GE JVM152J manual

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

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    Help us help you... Before usi~ your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY4022[...]

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    Microwaving Tips ● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitible for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving:’ If you are not su[...]

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    ~ORT~T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ● If~~~erials i~ide oven sho~d ~te, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Q ~me products such as whole eggs and sealed containem-for example, closed jars-w~ explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of t[...]

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    THE EXHAUST HOOD ● Have it ins~ed and properly grounded @ a qtified Mer. See the special initiation boouet packed with the microwave oven. ● The daust fan in the oven ~ operate automaticdy under ce- conditiom (see htomatic Fan Feature, page @. WMe the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental ‘ [...]

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

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    — I I ) ( AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS 4 + @ 7[...]

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    Features of Your Microwave Oven CooKng Complek Reminder (For all cooting features except Auto Roast Code 4.) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. ~“”—–”–—fig I 1’ 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door mus[...]

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    How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions: . It operates as a minute timer. ● It can be set to delay cooking. ● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy. How to ~me a 3-Minute Phone Call 1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. The display shows ?[...]

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

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

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

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    Auto Roast Guide ● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) ● Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) Your cookbook has information on Automatic Simmering, including guides and recipes. Total time inc[...]

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

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

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    Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically se~ the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on page 17. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to gi[...]

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

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    Defrosting by ~me The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruifi and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosti[...]

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

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

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

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

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    Auto Cook Food Code Container Approx. ~me Comments Casseroles Pre-cooked 6 1%- to 3-qt. casserole 20 to 30 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary. ingredients in with lid sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked 7 1 M- to 3-qt. casserole 40 to 55 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary. ingredients, such as [...]

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    Automatic Coohng Meat and Main Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—27 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings 1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 cup instant rice 1 (BY2 oz.) can kidney beans, undra[...]

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

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    How to Use the Oven Shelf Coohare for Shelf Wsitioning the Shelf ● W not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Roduct damage may result. ● Use potholders when handing metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. ● ti not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf. ● Use of shelf with Auto Cook or Auto Reheat is not recommended. The two[...]

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    How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Using Time Cook Note: Use of metal shelf with Auto Reheat is N~ recommended. Two plates of leftovers maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate [...]

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    Care and C1eati~ Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules: ● Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes afier cooking helps air out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh. ● Don’t use[...]

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

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    @ Questiom? Use This Problem Solver ~ PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED “PRObE” APPEARS ON DISPLAY “Error” APPEARS ON DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY ● A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breake[...]

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    Wdll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assismnce from GE, we’ll be there. Ml you have to do is cdl—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service 888-GE-CARES AGE Consumer Service professional wtil provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many[...]

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