GE JVM172G manual

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    g Y men C(mmss Adapter Plugs 29 Timer H Aluminum Foil 4 Model ml serial 2 Appliance Registration 2 ova’) SheIf 30,31 Auto Cook 12-23 Power Levels 8’=11 Auto Defrost 26 3 Auto Roast 24,25 Problem Solver 32,33 Auto Simmer 25 Repair Service 35 Care and Chmrsing 28,29 Safety 3,4 Control Fanel 6,7 Temperature Cook 10 Conversion Guide 26 Temperature [...]

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    w you... Before your oven, read this book carefully. M is intended to Mp you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t tmderstand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance I%rk Louisville, KY40225 Write down the mo[...]

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    the electric shock, fire, injury to pemons or exposure to Wessive energy: 3 - -- ~ —— -- — = —- — —– — —- E.-. ~-[...]

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    SAFETY (continued) –-Remove the shelt’fmm oven when not in us~. e –Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. –Use pot hold~rs to handkshelf and utensils. They may be hot. –-Do not use m&xOwave browning dish on shelf; theshelfcmdd overheat, Do not use shelf with Automatic feature. @ Have it and proper[...]

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    Features of Your Microwave Oven Cooking Complete Reminder — — (Far TIME COW and DEFROST cycles) - — — To remind you that you have fd in the — — oven, the oven will display “End” and beep — —- once a minute until you either open the oven — — door or touch the CLEARKWF pad. — — w- —- — — - I IT - — ——. —— ?[...]

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    Control I%nel The touch control panel Mows you to set the oven controls electrcmicaiiy with the touch of a finger. M designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking, Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualiz[...]

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    Choking by Time The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time. The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook. To become better acquaintwi with time cooking, make a cup of coff= by following the steps below Step 1: Fill a cup 2[...]

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    Defrosting by The Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw hods such as bread, roils, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred for meat and poultry becmse the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. @ Po[...]

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    Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many f-, Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad. The Temperature Probe HANC’U 1 CAM# -. # * - i SENSOR CLIP Th[...]

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    How to Use the ‘Ilmer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions: o It operates as a ndnute timer. * N canbe set to delay cooking. @ M canbe used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MIN/SEC TIMER Opei%ittX without microwave energy. How to Time a341inute Phone Call 1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. The display shows *’: 0“ and “ENTER TIME*?[...]

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    Automatic Cooking The AU’10 COOK feature maybe used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time, By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of ~kd. Because most cooking containers m[...]

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    Automatic CO&@ Odes Automatic Cooking Codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods. CODE 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as tfie sensor detects steam from the f~s. When CODES 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking tim[...]

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    Questions & Answers c1 cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control code 1 when it does not fm other se@n#P A. When using code 1, there is no” second phase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is completed in the first phase or Auto. Q. It’my food is not completely cooked ~fter using the suggested code, what should I do? A[...]

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    Cooking Containers &Covers Containers and covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. Q Al~ys use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids, wax paper or pbstk wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave safe? Put it to the test described in your cookbook. @ Never use tight-sealing plastic covem—they ~an preven[...]

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    Cooking Control Guide o If food needs additional cooking. return to oven and usc Auto Cook code i. c Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. Door may be opened after ovim beeps and the countdown time is displayed. ● Match the amount of fd to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. s Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables[...]

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    Auto Cook Apptoox. Fd Code Container Time Comments Meats and Seaf@ Chicken pieces (tJp to 3 lbs.) 6 12x 8 x Z-in. glass 8-20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent dish spatters. Fish fillets (1 lb.) 5 12x 8 x 2-in. glass 6-9 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent dish spmerso Meat ioaf(lfi Ibs.) 8 9-in, pieplate 25-30min. Cmertightiywhhplasticwrap toc[...]

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    Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf microwave- safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 4, Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code & Cover with plastic wrap, Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong d[...]

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    Meat or Main Dish Recipes 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 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons dry minced onions legg 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 cup instant rice 1 can (UPA oz.) kidney beans, undrained 1 c[...]

