GE 164D2966P142, 49-8622, JVM250, JVM250AV, JVM250BV, JVM250WV 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 0, 6 789

Your Touch Control Panel

SELECTIONS

MICRO

COOK TIME

DEFROST AUTO 

DEFROST TEMP

COOK/HOLD AUTO

ROAST

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

REHEAT

COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

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EXPRESS COOK

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DISPLAY ON/OFF

6789POWERLEVEL ADD30 SECCLEAROFFSTARTMINUTEDELAYSTART

OFF

KITCHENTIMERSOUNDLEVEL CLOCKVENT FANSENSOR COOKING

GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

PROBE

REMINDER

CODES: 0-1-2-3

PROBE

LO HI NIGHT ON

OFF

SURFACE LIGHTENTERWEIGHTFOODLBS. TEMPDEF COOKTIME NOIIIPOWERCODESOUND

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When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER”and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, alllights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in the upperportion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clockand oven is ready for use.This will happen any time there is a power outage.‘‘PRObE’’ Appears on the Display:• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

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Contents

Main SpacemakerMicrowave Oven GE Appliances Use and Care & Cooking Guide Model: JVM250 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, Tips Problem Solver HELP US HELP YOU Before using your oven, read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. Be sure your microwave oven is registered. If you received a damaged oven... IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your appliance. W ARNING IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions The Exhaust Hood SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Optional Accessories IF YOU NEED SERVICE MICROW AVING TIPS VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (110) AUTOMATIC FAN FEA TURE If You Need Service Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Auto Fan Feature YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL Your Touch Control Panel SELECTIONS OFF MICRO COOK TIME 1 2 3 4 5 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Cooking Complete Reminder HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time Features of Your Oven How to Use the Kitchen Timer How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook COOKING BY TIME Micro Cook I Using the Micro Cook II Feature Cooking by Time The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds The Express Cook Feature How to Use Reminder How to Use Delay Start POPCORN BEVERAGE How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time Popcorn Beverage Defrosting by Time DEFROSTING BY TIME Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Defrosting Tips How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Cooking Tips COOKING BY TEMPERATURE The Temperature Probe Cooking by Temperature Auto Defrost How to Set Auto Defrost Stand Time Conversion Guide AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost AUTO DEFROST GUIDE Auto Defrost Guide Automatic Roasting AUTOMATIC ROASTING Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting How to Roast Beef to Medium AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer Automatic Simmer Guide Automatic Roasting Reheat REHEAT Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Example: Questions & Answers COOK Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Cook Codes Example: REHEAT AND COOK CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Cook Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS Basic Microwave Guidelines HEATING OR REHEATING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Item Amount Power Level Time Bakery Foods Beverages DEFROSTING GUIDE Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Fish and Seafood Fruit COOKING GUIDE NOTE: Use Power Level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetables Vegetable Amount Time Comments Defrosting Guide Cooking Guide GUIDE TO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF Positioning the Shelf How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf Care and Cleaning CARE AND CLEANING How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Outside Cooktop Light/Night Light LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Oven Light Light Bulb Replacement Grounding Instructions The Exhaust Feature GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING Reusable Grease Filters THE EXHAUST FEATURE To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER Page Page Well Be There Consumer Services 800.626.2000 In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) W ARRANTY here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.