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Safety Instructions

....

2-9

Operaffng Instructions
Auto Defrost Feature
Care and
Cleaning
.........
Changing the
Power Level ..........
Convenience
Features ..........

. .20
30, 31

. .35

35

JVM1542

Consumer Support
Consumer

13
21-23

Cooking Guide .... 15, 16
Defrosting
Guide
.....
18
Exhaust Feature
...33,
34
Features of Your
Microwave
Microwave

Troubleshooting
Tips
Things That Are
Normal With Your
Microwave Oven ......

Oven ...11,
Terms
.....

Optional Kits ........
Other Features ....

Support
Optional
Product

......
Back Cover
Kits .........
10

Registration
.......
Warranty
............

37, 38
39

12
29

10
24-28

Replacing Bulbs ......
32
Time Features
.... 14-19

Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #

Serial #
Find
the

these

numbers

on a label inside

oven.

3828WSA2657

164D3370P220

49-40264 05-02JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_, the informadon in this manualmust be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS
TOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY
[] Do Not Attempt to operate

damaged.

since open-door
operation
can result in harmful

important
that the oven door
close properly and that there

exposure

is no damage

to microwave

energy. It is important
not to
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
I

[] Do Not Operate the oven if it is

this oven with the door open

soil or cleaner
accumulate
surfaces,

or allow

residue

door

to the:

(bent),

hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),

Do Not Place any object
between the oven front
face and the door

[]

It is particularly

to

on sealing

door seals and sealing
surfaces.
[] The Oven Should Not be
adjusted

or repaired

by

anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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 above.
N This appliance
nmst be
grounded.
Connect only
to a properly grounded
oudet. See the Grounding
2

Instructions section

on page 8.

II Install or locate this
appliance

only in accordance

with the provided
Instructions.

Installation

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Use this appfiance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual.
[] Do not mount
appliance

this

[] Do not immerse
power
cord or plug in water.

over a sink.

[] This over-the-range
oven
was designed
for use over
ranges no wider than 36'.'
It may be installed over
both gas and electric
cooking
equipment.
[] Do not operate
this
appliance
if it has a
damaged
power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly,
or if it has been
damaged
or dropped.
If
the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced
by
General
Electric Service
or an authorized
service
agent using a power
cord available
from
General
Electric.

g Use this appliance
only
for its intended
use as
described
in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals
or vapors in this
appliance.
This microwave
oven is specifically
designed
to heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended
for
or industrial

use.

m 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.
_ Keep power cord
heated surtaces.

the risk of fire

in the oven

away from

cavity:

Do not overcook

food.

Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other
combustible
materials
are
placed inside the oven
while cooking.
Remove

wire

twist-ties

and

metal handles
from paper
or plastic containers
before
placing
them in the oven.
Do not use the oven for
storage purposes.
Do not
leave paper products,
cooking
utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
- If materials

S Do not cover or block any
openings
on the appliance.

laboratory

m To reduce

inside

the oven

should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven
off and disconnect
the
power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is
opened,
the fire may spread.
i See door surface cleaning
instructions
in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave
oven section of this manual.
E This appliance

should

be

serviced only by qualified
selvice personnel.
Contact
nearest
authorized
service
facility

for examination,

repair

or adjustment.

_ As with any appliance,
close
supervision
is necessary
when used by children.

3

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct
the problem.
Arcing

is the microwave

term

for sparks in the oven.
is caused by:

Arcing

! The

metal

installed
touches

shelf not

N Foil not molded
(upturned
antennas).
li Metal,

correctly so it
the microwave
wall.

m Metal or foil touching
side of the oven.

edges

such

to food
act like

as twist-ties,

poultry pins, or goldrimmed
dishes, in the
microwave.

the
m Recycled

paper

towels

containing
small metal
pieces being used in the
microwave.

FOODS
il 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

whole eggs and
containers--for
closed jars
and should

sealed
example,

will explode
not be heated

in this microwave
Such

as

oven.

use of the microwave

oven could

result

in injury.

Do not boil eggs in a
microwave
oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk
and will cause it to burst,
possibly

4

resuhing

in injury.

M Operating
the microwave
with no food inside for
more

than

a minute

or two

may cause damage
to the
oven and could start a fire.
It increases
the heat around
the magnetron
and can
shorten
the life of the oven.
Foods

with unbroken

"skin"
dogs,

such

outer

as potatoes,

sausages,

hot

tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and
other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced
to allow
steam to escape during
cooking.

