Model: JVM1730 JNM1731 JVM1740 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Special Notes About Microwaving 2 2 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave The Controls on Your Microwave Time Features Convenience Features Other Features Oven Shelf 10 10 11 14 20 24 29 Helpful Information 30 Microwave Terms Care and Cleaning 30 31 If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service GE Service Numb
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: • Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations. — Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the microwave. See operating instructions for oven shelf. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • The metal shelf (if included) not installed correctly so it touches the • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Avoid heating baby food • Do not overcook SAFETY in glass jars, even with potatoes. They could the lid off. Make sure all dehydrate and catch FACT infant food is thoroughly fire, causing damage SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVESAFE 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.” How to test for a microwave-safe dish.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING • Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away from the sides of the oven. • Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure proper ground exists before use. WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 3 4 5 2 1 7 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. 8 9 6 4 Shelf (if included). Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press twice) EXPRESS COOK POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC Enter Amount of cooking time. Amount of defrosting time. Starts immediately! Power level 1–10.
Quick Start HELP (on some models) Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips. GUIDE ON MICROWAVE Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of the oven when you open the door. GUIDES IN BOOK • Cooking • Time Defrost • Reheat • Snacks 2 Convenience Features Press POPCORN Press once Press twice BEVERAGE COOK (on some models) REHEAT (See Reheat Guide) POTATO VEGETABLE (on some models) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once) 12 Enter Starts immediately! 3.5 oz. 3.0 oz.
Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for TIME COOK, TIME DEFROST or EXPRESS COOK. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1–10. 5 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking.
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. 1 Press TIME COOK. Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking. Here’s how to do it: 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time.
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place 1/4 cup water. 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package 9 to 11 min. 6 to 8 min. (frozen lima) 10-oz. package 6 to 8 min. Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt.
Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear 1 ear 2 to 6 ears 5 to 6 min. 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. 10-oz.
Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for the length of time you select. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. Power level 3 is automatically set, but you may change this for more flexibility. You may defrost small items more quickly by raising the power level after entering the time. However, they will need more frequent attention than usual. 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 2 Enter defrosting time. 3 Press START. 4 Turn food over when the oven signals. 5 Press START.
Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide 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) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) Franks (1 lb.) Ground meat (1 lb.) Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork Steaks, chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.
Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed.
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Popcorn How to Use the Popcorn Feature (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. 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. 2 Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately. Tap POPCORN to select the bag size you are cooking.
Reheat The Reheat feature reheats 1 to 3 servings of many previously cooked foods. 3 Press 2 or 3 to reheat 2 or 3 servings. 1 Press REHEAT. NOTE: The serving size may be changed or added after pressing START. Press number pad 2 or 3. 2 Select food type 1–6 for one serving (see Reheat Guide below). 4 Press START. Reheat Guide Food Type Comments 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. 2 Meats, casseroles, pizza Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Cook (on some models) The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking times and power levels for a variety of foods. 1 Press COOK. 2 Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook Guide below). 3 Enter weight in ounces. 4 Press START. Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the food type and remaining cook time. Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 20 oz. 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz.
Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. 1 Press CLOCK. 2 Enter time of day. 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press START or CLOCK.
Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed. Display On/Off To turn the clock display off, press and hold 0 for about 3 seconds. Delay Start To redisplay the clock, repeat. (on some models) Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto/Time or Time Cook I & II. 1 Press DELAY START. 5 Press START.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Timer On/Off Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time, even when the oven is operating. 1 Press TIMER ON/OFF. 2 Enter time you want to count down. will signal. To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF. NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating. 3 Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. Turntable To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an “L” will be displayed to the extreme right. (on some models) For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Beeper Volume (on some models) The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER VOLUME. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud. Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. Press VENT FAN once for high fan speed, twice for low fan speed or a third time to turn the fan off. An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it.
Shelf How to Use the Shelf When Microwaving • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven from arcing. (on some models) Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable. Notice: • Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more than one level. For best results • DO NOT store the oven shelf in the microwave oven. • 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.
Helpful Information Microwave Terms Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • 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. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Removable Turntable and Turntable Support How to Clean the Inside 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.
Helpful Information Care and Cleaning How to Clean the Outside 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 Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Light Bulb Replacement Cooktop Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), 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. 2 Remove the screw at the front of the light cover and lower the cover. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be replaced are cool before removing. After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by gently turning.
Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on the cooktop. It also prevents flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the microwave. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used.
Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB06X10823 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6–12 months, depending on hood usage). See “Optional Kits,” page 9, for more information.
If Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet. • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet. Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.
Things That Are Normal • Moisture on the oven door and walls while cooking. Wipe the moisture off with a paper towel or soft cloth. • Moisture between the oven door panels when cooking certain foods. Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished. • Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. • Light reflection around door or outer case. • TV-radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave.
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MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. What Is Covered LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, GE will replace any part in the microwave oven that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part.
