Mabe Canada Microwave Oven JVM1620 User Manual

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
6
Special Notes About Microwaving  
Operating Instructions  
11  
Features of Your Microwave  
The Controls on Your Microwave  
Time Features  
11  
12  
15  
21  
23  
24  
Quick Touch Features  
Auto Feature  
Other Features  
Helpful Information  
27  
33  
Microwave Terms  
Care and Cleaning  
27  
28  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
GE Microvawe Oven Warranty  
33  
35  
Mabe Service Numbers  
Back Cover  
Mabe Canada Inc.  
1-800-561-3344  
29-5684 350A4502P682 05/12 ATS  
 
Welcome  
We’re proud of our quality  
products and we believe in  
dependable service.  
You’ll see it in this easy-to-  
Best of all, you’ll  
use manual and you’ll hear experience these values  
it in the friendly voices of  
our consumer service  
department.  
each time you use your  
microwave. That’s  
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  
and serial numbers here.  
They are on a label inside  
the oven.  
Staple your receipt to the  
inside back cover of this  
manual. You will need it  
to obtain service under  
warranty.  
Model number  
Serial number  
Date of purchase  
Need Help?  
If you do need service, you  
can relax knowing help is  
only a phone call away.  
A list of toll-free customer  
service numbers is  
included in the back of  
this manual.  
Read this manual.  
It contains instructions to  
help you use and maintain  
your microwave properly.  
Help us  
help you  
Before you call for service,  
there are a few things you  
can do to help us serve you  
better.  
If you received a damaged  
oven…immediately contact  
the dealer (or builder)  
that sold you the oven.  
Save time and money.  
Check the section titled  
“If Something Goes  
Wrong” before calling.  
This section helps you  
solve common problems  
that might occur.  
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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  
oven with the door open since this  
operation can result in harmful  
exposure to microwave energy. It  
is important not to defeat or  
properly and that there is no  
damage to the:  
(1) DOOR (bent),  
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES  
(broken or loosened),  
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING  
SURFACE.  
tamper with the safety interlocks.  
(b) Do not place any object between  
the oven front face and the door  
or allow soil or cleaner residue to  
accumulate on sealing surfaces.  
(d) The oven should not be adjusted  
or repaired by anyone except  
properly qualified service  
personnel.  
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is  
damaged. It is particularly  
important that the oven door close  
SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS  
This microwave oven is cUL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.  
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.  
1. Read all instructions before using the  
appliance  
3. As most cooking appliances, close  
supervision is necessary to reduce the  
risk of a fire in the oven cavity.  
2. Read and follow the specific  
“Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure  
to Excessive Microwave Energy” found  
on page 4.  
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven  
cavity:  
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i) Do not overcook food. Carefully  
attend appliance if paper, plastic  
or other combustible materials are  
placed inside the oven while  
cooking.  
ii) Remove wire twist-ties and metal  
handles from paper or plastic  
con-tainers/bags before placing  
them in the oven.  
11. This appliance should be serviced only  
by qualified service technicians.  
Contact the nearest authorized service  
facility for examination, repair or  
adjustment.  
12. Do not cover or block any openings  
on the oven.  
13. Do not store this appliance outdoors.  
14. Do not use this oven near water – for  
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet  
basement, near a swimming pool, or  
similar locations.  
iii) If materials inside the oven ignite,  
keep the oven door closed. Turn  
the oven off and unplug the  
appliance. Disconnect the power  
cord, shut off power at the fuse or  
circuit breaker panel.  
iv) Do not use the oven for storage  
purposes. Do not leave paper  
products, cooking utensils or food  
in the oven when not in use.  
15. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
16. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of  
table counter.  
18. When cleaning surfaces of door and  
oven that comes together on closing  
the door, use only mild, non abrasive  
soaps or detergents applied with a  
sponge or cloth.  
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect  
only to properly grounded outlet.  
See “Grounding Instructions“ found on  
page 10.  
19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea  
are able to be overheated beyond the  
boiling point without appearing to be  
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling  
when the container is removed from  
the microwave oven is not always  
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN  
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY  
BOILING OVER WHEN THE  
6. Install or locate this oven only in  
accordance with the provided  
installation instructions provided.  
7. Some products such as whole eggs and  
sealed containers - for example. closed  
glass jars - are able to explode and  
should not be heated in this oven.  
8. Use this appliance only for its  
intended use as described in this  
manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.  
This microwave oven is specifically  
designed to heat, dry or cook food,  
and is not intended for industrial or  
laboratory use.  
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A  
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS  
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.  
i) Do not overheat the liquid.  
ii) Stir the liquid both before and  
halfway through heating it.  
iii) Do not use straight-sided  
containers with narrow necks.  
iv) After heating, allow the container  
to stand in the microwave oven for  
a short time before removing the  
container.  
9. As with any appliance, close  
supervision is necessary when used by  
children.  
