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GE 164D2966P147 Microwave Oven User Manual

1. 31 33 Exhaust Fan ici scciiceccite cicicenecettacetinest 32 Grease Fite ts cxscccsecsescrteeesesecvescenaaesteacteets 32 Light Bulb Replacement ccccee 33 Installation 32 Adapter PIUGS c ccccscccccescssssessesesesseseeeeee 32 Extension Cords ccccccssscsessesessescsssseteeees 32 Grounding INStructiOnsS c cceceeeeeeees 32 Consumer Services 35 Appliance Registration ccccceeeeeseeees 2 Important Phone Numbets 0006 35 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Warranty ccccceeeececeteeeteeeeeeees Back Cover Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure HELP US HELP YOU Before using your oven read this guide 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 call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls conc
2. VN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave convection oven could result in injury 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 When using the convection or combination cooking functions both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as broiler pan oven shelf and temperature probe Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when the microwave convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode 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 resultin
3. Safety Instructions 3 5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Operating Instructions Tips Aluminum Foil cccccceeeeeeeeeeees 4 16 19 Automatic Fan Feature cccccceeeseeseeees 7 Broiler Pan cccceee 5 10 12 29 31 Clo K iid r EN 8 9 Combination Cooking Combination Roast ceccee Cooking by Temperature Cooking by Time ccccccccseceesscseeeeeees Control Panel Convection Cooking Bron na a Cooking by Temperature Cooking by Time cccccecsesseesscseeeeeees Cookware Reference Guide 00 30 Cooking by Temperature 0000 17 Cooking by Time ccseceeeeeees 14 15 Cooking Complete Remindetv 10 Defrosting by Time c ccccccseeeeseceees 16 Delay Start Remindet cc cccceeee 15 Delayed Cooking Kitchen TimMer cccceceeseeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeees MiCrOWAVING TIPS cccccesescseseeseteeeeeeeee 6 POPCOMN rena tdaentn 20 Power LeVelS ccccceeseseeeeeeeees 7 13 17 Reheat c cecccthscscveeut nice ewatiniteies 21 Oven Shelf 4 12 20 22 24 27 31 Probe cceee 4 8 11 13 17 25 27 31 GE Appliances Use and Care Guide Microwave Convection Oven P Model JVM290 Problem Solver 34 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning
4. PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START PRObE APPEARS ON DISPLAY Error APPEARS ON DISPLAY HOT APPEARS ON DISPLAY FLOOR OF THE OVEN IS WARM EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high QUESTIONS USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER POSSIBLE CAUSE e A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e Unplug your microwave convection oven then plug it back in e Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle e Door not securely closed e START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection e Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not touched to cancel it e Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching one of the cooking pads e CLEAR OFF pad was touched accidentally Reset cooking program and touch START pad e Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination Roast or Temp Cook Hold e Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature after setting temperature cooking programs e Make sure you have entered a code number after touching Sensor COOK e Temperature probe is miss
5. A PRObE will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe Step 5 Touch the START pad If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven e Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating e Insert the probe 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 Q Can I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food A No if it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven 17 su Aq SuUNSOIJIG OQ E z ge z lt m z g x S e m AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you How to Set Auto Defrost Before you begin check the Auto Defrost Guide located in this section It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost Step 1 R
6. if required See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section yoo0j sulyo0 10suaSs e Be sure outside of container and inside of oven e After completion of Cook cycle if food needs additional cooking return food to oven and use Micro Cook to finish cooking Serving Size Comments Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or plastic wrap Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap OQ gt DM S gt 2 OQ lt DM Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or plastic wrap Pierce skin with fork Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor Use oblong square or round dish Cover with plastic wrap 1to2 Use oblong square or round dish pieces Cover with wax paper 1 2 to 3 Ibs Use round casserole dish Crumble meat into dish Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap IPMA SUIYO0N I0SUI 23 CONVECTION TIME COOKING During convection cooking a heating element is Because the heated air is kept constantly moving used to raise the temperature of the air inside the not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop oven Any oven temperature from 225 F to 450 F around the food some foods cook faster than in may be programmed A fan gently circulates this regular oven cooking heated air throughout the oven over and around the food produc
7. 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time No need to touch START the oven will start immediately The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program Step 4 Touch START pad The display will show the time you entered The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time Step 3 Touch START pad The reminder is now set at the time you programmed and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad The display will show REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad Add 30 Seconds The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 15 Cl o z A fa 4 i g gt DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost Power Level 3 Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great
8. Be sure bulbs to be es combination replaced are cool a cooktop light before removing night light first Break the adhesive disconnect seal by gently Dn power at main unscrewing the bulbs fuse or circuit REMOVE SCREW Replace with 40 watt Ez breaker panel incandescent bulbs WB02X4253 available from your 99 or pull plug GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S11N 1 T Remove screw on right side of light compartment which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Raise light cover and lower cover until it stops compartment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven Oven Light AE TAR i Wale I __ Next remove the single screw Clean off the grease and dust on To replace your oven light first located above door near center hood surfaces often Use a solution disconnect power at main fuse of oven that secures light housing of warm water and detergent or circuit breaker panel or pull Replace burned out bulb with About 1 tablespoon of ammonia plug Remove the top grill by a 40 watt incandescent bulb may be added to the water Take taking out the 2 screws that hold WB02X4253 available from care not to touch the filters and it in place your GE supplier enamel surfaces with this solution p z 5 ge p 5 NR e x z O 5 VN ammonia will darken metal uvue day qmg 451 33
