GE Monogram JVM2070 manual

Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . 2–7 Operating Instr uctions Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .37–40 Cooking Features . . . . . . . . .12–18 Defrosting Features . . . . . . .21–27 Easy Guide ™ Menu System . . . . .9 Help Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . .[...]

2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY (a) 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. (b) Do Not Place any object between th[...]

• This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. • This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properl[...]

4 VENT FA N The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). T ake 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. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters. • In the event of a gre[...]

FOODS 5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! • 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—are able to explode and should not be heated in this mic[...]

6 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE 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 dinner ware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled [...]

7 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can r esult in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 [...]

Microwave Oven Features www .GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, featur es and appearance may var y fr om your model. 8 1100 W atts Features of the microwave oven 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door . The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed [...]

9 Using the EasyGuide ™ Menu System Example: Setting a timed cooking program REHEA T OPTIONS DEFROST POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 COOK BACK DELA Y TIME COOK 1 & 2 MEL T SOFTEN SELECT BEVERAGES SELECT FOOD TIME COOK EXPRESS COOK ST ART COOK TIME ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL 10 TIME REMAINING 3:30 SUMMAR Y Select COOK from the touchscreen[...]

10 OPTIONS POPCORN CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS CUSTOM 1 DEFROST REHEA T COOK HOME Feature Description COOK Press to cook by time, or by microwave sensor food selection. See “Cooking Features.” REHEA T Press to choose from a variety of foods for reheating. See “Reheat Features.” DEFROST Press to defrost foods by time, weight or food type. See ?[...]

11 V ariable Power Levels 1–10 Changing the Power Level www .GEAppliances.com The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for: • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select CO[...]

Press Enter Option EXPRESS Amount of cooking time— Starts immediately! TIME COOK Amount of cooking time. SELECT FOOD Food type, food weight/ More done/Less done quantity (some food types) SELECT BEVERAGES Beverage type—Starts immediately! SOFTEN Food type. MEL T Food type, food weight. TIME COOK 1 & 2 Amount of cooking time and power level [...]

13 TIME COOK Ti me Cook Cooking Features www .GEAppliances.com Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK . 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK . 3 Enter the cooking time using the nu[...]

14 Cooking Guide for Ti me Cook V egetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water . Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water .[...]

15 Express Cook Cooking Features www .GEAppliances.com This is a quick way to set cooking time from 30 seconds to 6 minutes. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK . 2 From the Cook Screen, select EXPRESS . 3 Select the cooking time from the touchscreen. The oven starts immediately . Microwave Sensor Featur es • Popcorn • Potato • Chicken pieces[...]

16 Food T ype Amount Comments Popcor n 3.0 to 3.5 ounce bag Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Potato 8–32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable. Chicken Pieces 2–8 pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap. Fresh V egetable 4–16 oz. Add 1/4 cup water[...]

17 Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving popcorn. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food por tion— it may result in severely over cooked or burnt food. Cooking Features www .GEAppliances.com Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. 1 Follow package instruct[...]

18 MARSH- MALLOW BUTTER 2 STICKS BUTTER 1 STICK BUTTER 1/2 STICK MEL T CHOCOLA TE CARAMEL CHEESE Using the Soften Feature Cooking Features www .GEAppliances.com The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting [...]

19 SOUP CASSEROLE VEGET ABLE RICE BEVERAGE PLA TE P AST A PIZZA REHEA T Press Enter Option Comments PLA TE Starts immediately! More done/ Cover with lid or vented Less done plastic wrap. BEVERAGE Beverage type— Use wide mouth mug. Starts immediately! PIZZA, 1–4 slices T ype of crust and Do not cover . number of slices P AST A, 8–12 oz. Starts[...]

20 Convenience Reheating Features Reheating Features www .GEAppliances.com Convenience reheating features microwave according to food type, quantity and weight. Use the convenience reheating features to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEA T . 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on fo[...]

21 MEL T SOFTEN 1 LB QUICK DEFROST BY WEIGHT BY TIME BY FOOD DELA Y DEFROST Press Enter BY TIME Amount of cooking time BY WEIGHT Food weight BY FOOD Food type, food weight 1 LB. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately! SOFTEN Food type MEL T Food type, food weight DELA Y Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to start. Features of the DEFROST Scre[...]