10. Do not operate this oven if it has a  
damaged cord or plug, if it is not  
working properly, or if it has been  
damaged or dropped.  
v) Use extreme care when inserting a  
spoon or other utensil into the  
container.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
ARCING  
Arcing is the microwave  
term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
Metal, such as twist-ties,  
poultry pins, or gold-  
rimmed dishes, in the  
microwave.  
If you see arcing, press  
the CLEAR/OFFpad and  
correct the problem.  
Metal or foil touching  
the side of the oven.  
Recycled paper towels  
containing small metal  
pieces being used in the  
microwave.  
Foil not molded to food  
(upturned edges act like  
antennas).  
FOODS  
Do not pop popcorn in  
your microwave oven  
unless in a special  
microwave popcorn  
accessory dish or unless  
you use popcorn labeled  
for use in microwave  
ovens.  
Operating the microwave  
with no food inside for  
more than a minute or  
two may cause damage to  
the oven and could start  
a fire. It increases the  
heat around the  
magnetron and can  
shorten the life of the  
oven.  
Some products such as  
whole eggs and sealed  
containers – for example, Foods with unbroken  
closed jars – are able to  
explode and should not  
be heated in this  
microwave oven. Heating  
these products in the  
microwave oven could  
result in injury.  
outer “skin” such as  
potatoes, hot dogs,  
sausages, tomatoes,  
apples, chicken livers and  
other giblets, and egg  
yolks should be pierced  
to allow steam to escape  
during cooking.  
Do not boil eggs in a  
microwave oven. Pressure  
will build up inside egg  
yolk and will cause it to  
burst, possibly resulting  
in injury.  
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Avoid heating baby food  
in glass jars, even with  
the lid off. Make sure all  
infant food is thoroughly  
cooked. Stir food to  
distribute the heat  
evenly. Be careful to  
prevent scalding when  
warming formula or  
breast milk. The container  
may feel cooler than the  
milk really is. Always test  
the milk before feeding  
the baby.  
Don’t defrost frozen  
beverages in narrow-  
necked bottles (especially  
carbonated beverages).  
Even if the container is  
opened, pressure can  
build up. This can cause  
the container to burst,  
possibly resulting in  
injury.  
SAFETY FACT  
SUPERHEATED WATER  
Liquids, such as water,  
coffee or tea, are able to be  
overheated beyond the  
boiling point without  
appearing to be boiling.  
Visible bubbling or boiling  
when the container is  
removed from the  
microwave oven is not  
always present. THIS  
COULD RESULT IN VERY  
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY  
BOILING OVER WHEN THE  
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED  
OR A SPOON OR OTHER  
UTENSIL IS INSERTED  
INTO THE LIQUID.  
Hot foods and steam can  
cause burns. Be careful  
when opening any  
containers of hot food,  
including popcorn bags,  
cooking pouches and  
boxes. To prevent  
possible injury, direct  
steam away from hands  
and face.  
Spontaneous boiling –  
Under certain special  
circumstances, liquids  
may start to boil during  
or shortly after removal  
from the microwave  
oven. To prevent burns  
from splashing liquid, we  
recommend the  
Do not overcook  
potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch fire,  
causing damage to your  
oven.  
following: before  
removing the container  
from the oven, allow the  
container to stand in the  
oven for 30 to 40 seconds  
after the oven has shut  
off. Do not boil liquids in  
narrownecked containers  
such as soft drink bottles,  
wine flasks and especially  
narrow-necked coffee  
cups. Even if the  
Cook meat and poultry  
thoroughly – meat to at  
least an INTERNAL  
temperature of 160°F  
(71° C) and poultry to at  
least an INTERNAL  
temperature of 180°F  
(82° C). Cooking to these  
temperatures usually  
protects against  
container is opened,  
excessive steam can build  
up and cause it to burst  
or overflow.  
foodborne illness.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT MICROWAVING  
MICROWAVE-  
SAFE  
COOKWARE  
Make sure all cookware  
used in your microwave  
oven is suitable for  
If you use a meat  
thermometer while  
cooking, make sure it is  
safe for use in microwave  
ovens.  
Paper towels, waxed  
paper and plastic wrap  
can be used to cover  
dishes in order to retain  
moisture and prevent  
spattering. Be sure to  
vent plastic wrap so steam  
can escape.  
microwaving. Most glass  
casseroles, cooking dishes,  
measuring cups, custard  
cups, pottery or china  
dinnerware which does not  
have metallic trim or glaze  
with a metallic sheen can  
be used. Some cookware is  
labeled “suitable for  
Do not use recycled  
paper products. Recycled  
paper towels, napkins  
and waxed paper can  
contain metal flecks  
which may cause arcing  
or ignite. Paper products  
containing nylon or  
nylon filaments should  
be avoided, as they may  
also ignite.  
Cookware may become  
hot because of heat  
transferred from the  
heated food. Pot holders  
may be needed to handle  
the cookware.  
microwaving.”  
“Boilable” cooking  
pouches and tightly  
Some styrofoam trays  
(like those that meat is  
packaged on) have a thin  
strip of metal embedded  
in the bottom. When  
microwaved, the metal  
can burn the floor of the  
oven or ignite a paper  
towel.  
closed plastic bags should  
be slit, pierced or vented  
as directed by package. If  
they are not, plastic could  
burst during or  
How to test for a  
microwave-safe dish.  
