GE HVM1540LNCS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...10 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on Your Microwave 11 Time Cooking 14 Automatic Cooking 20 Other Features 24 Oven Shelf 29 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ______________________________ Serial _______________________...

Page 2: ...at or tamper with the safety interlocks Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces The...

Page 3: ...king equipment Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord from General Electric Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance only for its intended use as ...

Page 4: ...nside oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is under cooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time See door surface cleaning instructions in t...

Page 5: ... 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 Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will caus...

Page 6: ...f Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk The container may feel cooler than the milk really is Always test the milk before feeding the baby Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up Thi...

Page 7: ...aments should be avoided as they may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper an...

Page 8: ...e Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a...

Page 9: ... Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of l...

Page 10: ...king to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 4 Touch Control Panel 5 Cooktop Light 6 Grease Filter 7 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be removed for cleaning 8 Convenience Guide 9 Shelf on some models Lets you microwave several foods at once Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable 10 Rating Plate ...

Page 11: ...ress twice Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model 1 You can microwave by time temperature or with the convenience features ...

Page 12: ...ide serving size BEVERAGE Starts immediately serving size POTATO Starts immediately serving size VEGETABLE on some models Food type 1 3 weight DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once 2 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 12 Quick Start ...

Page 13: ...the microwave energy cycles off give time for the food to equalize or transfer heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If microwave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liqu...

Page 14: ...ess TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking ti...

Page 15: ...2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 9 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 8 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup about 2 lbs water wedges...

Page 16: ...ckage 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 9 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place white 6 to 8 oz each in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min In 2 qt casserol...

Page 17: ...r or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffin...

Page 18: ...ld warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 15 to 19 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 17 to 21 min Place wrapped chicken in dish After half 2...

Page 19: ... to set 30 seconds of cooking time Add 30 Seconds 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 Express Cook ...

Page 20: ...tic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 8 to 40 oz Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on oven floor or turntable 5 Fish 4 to 16 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover with vented plastic wrap or wax paper 6 Chicken Pieces 4 to 40 oz Use oblong square or round dish Cover...

Page 21: ...me models the oven starts immediately 3 On some models press START 4 Press 2 or 3 to change the serving size NOTE The serving size may be changed or added after the oven starts Press number pad 2 or 3 On some models the serving size for food type 6 cannot be changed Reheat 1 Pasta Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Meats Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Veggies Cover with lid or vented...

Page 22: ... or canned vegetables 1 Press VEGETABLE Select Veggie type 1 3 will be displayed 2 Select food type 1 3 see chart below 3 Enter weight in ounces see chart below 4 Press START Vegetable on some models The Beverage feature heats servings of any beverage Press BEVERAGE The oven starts immediately On some models the serving size is automatically set at 1 but can be changed by pressing 2 or 3 right aft...

Page 23: ...e dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a poun...

Page 24: ...ntil you either open the oven door or press CLEAR OFF Cooking Complete Reminder 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 On some models select AM or PM 4 Press START or CLOCK Clock Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 24 ...

Page 25: ...splay the clock repeat Display On Off Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 On some models select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time or Time Cook I II 5 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed The oven will ...

Page 26: ...ignal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Reminder 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 OF...

Page 27: ... extreme right Child Lock Out 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 Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking Turntable Press to turn the surface light on or off On some models there is a night light option Press SURFACE LIGHT once for...

Page 28: ...off after the microwave goes off if the Vent Fan pad is not pressed When the microwave oven is on you may also 1 Press the Vent Fan pad once for high fan speed 2 Press the Vent Fan pad a second time for low fan speed 3 Press the Vent Fan pad a third time to set the fan to turn off automatically after the microwave goes off If the vent fan is still operating after the microwave goes off press the V...

Page 29: ...time To reheat on 3 levels on some models 1 Double the reheating time 2 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1 2 turn during reheating Place dense foods or those that require a longer cook time on the upper shelf first 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 over...

Page 30: ...g plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are al...

Page 31: ...ial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Temperature Probe if included Clean immediately after using To clean wipe with a sudsy cloth then rub lightly with a plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry The probe can also be washed in the dishwasher Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in ...

Page 32: ...id the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes CleanSteel or Graphite Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel or Graphite surfaces Plastic Color Panels Use a clean soft lightly dampened ...

Page 33: ... Cooktop Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place 3 Remove the charcoal filter if present to access the light cover see Remove Charcoal Filter section 4 Remove the light cover located near the center of the oven that holds the bulb After breaking t...

Page 34: ...eason the filter must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filter should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filter To remove slide it to the side using the tab Pull it down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used...

Page 35: ... on some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Pull the filter at the bottom until it comes free of the locking tabs Slide the filter down and out To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic ...

Page 36: ...e the oven floor get warm The control has been Press and hold CLEAR OFF for locked about 3 seconds to unlock the control The vent fan The vent fan cannot be turned off automatically turns on while the microwave is operating to cool internal parts This is normal Wait for the microwave while the microwave to turn off and the fan will either go is on off automatically or you will need to turn it off ...

Page 37: ... than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating The vent fan operating while the microwave is operating The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave is off TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a differ...

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Page 39: ...dures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Parts and Accessories 39 Register Your Appliance ge com Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms...

Page 40: ...bused misused for example cavity arcing from wire rack or metal foil or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this appliance Damage caused after delivery This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products p...