22 Defrosting by Time Defrosting Features www .GEAppliances.com Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME . 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR t[...]

23 Defrosting Guide for Time Defrost Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 m in . Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces ( 1 l b . ) 5 t o 7 m i n . Place block in casserole. T urn over and break up after half the time. Fr uit Plastic pouch –[...]

24 Defrosting by W eight Defrosting Features www .GEAppliances.com Defrosting by W eight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY WEIGHT . 3 Using the Conversion Guide a[...]

25 Defrosting by Food Defrosting Features www .GEAppliances.com Defrosting by Food allows you to specify the food you are defrosting and automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for that type of food. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY FOOD . 3 Select the foo[...]

26 Using the Soften Feature Defrosting Features www .GEAppliances.com The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in oven. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 Fr[...]

27 How to Delay the Star t of Defrosting Defrosting Features www .GEAppliances.com The Delay feature allows you to set the microwave to delay the start time for Time Cook, Time Cook 1 & 2, and Time Defrost, for up to 24 hours. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST . 2 From the Defrost Screen, select DELA Y . 3 Enter the time you want the oven [...]

28 TURNT ABLE EDIT CUSTOM 1 EDIT CUSTOM 2 FIL TER REMINDER DISPLA Y OPTIONS MORE BEEPER VOLUME AUTO NITE LITE TIMER SET CLOCK REMINDER OPTIONS Press Enter Option SET CLOCK Time of day , AM/PM TIMER Countdown time REMINDER Reminder time, AM/PM AUTO NITE LITE ON time, AM/PM OFF time, AM/PM BEEPER VOLUME LOW , NORMAL, LOUD, MUTE TURNT ABLE ON, OFF EDI[...]

29 Setting the Clock Microwave Options www .GEAppliances.com Select SET CLOCK from the Options Screen to set the time of day . 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select SET CLOCK . 3 Using the numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time of day . Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered. 4 Sele[...]

30 Setting the Auto Nite Light Microwave Options www .GEAppliances.com The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. T o set the timer: 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select AUTO NITE LITE . 3 The display will show the previous time for which the Auto Nite Light was set. If you wish to u[...]

31 Changing the Custom Programs Microwave Options www .GEAppliances.com The CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 pads on the Home Screen can be changed to activate several different microwave programs for one touch recall. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select EDIT CUSTOM 1 if you want to change the selection for CUSTOM 1 . Se[...]

32 Changing the Display Options Microwave Options www .GEAppliances.com Changing the Display Options allows you to turn the clock display on or off, change the color contrast of the touchscreen display or change from standard to metric measurements on the display . 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS . 2 From the Options Screen, select DISPLA Y [...]

33 Automatic Fan Other Features www .GEAppliances.com An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat. If you have turned the fan on, you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool[...]

34 About the Help Feature Help Features www .GEAppliances.com Pressing HELP from the Home Screen allows you to locate feature information and helpful hints. After pressing HELP : • Press PRODUCT DET AILS to find information concerning your model and serial number . • Press FEA TURE HELP to find help locating information on microwave features. ?[...]

Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity . • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on [...]

36 T er m Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • 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, poultr y pins, [...]

37 An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is tur ned off before cleaning any part of this oven. Helpful Hints Care and Cleaning www .GEAppliances.com How to Clean the Inside W alls, Floor , Inside Window , Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be rem[...]

38 Charcoal Filter behind ActiveV ent (on some models) Reusable Grease Filters (on all models) W e recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner , first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Bottom C[...]

T o remove the charcoal filter: 1 Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by removing the screws on top of the grille that hold it in place and sliding the grille to the left (opening the door makes grille removal easier). 3 Slide the filter toward the front of the oven and remove it. T o[...]

Replace the bur ned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier . 1 T o replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the screws on top of the grille that hold it in place and sliding the grille to [...]

41 Problem Possible Cause What T o Do Oven will not start Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press HOME or the touchscreen to activate the control panel. A fuse in your home may • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Controls are n[...]

42 Staple your receipt her e. Proof of the original pur chase date is needed to obtain ser vice under the warr anty . For The Period Of: W e W ill Replace: One Y ear Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During From the date of the this full one-year war ranty , GE will also provide, free of charge,[...]

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