If you are not sure if a  
dish is microwave-safe,  
use this test: Place in the  
oven both the dish you  
are testing and a glass  
measuring cup filled with  
1 cup of water – set the  
measuring cup either in  
or next to the dish.  
Microwave 1 minute at  
high. If the dish heats, it  
should not be used for  
microwaving.  
immediately after  
cooking, possibly  
resulting in injury. Also,  
plastic storage containers  
should be at least  
Do not use the  
microwave to dry  
newspapers.  
partially uncovered  
because they form a tight  
seal. When cooking with  
containers tightly covered  
with plastic wrap, remove  
covering carefully and  
direct steam away from  
hands and face.  
Not all plastic wrap is  
suitable for use in micro-  
wave ovens. Check the  
package for proper use.  
If the dish remains cool  
and only the water in the  
cup heats, then the dish  
is microwave-safe.  
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Follow these guidelines:  
Use foil only as directed  
in this manual. TV  
Plastic cookware – Plastic  
cookware designed for  
microwave cooking is  
very useful, but should be  
used carefully. Even  
microwave-safe plastic  
may not be as tolerant of  
overcooking conditions  
as are glass or ceramic  
materials and may soften  
or char if subjected to  
short periods of  
1 Use microwave-safe  
plastics only and use  
them in strict  
compliance with the  
cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
dinners may be  
microwaved in foil trays  
less than 3/4” (1.9 cm)  
high; remove the top foil  
cover and return the tray  
to the box. When using  
foil in the microwave  
oven, keep the foil at  
least 1” (2.5 cm) away  
from the sides of the  
oven.  
2 Do not microwave empty  
containers.  
3 Do not permit children  
to use plastic cookware  
without complete  
overcooking. In longer  
exposures to over-  
cooking, the food and  
cookware could ignite.  
supervision.  
THE VENT FAN  
Take care to prevent the  
starting and spreading of  
accidental cooking fires  
while the vent fan is in use.  
by covering the pan  
completely with a lid, a  
cookie sheet or a flat tray.  
Never leave surface units  
beneath your microwave  
oven unattended at high  
heat settings. Boilovers  
cause smoking and greasy  
spillovers that may ignite  
and spread if the  
microwave vent fan is  
operating. To minimize  
automatic fan operation,  
use adequate sized  
Use care when cleaning  
the vent fan filters.  
Corrosive cleaning  
agents, such as lye-based  
oven cleaners, may  
damage the filters.  
Clean the underside of  
the microwave often. Do  
not allow grease to build  
up on the microwave or  
the fan filters.  
In the event of a grease  
fire on the surface units  
below the microwave  
oven, smother a flaming  
pan on the surface unit  
When preparing flaming  
foods under the  
microwave, turn the fan  
on.  
cookware and use high  
heat on surface units only  
when necessary.  
RADIO INTERFERENCE  
1. Operation of the  
microwave oven may  
cause interference to  
your radio, TV or similar  
equipment.  
1)Clean door and  
sealing surface of the  
oven.  
4)Move the microwave  
oven away from the  
receiver.  
5)Plug the microwave  
oven into a different  
outlet so that  
microwave oven and  
receiver are on  
different branch  
circuits.  
2)Reorient the  
receiving antenna of  
radio or television.  
3)Relocate the  
microwave oven with  
respect to the  
2. When there is  
interference, it may be  
reduced or eliminated  
by taking the following  
measures:  
receiver.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/OPTIONAL KITS  
GROUNDING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance is equipped  
with a power cord having a  
grounding wire with a  
Do not under any  
circumstances cut or  
remove the third (ground)  
prong from the power  
cord.  
grounding plug. The plug  
must be plugged into an  
outlet that is properly  
Do not use an adapter  
plug with this appliance.  
installed and grounded.  
Ensure proper ground  
exists before use.  
Consult a qualified  
electrician or service  
technician if the  
grounding instructions are  
not completely  
understood, or if doubt  
exists as to whether the  
appliance is properly  
grounded.  
Do not use an extension  
cord with this appliance. If  
the power cord is too  
short, have a qualified  
electrician or service  
technician install an outlet  
near the appliance.  
WARNING  
Improper use of the  
grounding plug can result in  
a risk of electric shock.  
For best operation, plug  
this appliance into its own  
electrical outlet to prevent  
flickering of lights, blowing  
of fuse or tripping of  
This appliance must be  
grounded. In the event of  
an electrical short circuit,  
grounding reduces the risk  
of electric shock by  
providing an escape wire  
for the electric current.  
If the outlet is a standard  
2-prong wall outlet, it is  
your personal  
responsibility and  
obligation to have it  
replaced with a properly  
grounded 3-prong wall  
outlet.  
circuit breaker.  
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Operating Instructions  
Features of Your Microwave  
(Throughout this manual, features and appearance  
may vary from your model.)  