9. all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MICROWAVING TIPS e 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 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 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 e 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 e Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide e Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a
10. allows 8 Vent Fan and Light Controls cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves 9 Grease Filters confined in oven 10 Cooktop Light 4 Receptacle for Temperature Probe 11 Oven Floor Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle 12 Broiler Pan Consists of a drip pan and a before oven will start any temperature or Combination Roast cooking 5 Temperature Probe Probe measures internal food temperature The probe must be used when cooking by temperature in microwave convection or combination modes Shelf The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking Remove the shelf when microwave only cooking 10 spatter shield See Convection Broiling section for instructions NOTE Oven light and oven vent s are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Rating plate is located on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open N WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options Microwave cooking uses very short high frequency radio waves The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods while retaining their natural texture and moisture Microwave cooking heats food directly not the cookware or the interior of the oven Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation C
11. carefully and direct steam away from hands and face e 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 e Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use e Use of the shelf accessory Never use the shelf for microwave only cooking Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave only cooking Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for Convection and Combination cooking Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They will be hot Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield while microwaving Place the shelf on the upper supports for convection broiling The Exhaust Hood e Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan Feature While the fan is operating caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use For this reason Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adeq
12. has fat or gristle around edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired fat may be trimmed leaving layer about 1 8 inch thick Step 2 Insert spatter shield onto drip pan Always use spatter shield so fat drips into drip pan otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire You can use aluminum foil to line your drip pan and spatter shield However you must mold the foil tightly to the spatter shield and cut slits in it just like the spatter shield Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the drip pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Step 3 Touch Convection BROIL pad once for HI 450 F and twice for LO 425 F Questions and Answers Q May I use aluminum foil to line the drip pan and spatter shield A Yes if you mold the foil thoroughly to the spatter shield and slit it to conform to the slots in the shield Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the drip pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Q When broiling is it necessary to always use the spatter shield in the pan A Yes Using the spatter shield suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the shield and stay cooler t
13. meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens How to Change Power Level 1 Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST 2 Select cooking or defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking The power 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 may need additional attention such as frequent stirring rotating 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 cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scalloped potatoes Rest periods when the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with Power Level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the
14. minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven TE Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1 10 Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds touch either MICRO COOK TEMP COOK HOLD or ROAST and enter cook time or temperature Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Combination Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin Step 4 Set standing or hold time by KITCHEN touching KITCHEN TIMER pad TIMER Step 5 Touch 1 0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes Step 6 Touch MICRO COOK pad MICRO COOK Step 7 Touch 2 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of cooking time Step 8 Touch START As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function When time is up the o
15. of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle 1 UIAQ ANOX Jo SIMJVI A gt A aa lt 5 OQ pe 5 S COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES Cookware Glass Ceramic Pyrex Fire King Corning Ware etc Ceramic Cookware with Metal Microwave Safe Plastics Paper Products Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400 F i i Combination Microwave Convection Heat Resistant Glass YES YES YES YES YES YES no metal trim NO YES NO Non Heat Resistant Glass NO NO NO YES NO YES Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NO YES NO NO YES NO NO Straw Wicker and Wood NOTE For more information on the proper use of cookware in your oven see your Microwave Convection Cookbook Cookware Tips Convection Cooking METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked products but especially where browning or crusting is important Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust GLASS OR GLASS CERAMIC casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Microwave METAL SHELF ACCESSORY NO The shelf is required for good air ns N circulation and even browning ANY Combination Cook Allow at least one inch bet
16. to the desired finished food temperature The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internal temperature Its appearance may vary from picture shown The probe must be used when using Temp Cook Hold or Combination Roast To use the probe properly follow the directions below Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad NOTE Oven automatically switches to Hold when preset food temperature is reached How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1 Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall Close the door Step 2 Touch TEMP COOK HOLD pad Step 3 Touch 1 6 and 0 for 160 F Step 4 Touch POWER LEVEL pad Touch 5 for medium power Cooking Tips e Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time e Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Questions and Answers Q Why did PRObE flash on the display
