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GE JNM3161
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AVM4160
JNM3161
JVM3160
RVM5160
Owner’s Manual
Safety Instructions ..............28
Operating Instructions
Oven Features .....................9
Controls ..........................10
Time Features .....................11
Defrost Features ...............12-14
Convenience Features ..........15, 16
Microwave Terms .................16
Power Levels ......................17
Other Features .................18-20
Replacing the Light Bulb ...........23
Exhaust Features ..................23
Care and Cleaning .............24, 25
Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service ......25, 26
Consumer Support
Optional Kits .......................8
Warranty .........................27
Consumer Support ..................28
Care and Cleaning of the oven
...21-22
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Summary

Microwave Oven Safety Instructions

Precautions for Microwave Energy Exposure

Guidelines to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy, including door interlock safety and maintaining clean sealing surfaces.

Microwave Oven Safety Warnings

Understanding and Preventing Arcing

Identifies arcing as sparks in the oven and lists common causes such as metal contact or improper foil usage.

Microwave Oven Food Safety

Safe Food Handling and Cooking Practices

Provides warnings and advice on cooking foods, including piercing skins, superheated liquids, and proper cooking temperatures for meat.

Microwave-Safe Cookware Guidelines

Testing Cookware for Microwave Use

Explains a method to test if dishes are safe for microwave use by checking for heating of the dish itself.

Microwave Oven Grounding Instructions

Importance of Proper Grounding

Details the necessity of grounding the appliance to prevent electric shock and outlines proper grounding procedures and precautions.

Vent Fan and Accessories

Optional Kits for Installation

Information on available optional kits, such as filler panels and charcoal filters, that can be purchased for the microwave oven.

Vent Fan Operation Guide

Instructions on the operation and maintenance of the vent fan, including cleaning filters and its automatic function.

Oven Features Overview

Key Oven Components Identification

Identifies the main physical components of the microwave oven, such as the door handle, latches, window, and control panel.

Cooking Controls and Features

Understanding Time Features

Explains the basic time-related controls like Cook Time, Defrost, and Timer, detailing their functions.

Utilizing Convenience Features

Introduces pre-set cooking functions such as Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, and Potato for simplified meal preparation.

Time Feature Operations

Using Cook Time and Express Cook

Details how to set cooking duration using the Cook Time and Express Cook features for precise microwaving.

Adding Extra Cooking Time

Explains the 'Add 30 Sec' function for easily extending cooking time or starting a quick 30-second heating cycle.

Defrosting Functions

Weight Defrost Procedure

Guides users on how to defrost food by entering its weight, including tips for optimal defrosting.

Defrosting Tips and Conversion

Offers practical advice for defrosting various foods and a conversion guide for ounces to tenths of a pound.

Time Defrost Operation

Time Defrost Procedure

Explains how to defrost food by setting a specific time duration and provides additional defrosting tips.

Defrosting Guide by Food Type

Convenience Cooking Programs

Using the Popcorn Feature

Instructions for using the dedicated Popcorn button for specific bag sizes, with usage notes.

Reheating Leftovers and Foods

Details the Reheat function for warming previously cooked foods, including selection options and reheating tips.

Beverage and Potato Features

Heating Beverages

Guides on using the Beverage feature to heat various liquid amounts, specified by ounce measurements.

Cooking Potatoes

Instructions for using the Potato feature to cook potatoes, detailing the selection process by item count.

Microwave Operation Terms

Power Level Adjustments

Changing the Microwave Power Level

Explains how to adjust the microwave's power level, its importance for different foods, and provides usage examples.

Other Oven Control Features

Setting the Clock and Timer

Instructions for setting the oven's clock and operating the minute timer function independently.

Using Control Panel Buttons

Details the function of key control panel buttons like Start/Pause, Cancel/Off, Control Lock-Out, and Surface Light.

Timer and Display Functions

Operating the Minute Timer

Provides instructions on setting and using the timer, including cancellation and display management.

