Profile Microwave/Convection Oven - GE Appliances

1 ProfileMicrowave/Convection OvenOwner s ManualModel: 825 WattsJVM1090241 Helpful InformationCare and Cleaning4247If Something Goes WrongBefore You Call For Service47GE Service Numbers50 Warranty Back CoverGE Answer Center Appliances11 Important Safety InformationPrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy2 Special Notes About Microwaving6 Operating InstructionsFeatures of Your Microwave11 The Controls on Your Microwave12 Time Cooking17 Temperature Cooking27 Automatic Cooking32 Other Features3649-40002164D3370P0032 Important Safety InformationRead All Safety InformationBefore UsingPrecautionsto AvoidPossibleExposure toExcessiveMicrowaveEnergyDo Not Attempt to operatethis oven with the dooropen since open-dooroperation can result inharmful exposure tomicrowave energy. It isimportant not to defeator tamper with the Not Place any objectbetween the oven frontface and the door orallow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulate onsealing Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.

2 It isparticularly importantthat the oven door closeproperly and that there isno damage to the:1door (bent)2hinges and latches(broken or loosened)3door seals and Oven Should Not beadjusted or repaired byanyone except properlyqualified YourSafetyFor your safety the information in this manual must befollowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or toprevent property damage, personal injury or loss of to the GE re proud of our qualityproducts and we believe in dependable service. You ll see it in this easy-to-use manual and you ll hearit in the friendly voices ofour consumer servicedepartment. Best of all, you llexperience these valueseach time you use yourmicrowave. That simportant, because yournew microwave will be partof your family for a down the model andserial numbers on a label inside numberSerial numberDate of purchaseStaple your receipt to theinside back cover of thismanual. You will need it toobtain service ushelp you call for service, there are a few things youcan do to help us serve this manual.

3 It contains instructions tohelp you use and maintainyour microwave you received a contactthe dealer (or builder) thatsold you the time and money. Check the section titled If Something GoesWrong before section helps yousolve common problemsthat might you do need service, you can relax knowing helpis only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customerservice numbers isincluded in the back of this book. Or call the GE Answer Center , 24 hours a day, 7 days a Help?Start Here!..Before using your MicrowaveImportant Safety InformationRead All Safety Information Before UsingTo reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing Read and follow thespecific Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposureto Excessive MicrowaveEnergy on page 2. This appliance must begrounded. Connect onlyto properly groundedoutlet.

4 See GroundingInstructions section onpage 10. Do not mount thisappliance over a sink. Install or locate thisappliance only inaccordance with theprovided InstallationInstructions. This over-the-range ovenwas designed for use overranges no wider than 42inches. It may be installedover both gas and electriccooking equipment. Do not operate thisappliance if it has adamaged power cord orplug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped. Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance. Use this appliance onlyfor its intended use asdescribed in this not use corrosivechemicals or vapors inthis appliance. Thismicrowave oven isspecifically designed toheat, dry or cook food,and is not intended for laboratory orindustrial microwave oven isUL listed for installationover electric and microwave oven isnot approved or testedfor marine Do not store thisappliance outdoors. Donot use this product nearwater for example, in awet basement, near aswimming pool or near a sink.

5 Keep power cord awayfrom heated surfaces. Do not immerse powercord or plug in water. When using theconvection orcombination cookingfunctions, both theoutside and inside of theoven will become use hot pads toremove containers offood and accessories suchas broiler pan, oven shelfand temperature probe. To reduce the risk of firein the oven cavity: Do not cover the shelf or any other part of theoven with metal will causeoverheating of themicrowave/convectionoven. Do not overcook attendappliance if paper,plastic or other com-bustible materials areplaced inside the ovenwhile cooking. Remove wire twist-tiesand metal handles frompaper or plastic con-tainers before placingthem in the oven. Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paperproducts, cookingutensils or food in theoven when not in use. If materials inside ovenshould ignite, keep theoven door closed, turnthe oven off anddisconnect the powercord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker panel.