Features  
3
2
1
4
6
5
5
6
7
1000 Watts  
1 Door Handle. Pull to  
3 Window with Metal  
Shield. Screen allows  
cooking to be viewed  
while keeping  
microwaves confined in  
the oven.  
6 Grease Filters.  
open the door. The  
7 Removable Turntable.  
door must be securely  
latched for the  
microwave to operate.  
Turntable and support  
must be in place when  
using the oven. The  
turntable may be  
2 Door Latches.  
4 Touch Control Panel.  
You must set the clock  
before using the  
microwave.  
removed for cleaning.  
NOTE: Rating plate, oven  
vent(s) and oven light are  
located on the inside walls  
of the microwave oven.  
5 Cooktop Lights.  
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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  
POWER LEVEL  
ADD 30 SEC  
Starts immediately!  
Power level 1–10.  
Starts immediately!  
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2
Quick Touch Features  
Table A  
Press  
Enter  
Start  
POPCORN  
Press START.  
Press once  
Press twice  
Press 3 times  
1 (1.75 oz./50 g)  
2 (3.0 oz./85 g)  
3 (3.5 oz./100 g)  
BAKED POTATO  
Press once  
Press twice  
Press 3 times  
BEVERAGE  
Press once  
Press twice  
Press 3 times  
Press START.  
Press START.  
Press START.  
1 (7.1 oz./201 g)  
2 (14.2 oz./402 g)  
3 (21.3 oz./604 g)  
1
2
3
REHEAT  
Press once  
Press twice  
Press 3 times  
1 (8 oz./227 g)  
2 (16 oz./454 g)  
3 (24 oz./681 g)  
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Operating Instructions  
Changing Power  
Levels  
Variable power levels add  
microwave flexibility to  
microwave cooking. The  
power levels on the  
microwave oven can be  
compared to the surface  
units on a range.  
High (power level 10) or  
full power is the fastest way  
to cook. Each power level  
gives you microwave  
Rest periods (when the  
microwave energy cycles  
off) give time for the food  
to “equalize” or transfer  
heat to the inside of the  
food.An example of this is  
shown with power level 3 –  
the defrost cycle. If micro-  
wave energy did not cycle  
off, the outside of the food  
would cook before the  
energy a certain percent of inside was defrosted.  
the time. Power level 7 is  
Here are some examples  
microwave energy 70% of  
of uses for various power  
How to Change the  
Power Level  
the time. Power level 3 is  
levels:  
energy 30% of the time.  
The power level may be  
entered or changed  
immediately after  
entering the feature  
time for TIME COOK.  
The power level may  
also be changed during  
time countdown.  
A high setting (10) will  
cook faster but food may  
need more frequent  
stirring, rotating or turning  
over. Most cooking will be  
done on High (power 10).  
A lower setting will cook  
more evenly and need less  
stirring or rotating of the  
food.  
Power Level Best Uses  
High 10  
Fish, bacon,  
vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking  
of meat and  
poultry; baking  
casseroles and  
reheating.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
3 Press POWER LEVEL.  
4 Select desired power  
level 1–10.  
Medium 5  
Slow cooking  
and tenderizing  
such as stews  
and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Some foods may have  
better flavor, texture or  
appearance if one of the  
lower settings is used. Use  
a lower power level when  
cooking foods that have a  
tendency to boil over, such  
as scalloped potatoes.  
5 Press START.  
Low 3  
Defrosting  
without cooking;  
simmering;  
delicate sauces.  
Warm 1  
Keeping food  
warm without  
overcooking;  
softening butter.  
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Time Features  
Time Cook  
Time Cook I  
Time Cook II  
Allows you to  
Lets you change power  
levels automatically during  
cooking. Here’s how to  
do it:  
microwave for any  
time up to 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds.  
Power 10 (High) is  
automatically set, but you  
may change it for more  
flexibility.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter the first cook time.  
3 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a desired  
power level 1–10.)  
You may open the door  
during Time Cook to  
check the food. Close the  
door and press START to  
resume cooking.  
1 Press TIME COOK.  
2 Enter cooking time.  
4 Press TIME COOK.  
5 Enter the second cook  
3 Change power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a desired  
power level 1–10.)  
time.  
6 Change the power level  
if you don’t want full  
power. (Press POWER  
LEVEL. Select a desired  
power level 1–10.)  
4 Press START.  
7 Press START.  
At the end of Time Cook I,  
Time Cook II counts down.  
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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  
10-oz (283 g) package  
10-oz (283 g) package  
9 to 10 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
6 to 8 min.  
In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place  
¼ cup (120 mL) water.  
(frozen green)  
(frozen lima)  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place  
2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup  
(60 mL) water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
1 bunch  
17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup  
(120 mL) water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch  
1¼ to 1½ lbs. (570 to 680 g)  
7 to 10 min.  
9 to 13 min.  
In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup  
(120 mL) water.  
(fresh spears)  
1 bunch  
1¼to 1½ lbs. (570 to 680 g)  
In 2-qt. (2 l) glass baking dish, place  
¼ cup (60 mL) water.  