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•

SUPERHEATED WATER

[] Spontaneous

boiling--

Microwaved water and other

Under certain
circumstances,

liquids do not always bubble
when they reach the boiling

start to boil during

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.

happening and causing injury,

may

or

shortly after removal from
the microwave
oven. To
prevent burns from
splashing
liquid, we
recommend
the following:
Before removing
the
container
from the oven,
allow the container
to stand
in the oven for 30 to 40
seconds

Toprevent this from

special
liquids

after

the oven has

shut off. Do not boil liquids
in narrow-necked
containers

do not heat any liquid for
more than 2 minutes per cup.

such as soft drink

After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for

narrow-necked
coffee cups.
Even if the container
is

30 seconds before moving ff

opened,
excessive steam
can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.

or putting anything into it.
[] Avoid heating

baby food

in

bottles,

wine flasks and especially

glass jars, even with the lid
off. Make sure all infant

[] Hot foods and steam can
cause burns. Be careful

food is thoroughly
cooked.
Stir food to distribute
the

when opening
any
containers
of hot food,

heat

including

evenly.

prevent
warming

Be careful

scalding
formula

to

when
or breast

milk. The container
may
feel cooler than the milk

popcorn

cooking
pouches
boxes. To prevent

bags,
and
possible

injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.

really is. Always test the milk
before
Don't

feeding
defrost

the baby.
frozen

carbonated
beverages).
Even if the container
is
pressure

can build

up. This can cause
container
to burst,
resuhing

in inju W.

potatoes.

They could dehydrate
and
catch fire, causing damage

beverages
in narrow-necked
bottles
(especially

opened,

Do not overcook

the
possibly

to your
@ Cook

oven.
meat

and

poultry

thoroughly--meat
to at
least an INTERNAL
temperature
and poultry
INTERNAl,

of 160°F.
to at least an
temperature

of 180°E Cooking
these temperatures

to

usually protects
against
foodborne
illness.

5

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMAtiON.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE
COOKWARE
Make sure

all cookware

used

in your

microwave

oven

suitable

for microwaving.

Most glass casseroles,

is

cooking

m Do not use recycled paper
products.
Recycled paper
towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain
metal

dishes, measuring
cups,
custard cups, pottery
or china
dinnerware
which does not

flecks which

have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be

or nylon

used. Some cookware
labeled
"suitable for

is

those

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
30-45 seconds
the dish heats,
be used

at high. If
it should not

for microwaving.

If the dish remains

cool

and only the water in the
cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.
If you use a meat
thermometer
while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use
in microwave

ovens.

filaments

be avoided,
also ignite.
R Some

microwaving."

may cause

arcing or ignite. Paper
products
containing
nylon
should

as they may

styrofoam

trays

that

is packaged

meat

(like

on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded
in the
bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite
a paper towel.
B Do not use the microwave
to dry newspapers.
i Not all plastic wrap is
suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package
for proper use.
W 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
so steam

wrap

can escape.

Cookware
may become hot
because
of heat transferred
fiom
holders
handle

6

the heated

food.

Pot

may be needed
the cookware.

to

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I "Boilable"
cooking
and tightly closed
bags should

pouches
plastic

be slit, pierced

could

burst

tolerant

cooking with containers
tightly covered with plastic
covering
direct steam

in

in foil
high;

remove the top foil cover
and return
the tray to the
box. When

using

overcooking.
In longer
exposures
to overcooking,
the food and cookware
could

ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

and face.

may be microwaved
trays less than 3/4"

of overcooking

soften or char if subjected
to short periods of

uncovered
because
they
form a tight seal. When

U Use foil only as directed
this manual.
TV dinners

may not be as

conditions
as are glass or
ceramic
materials
and may

be at least partially

hands

for

Even microwave-

safe plastic

in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers
should

away from

designed

carefully.

during

or immediately
after
cooking,
possibly resulting

wrap, remove
carefully and

cookware--Plastic

cookware

microwave
cooking
is very
useful, but should be used

or vented as directed
by
package.
If they are not,
plastic

I Plastic

foil in the

microwave
oven, keep the
foil at least 1" away from
the sides of the oven.

_Use

microwave-safe
plastics only and
use them in strict
compliance
with
the cookware
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not microwave
empty

containers.

Do not permit

children

to use plastic cookware
without complete
supervision.