17. touch the Convection minutes by touching number pads in sequence COOK pad beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and Step 2 E h b hi h 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that eps PUler tne oven temperauire Dy touc ing the order To enter time less than one hour for example number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature For example touch number pads 2 2 oy munes touch iy aud N and 5 for 225 F Step 4 Touch START pad 24 CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING LAN You can also convection cook with the temperature probe to assure that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious browning The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached For best results P f 1 Place the shelf on the oven floor 2 Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven J 3 When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time SUIYOO JUL UOlIIAUOZD How to Convection Temperature Cook Step 1 Insert probe in Step 3 Enter oven temperature by touching the food as directed in the ill number pads that correspond with the desired oven Cookbook or in this guide temperature For example touch 2 2
18. 5 for 225 F Plug other end of probe Step 4 Touch the appropriate number pads in securely into wall 0 sequence to enter the desired food temperature receptacle Any food temperature from 90 F to 199 F may be programmed For example touch 1 8 and 0 in that order for 180 F The temperature selected is shown Step 2 Touch Convection COOK pad on the display Step 5 Touch START pad When food reaches preselected temperature display shows End oven signals and turns off Questions and Answers Q After I preheated my oven I tried to set Q Can I store the probe in the oven when it is not cooking time but nothing happened What is in use the problem A Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended A Until you open the oven door or touch the If you forget and leave it in during cooking CLEAR OFF pad the oven remains in the preheat without having inserted it in food damage to the mode and no further instructions can be entered probe or to the oven may result After 1 hour oven automatically turns off Q Can I check during the cooking cycle to be sure that I have set the correct oven temperature A Yes If you touch the Convection COOK pad at any time during cooking the selected oven temperature is displayed on the display OQ z lt O m B gr S e z P a z ve 25 COMBINATION TIME COOKING Combination cooking offers the best features of microwa
19. ER and all of the oven allows you to turn the clock display functions After 15 seconds all lights on or off without changing the time e Probe has been forgott h O E AES A AE disappear and RESET appears in on the clock Touch the 0 number pad Combination Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is bei q the upper portion Touch the to turn the clock display on or off SA R A SENSE CLEAR OFF pad set the Clock and The Clock Display On Off feature e Probe is not securely seated in oven is ready for use cannot be used while a cooking oven wall receptacle DAR is i P This will happen any time there is a feature is in use power outage FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Cooking Complete Reminder For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook Hold 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 Do not use for microwave only cooking This is to certify C EM that this unit has at 0 10 WG been tested in 234 Vert conformance 239 Hor with AMCA Bulletin No 210 1 Door Handle Pull to open door Door must be 7 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display securely latched for oven to operate For detailed information on each feature 2 Door Latches see Your Touch Control Panel section 3 Window with Metal Shield Screen
20. ERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Door inside Window Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Metal and plastic parts on door Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil DO NOT USE ABRASIVES SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish If grease is present high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser After using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughl ly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint How to Clean the Outside Case Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth rinse with a damp cloth and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Keep your oven clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door afew minutes after cooking helps air out the inside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Don t use
21. KING REHEAT Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods With many leftovers there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to 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 and amounts of pre cooked food Foods Recommended A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be reheated using this feature Reheat is recommended for single servings of food or plates of leftovers Easy to Use Simply touch the REHEAT pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately Example Place covered food in oven Touch REHEAT REHEAT pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately RHEAT and FOOD are displayed Questions amp Answers Q If my food is not completely reheated after using Reheat what should I do A Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with Reheat Foods Not Recommended Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be reheated using th
22. MAGES 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 Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 JVM290 Part No 164D2966P 147 Pub No 49 8627 3 95 CG Printed in Korea
23. 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 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 it 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 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 storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering
24. OK again Step 6 Set your second cook time Step 7 Change the power level for MICRO COOK Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 14 Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee there is no need to change the power level If Power Level 10 is not appropriate see How to Change Power Level below Step 4 Touch START Step 5 When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Step 6 Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking How to Change Power Level When Setting Micro Cook I 1 Press MICRO COOK 2 Select cooking time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Step 8 Press START The microwave oven will start and the time set for COOK TIME I will count down Also POWER 10 or the power level selected for COOK TIME I will be displayed At the end of COOK TIME I the second power level is displayed and the time for COOK TIME IT is shown counting down When time is up the oven signals and flashes End The oven light and fan shut off Open the door If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food simply close the door and press START to resume cooking If there is no tim
25. X FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Meat Chops 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary Frankfurters Sausage 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate Remove defrosted 2 minutes pieces Ground Meat 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes and break e Beef Patties 0 1 6 0 Ibs Separate patties patties 5 minutes Roast 0 1 6 0 Ibs Shield if necessary 30 minutes shield Ribs 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Remove defrosted 10 minutes pieces Shield if necessary Stew 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes separate defrosted pieces Poultry Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes z breast side up necessary run cold water D in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish Hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Cornish Hens split 0 1 6 0 Ibs Turn over 5 minutes Seafood Fish Fillets 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Shrimp Scallops 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Whole Fish 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Hold under shield tail and cold running head water Edges or thin are
