Quick Specs
Page 2
...; Full-Width Active Hidden Vent - casserole dishes and can easily be removed for a sophisticated, easy-to-clean look • 14-1/4" Recessed Turntable - XL1800 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with Recirculating Venting Features and Benefits • 1.8 Cu. Patented system provides more power for up to handle 5-qt. Large enough to six plates or three 9" x 13" casserole dishes • Model PNM1871SMSS - PNM1871SM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Quick Defrost -
...; Full-Width Active Hidden Vent - casserole dishes and can easily be removed for a sophisticated, easy-to-clean look • 14-1/4" Recessed Turntable - XL1800 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with Recirculating Venting Features and Benefits • 1.8 Cu. Patented system provides more power for up to handle 5-qt. Large enough to six plates or three 9" x 13" casserole dishes • Model PNM1871SMSS - PNM1871SM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Quick Defrost -
Use and Care Manual
Page 1
....com. 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 Time Features...
....com. 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 Time Features...
Use and Care Manual
Page 3
.... Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from General Electric. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the same food portion. If the door is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from paper or plastic containers before placing them in use. - Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven. - If materials inside...
.... Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from General Electric. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the same food portion. If the door is necessary when used by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from paper or plastic containers before placing them in use. - Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in the oven. - If materials inside...
Use and Care Manual
Page 4
... the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs in the microwave. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn...
... the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven. ■ Metal, such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could result in injury. ■ Do not boil eggs in the microwave. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOODS ■ Do not pop popcorn...
Use and Care Manual
Page 5
... injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Do not overheat the liquid. - Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to persons: - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and...
... injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is . Do not overheat the liquid. - Do not use straight-sided containers with the lid off. Be careful when opening any containers of injury to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to persons: - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and...
Use and Care Manual
Page 7
... periods of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 If they form a tight seal. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from...
... periods of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - Follow these guidelines: 1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use plastic cookware without complete supervision. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 If they form a tight seal. Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from...
Use and Care Manual
Page 9
... Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan...
... Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under the microwave, turn the fan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use . ■ Clean the underside of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan...
Use and Care Manual
Page 11
.... Touch Control Panel Display. Removable Turntable. The vent door swings open the door. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on some models). Cooktop Light. Door Latches. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the turntable. Pull to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of...
.... Touch Control Panel Display. Removable Turntable. The vent door swings open the door. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on some models). Cooktop Light. Door Latches. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the turntable. Pull to open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Safety Instructions About the features of your model. Lets you microwave several foods at once. Turntable and support must be securely latched for cleaning. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the inside wall of...
Use and Care Manual
Page 13
... power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the time. Keeping food warm without cooking; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of meat and poultry; delicate sauces. softening butter. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 An example of the food. Power level 3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Variable power levels...
... power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the time. Keeping food warm without cooking; Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off , the outside of meat and poultry; delicate sauces. softening butter. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 13 An example of the food. Power level 3 is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. Variable power levels...
Use and Care Manual
Page 19
... 6 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Express Cook This is counting down each time the pad is pressed. ■ It can be used as time is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Press POWER LEVEL and enter...
... 6 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. 19 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking at power level 10. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GEAppliances.com Express Cook This is counting down each time the pad is pressed. ■ It can be used as time is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes. Press POWER LEVEL and enter...
Use and Care Manual
Page 35
... the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at the left edge of the light cover and push on the right edge of the cover to open. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to the oven. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 35 After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by pulling straight out. Connect electrical power to be replaced are cool before removing. Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs.
... the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. 2 Remove the screw at the left edge of the light cover and push on the right edge of the cover to open. 3 Be sure the bulb(s) to the oven. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 35 After breaking the adhesive seal, remove the bulb by pulling straight out. Connect electrical power to be replaced are cool before removing. Safety Instructions Replacing the light bulbs.
Use and Care Manual
Page 36
Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 36 On some models, the light cover is located in the center of the top opening the door makes grille removal easier). 3 Next, remove the light cover. Light cover On some models Light cover 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. On some models Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb, then replace the...
Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 36 On some models, the light cover is located in the center of the top opening the door makes grille removal easier). 3 Next, remove the light cover. Light cover On some models Light cover 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. On some models Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb, then replace the...
Use and Care Manual
Page 38
Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Remove grille screws to the left (opening of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 38 Order Part No. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. Remove the top grille by removing the screws on 2 side...
Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced when it is not vented to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Remove grille screws to the left (opening of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 38 Order Part No. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. Remove the top grille by removing the screws on 2 side...
Use and Care Manual
Page 43
... implied warranties, including the implied warranties of incidental or consequential damages. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225 43 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of merchantability or fitness for other rights which fails due to replace the defective part. What GE Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your home. All warranty service provided by law. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
... implied warranties, including the implied warranties of incidental or consequential damages. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225 43 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of merchantability or fitness for other rights which fails due to replace the defective part. What GE Will Not Cover: ■ Service trips to your home. All warranty service provided by law. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty.
Installation Instructions
Page 2
Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage - Shipment/Installation 6 Parts Included 6 Tools You Will Need 7 Mounting Space 7 C Recirculating 19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Check Microwave Assembly 20 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 20, 21 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22 Installing the Charcoal Filter 22 Before You Use Your Microwave 23 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting ...
Installation Instructions CONTENTS General information Important Safety Instructions 3 Electrical Requirements 3 Hood Exhaust 4, 5 Damage - Shipment/Installation 6 Parts Included 6 Tools You Will Need 7 Mounting Space 7 C Recirculating 19-22 Attach Mounting Plate to Wall 19 Preparation of Top Cabinet 19 Check Microwave Assembly 20 Adapting Microwave Blower for Recirculation 20, 21 Mount the Microwave Oven ..........21, 22 Installing the Charcoal Filter 22 Before You Use Your Microwave 23 Step-by-step installation guide Placement of Mounting Plate 8-10 Removing the Mounting ...
Installation Instructions
Page 3
... oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of this product cannot be mounted to the added weight of 113-135 pounds. Wire size must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY...
... oven loads of up to 50 pounds or a total weight of this product cannot be mounted to the added weight of 113-135 pounds. Wire size must perform a ground continuity check on the power outlet box before beginning the installation to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. CAUTION: For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before use 3 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY...
Installation Instructions
Page 7
... (used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to fill in the gap between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for your model. • This microwave oven...
... (used on the top cabinet template for power cord clearance. • Models with top venting grilles: Do not allow cabinetry or other objects to block the airflow of Cabinet Needs to fill in the gap between the cabinets is for installation over ranges up to 36″ wide. • If you are going to vent your microwave oven to the outside, see Hood Exhaust Section for your model. • This microwave oven...
Installation Instructions
Page 11
.... Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Select the type of ventilation: A. 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 is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation...
.... Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct) C. Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct) B. Select the type of ventilation: A. 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 is required for the nonvented exhaust. (See your installation...
Installation Instructions
Page 15
... rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for top exhaust. B2. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to microwave. Adjust Blower B6. To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for outside exhaust. You will need to cut an opening in the rear wall for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Damper...
... rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for top exhaust. B2. Installation Instructions B OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Attach Mounting Plate to microwave. Adjust Blower B6. To remove the exhaust adaptor from the microwave. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for outside exhaust. You will need to cut an opening in the rear wall for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Prepare Top Cabinet B5. Mount the Microwave Oven B1. Prepare Rear Wall B2. Damper...
Installation Instructions
Page 22
... MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. 6 Tighten center screw completely. 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the left and pull it straight off . 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. On 1800 Series models, remove screws on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Installation Instructions C5. See the Owner's Manual...
... MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. Turn two full turns on each screw. 6 Tighten center screw completely. 7 Tighten the outer two screws to the left and pull it straight off . 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. On 1800 Series models, remove screws on front of grille using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Installation Instructions C5. See the Owner's Manual...
