Press 1. Enter the time of day for the light to come on. Select AM [...]

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    Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information 31 www .GEAppliances.com Shelf 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 reheating on more than one level. How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving ■ Make sure the [...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 32 Switch places after 1/2 time Switch places after 1/2 time Shelf and Reheating ■ T o reheat on 2 levels OR ■ T o reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: Multiply reheat time by 1 1 / 2 . Switch places after 1/2 the time. 2 1 Other features your model may have.[...]

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    33 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Microwave terms. www .GEAppliances.com T erm Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the metal shelf not installed correctly so that it touches the microwave wall. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the ov[...]

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    Helpful Hints Open the oven door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain 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 spa[...]

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    35 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information How to Clean the Outside Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. Ca[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 36 Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier . To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Remove the screw at[...]

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    37 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information About the exhaust feature. www .GEAppliances.com The V ent Fan The vent fan has 2 metal reusable grease filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on th[...]

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    Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 38 Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10733 from your GE supplier . If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps re[...]

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    39 Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information Before you call for service. www .GEAppliances.com T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Things That Are Normal With Y our Microwave Oven ■ Steam or vapor escaping from[...]

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    Notes. Safety Information Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40[...]

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    41 GE Service Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you Service Protection Plus ™ —comprehensive protection on all your appliances— No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed by GE • All brands covered • Unlimited service calls • All parts and labor costs included • No out-of[...]

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    Day Year Street Address Consumer Product Ownership R egistration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today. Have th[...]

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    GE Microwave Oven W arranty . Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Information This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home. Some states do [...]

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    Printed in Korea Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite www .GEAppliances.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on- line. You c[...]