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... 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Owner's Manual PVM1870 PNM1871 PVM1873 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24...
... 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Owner's Manual PVM1870 PNM1871 PVM1873 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions Auto Features 20 Care and Cleaning 33, 34 Changing the Power Level 13 Cooking Guide . . . . .15, 16 Defrosting Guide . . . . . .18 Exhaust Feature . . . .37, 38 Features of Your Microwave Oven . . . .11, 12 Microwave Terms . . . . . .32 Other Features . . . . . 25-31 Replacing Bulbs . . . .35, 36 Sensor Features . . . . .21-24...
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..., turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If food is not intended for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. ■ This appliance should be serviced only by children. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. ■ Do not store anything directly...
..., turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If food is not intended for additional cooking time. ■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. ■ This appliance should be serviced only by children. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. ■ Do not store anything directly...
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... be heated in a microwave oven. FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
... be heated in a microwave oven. FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall. ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave oven could start a fire. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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... a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful to be boiling. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or...
... a spoon or other utensil into the container. ■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with narrow necks. - Be careful to be boiling. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is opened, pressure can build up. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ■ SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids, such as water, coffee or...
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.... Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the...
.... Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Even microwavesafe plastic may not be as tolerant of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances...
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on surface units only when necessary. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances...
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... latched for cleaning. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of your model. Screen allows cooking to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Grease Filter. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on some models). Pull to be in the oven. Door Latches. Touch Control Panel Display. Window with Metal Shield. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Active Vent (on the inside wall of the microwave oven...
... latched for cleaning. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of your model. Screen allows cooking to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Grease Filter. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on some models). Pull to be in the oven. Door Latches. Touch Control Panel Display. Window with Metal Shield. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. Active Vent (on the inside wall of the microwave oven...
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... Support 13 High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to Change the Power Level The power level may also be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. A lower setting will cook faster but food may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside...
... Support 13 High (power level 10) or full power is the fastest way to Change the Power Level The power level may also be entered or changed during time countdown. 1 Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2 Enter cooking or defrosting time. 3 Press POWER LEVEL. 4 Select desired power level 1-10. 5 Press START. A lower setting will cook faster but food may have a tendency to microwave cooking. Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of the food would cook before the inside...
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... Remove screw Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb. 4 Raise the light shield and replace the screw. Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 35 Connect electrical power to be replaced are cool before removing. Replace with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw...
... Remove screw Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb. 4 Raise the light shield and replace the screw. Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 35 Connect electrical power to be replaced are cool before removing. Replace with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the bulb(s), first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw...
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... top of the grille that secures the light cover and lift the cover off . 4 Pinch the clips that hold it in the center of the top opening . Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening . On some models, the light cover is located at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by pulling straight out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs.
... top of the grille that secures the light cover and lift the cover off . 4 Pinch the clips that hold it in the center of the top opening . Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening . On some models, the light cover is located at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the top grille by pulling straight out. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs.
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... grille by removing the screws on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. It will be replaced when it is not vented to the left (opening the door makes grille removal easier). Charcoal Filter (on top of the right rear tab. Remove grille screws to 12 months, depending on 2 side support tabs and in place and sliding the grille to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel...
... grille by removing the screws on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. It will be replaced when it is not vented to the left (opening the door makes grille removal easier). Charcoal Filter (on top of the right rear tab. Remove grille screws to 12 months, depending on 2 side support tabs and in place and sliding the grille to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel...
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... time. "SENSOR ERROR" appears When using a Sensor on the display feature, the door was not detected in your home may not need to heat for about 3 seconds to change • Many of food. Steam was opened before steam could be blown or the circuit circuit breaker. Food amount too large for service... You hear an unusual, low-tone beep You have tried to unlock the control. GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting...
... time. "SENSOR ERROR" appears When using a Sensor on the display feature, the door was not detected in your home may not need to heat for about 3 seconds to change • Many of food. Steam was opened before steam could be blown or the circuit circuit breaker. Food amount too large for service... You hear an unusual, low-tone beep You have tried to unlock the control. GEAppliances.com Troubleshooting...
