GEAppliances JVM2052, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Features of Your Oven 8 9 Microwave Oven Functions 10 14 Changing Power Level 14 Child Lock 11 Clock 10 Cooking at High Power Level 12 Cooking at Lower Power Levels 13 Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle 13 Hold Warm 11 Light 10 More Less 12 Settings 12 Timer 10 Vent Fan 10 Microwave Terms 36 Sensor Features 15 16 18 Sensor Cook 15 Sensor Cook Chart 18 Sensor Reheat 16 Sensor Reheat Chart 18 Ca...

Page 2: ...re twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use 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 If materials inside the oven i...

Page 3: ...t in injury It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by ...

Page 4: ...ting allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and cleaning of the oven section for instructions on how to clean the inside of t...

Page 5: ...ookware They may be hot Be sure that the rack is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage Do not cover the rack or any part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plasti...

Page 6: ...lectrical circuit to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker WARNING WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see Vent Fan section Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the unde...

Page 7: ...AREFULLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support JX81D JX40 JX41 Optional kits PACEMAKERS All microwave ovens must meet Federal DHHS andFCC requirements However the operation of some pacemakers may be affected by microwaves Cognizant of this problem most pacemaker manufacturers have taken steps to minimize the susce...

Page 8: ... food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place Vent Grille Cooktop Countertop Light Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Hub Support Shaft Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions To Install 1 Place the support on the oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lin...

Page 9: ...d Touch this pad to choose one of 5 fan speeds Clear Off Touch this pad to stop the oven or to clear all entries Number Pads Touch number pads to enter cooking time power level quantities or weights Less Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of cooking time each time you press it Power Level Touch this pad to select a cooking power level Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell...

Page 10: ...will hear beeps and END will display 3 2 1 Vent Fan The fan moves steam and other vapors from the cooking surface There are five speeds Example setting Level 4 Touch Vent On Off This shows the last level until you select the fan speed level Touch Vent Speed until LEVEL 4 appears in the display Touch Vent On Off to turn off the fan when desired NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop belo...

Page 11: ...und 2 1 Hold Warm You can keep cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 90 minutes You can use Hold Warm by itself or to follow a cooking cycle automatically Touch Hold Warm Touch Start Enter NOTES Hold Warm operates for up to 90 minutes Food cooked covered should be covered during Hold Warm Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Hold Warm Complete meals kept warm on a...

Page 12: ... display 1 Clock ON control 2 Clock OFF 3 Display 1 Slow Speed 2 Normal Speed 3 Fast Speed 4 Defrost weight 1 lbs mode selected 2 kg More Less By using the More or Less pads all of the preprogrammed cook and time cook features can be adjusted to cook food for a longer or shorter time Touching More will add 10 seconds of cooking time each time you press it Touching Less will subtract 10 seconds of ...

Page 13: ... sound and COOK END will display See the Cooking Guide for Lower Power Levels on the next page 4 3 2 1 Cooking with More Than One Cook Cycle For best results some recipes call for one Power Level for a certain length of time and another Power Level for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to three cycles if the first heating cycle is defros...

Page 14: ...and vegetables Cook fish and poultry Preheat browning dish Reheat beverages Bacon slices 9 90 Reheat meat slices quickly Saute onions celery and green pepper 8 80 All reheating Cook scrambled eggs 7 70 Cook breads and cereal products Cook cheese dishes veal Cook cakes muffins brownies cupcakes 6 60 Cook pasta 5 50 Cook meats whole poultry Cook custard Cook whole chicken turkey spare ribs rib roast...

Page 15: ...essential for best sensor cooking Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead th...

Page 16: ...r s instructions Touch the Popcorn pad When the cook time is over four beeps will sound and COOK END will display Recommended amounts 3 0 3 5 oz To cook a snack size bag 1 75 oz place the bag in the oven Set the oven to cook for 2 minutes at full power LISTEN for the popping to slow down When the popping slows to one pop per second stop the oven Make a note of how much time it took and use that se...

Page 17: ... Half Gallon Cream Cheese 3 3 8 oz Frozen Juice 4 6 12 16 oz Melt The oven uses low power to melt foods butter or margarine chocolate marshmallows or processed cheese food See the Melt Chart Example melting 8 oz of chocolate Touch Melt Choose the food category Touch 2 for chocolate Choose the amount Touch 2 for 8 oz Touch Start Enter Melt Chart When the heating time is over four beeps will sound a...

Page 18: ...nch apart 8 10 oz each Fresh Prepare as desired wash and leave residual water 1 4 cups Vegetables on the vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Frozen Remove from package rinse off frost under running water 1 4 cups Vegetables Place in an appropriately sized microwave container cover with plastic wrap and vent Canned Remove from the outer di...

Page 19: ... inch glass dish or similar dish and cover with plastic wrap Cook on Spicy chicken Stir and serve as is or place under a broiler for a few minutes for additional browning Mexican Chicken 2 servings double the ingredients for 4 servings 2 or 4 servings 1 2 medium onion chopped 1 2 green bell pepper diced 1 2 cup frozen peas 1 2 cup long grain rice 1 cup water 1 2 cup salsa 11 2 pounds skinless chic...