Display Readout Management

Explains how to switch the display between timer and cook time countdowns.

Additional Oven Functions

Turntable and Fan Operations

Covers the operation of the turntable, vent fan, and the automatic fan feature for optimal use.

Oven Reminders and Alerts

Details features like the Insert Food Reminder and Cooking Complete Reminder for user notifications.

Oven Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven Interior

Provides instructions and tips for cleaning the inside surfaces, window, and metal parts of the microwave oven.

Turntable and Support Care

Offers advice on safely washing and handling the removable turntable and its support to prevent damage.

Exterior Cleaning Guide

Cleaning Oven Exterior Surfaces

Details methods for cleaning the oven's case, control panel, door, and seals using appropriate cleaning agents.

Light Bulb Replacement

Replacing Cooktop and Oven Lights

Step-by-step guide for replacing both the cooktop/nite lights and the oven cavity lamp, including part numbers.

Exhaust Feature and Filter Maintenance

Vent Fan and Filter Systems

Describes the vent fan, reusable metal filters, and charcoal filters used for air circulation and smoke removal.

Cleaning and Replacing Filters

Provides instructions for cleaning the vent filters and replacing the charcoal filter when needed.

Pre-Service Troubleshooting

Understanding Normal Oven Characteristics

Lists common occurrences like moisture, steam, light reflection, and fan noise that are normal operations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifying and Resolving Problems

A guide to diagnosing and fixing common oven problems such as failure to start or control panel issues.

GE Microwave Oven Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details the one-year limited warranty coverage, what GE will replace, and common exclusions from warranty service.

Implied Warranties and Legal Rights

Explains limitations on implied warranties and outlines consumer legal rights regarding the product warranty.

Consumer Support Resources

GE Appliances Website and Online Services

Information on accessing the GE Appliances website for manuals, parts, catalogs, and online service scheduling.

Scheduling Expert Repair Service

Provides contact information and methods for scheduling professional repair service for the appliance.

Extended Warranties and Parts

Details options for purchasing extended warranties and ordering genuine parts or accessories for the oven.

Contacting GE Customer Relations

Offers contact information for customer relations for feedback or issues not resolved through other channels.

Registering Your Appliance

Encourages appliance registration online for enhanced communication and timely warranty service.

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety Instructions

Precautions for Microwave Energy Exposure

Guidelines to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy, including door interlock safety and maintaining clean sealing surfaces.

Microwave Oven Safety Warnings

Understanding and Preventing Arcing

Identifies arcing as sparks in the oven and lists common causes such as metal contact or improper foil usage.

Microwave Oven Food Safety

Safe Food Handling and Cooking Practices

Provides warnings and advice on cooking foods, including piercing skins, superheated liquids, and proper cooking temperatures for meat.

Microwave-Safe Cookware Guidelines

Testing Cookware for Microwave Use

Explains a method to test if dishes are safe for microwave use by checking for heating of the dish itself.

Microwave Oven Grounding Instructions

Importance of Proper Grounding

Details the necessity of grounding the appliance to prevent electric shock and outlines proper grounding procedures and precautions.

Vent Fan and Accessories

Optional Kits for Installation

Information on available optional kits, such as filler panels and charcoal filters, that can be purchased for the microwave oven.

Vent Fan Operation Guide

Instructions on the operation and maintenance of the vent fan, including cleaning filters and its automatic function.

Oven Features Overview

Key Oven Components Identification

Identifies the main physical components of the microwave oven, such as the door handle, latches, window, and control panel.

Cooking Controls and Features

Understanding Time Features

Explains the basic time-related controls like Cook Time, Defrost, and Timer, detailing their functions.

Utilizing Convenience Features

Introduces pre-set cooking functions such as Popcorn, Reheat, Beverage, and Potato for simplified meal preparation.

Time Feature Operations

Using Cook Time and Express Cook

Details how to set cooking duration using the Cook Time and Express Cook features for precise microwaving.

