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1000 Watts
Models: JVM1630
JVM1635
JVM1620
JVM1625
Over The Range Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information
2
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy 2
Special Notes About Microwaving 6
Operating Instructions
11
Features of Your Microwave 11
The Controls on Your Microwave 12
Time Features 15
Quick Touch Features 21
Auto Feature 23
Other Features 24
Helpful Information
27
Microwave Terms 27
Care and Cleaning 28
If Something Goes Wrong
33
Before You C
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING FOR YOUR SAFETY Do Not Attempt Do Not Operate the oven to operate this oven if it is damaged. It is with the door open particularly important since open-door that the oven door close PRECAUTIONS TO operation can result in properly and that there AVOID POSSIBLE harmful exposure to is no damage to the: microwave energy. It is 1 door (bent), EXPOSURE TO important not to defeat 2 hinges and latches or tamper with the EXCESSIVE (b
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Welcome We’re proud of our quality You’ll see it in this easy-to- Best of all, you’ll products and we believe in use manual and you’ll hear experience these values dependable service. it in the friendly voices of each time you use your our consumer service microwave. That’s department. important, because your new microwave will be part of your family for a long time. Start Here!…Before using your Microwave Write down the model Staple your receipt to the and serial numbers here. inside back cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following sections. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this properly and that there is no oven with the door open since this damage to the: operation can result in harmful (1) DOOR
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i) Do not overcook food. Carefully 11. This appliance should be serviced only attend appliance if paper, plastic by qualified service technicians. or other combustible materials are Contact the nearest authorized service placed inside the oven while facility for examination, repair or cooking. adjustment. ii) Remove wire twist-ties and metal 12. Do not cover or block any openings handles from paper or plastic on the oven. con-tainers/bags before placing 13. Do not store this appliance outdoors.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING ARCING Arcing is the microwave � Metal, such as twist-ties, If you see arcing, press term for sparks in the poultry pins, or gold- the CLEAR/OFFpad and oven. Arcing is caused by: rimmed dishes, in the microwave. correct the problem. � Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. � Recycled paper towels containing small metal � Foil not molded to food pieces being used in the (upturned edges act like microwave. antennas). FOODS � Do not
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� Avoid heating baby food � Don’t defrost frozen in glass jars, even with beverages in narrow- SAFETY FACT the lid off. Make sure all necked bottles (especially SUPERHEATED WATER infant food is thoroughly carbonated beverages). cooked. Stir food to Even if the container is Liquids, such as water, distribute the heat opened, pressure can coffee or tea, are able to be evenly. Be careful to build up. This can cause overheated beyond the prevent scalding when the container to burst, boiling point wi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING MICROWAVE- SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware � If you use a meat � Paper towels, waxed used in your microwave thermometer while paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for cooking, make sure it is can be used to cover microwaving. Most glass safe for use in microwave dishes in order to retain casseroles, cooking dishes, ovens. moisture and prevent measuring cups, custard spattering. Be sure to � Do not use recycled cups, pottery or
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Follow these guidelines: � Use foil only as directed � Plastic cookware – Plastic in this manual. TV cookware designed for 1 Use microwave-safe dinners may be microwave cooking is plastics only and use microwaved in foil trays very useful, but should be them in strict less than 3/4” (1.9 cm) used carefully. Even compliance with the high; remove the top foil microwave-safe plastic cookware manufacturer’s cover and return the tray may not be as tolerant of recommendations. to the box. When using
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped Do not under any with a power cord having a circumstances cut or grounding wire with a remove the third (ground) grounding plug. The plug prong from the power must be plugged into an cord. outlet that is properly Do not use an adapter installed and grounded. Ensure proper ground plug with this appliance. exists before use. Consult a qualified Do not use an extension electrician or
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Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Features 3 2 4 1 5 6 5 6 7 1000 Watts 1 Door Handle. Pull to 3 Window with Metal 6 Grease Filters. open the door. The Shield. Screen allows 7 Removable Turntable. door must be securely cooking to be viewed Turntable and support latched for the while keeping must be in place when microwave to operate. microwaves confined in using the oven. The the oven. 2 Door Latches. t
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Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. 1 Time Features Time Cooking Press Enter TIME COOK (Press once or twice) Amount of cooking time. DEFROST AUTO/TIME (Press once or twice) Amount of defrosting weight or time. EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10. ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! 12
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2 Quick Touch Features Table A Press Enter Start POPCORN Press START. Press once 1 (1.75 oz./50 g) Press twice 2 (3.0 oz./85 g) Press 3 times 3 (3.5 oz./100 g) BAKED POTATO Press START. Press once 1 (7.1 oz./201 g) Press twice 2 (14.2 oz./402 g) Press 3 times 3 (21.3 oz./604 g) BEVERAGE Press START. Press once 1 Press twice 2 Press 3 times 3 REHEAT Press START. Press once 1 (8 oz./227 g) Press twice 2 (16 oz./454 g) Press 3 times 3 (24 oz./681 g) 13
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Operating Instructions Changing Power Levels Variable power levels add Rest periods (when the microwave flexibility to microwave energy cycles microwave cooking. The off) give time for the food power levels on the to “equalize” or transfer microwave oven can be heat to the inside of the compared to the surface food.An example of this is units on a range. shown with power level 3 – High (power level 10) or the defrost cycle. If micro- full power is the fastest way wave energy did not cycle to coo
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Time Features Time Cook Time Cook I Time Cook II Allows you to Lets you change power microwave for any levels automatically during time up to 99 minutes cooking. Here’s how to and 99 seconds. do it: Power 10 (High) is 1 Press TIME COOK. automatically set, but you 2 Enter the first cook time. may change it for more 3 Change the power level flexibility. if you don’t want full You may open the door power. (Press POWER during Time Cook to LEVEL. Select a desired check the food. Close the power l
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Operating Instructions 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. (454 g) 6 to 9 min., In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) glass baking dish, Med-High (7) place ¼ cup (60 mL) water. (frozen spears) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole. Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. (454 g) cut in half 9 to 10 min. In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup (120 mL) water. (frozen green) 10-oz (283 g) packa
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments Corn (frozen kernel) 10-oz (283 g) package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons (30 mL) water. Corn on the cob (fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish, place per ear corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add ¼ cup (60 mL) water. Rearrange after half of time. (frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish. 2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. Cover with vented plastic w
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Operating Instructions Time Features Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for Defrosting Tips the length of time you � Foods frozen in paper or select. See the Defrosting plastic can be defrosted Guide for suggested times. in the package. Tightly closed packages should Power 3 is automatically be slit, pierced or vented set, but you may change AFTER food has partially this for more flexibility. defrosted. Plastic storage You may defrost small containers should be at items more quickly by least par
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Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1 min. Sweet rolls approx. 12 oz (340 g) 3 to 5 min. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen 1 lb. (454 g) 6 to 8 min. Shellfish, small pieces 1 lb. (454 g) 5 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time. Fruit Plastic pouch – 1 to 2 3 to 6 min. 10-oz (283 g) package Meat Bacon 1 lb. (454 g) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks 1 lb.
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Operating Instructions Time Features Express Cook This is a quick way to set The power level can be changed as time is cooking time for 1 –6 minutes. counting down. Press Press one of the Express POWER LEVEL and enter Cook pads (from 1 to 6) 1-10. for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Add 30 Seconds You can use this feature two ways: � It will add 30 seconds to � It can be used as a quick the time counting down way to set
