Microwave Oven Spacemaker ge.com Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–7 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions CVM2072 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .37–40 Cooking Features . . . . . . . . .12–18 Defrosting Features . . . . . . .21–27 Easy Guide™ Menu System . . . . .9 Help Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–32 Other Features . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful 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 cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 2 (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! ARCING VENT FAN If you see arcing, press the OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! FOODS • 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 as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. • Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Ensure proper ground exists before use. shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Microwave Oven Features ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Features of the microwave oven 1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door. The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate. 2 Door Latches. 3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven. 4 Active Vent. The vent door swings open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. 5 Shelf.
EasyGuide™ Menu System ge.com Using the EasyGuide™ Menu System The easy-to-use touchscreen system automatically leads you through each step of the cooking process. It lets you select as many or as few options as you need for the results you want. Example: Setting a timed cooking program Select COOK from the touchscreen.
Home Screen ge.com Features of the Home Screen The Home Screen is the starting point for setting any cooking or defrost program, or for setting microwave options. You can reach the Home Screen at any time by pressing the HOME pad below the touchscreen. If the touchscreen is dark, press HOME or the touchscreen to access the menu. COOK REHEAT DEFROST CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 30 SEC EXPRESS POPCORN OPTIONS HOME Feature Description COOK Press to cook by time, or by microwave sensor food selection.
Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1–10 The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for: • Time Cook • Time Defrost • Express Cook • Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice POWER LEVEL HIGHER 10 The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK, DEFROST or REHEAT. LOWER 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK or EXPRESS. From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME.
Cooking Features ge.com Features of the COOK Screen The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to microwave by time or with the sensor features. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage. 12 COOK EXPRESS TIME COOK SELECT FOOD SELECT BEVERAGES SOFTEN MELT TIME COOK 1&2 DELAY Press Enter EXPRESS Amount of cooking time— Starts immediately! TIME COOK Amount of cooking time.
Cooking Features ge.com Time Cook Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. TIME COOK Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK. 3 Enter the cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered.
Cooking Features ge.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen spears) 10-oz package 6 to 9 min., Med-High (7) 5 to 7 min. Beans (fresh green) (frozen green) (frozen lima) 1 lb. cut in half 10-oz package 10-oz package 9 to 11 min. 6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. In 1-qt.
Cooking Features ge.com Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time from 30 seconds to 6 minutes. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. EXPRESS 30 SEC 1 MIN 2 MIN 3 MIN 4 MIN 5 MIN 2 From the Cook Screen, select EXPRESS. 3 Select the cooking time from the touchscreen. The oven starts immediately. 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features are Sensor functions that detect the increasing humidity released during cooking.
Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving by Food Type The Select Food feature gives you easy, automatic results with a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with features found in Select Food. 1 Place covered food in the oven. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. 16 SELECT FOOD 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD.
Cooking Features ge.com Microwaving Popcorn NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when microwaving popcorn. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. To add time: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Cooking Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. SOFTEN Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. BUTTER 1/2 STICK BUTTER 1 STICK Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in the oven. BUTTER 2 STICKS FROSTING 1 CAN CREAM CHEESE 3 OZ CREAM CHEESE 8 OZ ICE CREAM 1 PINT ICE CREAM 1 QUART 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
Reheating Features ge.com Features of the REHEAT Screen The Reheat Screen allows you to reheat single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat: It is best to use Time Cook for these foods: • Bread products. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when reheating pasta, vegetables, beverages, soup or a plate of leftovers. • Foods that must be reheated uncovered. • Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
Reheating Features ge.com Convenience Reheating Features Convenience reheating features microwave according to food type, quantity and weight. Use the convenience reheating features to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice 1 From the Home Screen, select REHEAT. 2 From the Reheat Screen, select the food type. 3 Depending on food type, enter the food description, weight or quantity. Press ENTER after each entry or CLEAR to erase the entry.
Defrosting Features ge.com Features of the DEFROST Screen The Defrost Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to defrost by time, by weight or by food type. DEFROST BY TIME BY WEIGHT BY FOOD 1 LB QUICK DEFROST SOFTEN MELT DELAY Press Enter BY TIME Amount of cooking time BY WEIGHT Food weight BY FOOD Food type, food weight 1 LB. QUICK DEFROST Starts immediately! SOFTEN Food type MELT Food type, food weight DELAY Cooking or defrosting function and time of day to start.
Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Time Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. BY TIME 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME. Defrosting Tips 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered. • Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting Guide for Time Defrost Food Time Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz) 1 min. 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. Fruit Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 (10-oz package) 2 to 5 min. Franks (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork 5 to 7 min. 12 to 16 min. per lb. 5 to 7 min. per lb.
Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Weight Defrosting by Weight automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. BY WEIGHT 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. Conversion Guide 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY WEIGHT. If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (0.1) of a pound.
Defrosting Features ge.com Defrosting by Food Defrosting by Food allows you to specify the food you are defrosting and automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for that type of food. DEFROST BY FOOD BREAD GROUND MEAT ROAST STEAKS OR CHOPS POULTRY FISH OR SEAFOOD HOT DOG OR SAUSAGE BACON 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY FOOD. 3 Select the food type from the touchscreen.
Defrosting Features ge.com Using the Soften Feature The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. BUTTER 1/2 STICK BUTTER 1 STICK Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in oven. BUTTER 2 STICKS FROSTING 1 CAN CREAM CHEESE 3 OZ CREAM CHEESE 8 OZ ICE CREAM 1 PINT ICE CREAM 1 QUART 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Cook Screen, press SOFTEN.
Defrosting Features ge.com How to Delay the Start of Defrosting The Delay feature allows you to set the microwave to delay the start time for Time Cook, Time Cook 1 & 2, and Time Defrost, for up to 24 hours. DELAY 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select DELAY. 3 Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered. 4 Select AM or PM.
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Microwave Options ge.com Setting the Clock Select SET CLOCK from the Options Screen to set the time of day. SET CLOCK 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select SET CLOCK. 3 Using the numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time of day. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered. 4 Select AM or PM from the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or BACK to enter a new time.
Microwave Options ge.com Setting the Auto Nite Light The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off at desired times. To set the timer: 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select AUTO NITE LITE. 3 The display will show the previous time for which the Auto Nite Light was set. If you wish to use that time, press ENTER. To set a new time, press CHANGE TIME. 4 If entering a new time, using the numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time of day for the light to come on.
Microwave Options ge.com Changing the Custom Programs The CUSTOM 1 and CUSTOM 2 pads on the Home Screen can be changed to activate several different microwave programs for one touch recall. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select EDIT CUSTOM 1 if you want to change the selection for CUSTOM 1. Select EDIT CUSTOM 2 if you want to change the selection for CUSTOM 2.
Microwave Options ge.com Changing the Display Options Changing the Display Options allows you to turn the clock display on or off, change the color contrast of the touchscreen display or change from standard to metric measurements on the display. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select DISPLAY OPTIONS. 3 To turn the clock display on or off, press CLOCK on the touchscreen.
Other Features ge.com Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it. It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat. Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. If you have turned the fan on, you may find that you cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.
Help Features ge.com About the Help Feature Pressing HELP from the Home Screen allows you to locate feature information and helpful hints. After pressing HELP: • Press PRODUCT DETAILS to find information concerning your model and serial number. • Press FEATURE HELP to find help locating information on microwave features. • Press SAFETY GUIDE to find help locating microwave safety information. • Press TROUBLESHOOTER to find troubleshooting tips for common microwave problems. • Press SPACEMAKER 2.
Other Features ge.com Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity. For best results • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not use the oven with the shelf on the microwave floor.
Microwave Terms ge.com Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. • metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). • metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. • recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Care and Cleaning ge.com Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Care and Cleaning ge.com Helpful Hints We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Case CleanSteel Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft, light and lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Care and Cleaning ge.com Reusable Grease Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave. Removing and Cleaning the Filter To remove, slide it to the outside using the tab. Pull it down and out. For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used. The grease filters should be cleaned once a month, or as needed.
Care and Cleaning ge.com Cooktop Light/ Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Remove screw 2 Remove the screw at the right edge of the light cover and push on the left edge of the cover to open. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing.
Problem Solver ge.com For a complete list of solutions to common microwaving problems, use the Troubleshooting Tips feature located by pressing the HELP button while on the microwave Home Screen (see Using the Troubleshooter). If your microwave will not operate, check the Problem Solver below: Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven will not start Control panel is asleep • This is normal. Press HOME or the touchscreen to activate the control panel.
Microwave Oven Warranty ge.com All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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