26. advantages of a microwave oven Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread rolls vegetables fruits and frozen dinners The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you e Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad but you may change this for more flexibility e See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help How to Change Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time noe 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Defrosting Tips e 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 as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered e Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the magnetron is in operation 16 To become better acquainted with the defrost function defrost a 10 oz package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below Step 1 Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door Be sure package con
27. as of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas After first or second signal shield warm areas with small pieces of foil 19 SENSOR COOKING POPCORN NOTE Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces Step 1 Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn Step 2 Open oven door and place package of popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions Close oven door Step 3 Touch POPCORN pad POPCORN No need to touch START the oven will start immediately After the sensor detects steam the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed Step 4 When cooking is completed the oven signals and flashes End Open the door and remove the popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The oven will start immediately Then touch number pad 9 A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided Questions and Answers Q I opened the door to check on the popcorn and Error appeared on the display Why A The Popcorn program first detects steam and then switches to Micro Cook If yo
28. d wash with a damp cloth For stubborn spots sudsy water may be used but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet 31 Q ae ve re S z O o P z lt n ID pue 3189 suIuvd THE EXHAUST FEATURE The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease When the fan is operated air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside Reusable Grease Filters FILTER COOKTOP FILTER LIGHT The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month Never operate the microwave without the filters in place In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit To Remove Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front The filter will To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To clean grease filter soak it and then agitate filter in solution of 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 drop out Charcoal Filter Kit for some models There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside Rinse shake and remove moisture be
29. e cool enough to prevent meat sticking to the surface However spraying the shield lightly before cooking with a vegetable cooking spray will make cleanup easier 29 jSvoy uoyeurquoo o gt lt gt zs gt ve COOKING REFERENCE GUIDE This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting the best method of cooking Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking Foods Appetizers Dips and Spreads Pastry Snacks Beverages Sauces and Toppings Soups and Stews Meats Defrosting Roasting Poultry Defrosting Roasting Fish and Seafood Defrosting Cooking Casseroles Eggs and Cheese Scrambled Omelets Quiche Souffle Vegetables Fresh Breads Quick Yeast Muffins Coffee Cake Desserts Cakes Layer and Bundt Angel Food and Chiffon Custard and Pudding Bar Cookies Fruit Pies and Pastry Candy Blanching Vegetables Frozen Convenience Foods 30 Microwave Best Method A Alternate N Not Recommended fees agi l l He Convection Z Z Z gt Z H gt Z gt Z Z Z gt Z D gt Z Z Z gt Z 9 CARE AND CLEANING SS we HT 122 pea ya a wy 5312 How to Clean the Inside Walls and floor Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls NEVER USE A COMM
30. e oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature For example touch number pads 2 2 and 5 for 225 F Questions and Answers Q May I use my metal roasting pan to Combination Cook a roast A No Do not use metal cookware when Combination cooking Place the roast in a glass dish Q Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the oven floor when Combination cooking A No For best roasting results place the glass dish on the oven shelf which rests on the oven floor during Combination cooking 26 Step 3 Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that order To enter time less than one hour for example 30 minutes touch 0 3 and 0 Step 4 Touch START pad Remember e Check the Cookware and Accessories section for correct cookware when Combination cooking e For best roasting and browning results whole roasts and poultry should be cooked in a dish placed directly on the oven shelf e Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices and prevent spattering e Some recipes call for preheating COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING With this function of your new oven you can enjoy the benefits of combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe The probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness de
31. e oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it can create electrical arcing in the oven damage oven walls and damage the temperature probe 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 For these reasons 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision e When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F This assures that in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat 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 e Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks see previous caution should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking SAFETY FACT Superheated water
32. e remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short cut method to set time for 1 5 minutes at Power Level 10 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK How to Use Delay Start The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad DELAY START REMINDER How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a m Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad DELAY START REMINDER Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later The Sound Level Feature The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper To set the beeper sound level Step 1 Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad Step 2 Touch 0 for No Sound 1 for Soft 2 for Normal or 3 for Loud When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected Step 3 When you have selected your desired sound level touch the START pad To Express Cook your food or beverage Touch a number pad from 1 to 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at Power Level 10 For example touch the
