GE JVM172H manual

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    Spacemaker@Micmwe Oven Contents Adapter Plugs 29 Minute/Second Timer 11 Aluminum Foil 4 Model and Serial Numbers 2 Appliance Registration 2 Oven Shelf 30,31 Auto Cook 12-23 Power Levels 8-11 Auto Defrost Precautions 3 Auto Roast 24, :: Problem Solver 32,33 Auto Simmer Repair Service 35 Care and Cleaning 28, :: Safety Instructions 3,4 Control Panel [...]

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    Help us help you... Before using 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, KY402[...]

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    PMCAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harrnfil exposure to microwave 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 [...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY Q Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Evenifthecontainer is opened, pressurecanbuild up. Thiscancausethecontainerto burst, resukingininjury. s Use me&l onlyas directed in cookbook. TVdinnersmay be microwaved in foiltrays less than 3/4”high; removetopfoticover and return[...]

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    Features of Your Microwave Oven Coohng Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles) 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. . g ‘:’’’’”&’””’ ‘ -:3 1. Door Handle. Pull to open 8. Receptacle f[...]

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    Your Touch Control Wnel The touch control panel rdlows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s 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 [...]

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    CooMng by ~me 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 acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below. Step4: Touch START. [...]

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    Defrosting by ~me 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 foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. ?[...]

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    Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. 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 for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The Temperature Probe HA[...]

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    How to Use the Minute/Second ~mer The MIN/SEC 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 MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call 1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. The display shows “: O“ a[...]

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    Automatic Cooking The AU~ 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 adjus~ the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Because most cooking containers must [...]

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    Automatic Cooking Codes 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 the sensor detects steam from the foods. When CODES 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking ti[...]

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    Questiom & Amwers Q. Wbydmmyovenautomatidy cut off after the Auto cycle when using Auto Cook Control code 1 when it dm not for other settings? 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. If my food is not completely cooked after using the suggested code, wh[...]

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    Automatic Cooting Containers& Covers Containers and covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. ● Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave safe? Put it to the test described in your cookbook. ● Never use tight-sealing plastic covers[...]

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    Automatic CooHng Control Guide ● Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. Door may be opened afier oven beeps and the countdown time is displayed. ● Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. ● Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables. ● Most foods should be covered with lid, wax paper or plas[...]

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    Auto Cook Approx. Food Code Container Time Comments Meats and Seafood Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.) 6 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 8-20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent dish spatters. Fish fillets (1 lb. ) 5 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 6-9 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent dish spatters. Meat loaf (1 M Ibs.) 8 9-in. pie plate 25-30 min. Cover tightly with [...]

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    Automatic Cooking Mea@ and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry 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 8. Cover with plastic wrap. Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat [...]

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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 112 cup dry bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons dry minced onions 1 egg 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 cup instint rice 1 can (151A oz.) kidney beans, undrained[...]

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    Automatic Cooking Vegetables Fresh or Canned V~etables Whole or large halves of Pieces or slices of vegetables Precooked/canned vegetables vegetables such as cauliflower or require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use should be placed in round squash use Auto Cook code 4. Use appropriate size covered container. container similar in size to amount round or [...]

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    Vegetible Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Auto Cook Code 31 Approx. Cooking Time—u min. Makes 4 Servings 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon soft butter 3 medium onions, quartered 1 small green pepper, cut in l/4-in. 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 flowerets[...]

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    Automatic Cooking ~uik and Desserk fiuiti Mneapple 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 of 2 cups buttery-flavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with wax paper and cook on Auto Cook code 6. De[...]

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    Dessert Recipes fisy Chocolate Cake Auto Cook Code 69 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lO-in.) Tube Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s Food cake mix 3 eggs 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 g[...]

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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 m up to 3 ~wer settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking resuib without overcooking. Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roas[...]

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    ~uto Romt Guide ● Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. c 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 Well I Pork Loin Roast Poultry Whole Chicken (3 lbs.) Turkey Breast (Ins[...]

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    Automatic Defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sek the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 6 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting t[...]

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    The Exhaust Feature FILTER COOKTOP LIGHT FILTER I I 5M0KE 8 SPATTER SHIELD 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. The hood also has a light for illuminati[...]

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    Care and Cleaning 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 after 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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    Cooktop Light/Night Light Oven Light REMOVE SCREW To replace combination cooktop light/night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. With smoke & spatter shield in the OUT position, remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops. I Be sure bulbs to be replaced are c[...]

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    Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf Cookware for Shelf Positioning the Shelf ● Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of oven. %oduct damage may result. ● Use potholders when handling metil shelf and cookware. They may be hot. . Do not store or use microwave browning dish on metal shelf. ● Use of shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recomme[...]

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    ~ow to Heat or Reheat Similar~pes of Food ~o 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 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heatin[...]

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    - m Questiom? ~ Use This Problem Solver - PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL NOT * A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or COME ON reset circuit breaker. @ Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. c Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. CONTROL PANEL ● Doo[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY “ERROR” APPEARS . When using Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than W°F. or more than 199°F. has ON DISPLAY been entered. @ Door is opened during “AUTO” cycle of Auto Cook function. Close door and touch STA~, @Weight is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on guide. It is necessary to reset oven. ● When usi[...]

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    If You Need Service b 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 are three 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 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 part of the mic[...]