(frozen, chopped) 10-oz (283 g) package  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. (1L) casserole.  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz (283 g) package  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place  
3 tablespoons (45 mL) water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
1 medium head  
about 2 lbs. (900 g)  
8 to 11 min.  
7 to 10 min.  
In 1½- or 2-qt. (1.5 or 2 L) casserole,  
place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.  
(wedges)  
In 2- or 3-qt. (2 or 3 L) casserole,  
place ¼ cup (60 mL) water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced)  
1 lb. (454 g)  
7 to 9 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place  
¼ cup (60 mL) water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz (283 g) package  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place  
2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.  
Cauliflower  
(flowerets)  
1 medium head  
9 to 14 min.  
In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place ½ cup  
(120 mL) water.  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
1 medium head  
10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. (2 l) casserole, place ½ cup  
(120 mL) water.  
10-oz (283 g) package  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place  
2 tablespoons (30 mL) water.  
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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.  
per ear  
In 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish, place  
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  
2 to 6 ears  
5 to 6 min.  
3 to 4 min.  
per ear  
Place in 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish.  
Cover with vented plastic wrap.  
Rearrange after half of time.  
Mixed  
vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz (283 g) package  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
(45 mL) water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. (900 g) unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place ¼ cup water.  
(frozen)  
10-oz (283 g) package  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 2 tablespoons  
(30 ml) water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed,  
white)  
4 potatoes  
6 to 8 oz each  
(170 to 227 g)  
9 to 12 min. Peel and cut into 1” (2,5 cm) cubes. Place in  
2-qt. (2 L) casserole with ½ cup (120 mL)  
water. Stir after half of time.  
(fresh, whole,  
sweet or white) (170 to 227 g)  
1 – 6 to 8 oz  
3 to 4 min.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of  
the oven. Let stand 5 minutes.  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
10 to 16 oz  
(283 to 454 g)  
5 to 7 min.  
5 to 7 min.  
In 2-qt. (2 L) casserole, place washed  
spinach.  
(frozen,  
chopped  
and leaf)  
10-oz (283 g) package  
In 1-qt. (1 L) casserole, place 3 tablespoons  
(45 mL) water.  
Squash  
(fresh, summer 1 lb. (454 g) sliced  
and yellow)  
5 to 7 min.  
In 1½-qt. (1.5 L) casserole, place ¼ cup  
(60 mL) water.  
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash  
8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.  
In 2-qt. (2 L) oblong glass baking dish, place  
squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up  
after 4 minutes.  
butternut)  
about 1 lb. (454 g)each  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Time Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for  
the length of time you  
select. See the Defrosting  
Guide for suggested times.  
Defrosting Tips  
Foods frozen in paper or  
plastic can be defrosted  
in the package. Tightly  
closed packages should  
be slit, pierced or vented  
AFTER food has partially  
defrosted. Plastic storage  
containers should be at  
least partially uncovered.  
Power 3 is automatically  
set, but you may change  
this for more flexibility.  
You may defrost small  
items more quickly by  
raising the power level  
after entering the time.  
However, they will need  
more frequent attention  
than usual.  
Family-size, prepackaged  
frozen dinners can be  
defrosted and micro-  
waved. If the food is in a  
foil container, transfer it  
to a microwave-safe dish.  
1 Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME twice.  
At one half of selected  
defrosting time, the oven  
signals TURN. At this time,  
turn food over and break  
apart or rearrange pieces  
for more even defrosting.  
Shield any warm areas with  
small pieces of foil.  
2 Enter defrosting time.  
3 Press START.  
Foods that spoil easily,  
such as milk, eggs, fish,  
stuffings, poultry and  
pork, should not be  
allowed to sit out for  
more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room  
temperature promotes  
the growth of harmful  
bacteria.  
4 Turn food over when  
the oven signals.  
5 Press START.  
A dull thumping noise may  
be heard during  
defrosting. This sound is  
normal when the oven is  
not operating at High  
power.  
(Auto Defrost explained  
in the section on Quick  
Touch Features.)  
For more even defrosting  
of large foods, such as  
beef, lamb and veal  
roasts, use Auto Defrost.  
Be sure large meats are  
completely defrosted  
before cooking.  
When defrosted, food  
should be cool but  
softened in all areas. If  
still slightly icy, return to  
the microwave very  
briefly, or let it stand a  
few minutes.  
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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.  
2 to 5 min.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven.  
Microwave just until franks can be  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if  
necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Franks 1 lb. (454 g)  
Ground meat 1 lb. (454 g)  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
5 to 7 min.  
Turn meat over after half the time.  
12 to 16 min. Turn meat over after half the time.  
per lb./454 g  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
5 to 7 min.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish.  
per lb./454 g Turn over after half the time and shield  
warm areas with foil. When finished,  
separate pieces and let stand to  
complete defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer cut up  
2½ to 3 lbs. (1.1 to 1.4 kg)  
15 to 19 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap  
and turn over after half the time. When  
finished, separate pieces and microwave  
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.  
Let stand to finish defrosting.  
