GE JVM2070BH Owners Manual

GE JVM2070BH Manual

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    Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8 Microwave Terms 36 Options 28-32 Other Features 33, 35 Power Levels 11 Reheating Features 19-20 Troubleshooting Tips 41 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . Back Cover Warranty 42 Owner's Manual JVM2070 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model
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    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
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    or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is
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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! ARCING 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: • The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven
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    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
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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven. • Some styrofoam trays (like
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    -of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3″-wide filler panels. Filter Kits JX81H-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside. Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. See the back cover for ordering by phone or at
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    , or open the door to access the menu. 7 Cooktop Light. 8 Grease Filters. 9 Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning. 10 Side Stirrer. Helps circulate microwaves throughout the oven cavity for consistent heating
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    you through each step of the cooking process. EasyGuide™ Menu System ge.com It lets you select as many or as few options as you 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLEAR 0 ENTER Enter the cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered. oven. 9
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    of the oven's cooking functions. Cooking functions can be customized using OPTIONS. Press to set microwave options and features. See "Microwave Options." • Set the clock • Set the Auto Nite Light • Set a Reminder • Turn the turntable on or off • Set the beeper volume • Set the charcoal filter
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    Changing the Power Level ge.com Variable Power Levels 1-10 The power level may be entered or to cancel your selection. Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives
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    Cooking Features ge.com Features of the COOK Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage. The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to microwave by time or with the sensor features. COOK EXPRESS SELECT FOOD TIME
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    ge.com Time Cook 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. 1 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK. 3 Enter the cooking time using the numbers
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    Cooking Features ge.com Cooking Guide for Time Cook Vegetable Asparagus (fresh spears) (frozen spears) Beans ( casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven. Let stand 5 minutes. 10 to 16 oz 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. 5 to 7 min. In
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    The oven starts immediately. Cooking Features ge.com EXPRESS 30 SEC 2 MIN 4 MIN 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 6 MIN Humidity Sensor Some microwave features food. When using Sensor features, do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. Do
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    ge.com Microwaving a variety of foods (see the Cooking Guide below). 1 Place covered food in the oven. 2 From the Home Screen, select . 1/2 to 2 cups 1 to 10 slices 1 to 12 eggs Comments Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces
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    of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 From the Home Screen, select COOK. 3 From the Cook Screen, choose SELECT FOOD. 4 Select POPCORN from the touchscreen. The oven starts immediately. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START
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    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. Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in the oven set the microwave to delay
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    Reheating Features ge.com Features of the REHEAT Screen NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf PIZZA, 1-4 slices PASTA, 8-12 oz. Beverage type- Starts immediately! Type of crust and number of slices Starts immediately! VEGETABLE, 1/2-2 cups Starts immediately! CASSEROLE, 1-4 cups Food amount RICE,
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    microwave according to food type, quantity and weight. Use the convenience reheating features to reheat: • Pizza • Casserole • Rice Reheating Features ge the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. After removing food from the oven, stir
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    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
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    ge.com Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. 1 From the Home Screen, select DEFROST. 2 From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME. 3 Enter the defrosting time using the numbers is normal when oven is not operating defrosted and microwaved. If
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    Guide 3 lbs.) Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.) Cornish hen Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.) Defrosting Features ge.com Time 1 min. 3 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min. 5 to 7 min. 3 to 6 in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just refrigerator to complete defrosting. 23
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    WEIGHT. 3 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter the food weight using the numbers on the touchscreen. For example, meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • If the oven signals "TURN FOOD OVER," turn of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don't open the door and turn the
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    ge touchscreen. 4 Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter the food weight using the numbers on the touchscreen. For meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. • If the oven signals "TURN FOOD OVER," turn of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don't open the door and turn the
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    the Soften Feature Defrosting Features ge.com The Soften feature allows you to soften without melting frozen or refrigerated foods. Unwrap butter or cream cheese and place on plate. Make sure that foil covers are removed from frosting or ice cream and place the container in oven. 1 From the Home
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    the Start of Defrosting Defrosting Features ge.com The Delay feature allows you to set the microwave to delay the start time for Time 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
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    time • Set the time for the Auto Nite Light to come on and go off • Change the Microwave Options ge.com • Turn the turntable on or off • Change the microwave features controlled by the Custom 1 and Custom 2 features • Set a reminder to change the charcoal filter • Change display options FILTER
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    Microwave Options ge.com Select SET CLOCK from the Options Screen to set the time of day. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select SET CLOCK. 3 Using the numbers numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time you want the oven to remind you (be sure the microwave clock
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    Setting the Auto Nite Light Microwave Options ge.com The Auto Nite Light can be set to come on and go off TIME. 4 If entering a new time, using the numbers on the touchscreen, enter the time of day for the light to come on. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day). Press ENTER
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    touch recall. Setting the Charcoal Filter Reminder The Charcoal Filter Reminder is a 180-day timer to remind you when to change the charcoal filter. 1 From the Home Screen, select OPTIONS. 2 From the Options Screen, select FILTER REMINDER. 2 The display will show the number of days remaining until
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    Changing the Display Options Microwave Options ge.com Changing the Display Options allows you to turn the clock display on or off, change the color contrast of the touchscreen display or change
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    open the door to "wake up" the display. Pressing OFF while cooking will cancel the current program and returns the display to the Home Screen. NOTE: Pressing OFF does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally
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    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 2.0 OVERVIEW
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    ge.com 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. • Make sure the shelf is positioned properly inside the microwave to prevent damage to the oven
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    plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. 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
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    sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it
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    . Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing any chemical agent on the CleanSteel surfaces. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only
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    the outside of the opening. Pull up and in to lock into place. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB2X10956 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable
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    shield and replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. Remove screw Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker
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    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. • The Active Vent door (on some models) will
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    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
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    Notes ge.com 43
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    Support GE Appliances Web site ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Web site 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner's Manuals, order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service
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Safety Instructions
. . . . . . . . 2–7
Operating Instructions
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 . . . . . . . . . . .33, 35
Power Levels
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reheating Features
. . . . . . .19–20
Troubleshooting Tips
. . . . . . .41
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Microwave Oven
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JVM2070
Owner’s Manual
Spacemaker
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
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Serial # __________________
Find these numbers on a label
on the left front when the door
is open.