33. efore the rest of the bird is thoroughly cooked How can I prevent this Thin uneven portions of poultry may be shielded with aluminum foil during cooking Do not allow foil to touch shelf or oven sides arcing may occur Usually my temperature probe gives very accurate results but this time it didn t What happened If the temperature probe is positioned touching fat or bone an inaccurate reading may result Be sure to place the probe in solid muscle usually the thickest meatiest part of the roast or poultry or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole 28 Q Meats often take longer than indicated in the guides to reach the desired internal temperature Why A If the meat is recently defrosted and still very cold Q or icy inside it will require a longer cooking time than meat which has been merely refrigerated Times shown in the guides are usually for meats that are refrigerator temperature Do most meats require standing time after cooking with Combination Roast A You may want to let meats stand briefly to allow easier carving and serving Most meat roasts continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the oven CONVECTION BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense heat The metal shelf must be in place on the shelf supports when using convection broiling Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum Step 1 If meat
34. emove food from package place in oven on microwave safe dish and close door RUTO Step 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Enter weight For example touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below After approximately 5 seconds START flashes Stand Time After Auto Defrosting meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost You may take the food out of the oven if you wish Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound see Conversion Guide below Then touch START pad The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results Step 4 Touch START pad Display shows defrost time counting down Twice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Ounces Pounds 12 13 14 15 18 AUTO DEFROST GUIDE LAN RECOMMENDED MIN MA
35. ensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time Rotate or stir food if necessary When done oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched REHEAT AND COOK uN CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results e Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Wonder if e Be sure the outside of the cooking container and it s microwave safe Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section e Never use tight sealing plastic covers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE e Do not open oven door during cycle When oven signals and countdown time is displayed door may are dry be opened for stirring turning or rotating food To resume cooking close door and touch START e Match the amount of food to the size of container Fill containers at least 1 2 full Food Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Potatoes Fish Chicken Pieces Ground Meat Beef Pork Turkey Cook Code pP N Servings e Match the amount of food to the size of the container Fill containers at least half full for best results the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor e Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal
36. erning your microwave oven If you received a damaged oven Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e 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 e Steam or vapor escaping from around the door e Light reflection around door or outer case e During cooking you will hear cracking and popping noises which are nothing more than normal expansion of the oven e At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight thump This is normal PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to mic
37. ers must be covered during Cook this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture NOTE Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor COOK Foods Not Recommended Foods that must be cooked uncovered foods that require constant attention foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature It is best to Micro Cook them Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of popular foods See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions Example Step 1 Place covered food in oven Touch COOK pad ENTER FOOD CODE flashes on display Step 2 Touch number pad of desired food code The code and food type you selected will appear on the display FOOD and CODE flash After 4 seconds START flashes on the display Touch START 22 Word AUTO shows on display indicating steam sensor is activated DO NOT OPEN DOOR OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE Beep sounds when steam is s
38. evel being used cooking mode and instructions BEVERAGE Touch this pad to heat or reheat a beverage No need to touch START the oven will start immediately POPCORN Touch this pad to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 5 ounces No need to touch START the oven will start immediately TIME DEFROST Gentle thawing at automatic Power Level 3 Low MICRO COOK Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 High AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad and food weight then START The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Touch number pads 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking No need to touch START the oven will start immediately NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to program the microwave POWER LEVEL Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 High for cooking or Power Level 3 Low for defrosting CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off The Clock Display On Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use SOUND LEVEL Press the SOUND LEVEL pad Press number pad 0 1 2 or 3 then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper KITCHEN TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as either a kitchen timer as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before ti
39. 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 3 Defrosting without cooking simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm without overcooking softening butter AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off This is because the automatic fan has come on to protect the internal parts of the microwave The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off S P3 N NOX JI e994 I SdI SUMBEMODIN S az o lt s DN 31Njv9 J ULA ONY YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger It s designed to be easy to use and understand 10 11 12 13 14 DISPLAY Displays time of day time or temperature during cooking functions power l
40. fore replacing To replace grease filter slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place Filter Kit model JX81 can be ordered from your GE supplier Ask for part WB02X4267 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 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 Fig 1 WARNING improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock 32 PREFERRED METHOD f Ensure proper ground Fig 1 exists before use 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 Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstance 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 LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT T Cooktop Light oO To replace the
41. g in injury 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 convection oven keep it at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven Sometimes the oven floor and walls can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor and walls during and after cooking Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave convection oven e Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Do not store any materials other than our recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage to the oven Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside th