Chicken, whole  
2½ to 3 lbs. (1.1 to 1.4 kg)  
17 to 21 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After  
half the time, unwrap and turn chicken  
over. Shield warm areas with foil. Finish  
defrosting. If necessary, run cold water  
in the cavity until giblets can be  
removed.  
Cornish hen  
7 to 13 min.  
Place unwrapped hen in the oven  
per lb./454 g breast-side up. Turn over after half the  
time. Run cool water in the cavity until  
giblets can be removed.  
Turkey breast  
4 to 6 lbs. (1.8 to 2.7 kg)  
5 to 9 min.  
Place unwrapped breast in dish  
per lb./454 g breast-side down. After half the time,  
turn over and shield warm areas with  
foil. Finish defrosting. Let stand 1 to  
2 hours in refrigerator to complete  
defrosting.  
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Operating Instructions  
Time Features  
Express Cook  
The power level can be  
changed as time is  
counting down. Press  
POWER LEVEL and enter  
1-10.  
This is a quick way to set  
cooking time for 1–6 minutes.  
Press one of the Express  
Cook pads (from 1 to 6)  
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  
the time counting down  
each time the pad is  
pressed.  
It can be used as a quick  
way to set 30 seconds of  
cooking time.  
Note: This function does  
not apply to the Defrost  
and Express Cook  
functions.  
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Quick Touch Features  
Beverage  
Drinks heated with the  
Beverage feature may be  
very hot. Remove the  
container with care.  
1. The Beverage feature  
heats 1 to 3 servings of  
any beverage.  
2 Press BEVERAGE. The  
oven starts immediately.  
The serving size is  
automatically set at 1,  
but but you may change  
it for more flexibility  
(see Table A).  
3 Press START.  
Popcorn  
How to Use the Popcorn  
Feature  
Important:  
1 Follow package  
instructions, using Time  
Cook if the package is  
less than 1.75 ounces  
(50 g) or larger than  
3.5 ounces (100 g). Place  
the package of popcorn  
in the center of the  
microwave.  
Never leave the microwave  
oven unattended during  
the cooking of popcorn.  
Important:  
Light Popcorn does not  
contain as much cooking  
ingredients (oil, butter,  
etc) as Regular type  
popcorn, so cooking  
time will be substantially  
reduced. When the  
popping action slows  
down or stops, stop the  
microwave oven  
2 Press POPCORN. The  
oven starts immediately.  
Tap POPCORN to select  
the bag size you are  
cooking.  
3 Press START.  
immediately, otherwise  
the popcorn will overcook,  
burn and possibly catch  
on fire.  
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Operating Instructions  
Quick Touch Features  
Reheat  
1 The Reheat feature heats 3 Press START.  
1 to 3 servings food  
(8 Oz).  
2 Press REHEAT. The  
serving size is  
automatically set at 1,  
but you may change it  
for more flexibility (see  
table A).  
Baked Potato  
1 The Potato feature heats  
1 to 3 servings of any  
potato.  
3 Press START.  
2 Press BAKED POTATO.  
The serving size is  
automatically set at 1,  
but you may change it  
for more flexibility (see  
table A).  
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Auto Feature  
Auto Defrost  
The Defrost Auto/Time  
feature gives you two ways  
to defrost frozen foods.  
Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME once for  
Auto Defrost or twice for  
Time Defrost.  
Use Auto Defrost for meat,  
poultry and fish. Use Time  
Defrost for most other  
frozen foods.  
Remove meat from  
package and place on  
microwave-safe dish.  
After defrosting, most  
meats need to stand  
5 minutes to complete  
defrosting. Large roasts  
should stand for about  
30 minutes.  
Auto Defrost automatically  
sets the defrosting times  
and power level to give  
even defrosting results for  
meats, poultry and fish  
weighing up to six pounds.  
1 Press DEFROST  
AUTO/TIME once.  
2 Using the Conversion  
Guide at right, enter  
food weight. For  
example, press pads 1  
and 2 for 1.2 pounds  
(1 pound, 3 ounces/544 g).  
Conversion Guide  
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the  
ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.  
Weight of Food  
in Ounces  
Weight of Food  
in Grams  
Enter Food Weight  
(tenths of a pound)  
3 Press START.  
(Time Defrost is  
explained in the Time  
Features section.)  
1–2  
3
28-56  
85  
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
4–5  
6–7  
8
113–142  
170–200  
225  
9–10  
11  
255–283  
312  
12–13  
14–15  
340–370  
400–425  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features  
Cooking Complete  
Reminder  
To remind you that you  
have food in the oven, the  
oven will beep five times.  
Clock  
Press to enter the time of  
day or to check the time of  
day while microwaving.  
1 Press CLOCK.  
2 Press CLOCK to select  
AM or PM.  
3 Enter time of day.  
4 Press CLOCK.  
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Timer On/Off  
When time is up, the oven  
will signal and display  
“OFF”. To turn off the  
timer signal, press TIMER  
ON/OFF.  
1 Press TIMER ON/OFF.  
2 Enter time you want.  
3 Press TIMER ON/OFF  
to start.  
NOTE: The timer indicator  
will be lit while the  
timer is operating.  