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    Cooking Vietables Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large haives of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash USC Auto COOk COde 4. W$e round or square container dose to SiZe of vegetable. Add /~ CUP water, Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Frozen Vegetables Pieces or dices Ofvegaabks require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. vegetables use shcdd be placed [...]

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    Vbgetable Recipes * Stir Fry Vkgetabks — Auto Cook Code 31 Approx. Cooking Tirne-12 min. Makes 4 Servings 1 tablespoon oil 1 @blespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper, cut in Win. wide strips 2 cups thinly-sliced cabbage 2/3 cup carrots, sliced in thin diagonal slices 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 cup broccoli fimwxwts[...]

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    Cooking Fruits and Desserts Fruits Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment, in 12 X 8 X 2-in. dish, spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea.) drained pineapple chunks, 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Top with mixture af2 cups cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with wax paper and cook on Auto cook (xxk 6* tksm’ts & 13read$ Ba[...]

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    Dessert Recipes ~ Easy ChocdateCake ~ Auto Cook Code69 Approx. Cooking ‘llme--l$ min. Makes 1 [l&in.) Tube Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil% Food cake mix 3eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-1/3 cups water 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans In large bowl, place cake mix, eggs, oil and water. Follow package recommendations for mixer speed and time, Lightly[...]

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    Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to mok to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Ternp Cook/HoId, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power sethgs which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking resuits without overcooking. Just as in conventional roasting, only tender r[...]

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    Auto Roast Guide ● Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. ● When oven beeps and flashes “TURN;’ turn meat over. ● Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide. Food Beef’ Tender Roast Rare Medium Weil Pork Loin Roast Precooked Ham code 1 2 3 4 1 Final I Approx[...]

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    Automatic Defrosting Step 1: Remove frozen meat from package and place in microwave- safe dish. Place in oven and close doors With the Auto Defiwst f~ture, the mm @mnaticdy sets the defrosting time arid power Ievefs for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6 for the fd you are defrosting, then enter the fbod weight in pouti: and te[...]

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    II ME%iL I MEiAL FILTER ~~$’ FILTER LK3HT I SMOKE & SPATTERSHIELD The exhaust hood fwture 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 venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for the counter space. When[...]

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    Care and Cleaning Your new micrwwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules: * Keep youroven clean and sweet=smeUhqge Opening the oven door a few minutes atler 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 sh[...]

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    @ Light To replace combination tmoktop light/night light, first dkwonnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. With smoke & spatter shield in the (MJT position, remove screw on right side of light cover and lower cover until it stops. oven Light To replace your oven light, first dkictmneet ~We8’ @ main k? or circuit break[...]

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    Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf o ~ not @r~ or c~k with ~~@~ shelf on floor of oven. Pro&@ ciamage may result. . U* pot holdem when handing metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. 9 ~ not ~~re or ~ mi~~~ve browning dish on metaishelf. . Use of shelf with A~@mati~ Cooking isnot recommended. The two position wire shelf is specifically designed [...]

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    Of , EIw to EIeat or Reheat SirniWPjqwxJof Fd I Two plates of leftovers Maybe reheated together. Arrange thick or dense fds to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (Kl) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position d’plates (tOP to ~tt~m~ and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue at High (10) for 2(0 3 minutes. Continue heating, if [...]

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    ——. ....—. -.-, “’?!IIK ,—. . .s. -— . “. .- - . .—. ““”” ‘:= Questions? “. ---- . . ---- .=:=~~= Use This Problem Solver . . . . -“ . . . . . ..—.. ..— - , .. —-. .—————-— — ... - . . - ..-:- . . .. . I PROBLEM OVEN WILL IWX COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER [...]

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    AH these things are normal with your oven: * stem or vapor escaping from @ DUH. sound while @ ~~ TV=w~ around the door! oven is might be noticed whil~ using your o Light reflection around door or * oven light and Change It’s similar to the outer case. hi blower sound may occur while caused by other small at power levels otlmr appliances and does [...]

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    If You Need Service 0 To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book. 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 am thw steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In[...]

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    YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC OVEN WARRANTY Save prod of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to e$tablish warranty period. WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE#EAf# 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 anypati of the microwave c?ven[...]