7

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result 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
providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.

shock

by

This appliance
is equipped
with a power cord having a
grounding
wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be
plugged

into an outlet

Consult

a qualified

that is properly

electrician

installed

or service

and

technician

grounded.
if the

grounding
instructions
are not completely
understood,
or if
doubt exists as to whether
the appliance
is properly
grounded.
If the outlet

is a standard

responsibility
and
grounded
3-prong
Do not under
(ground)

2-prong

obligation
to have
wall outlet.

any circumstances

prong

wall outlet,

from

Do not use an adapter

the power

it replaced

cut or remove

it is your

personal

with a properly

the third

cord.

plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
If the power
cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician
or service
technician

install an outlet

For best operation,

plug

outlet to prevent flickering
of circuit breaker.

8

near

the appliance.

this appliance
of lights,

into its own electrical
blowing

of fuse or tripping

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THEVENTFAN
The fan will operate
automatically
under certain conditions
(see
Automatic
Fan feature).
Take care to prevent the starting and
spreading
[] Clean
grease

of accidental
the underside
to build

cooking

fires while

of the microwave

up on the microwave

the vent fan is in use.
often.

Do not allow

or the fan filters.

[] In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below
microwave
oven, smother
a flaming pan on the surface
by covering
a flat tray.
[] Use care
cleaning
damage

the pan

when

cleaning

with a lid, a cookie

the vent fan filters.

agents, such as lye-based
the filters.

[] When preparing
the fan on.
I Never

completely

flaming

leave surface

units

foods

beneath

oven

under

your

the
unit

sheet

or

Corrosive

cleaners,

may

the microwave,

microwave

turn

oven

unattended
and greasy

at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking
spillovers that may ignite and spread if the

microwave
operation,

vent fan is operating.
To minimize
automatic
fan
use adequate
sized cookware
and use high heat

on surface

units

only when

necessary.

READANDFOLLOW
THISSAFETY
INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

9

About optionalkits.

OPTIONAL
KITS
Filler Panel Kits
JX4OWH--White
JX41--Black
When

replacing

additional

width

a 36" range
to provide

hood,

filler

a custom

panel

built-in

kits fill in the
appearance.

For installation
between
cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet
installation.
Each kit contains
two 3"-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
WBO2X10776--Recirculating
Filter kits are used
to the outside.

when

Charcoal Filter Kit
the microwave

oven

cannot

be vented

Decorative Panel Kit
JX22SS---Stainless
When

replacing

Steel
a Hi/Low

in the area between
Hi/Low
model.
Available

10

at extra

range,

the microwave

cost from

your

the decorative
and the

GE supplier.

range

panel

kit fills

left by the

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microwave oven.

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from
your model

-0

Featuresof the Oven
0

Door Handle. Pull to open
the door. The door must

Touch Control Panel

be securely

Cooktop Lights.

latched

the microwave
0

for

to operate,

Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen

allows

cooking

to

be viewed while keeping
microwaves
confined
in
the oven.

0

Shelf. Lets you microwave
large dishes or several
foods at once. Food
microwaves
best when
placed directly
turntable.

Grease Filters.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable
and support
must be in place when
using the oven. The
turntable

may be

removed

for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven
vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls
of the microwave

oven•

on the

11

About the features of yourmicrowave oven.
Youcan microwave by time or with the convenience features.

REHEAT

]

I
CookingControls
Time Features

EMer

TIME COOKI & II
Pressonce or twice

Amount of cooking time

TIME DEFROST

Amount of defrosting time

EXPRESSCOOK

Starts immediately!

ADD 30 SEC.
POWER LEVEL

Starts immediately!
Powerlevel 10-100

AUTO DEFROST

Foodweight

Convenience Features
Press
POPCORN
Press1
Press2
Press3

Enter

Option

1.75oz.
3.0 oz.
3.5 oz.

BEVERAGE
Press 1
Press2
REHEAT

1 cup (8 oz.)
2 cups (16 oz.)
Foodtype 1-4

COOK

serving size

Foodtype 1-9 + weight

NOTE: _e Convenience Features are designed for use with items
placed on the turntable. _e turntable cannot be turned off when
using the Convenience Features.

12

About changingthe
power leveL

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Variable

power

cooking.

The

levels add flexibility
power

to microwave

levels on the microwave

oven

can be compared
to the surface units on a range.
High (power level 100) 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 70 is microwave
energy
70% of the time. Power
the time.

and
Some

How to Change the
Power Level
The power
be entered

need

less stirring

foods

if one

level may
or changed

Here are some
power levels:

Fish, bacon,
70 Gentle
baking

is

level 10-90.

examples

Press

START

The power
viewed

level may be

during

is used.

Use

of uses for various

Medium 50

boiling

liquids.

Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as
stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low20 or30 Defrosting

Warm 10

vegetables,

cooking
of meat and poultry;
casseroles
and reheating.

without

simmering;
_

settings

or

Power Level Best Uses

Med-High

automatically
set.
Press 1-9 to select
power

of the lower

texture

shown with power level 30---the defrost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of
the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Enter cooking
tzme.
Press POWER LEVEL.
desired
level. High
level (100)

flavor,

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

Press
TIME COOKor
CUSTOM

Select
power
power

better

of the food.

a lower power level when cooking foods that have a
tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped
potatoes.

High 100
N

or rotating

may have

appearance

immediately
after
entering
the feature
time for TIME COOK,
CUSTOM or EXPRESS
COOK.

N

30% of

A high setting (100) will cook faster but food may
need more frequent
stirring,
rotating
or turning
over. Most cooking will be done on High (power
level 100). A lower setting will cook more evenly

....

N

level 30 is energy

Keeping

delicate
food

overcooking;

warm

cooking;
sauces.
without

softening

butter.

any time

countdown
by pressing
and holding POWER
LEVEL.

13

About the time features.
time Cook I
Allows you to microwave
minutes
and 99 seconds.

I-,J,'-,!

Power

level 100 (High)

may change

I, II" II-r-I

it for more

or simply
a cook time.

full power. (Press
POWER LEVEL High
level

power
Press

level
START

10-90.)

power levels automatically
how to do it:

Press TIME COOK and enter
simply enter a cook time.

power
_Press
Enter
i

a cook time,

during

or

level 10-90.)
TIME COOK.
the second

cook

time.

Change
the power level if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. High power level
[100] is automatically
power level 10-90.)
Press

At the end

14

check

Change
the power level if you don't want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. High power level
[100] is automatically
set. Press 1-9 to select

[100]

is automatically
set.
Press 1-9 to select

_

I

Change
power level
if you don t want

power

flexibility.

time Cook II

Press TIME COOK
and enter a cook

M

set, but you

cooking.

Lets you change
cooking.
Here's

time,
enter

is automatically

You may open the door during
TIMECOOKto
the food. Close the door and press START to
resume

®

for any time up to 99

set. Press

1-9 to select

START
of Ttme Cook I, Ttme Cook II counts

down.

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Cooking Guide for time Cook I and T/me Cook II
NOTE: Use power level High (199) unless otherwise

noted.

Amount

7-tme

1 lb.

6 to 9 min.,
In 1V_qt. oblong glass baking
Med-High
(7) dish, place 1/4 cup water.

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

9 to 11 min.

In lVz-qt, casserole,
1/2 cup water.

6 to 8 rain.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
2 tablespoons
water.

6 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
1/4 cup water.

place

1 bunch

17 to 21 rain.

In 2-qt. casserole,
1/2 cup water.

place

1 bunch
(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)

7 to 10 min.

In 2-qt. casserole,
1/2 cup water.

place

1 bunch

9 to 13 min.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place 1/4 cup water.

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

10-oz. package

5 to 7min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
3 tablespoons
water.

1 medium
head
(about 2 lbs.)

8 to 11 min.

In 1½- or 2-qt. casserole,
1/4 cup water.

7 to 10 min.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole,
1/4 cup water.

1 lb.

7 to 9 min.

In 1Vz-qt. casserole,
1/4 cup water.

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
2 tablespoons
water.

(flowerets)

1 medium

head

9 to 14 rain.

(fresh,

1 medium

head

10 to 17 min.

In 2-qt. casserole,
place
1/2 cup water.
Ill 2-qt. casserole,
place
1/2 clip water-.
In l-qt. casserole,
place
2 tablespoons
water.

; i

Comments

place

i

(1¼ to 1½ lbs.)

Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)

place
place

Carrots
(fresh,

sliced)

(frozen)

place

Cauliflower

(frozen)

whole)

10-oz. package

5 to 7 min.

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About the time features.

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Amount

Time

Comments

lO-oz, package

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
2 tablespoons
water.

1 to 5 ears

3 to 4 min.
per ear

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking
dish, place corn. If corn is in
husk, use no water; if corn has
been husked,
add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange
after half
of time.

1 ear

5 to 6 min.

2 to 6 ears

3 to 4 min.

Place in 2-qt. oblong glass
baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Rearrange
after half of time.

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per

ear

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
3 tablespoons
water.

9 to 12 rain.

In 1-qt. casserole,
1/4 cup water.

5 to 7 min.

In 1-qt. casserole,
place
2 tablespoons
water.

4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)

9 to 12 min.

Peel and

1 (6 to 8 oz.)

3 to 4 min.

Pierce with cooking fork.
Place in center of the oven.
Let stand 5 minutes.

(flesh)

10 to 16 oz.

5 to 7 min.

In 2