Start/Pause  
In addition to starting  
many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you  
to stop cooking without  
opening the door or  
clearing the display.  
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Operating Instructions  
Other Features  
Child Lock-Out  
You may lock the control  
panel to prevent the  
To lock or unlock the  
controls, press and hold  
CLEAR/OFFfor about  
microwave from being  
accidentally started or used three seconds. When the  
by children.  
control panel is locked,  
a lock symbol will be  
displayed.  
Vent Fan  
The vent fan removes  
steam and other vapors  
from surface cooking.  
Press VENT FAN once for  
high fan speed, twice for  
low fan speed or a third  
time to turn the fan off.  
Surface Light  
Press SURFACE LIGHT to  
turn the surface light on or  
off.  
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Helpful Information  
Microwave Terms  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is  
caused by:  
metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like  
antennas).  
metal such as twist ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce  
cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper  
allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to  
prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of  
foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on  
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.  
Standing Time  
Venting  
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are  
allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is  
especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved  
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by  
turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.  
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Helpful Information  
Care and Cleaning  
Helpful Hints  
Open the over door a few  
minutes after cooking to  
air out the inside. An  
occasional thorough  
NOTE: Be certain the power  
is off before cleaning any  
part of this oven.  
wiping with a solution of  
baking soda and water  
keeps the inside fresh.  
How to Clean  
the Inside  
Walls, Floor, Inside Window,  
Metal and Plastic Parts on  
the Door  
Removable Turntable and  
Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do  
not place the turntable  
into water just after  
cooking. Wash it carefully  
in warm, sudsy water or in  
the dishwasher. The  
turntable and support can  
be broken if dropped.  
Remember, do not operate  
the oven without the  
turntable and support in  
place.  
Some spatters can be  
removed with a paper  
towel, others may require  
a damp cloth. Remove  
greasy spatters with a sudsy  
cloth, then rinse with a  
damp cloth. Do not use  
abrasive cleaners or sharp  
utensils on oven walls.  
Never use a commercial  
oven cleaner on any part  
of your microwave.  
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How to Clean  
the Outside  
Outer Case  
Bottom  
Do not use cleaners  
containing ammonia or  
alcohol on the microwave  
oven. Ammonia or alcohol  
can damage the  
Clean the outside of the  
microwave with a sudsy  
cloth. Rinse and then dry.  
Wipe the window clean  
with a damp cloth.  
appearance of the  
microwave.  
Control Panel and Door  
Clean off the grease and  
dust on the bottom often.  
Use a solution of warm  
water and detergent.  
Wipe with a damp cloth.  
Dry thoroughly. Do not  
use cleaning sprays, large  
amounts of soap and  
water, abrasives or sharp  
objects on the panel – they  
can damage it. Some paper  
towels can also scratch the  
control panel.  
Door Surface  
It’s important to keep the  
area clean where the door  
seals against the  
microwave. Use only mild,  
nonabrasive detergents  
applied with a clean  
sponge or soft cloth. Rinse  
well.  
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Helpful Information  
Light Bulb Replacement  
Cooktop Lights  
1 To replace the bulb(s),  
3 Be sure the bulb(s) to be  
replaced are cool before  
removing. After breaking  
the adhesive seal,  
Replace the burned-out  
bulb with a 40-watt  
incandescent bulb  
(WB36X10003), available  
from your local parts  
store.  
first disconnect the  
power at the main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel  
or pull the plug.  
remove the bulb by  
gently turning.  
2 Remove the screw at the  
front of the light cover  
and lower the cover.  
4 Replace the screw.  
Connect electrical power  
to the oven.  
Remove screw  
Oven Light  
1 To replace the oven  
light, first disconnect the  
power at the main fuse  
or circuit breaker panel  
or pull the plug.  
3 Next, remove the screw  
located above the door  
near the center of the  
oven that secures the  
light housing.  
Replace the burned-out  
bulb with a 40-watt  
incandescent bulb  
(WB36X10003), available  
from your local parts  
store.  
2 Remove the grille by  
taking out the 2 screws  
that hold it in place.  
4 Replace the screw.  
Connect electrical power  
to the oven.  
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The Exhaust Feature  
The Vent Fan  
Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
The vent fan has 2 metal  
reusable grease filters.  
Models that recirculate air  
back into the room also  
use a charcoal filter.  
Reusable Grease Filters  
(on all models)  
Reusable Grease  
Filters  
The metal filters trap  
grease released by foods  
on the cooktop. They also  
prevent flames from foods  
on the cooktop from  
damaging the inside of the  
microwave.  
For this reason, the filters  
must ALWAYS be in place  
when the hood is used.  
The grease filters should  
be cleaned once a month,  
or as needed.  
Removing and  
Cleaning the Filter  
To remove, slide it to the  
left/right using the tab.  
Pull it down and out.  
Rinse, shake and let it dry  
before replacing.  
To replace, slide the filter  
in the frame slot on the  
left/right of the opening.  
Pull up and to the  
left/right to lock into  
place.  