42. he temperature probe However the Combination Roast feature eliminates most of the steps necessary to program combination temperature cooking How to Combination Roast Step 1 Insert temperature probe into meat and plug the probe firmly into oven wall receptacle Step 2 Touch the Combination ROAST pad once for cooking your roast to MEDium doneness Touch the pad twice for cooking to WELL The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking The food is placed in a j glass dish on a trivet for cooking during Combination Roast Step 3 Touch START When food reaches the programmed temperature for proper degree of doneness the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour continued next page 2i IU UOIBUIQUIO A D S z a gr m S e jsvoy uoyeurquoo COMBINATION ROAST continued Combination Roast Guide Use Probe Recommended Settings Food Beef y Lamb Pork Chicken Turkey The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 Questions and Answers Q A Q A When I cook poultry the thin small areas like legs and wings often overcook b
43. hus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Turn meat with tongs piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter Step 4 Touch START pad Step 5 When the preprogrammed temperature is reached preheating may take 25 to 30 minutes the oven signals Place the food on the broiler pan assembly Step 6 Open the door and place the broiler pan on the shelf which is on the shelf supports Hot appears on display when door is opened NOTE If the oven door remains closed the oven will hold the preprogrammed temperature for 1 hour and then shut off Step 7 Enter broiling time by touching number pads in sequence For 25 minutes touch 2 5 0 and 0 Step 8 Touch the START pad Step 9 When broiling is completed the oven signals and flashes End Oven light and fan shut off Q Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should A In some areas the power voltage to the oven may be low In these cases preheat the broil unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan assembly with food in oven Turn food only once during broiling Q Do I need to grease my broiler spatter shield to prevent meat from sticking A The spatter shield is designed to reflect broiler heat thus keeping the surfac
44. ing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors NOTE For information on suggested cookware see Cookware and Accessories section For best results P 1 Place the shelf on the oven floor 2 Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven J 3 When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time How to Convection Preheat and Time Cook Step 1 Touch Convection COOK pad Step 4 Open the oven door and place the food in the oven Step 5 Close the oven door Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that order To enter time less than one hour for example 30 minutes touch 0 3 and 0 Step 2 Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature For example touch number pads 2 7 and 5 for 275 F Do not enter convection cook time now Step 3 Touch START If you do not open Step 6 Touch START pad When cooking the door within 1 hour the oven will turn is completed the display shows End and off automatically the oven signals and turns off How to Convection Time Cook Without Preheating Step 1 If your recipe does not require Step 3 Set the desired cooking time in hours and preheating
45. ing or not plugged in securely when using cooking functions that measure food temperature e Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe e During Cook Reheat Beverage or Popcorn program the door was opened before steam could be detected or steam was not detected in maximum time e This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees and the door is opened e One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the oven was greater than 200 degrees These features will not operate when the oven is hot e The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor When the lamp is on the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm This is normal All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e 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 oven If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 34 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE we ll be there All you have to do is call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Whatever your question about any GE major appliance GE Answer Center information
46. ions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service e Improper installation Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 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 technician 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 If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DA
47. is feature It is best to use Micro Cook Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Beep sounds when steam is sensed and RHEAT is replaced by time counting down Rotate or stir food if necessary Close door and touch START to finish heating When done oven displays End and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF is touched Q What if I don t fully cover the dish in Reheat A Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool Cover tightly and reset Reheat 21 U1I0IGOgG SULO0 1OSUIS NM DR E OQ x k o z ti sg lt g5 a ve JBIYIY SULyOO IOSUI SENSOR COOKING COOK The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks this feature automatically adjusts the oven s cooking time to various types and amounts of food Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish and vegetables can be cooked using this feature Easy to Use Simply touch 3 control pads COOK desired CODE and START The word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Cook Codes Because most cooking contain
48. iscount With a multiple year contract N you re assured of future service at today s prices or Parts and Accessories Individuals qualified to service their own appliances User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to cover procedures intended to be performed by any user their home The GE parts system provides access to over Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified 47 000 parts and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel Caution must be exercised since fully warranted VISA MasterCard and Discover cards improper servicing may cause unsafe operation are accepted YOUR GE MICROWAVE CONVECTION OVEN WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT 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 convection oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement 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 e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any quest
49. me or temperature cooking CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving To set clock first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and 0 and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process REHEAT Touch this pad for quick reheating of prepared foods No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 COOK Touch this pad the number pad for the desired code number then START The oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off Convection COOK Touch this pad before entering desired oven temperature then cook time or food temperature Convection BROIL Touch this pad for broiling Be sure to use splatter shield and drip pan TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once food reaches preset temperature oven switches to Hold setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR OFF pad Combination ROAST Insert probe Touch this pad once for Medium twice for Well then START The oven roasts meat with the automatic preset program Combination COOK Touch this pad before entering desired oven temperat