Adding Extra Cooking Time

Explains the 'Add 30 Sec' function for easily extending cooking time or starting a quick 30-second heating cycle.

Defrosting Functions

Weight Defrost Procedure

Guides users on how to defrost food by entering its weight, including tips for optimal defrosting.

Defrosting Tips and Conversion

Offers practical advice for defrosting various foods and a conversion guide for ounces to tenths of a pound.

Time Defrost Operation

Time Defrost Procedure

Explains how to defrost food by setting a specific time duration and provides additional defrosting tips.

Defrosting Guide by Food Type

Convenience Cooking Programs

Using the Popcorn Feature

Instructions for using the dedicated Popcorn button for specific bag sizes, with usage notes.

Reheating Leftovers and Foods

Details the Reheat function for warming previously cooked foods, including selection options and reheating tips.

Beverage and Potato Features

Heating Beverages

Guides on using the Beverage feature to heat various liquid amounts, specified by ounce measurements.

Cooking Potatoes

Instructions for using the Potato feature to cook potatoes, detailing the selection process by item count.

Microwave Operation Terms

Power Level Adjustments

Changing the Microwave Power Level

Explains how to adjust the microwave's power level, its importance for different foods, and provides usage examples.

Other Oven Control Features

Setting the Clock and Timer

Instructions for setting the oven's clock and operating the minute timer function independently.

Using Control Panel Buttons

Details the function of key control panel buttons like Start/Pause, Cancel/Off, Control Lock-Out, and Surface Light.

Timer and Display Functions

Operating the Minute Timer

Provides instructions on setting and using the timer, including cancellation and display management.

Display Readout Management

Explains how to switch the display between timer and cook time countdowns.

Additional Oven Functions

Turntable and Fan Operations

Covers the operation of the turntable, vent fan, and the automatic fan feature for optimal use.

Oven Reminders and Alerts

Details features like the Insert Food Reminder and Cooking Complete Reminder for user notifications.

Oven Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Oven Interior

Provides instructions and tips for cleaning the inside surfaces, window, and metal parts of the microwave oven.

Turntable and Support Care

Offers advice on safely washing and handling the removable turntable and its support to prevent damage.

Exterior Cleaning Guide

Cleaning Oven Exterior Surfaces

Details methods for cleaning the oven's case, control panel, door, and seals using appropriate cleaning agents.

Light Bulb Replacement

Replacing Cooktop and Oven Lights

Step-by-step guide for replacing both the cooktop/nite lights and the oven cavity lamp, including part numbers.

Exhaust Feature and Filter Maintenance

Vent Fan and Filter Systems

Describes the vent fan, reusable metal filters, and charcoal filters used for air circulation and smoke removal.

Cleaning and Replacing Filters

Provides instructions for cleaning the vent filters and replacing the charcoal filter when needed.

Pre-Service Troubleshooting

Understanding Normal Oven Characteristics

Lists common occurrences like moisture, steam, light reflection, and fan noise that are normal operations.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Identifying and Resolving Problems

A guide to diagnosing and fixing common oven problems such as failure to start or control panel issues.

GE Microwave Oven Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Exclusions

Details the one-year limited warranty coverage, what GE will replace, and common exclusions from warranty service.

Implied Warranties and Legal Rights

Explains limitations on implied warranties and outlines consumer legal rights regarding the product warranty.

Consumer Support Resources

GE Appliances Website and Online Services

Information on accessing the GE Appliances website for manuals, parts, catalogs, and online service scheduling.

Scheduling Expert Repair Service

Provides contact information and methods for scheduling professional repair service for the appliance.

Extended Warranties and Parts

Details options for purchasing extended warranties and ordering genuine parts or accessories for the oven.

Contacting GE Customer Relations

Offers contact information for customer relations for feedback or issues not resolved through other channels.

Registering Your Appliance

Encourages appliance registration online for enhanced communication and timely warranty service.

GE JNM3161 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
ModelJNM3161
CategoryMicrowave Oven
LanguageEnglish

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