GE JVM1490 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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Sensor Food Type Guide
Food Type Servings Serving Size Comments
Chicken Pieces
1 to 4 2 to 8 Use oblong, square or round dish.
pieces Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Fish 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Ground Meat 8 to 32 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat
(Beef, Pork, Turkey) into dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
Potatoes 1 to 4 8 to 32 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Arrange in a
star pattern in center of turntable.
Canned Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Fresh Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.
Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Frozen Vegetables 1 to 4 4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.
Follow package instructions for adding
water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
Auto Cook
Place covered food in the oven and
close the door. Press the AUTO COOK
button. SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in
the display.
Turn the dial to the desired food type.
Press to enter.
See the Sensor Food Type Guide below for
specific foods and instructions.
The oven starts immediately.
NOTE: If the door was open while the
control was being set, close the door and
press the START/PAUSE button to begin
cooking.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
Do not open the oven door before the countdown
time is displayed—steam escaping from the oven
can affect cooking performance. If the door is
opened, close the door and press START/PAUSE
immediately.
If ground meat was selected, the oven may
signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open
the door, drain the meat and close the door.
Press the START/PAUSE button if necessary
to resume cooking.
Cooking Tips
When oven signals and countdown time
is displayed, the door may be opened
for stirring, turning or rotating food.
To resume cooking, close the door and
press START/PAUSE.
Match the amount of food to the size of
container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Be sure outside of container and inside
of oven are dry.
After completion of Cook cycle, if food
needs additional cooking, return food to
oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
(Not available for all food types)
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
At any time after the countdown begins,
turn the dial counterclockwise and press
to enter.
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:
At any time after the countdown begins,
turn the dial clockwise and press to enter.
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About the sensor microwave features.
NOTE: Do not use this feature
twice in succession on the
same food portion—it may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.