GE JVM290 manual

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    Micro wa ve /Con ve c tion Oven Safety Instructions .................... 3-5 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy ............. 2 Problem Solver ............................... 34 More questions ?...call GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil .................................. 4, [...]

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    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 mode[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Read and follow the specific "Precaut[...]

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    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 • Do not store any materials, othe[...]

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    SAFETY FACT--Superheated water. 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 inj[...]

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    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[...]

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    VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10) 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[...]

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    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. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 2. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a b[...]

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    O O O 0 0 0 0 0 ® ® ® I POPCORN 1 [ A SENSORCO___I_ l , coo BEVERAGE K CONVECTION T_ i [ [ MICRO COOK MICROWAVE • I 'I TIME AUTO DEFROST DEFROST I [coo_o,o PROBE COMBINATION I- . I PROBE f L [ f L f [ 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 7 POWER LEVEL _4k= i I I I EXaOO ll l[' 30 SAEC [ SOUND LEVEL CODES: O-1-2-3 / J START / SELECTIONS t Ir[...]

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    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. t} O O Do not use for microwave-only cooking. 1 This is to certify that t[...]

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    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 heat[...]

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    COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES Cookware Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex x:, Fire King _, Coming Ware R_, etc.) Ceramic (Cookware with no metal trim) Metal Non Heat-Resistant Glass Microwave-Safe Plastics Plastic Films and Wraps Paper Products Straw, Wicker and Wood *Use only microwave cookware that is Microwave Convection Combination YES YES Y[...]

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    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. Using a Holding Time The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a "holding[...]

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    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 wate[...]

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    The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10. 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 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immedi[...]

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    DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost 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, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven[...]

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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 Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork ou[...]

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    AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. 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 gi[...]

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    AUTO DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops Frankfurters, Sausage Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes Turn over. Turn over and separate. Separate and shield where necessary. Remove defrosted pieces. Remove defrosted areas and break apart. Separate patties. Shield if necessary. 0.1 - [...]

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    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 [...]

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    SENSOR COOKING 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 a[...]

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    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. Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook, this feature is best with foods that you want to ste[...]

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    REHEAT AND COOK CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. • Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it's microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section. • Never use tight-sealing pla[...]

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    CONVECTION TIME COOKING During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors. Because t[...]

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    CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING 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 automati[...]

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    COMBINATION TIME COOKING Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. For best results I 1. Place the shelf on the oven floor. ] ' '/ _ 2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the t_ [...]

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    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 desired, by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This function is exactly like combination time cooking exce[...]

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    COMBINATION ROAST (continued) Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe) (Recommended Settings) Food Medium Beef ¢' Lamb ¢' Pork Chicken Turkey Welt ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ,/ ?The U. S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is poputal, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may smwive." (Sour[...]

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    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 has fat or gristle around edge, cut vertical slashes through both about[...]

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    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. * -- Best Method A- Alternate N -- Not Recommended Foods Appetizers Dips and Spreads Pastry Snacks Beverages Sauces and Toppings Soups and Stews Meats Defrosting Roasting Poultry Defrostin[...]

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    CARE AND CLEANING Keep your oven clean and sweet- smelling. Opening the oven door a few 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 sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel[...]

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    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. FILTER COOKTOP FILTER LIGHT Reusable Grease Filters The grease filters should be cleaned at lea[...]

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    LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Cooktop Light To replace the combination l cooktop light/ night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops. REMOVE SCREW Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by [...]

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    QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker [...]

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    We'll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou 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 smsTice is available to help. Y[...]

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    YOUR GE MICROWAVE/ CONVECTION OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service u nder warranty. 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[...]