50. n was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment e For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker e Do not mount this appliance over a sink Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool or near a sink e This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Do not immerse power cord or plug in water e Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter e 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 e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other c
51. ombustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use your microwave convection oven to dry newspapers Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite 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 Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven in microwave or combination modes while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two no harm is done However try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of 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 oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel continued next page 3 F r e N lt pa VN O s a pi e
52. onvection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food creating even browning and sealed in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces Your new oven also offers the option of combination cooking using microwave energy along with convection cooking You cook with speed and accuracy while browning and crisping to perfection You can use microwave cooking convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically Or you can cook by temperature by these methods using the temperature probe to determine the doneness by the internal temperature of the food This method takes the guesswork out of cooking shutting the oven off automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature Comparison Guide Microwave Convection The Sensor Cooking features make your microwave do the cooking for you It s easy and convenient just follow the step by step instructions in this guide A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cooking time and power level for best results Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels according to the weight of the food Just enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of pounds and touch the START pad The oven automatically calculates the correct defr
53. osting time and power levels The Delay Start Reminder feature lets you program the oven to start cooking at a desired time even if you re not at home The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave convection and combination cooking Combination ANIA COOKING Microwave energy is METHOD distributed evenly throughout the oven for thorough fast cooking of food HEAT Microwave energy SOURCE HEAT Heat produced within food CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration BENEFITS Fast high efficiency cooking Oven and surroundings do not get hot Easy clean up Hot air circulates around food to produce browned exteriors and seal in juices Circulating heated air Heat conducted from outside of food to inside Aids in browning and seals in flavor Cooks some foods faster than regular ovens Microwave energy and convection heat combine to cook foods in up to one third less time than regular ovens while browning and sealing in juices Microwave energy and circulating heated air Food heats from instant energy from penetration and heat conducted from outside of food Shortened cooking time from microwave energy plus browning and crisping from convection heat Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave Convection Combination Oven can do You will find a wide variety
54. rowave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important 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 d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following A WARNING to reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on the previous page This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this guide e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave convection oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use e This over the range ove
55. service is available to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week In Home Repair Service 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service scheduled at a time that s convenient for you Many GE Consumer Service company operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow or at your con venience 7 00 a m to 7 00 p m weekdays 9 00 a m to 2 00 p m Saturdays Our factory trained technicians know your appliance inside and out so most repairs can be handled in just one visit gt a S z O N z2 lt O For Customers With Special Needs 800 626 2000 Upon request GE will provide Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 s Service Contracts 5 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there 5 after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still ar in effect and you ll receive a substantial d
56. sharp edged utensils on your oven The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched The control panel can be damaged BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher Shelf Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven Broiler Pan Spatter Shield and Drip Pan After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the spatter shield from the drip pan Carefully pour out the grease in the drip pan into a proper container Wash scour if necessary with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad in hot soapy water Rinse the drip pan and spatter shield in hot water If food has burned on sprinkle the spatter shield while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth That way burned on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served The drip pan and spatter shield may also be cleaned in a dishwasher Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Power Cord If the cord becomes soiled unplug an
57. sired by monitoring the internal temperature of the food This function is exactly like combination time cooking except you set internal food temperature desired instead of cooking time For best results P f 1 Place the shelf on the oven floor 2 Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven 3 When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to combination temperature cooking lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time How to Combination Temperature Cook mi Step 1 Insert probe in food as directed in the Cookbook or in this guide Plug other end of probe securely into wall receptacle Step 2 Touch Combination COOK pad Step 3 Enter oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature For example touch 2 2 5 for 225 F Step 4 Touch the appropriate number pads in sequence to enter the desired food temperature Any food temperature from 90 F to 199 F may be programmed For example touch 1 8 and 0 in that order for 180 F The temperature selected is shown on the display Step 5 Touch START pad When food reaches preselected temperature display shows End oven signals and turns off COMBINATION ROAST Combination Roast is a combination function which is similar to combination temperature cooking using both microwave and convection cooking in conjunction with t