Page 20: ...water Melt Chart Category Direction Amount Butter or Margarine Unwrap and place in a microwavable container No need to cover 1 2 or 3 sticks the butter Stir at the end of cooking to complete melting Chocolate Chocolate chips or squares of baking chocolate may be used 4 or 8 oz Unwrap the squares and place in a microwavable container Stir at the end of the cycle to complete melting Cheese Use proce...

Page 21: ...the food as needed Remove any portions that have thawed then return frozen portions to the oven and touch Start Enter to resume the defrost cycle The oven will not stop during the Beep unless the door is opened For best results Remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original closed paper or plastic package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can c...

Page 22: ...ods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil causes arcing which can damage the oven lining Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time For best results elevate food to be defrosted on a microwave safe roasting rack This prevents the p...

Page 23: ...pped may break in the oven METAL TWIST TIES Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags They become hot and could cause a fire 23 Cookware ge com Microwave Utensil Guide Do not use recycled paper products in the microwave oven They may contain impurities that cause sparks to occur Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Use OVENPROO...

Page 24: ... of standing time depends on the density and surface area of the food Wrapping in waxed paper or paper towel Sandwiches and many other foods containing prebaked bread should be wrapped prior to microwaving to prevent drying out Fish and Shellfish Cooking Fish and Shellfish General Directions Prepare the fish for cooking Completely defrost the fish or shellfish Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with t...

Page 25: ...rring occasionally will help blend flavors distribute heat evenly and may even shorten the cooking time When converting a conventional soup recipe to cook in the microwave oven reduce the liquid salt and strong seasonings Not Recommended Appetizers with a crisp coating or puff pastry are best done in a conventional oven with dry heat Breaded products can be warmed in the microwave oven but will no...

Page 26: ...ield if necessary MEDIUM 145 F Remove the roast from the microwave when the desired 13 14 minutes temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes per pound Temperature may rise about 10 F WELL 155 F Pork HI Place bacon slices on a microwavable roasting rack Bacon slices Cover with paper towels 2 slices 11 2 2 minutes After cooking let stand 1 minute 4 slices 2 3 minutes 6 slices 4 5 ...

Page 27: ...h thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Chicken whole HI 12 13 minutes Before cooking wash and shake off water Place breast side 3 31 2 lbs per pound down on a microwavable roasting rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired ...

Page 28: ...es 6 cups water HI 8 10 minutes Add 4 cups noodles 5 51 2 61 2 minutes Combine hot tap water and salt if desired Use a 2 quart microwavable baking dish and cover with vented plastic wrap for spaghetti and lasagna noodles Use microwavable lid or vented plastic wrap for macaroni and egg noodles Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils Stir in the pasta cook covered as directed in the c...

Page 29: ...t after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place Rack Clean with mild soap water and a soft or nylon scrub brush or in the dishwasher Dry completely Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners to clean the rack Do no...

Page 30: ...bulb holder Replace bulb with a 30 or 40 watt appliance bulb Replace the bulb holder if damaged Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Remove screw CleanSteel Use a clean soft light and lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Do not use appliance wax polish ble...

Page 31: ...nce a month Disconnect power or unplug the microwave oven To remove the grease filters slide the filters to the back Pull the filters downward The filters will drop out Soak the grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or...

Page 32: ...To Remove the Charcoal Filter WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage do not operate oven hood without filters in place Unplug the oven or turn off power at the main power supply Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 2 middle screws Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove Remove the old filter 4 3 2 1 To Install the Charcoal Filter WARNING To avoid personal injury or proper...

Page 33: ...u have entered food weight after selecting selecting Auto Defrost or Auto Defrost or Quick Defrost Quick Defrost Food type not entered after Make sure you have entered a food type touching Cook CONTROL LOCKED The control has been locked Touch and hold Clear Off for about 3 seconds appears on display to unlock the control OVEN TOO HOT FOR One of the sensor cooking These features will not operate wh...

Page 34: ...e time power levels and size of dish were not correctly followed Arcing sparks occurs Microwavable dishes were Use only microwavable dishes not used Wire twist ties were used Remove all wire twist ties The oven was operated when Make sure there is always food in the microwave oven empty when in use If the metal rack was used it was Make sure the rack is properly seated on the four not properly ins...

Page 35: ...r or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating The vent fan operating while the microwave oven is operating The vent fan will not go off nor can it be turned off until the microwave oven is off TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave oven Similar to the interference caused by oth...

Page 36: ...or more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting 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...

Page 37: ...ans With Service Protection Plus you can expect An extended service plan that limits unexpected repair bills Service coverage for most major brands Unlimited service calls for the length of your contract or credit toward a replacement product Service coverage for covered operating parts and labor on appliances and home electronics that fail during normal single family household use Your satisfacti...

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Page 39: ...fter delivery What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service In Al...

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