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: JVM1650 JVM1651 JVM1653 EMO3000 Spacemaker Microwave Oven Owner's Manual Important Safety Information 2 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 5 Operating Instructions 10 Features of Your Microwave 10 The Controls on - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 2
, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY For your safety, the information in this manual must Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 2 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 3
This microwave oven is intended for household use and is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. This microwave oven its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 4
Time Cook for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual. • This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 5
the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. FOODS 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 microwave wall. • The temperature probe (if included) in the microwave but not inserted in the food - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 6
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. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 7
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 microwavesafe dish. • If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 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 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 9
wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 10
You must set the clock and calendar before using the microwave. 6 Cooktop Light. 7 Grease Filter. 8 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 9 Convenience Guide. NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 11
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time, temperature or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press TIME COOK I & II (Press once or twice) DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 12
Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) HELP 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 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 13
Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels How to Change the Power Level The level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to the inside of the food - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 14
Operating Instructions Time Features Time Cook 1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Change power level if you don't want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1-10.) 4 Press START. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 15
Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II NOTE: Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2- - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 16
Operating Instructions Cooking Guide for Time Cook I & II Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz. package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. Corn on the - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 17
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 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 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 18
Operating Instructions Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) Sweet in dish. Unwrap and turn over after half the time. When finished, separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand to finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 19
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. - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 20
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Snacks (On some models) The Snacks feature automatically sets the microwaving times and power levels to warm a variety of snack foods. 1 Press SNACKS. 2 Select snack type 1-6 (see the Snacks Guide below). 3 Enter the number of items or the food weight - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 21
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 . Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Use microwave-safe casserole - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 22
Operating Instructions Convenience Features Auto Defrost 1 Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once. 2 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food .7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9 • Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • Twice during defrost, the oven signals TURN. At each TURN signal - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 23
food to overcook. Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. • 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 the sensor. 23 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 24
Operating Instructions Sensor Features Popcorn (less time) (more time) Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75 to overcooked or burnt food. 24 How to Use the Popcorn Feature 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces or larger than - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 25
Reheat (less time) (more time) For reheating single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 26
the oven. 2 Press the COOK pad. 3 Select food type 1-6 (see the Cooking Guide below). The oven starts immediately. 4 The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 27
. Add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the food pad. Cooking Guide Food Type Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Amount 4-16 oz. 4-16 oz oz. Comments Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 28
Operating Instructions Sensor Features Potato NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor Cooking. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 29
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. To check the time of day while - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 30
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Scroll Speed The scroll speed of about three seconds. To redisplay the clock, repeat. Delay Start 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 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 31
Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later. 1 Press REMINDER. 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day.) 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 32
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have Child Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 33
Surface Light Beeper Volume Auto Nite Light Press to turn the surface light on or off. On some models, there is a night light option. Press SURFACE LIGHT once for bright light, twice for the night light or three times to turn the light off. The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press BEEPER - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 34
Operating Instructions Other Features Your Model May Have 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. • Do not use a microwave browning dish on the shelf. The shelf could overheat. • Do not - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 35
Shelf and Reheating Switch places after 1/2 time. • To reheat on 2 levels or • To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places after 1/2 the time. Switch places after 1/2 time. Switch places twice • To reheat on 3 levels (on some models) 1 Double the - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 36
is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. 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. - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 37
utensils on oven walls. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Shelf (if included) Clean with mild soap and water or in . The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place. Temperature - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 38
cloth. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products Seal It's 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 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 39
remove the bulb by gently turning. 4 Replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. REMOVE SCREW Oven Light Replace the burned-out with a 120 volt, 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB36X10003), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 40
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. The grease filter should be cleaned once a month, or as - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 41
cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 42
Something Goes Wrong Before You Call For Service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not or reset circuit breaker. may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 43
. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit, move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV/radio antenna. 43 - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 44
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800.626.2002 during normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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. Register your - GE JVM1650CH | User Manual - Page 48
service will be provided by our Factory GE will replace any part in the microwave Service installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities. • Product not accessible to provide required service
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Spacemaker Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
JVM1650
JVM1651
JVM1653
EMO3000
2
36
Helpful Information
Microwave Terms
36
Care and Cleaning
37
42
If Something Goes Wrong
Before You Call For Service
42
GE Service Numbers
46
Warranty
Back Cover
ge.com
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
29
Oven Shelf
34
Models:
DE68-00126A
49-40475
01-06 JR
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model#
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Serial#
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