58. tains no metal TIME Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST DEFROST Step 3 Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended For example touch pads 4 0 and 0 for 4 minutes Step 4 Touch START When the cycle is completed the oven signals and flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting e For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time e 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 temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria e Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips Q Can I defrost small items in a hurry A Yes but they will need more frequent attention than usual Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1 2 Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 3 During either rotate or stir food frequently COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods
59. u open the door while POP is displayed Error will appear Close the door touch CLEAR OFF and begin again You may open the door when End appears on display Q Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn feature in my microwave oven A No This automatic function is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is a simple adjustment you can make Touch the POPCORN pad The oven will start immediately Then touch number pad 1 A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word POP The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided Q When I touched the POPCORN pad the oven signalled and HOT appeared in the display and the feature would not operate Why A If the temperature inside the oven is greater than 2005 the sensor will not operate properly as the oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used SENSOR COOKING BEVERAGE The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to the Microwaving Tips section Touch BEVERAGE pad No need to BEVERAGE touch START the oven will start immediately 20 The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished CAUTION Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be quite hot Remove the container with care SENSOR COO
60. uate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary A h the event of a grease fire smother Sa flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Clean the vent hood often Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame Optional Accessories Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX40AL Filler Panel Kit for model JVM290AV JX40WH Filler Panel Kit for model JVM290WV JX41 Filler Panel Kit for model JVM290BV JX81 Charcoal Filter Kit for non vented installation This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gr r N ti p DR 3 O s a pi o VN IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide 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 3 steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write
61. ure then cook time or food temperature Combination cooking uses alternating microwave and convection for maximum speed and browning DELAY START REMINDER Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day up to a 12 hour delay The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock START After all selections are made touch this pad to start the oven MINUTE Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes For example for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE CLEAR OFF When touched it shuts off the oven and erases all settings except time of day ADD 30 SEC Press this pad for 30 seconds cook time to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down or for an instant on for 30 seconds NIGHT LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on night light Touch again to turn light off SURFACE LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on surface light Touch again to turn light off VENT FAN Touch this pad for selection of Low High or Off fan speed SENSOR COOKING CONVECTION BEVERAGE REHEAT MICROWAVE TIME DEFROST DEFROST COOK HOLD es DeLay sran 3 5 O OQ 5 e r 2 az z KITCHEN TIMER SOUND LEVEL CODES 0 1 2 3 SURFACE LIGHT OFF ON Temperature Probe When You Plug in the Oven Clock Display On Off Feature PRObE Appears on the The display panel displays 88888 The Clock Display On Off Feature Display when 18 POW
62. ve energy and convection cooking Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully For best results Place the shelf on the oven floor oven Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to combination cooking lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time How to Combination Time Cook With Preheat Step 1 Touch Combination COOK pad Step 2 Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature For example touch number pads 2 7 and 5 for 275 F Do not enter convection cook time now Step 3 Touch START If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically Step 4 Open the oven door and place the food in the oven Step 5 Close the oven door Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that order To enter time less than one hour for example 30 minutes touch 0 3 and 0 Step 6 Touch START pad When cooking is completed the display shows End and the oven signals and turns off How to Combination Time Cook Without Preheating Step 1 If your recipe does not require preheating touch the Combination COOK pad Step 2 Enter th
63. ven signals and flashes End 13 V pue a1eMyood SITIOSSIII a ms DN g gt gt ca 5 z J g gt Z g gt a COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time Power Level 10 High is recommended for most cooking but you may change this for more flexibility See the Cooking Guide To become better acquainted with time cooking make a cup of coffee by following the steps below Step 1 Fill a cup 2 3 full of water add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe refer to Microwaving Tips section Place cup in oven and close door Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK MICRO CcooK Step 3 Select your time Touch pad 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute Using the Micro Cook II Feature The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK MICRO COOK Step 3 Select your first cook time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds Step 4 Now is the time to change the power level if you don t want full power for MICRO COOK Press POWER LEVEL Select desired power level 1 10 Step 5 Touch MICRO CO
64. ween the pan when using Convection and and the walls of the oven for air circulation NO BROILER PAN Aj EN spatter shield Uf EEEN and drip pan 12 Combination Cooking GLASS OR GLASS CERAMIC baking containers are recommended Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing sparking with oven wall or metal accessory shelf damaging the cookware the shelf or the oven HEAT RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware safe to 400 F may be used but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all around browning because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat Convection Combination Broil YES YES YES on the floor on the floor on the of the oven of the oven shelf supports NO NO YES place this on top of the metal shelf which is resting on the shelf supports HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer has 3 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy How to Time a 3 Minute Phone Call Step 1 Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad Step 2 Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad for 3 minutes and no seconds Step 3 Touch START Display shows time counting down The timer signals when time is up How to Defrost Hold and Micro Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15

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