To clean the grease filter,  
soak it and then swish it  
around in hot water and  
detergent. Don’t use  
ammonia or ammonia  
products because they will  
darken the metal. Light  
brushing can be used to  
remove embedded dirt.  
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Helpful Information  
Charcoal Filter  
(on some models)  
If the model is not vented  
to the outside, the air will  
be recirculated through a  
disposable charcoal filter  
that helps remove smoke  
and odors.  
The charcoal filter should  
be replaced when it is  
noticeably dirty or  
discolored (usually after  
6 to 12 months, depending  
on hood usage).  
The charcoal filter  
cannot be cleaned. It  
must be replaced.  
To Install  
Charcoal Filter  
When installing the  
4 Lower the filter until the  
bottom section is  
secured in place with the  
lower bracket tabs.  
5 Replace the grille and  
retaining screws.  
charcoal filter, disconnect  
power at the main fuse or  
circuit breaker panel or  
pull the plug.  
1 Remove the 2 retaining  
screws from top air grille  
and detach it from  
microwave.  
45  
2 Discard plastic wrapping  
from new charcoal filter  
and install upwards at a  
45° angle.  
3 Push filter inward until  
secured beneath the top  
center tabs of the filter  
mounting bracket.  
To Remove  
Charcoal Filter  
When removing the  
charcoal filter, disconnect  
power at the main fuse or  
circuit breaker panel or  
pull the plug.  
2 Gently pull back on the  
lower bracket tabs and  
lift the bottom portion  
of filter upward to  
release it from the filter  
bracket and remove.  
3 Follow steps listed in “To  
Install Charcoal Filter” to  
replace the charcoal  
filter.  
1 Remove the 2 retaining  
screws from top air grille  
and detach it from  
microwave.  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Before You Call For Service  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
What to Do  
Oven will not  
start  
A fuse in your home  
may be blown or the  
circuit breaker tripped.  
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
Power surge.  
Unplug the microwave oven, then plug  
it back in.  
Plug not fully inserted  
into wall outlet.  
Make sure the 3-prong plug on the  
oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.  
Floor of the oven is  
warm, even when  
the oven has not  
been used  
The cooktop light is  
located below the oven  
floor. When the light  
is on, the heat it  
produces may make the  
oven floor get warm.  
This is normal.  
“LOCKED” appears  
on display  
The control has been  
locked.  
Press and hold CLEAR/OFFfor about  
3 seconds to unlock the control.  
You hear an  
unusual, low-tone  
beep  
You have tried to start  
the Reminder without  
a valid time of day.  
Start over and enter a valid time  
of day.  
You have tried to change Many of the oven’s features are preset  
the power level when it  
is not allowed.  
and cannot be changed.  
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If Something Goes Wrong  
Things That  
Are Normal  
Steam or vapor escaping  
from around the door.  
TV-radio interference  
might be noticed while  
using the microwave.  
Light reflection around  
Similar to the interference  
caused by other small  
appliances, it does not  
indicate a problem with  
the microwave. Plug the  
microwave into a different  
electrical circuit, move the  
radio or TV as far away  
from the microwave as  
possible, or check the  
position and signal of  
the TV/radio antenna.  
door or outer case.  
Dimming oven light and  
change in the blower  
sound at power levels  
other than high.  
Dull thumping sound  
while oven is operating.  
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GE MICROWAVE OVEN  
WARRANTY  
Staple your receipt here. Proof of the  
original purchase date is needed to  
obtain service under the warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an  
®
authorized Customer Care technician during normal working hours.  
For service, call 1-800-561-3344.  
For The Period Of:  
Mabe Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in  
materials or workmanship. During this full one-year warranty,  
Mabe will also provide, free of charge, all labour and related  
service costs to repair or replace the defective part.  
What Mabe Will Not Cover:  
personal property caused by possible  
defects with this appliance.  
Service trips to your home to teach you  
how to use the product.  
Improper installation.  
Read your Use & Care Material:  
If you then have any questions about  
operating the product, please contact your  
dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the  
address below, or call toll free:  
Failure of the product if it is abused,  
misused, or used for other than the  
intended purpose or used commercially.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting  
Mabe Canada Inc.  
of circuit breakers  
1-800-561-3344  
Consumer Information Service  
Damage to the product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
Incidental or consequential damage to  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased  
for use in Canada.  
Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incendental or consequential damages, so  
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and  
you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. To know what your legal rights  
are in your province, consult your local or provincial consumer affairs office.  
Warrantor: Mabe Canada Inc.  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write;  
Consumer Relations Manager - Mabe Canada Inc.  
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton NB E1C 9M3  
35  
 
Service Telephone Numbers.  
In-Home Repair Service 1-800-561-3344  
Expert Mabe repair service is only a phone call away.  
Product Satisfaction  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from Mabe, follow these  
steps. First, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Next, if you are  
still not pleased, write all the details– including your phone number–to:  
Manager, Consumer Relations,  
Mabe Canada Inc.,  
Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane,  
Moncton, NB E1C 9M3.  
JVM1630  
JVM1635  
Printed in China  
350A4502P682  
 

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