6 If thedoor is opened, the firemay spread. See door surface cleaninginstructions in the Careand Cleaning section(s)of this guide. This appliance should be serviced only byqualified servicepersonnel. Contactnearest authorizedservice facility forexamination, repair or adjustment. As with any appliance,close supervision isnecessary when used THESE INSTRUCTIONS5 Important Safety InformationSpecial Notes About MicrowavingArcing is the microwaveterm for sparks in the is caused by: The temperature probein the microwave but notinserted in the food. The metal shelf notinstalled correctly so ittouches the microwavewall. Metal or foil touching theside of the oven. Foil not molded to food(upturned edges act likeantennas). Metal, such as twist-ties,poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in themicrowave. Recycled paper towelscontaining small metalpieces being used in you see arcing, pressthe CLEAR/OFF pad andcorrect the Do not pop popcorn inyour microwave ovenunless in a specialmicrowave popcornaccessory or unless youuse popcorn labeled foruse in microwave ovens.

7 Some products such aswhole eggs and sealedcontainers for example,closed jars will explodeand should not be heatedin this microwave use of themicrowave oven couldresult in injury. Do not boil eggs in amicrowave oven. Pressurewill build up inside eggyolk and will cause it toburst, possibly resultingin injury. Operating the microwavewith no food inside formore than a minute ortwo may cause damage tothe oven and could start afire. It increases the heataround the magnetronand can shorten the lifeof the oven. Foods with unbrokenouter skin such aspotatoes, hot dogs,sausages, tomatoes,apples, chicken livers andother giblets, and eggyolks should be piercedto allow steam to escapeduring Avoid heating baby foodin glass jars, even with thelid off. Make sure allinfant food is thoroughlycooked. Stir food todistribute the heatevenly. Be careful toprevent scalding whenwarming formula orbreast milk. The containermay feel cooler than themilk really is.

8 Always testthe milk before feedingthe baby. Spontaneous boiling Under certain specialcircumstances, liquidsmay start to boil duringor shortly after removalfrom the microwave prevent burns fromsplashing liquid, werecommend the following:before removing thecontainer from the oven,allow the container tostand in the oven for 30to 40 seconds after theoven has shut off. Do notboil liquids in narrow-necked containers suchas soft drink bottles, wineflasks and especiallynarrow-necked coffeecups. Even if thecontainer is opened,excessive steam can buildup and cause it to burstor overflow. Don t defrost frozenbeverages in narrow-necked bottles (especiallycarbonated beverages).Even if the container isopened, pressure canbuild up. This can causethe container to burst,possibly resulting ininjury. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Becareful when opening any containers of hotfood, including popcornbags, cooking pouchesand boxes. To preventpossible injury, directsteam away from handsand face.

9 Do not overcookpotatoes. They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing damage toyour oven. When cooking pork,follow the directionsexactly and always cookthe meat to an internaltemperature of at least170 F. This assures that,in the remote possibilitythat trichina may bepresent in the meat, itwill be killed and meatwill be safe to WATERM icrowaved water and other liquids do notalways bubble whenthey reach the boilingpoint. They can actuallyget superheated and notbubble at liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved orwhen something like aspoon or tea bag is putinto prevent this fromhappening and causinginjury, do not heat anyliquid for more than 2minutes per cup. Afterheating, let the cup stand in the microwavefor 30 seconds beforemoving it or puttinganything into Safety InformationSpecial Notes About MicrowavingMake sure all cookwareused in your microwaveoven is suitable formicrowaving. Most glasscasseroles, cooking dishes,measuring cups, custardcups, pottery or chinadinnerware which does nothave metallic trim or glazewith a metallic sheen canbe used.

10 Some cookware islabeled suitable formicrowaving. If you are not sure if adish is microwave-safe,use this test: Place in theoven both the dish youare testing and a glassmeasuring cup filled with1 cup of water set themeasuring cup either inor next to the 1 minute athigh. If the dish heats, itshould not be used formicrowaving. If the dishremains cool and only thewater in the cup heats,then the dish ismicrowave-safe. If you use a meat ther- mometer while cooking,make sure it is safe foruse in microwave ovens. Do not use recycledpaper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkinsand waxed paper cancontain metal fleckswhich may cause arcingor ignite. Paper productscontaining nylon ornylon filaments shouldbe avoided, as they mayalso ignite. Some styrofoam trays(like those that meat ispackaged on) have a thinstrip of metal embeddedin the bottom. Whenmicrowaved, the metalcan burn the floor of theoven or ignite a papertowel. Do not use paperproducts when themicrowave/convectionoven is operated in theconvection orcombination mode.