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... warranty service provided by law. Proof of original purchase The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to state. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: For GE and GE Profile Models: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the product or damage to the product if it is extended to obtain service under the warranty. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty...
... warranty service provided by law. Proof of original purchase The magnetron tube, if the magnetron tube fails due to state. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: For GE and GE Profile Models: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the product or damage to the product if it is extended to obtain service under the warranty. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty...
Quick Specs
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...) Hood Exhaust Duct: Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Decorative Panel Kits Duct Equivalent Feet A. Rectangular-To-round Transition Adaptor 5 ft. C. 90° Elbow 10 ft. Rear Exhaust: If a rear or horizontal exhaust is constructed by Underwriters Laboratories 240262 B. PVM1870DM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Filler Panel Kits JX40CT-Bisque JX41-Black JX40WH-White When replacing a 36" or 42" range hood, this kit fills in the additional width to mate with a microwave/convection oven or Spacemaker over a range model...
...) Hood Exhaust Duct: Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT. Decorative Panel Kits Duct Equivalent Feet A. Rectangular-To-round Transition Adaptor 5 ft. C. 90° Elbow 10 ft. Rear Exhaust: If a rear or horizontal exhaust is constructed by Underwriters Laboratories 240262 B. PVM1870DM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Filler Panel Kits JX40CT-Bisque JX41-Black JX40WH-White When replacing a 36" or 42" range hood, this kit fills in the additional width to mate with a microwave/convection oven or Spacemaker over a range model...
Installation Instructions
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... Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 15 Remove Exhaust Adaptor 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage...
... Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 12 Preparation of Top Cabinet 13 Checking for Proper Damper Operation 13 Mount the Microwave Oven 13 Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor 14 Connecting Ductwork 14 B Outside Back Exhaust 15-18 Preparing Rear Wall for Outside Back Exhaust 15 Remove Exhaust Adaptor 15 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 16 Preparation of Top Cabinet 16 Adapting Microwave Blower for Outside Back Exhaust 16, 17 Mount the Microwave Oven 18 2 Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage...
Installation Instructions
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... fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 You should be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this product. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Product rating is very important to avoid severe or fatal shock injury. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it replaced...
... fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 You should be capable of supporting the cabinet load, in addition to the added weight of this product. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Product rating is very important to avoid severe or fatal shock injury. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it replaced...
Installation Instructions
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... Cooking Surface 30″ min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety goggles Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING...
... Cooking Surface 30″ min. Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number for your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct preparation. • When installing the microwave oven beneath smooth, flat cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions on the top cabinet template for top cabinet spacing (used on recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety goggles Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING...
Installation Instructions
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... microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT) See page 12 See page 15 C RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS) See page 19 11 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit...
... microwave is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for your Owner's Manual for adaptation to that section. Select the type of ventilation: A. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for the kit number.) A OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (VERTICAL DUCT) Adaptor in Place for Outside Top Exhaust B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (HORIZONTAL DUCT) See page 12 See page 15 C RECIRCULATING (NON-VENTED DUCTLESS) See page 19 11 A Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit...
Installation Instructions
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Attach Mounting Plate to microwave. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall for outside exhaust. B2. Back of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 4 Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it to cut an opening , following the instructions of Microwave • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it . 15 Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Adjust Blower B6. REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shipped assembled for holes A and...
Attach Mounting Plate to microwave. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for installation in the rear wall for outside exhaust. B2. Back of the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. 4 Slide exhaust adaptor to one side and remove it to cut an opening , following the instructions of Microwave • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it . 15 Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Adjust Blower B6. REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shipped assembled for holes A and...
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... On 1800 Series models, remove screws on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Installation Instructions C5. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove screws on top front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filter. Turn two full turns on each screw. 6 Tighten center...
... On 1800 Series models, remove screws on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Installation Instructions C5. INSTALLING THE CHARCOAL FILTER 1 On 1400 and 1600 Series models, remove screws on top front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. When properly installed, the wire mesh of the microwave oven. (While tightening screws, hold the microwave oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.) 8 Install grease filter. Turn two full turns on each screw. 6 Tighten center...