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...Range Microwave Oven with recirculating exhaust fan - Large enough to six plates or three 9" x 13" casserole dishes • Model PNM1871SMSS - Stainless steel PVM1870SM Specification Created 7/07 240267 Ft. Capacity - 1100 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Circuwave...Patented system provides more even cooking results • Sensor Cooking Control - with Recirculating Venting Features and Benefits • 1.8 Cu. PNM1871SM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Ft. casserole dishes and can easily be removed for faster more power for cleaning • ...
...Range Microwave Oven with recirculating exhaust fan - Large enough to six plates or three 9" x 13" casserole dishes • Model PNM1871SMSS - Stainless steel PVM1870SM Specification Created 7/07 240267 Ft. Capacity - 1100 Watts (IEC-705 test procedure) • Circuwave...Patented system provides more even cooking results • Sensor Cooking Control - with Recirculating Venting Features and Benefits • 1.8 Cu. PNM1871SM GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Ft. casserole dishes and can easily be removed for faster more power for cleaning • ...
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Owner's Manual PVM1870 PNM1871 PVM1873 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03448A 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions ...
Owner's Manual PVM1870 PNM1871 PVM1873 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. DE68-03448A 49-40570-2 04-09 JR Microwave Spacemaker Oven GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions . . . .2-9 Operating Instructions ...
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...kits fill in the additional width to the outside. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Safety Instructions About... optional kits. Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 not for ordering ...
...kits fill in the additional width to the outside. JX52 For installation between cabinets only; Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (2000 Series models) Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to provide a custom built-in appearance. Safety Instructions About... optional kits. Filter Kits JX81B - Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit (1800 and 3600 Series models) JX81H - See the back cover for end-of-cabinet installation. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 10 not for ordering ...
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... located on the inside wall of the Oven Door Handle. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the inside walls of your model. Door Latches. Cooktop Light. Shelf. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at... open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Active Vent (on the turntable. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Grease Filter.
... located on the inside wall of the Oven Door Handle. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the microwave, or on the inside walls of your model. Door Latches. Cooktop Light. Shelf. Removable Turntable. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Window with Metal Shield. Lets you microwave several foods at... open when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off. Active Vent (on the turntable. Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Grease Filter.
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...Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press TIME COOK I & II Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice CUSTOM (on some models) EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Food type Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE... Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (canned vegetables) CHICKEN/FISH (on some models) Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Enter Starts immediately! Option more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time...
...Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press TIME COOK I & II Press once or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press twice CUSTOM (on some models) EXPRESS COOK ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL AUTO/TIME DEFROST Press once 1 lb. Food type Sensor Features Press POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT POTATO VEGETABLE... Press once (fresh vegetables) Press twice (frozen vegetables) Press three times (canned vegetables) CHICKEN/FISH (on some models) Press once (chicken pieces) Press twice (fish) Enter Starts immediately! Option more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time...
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... to six pounds. ■ Twice during Auto Defrost, the oven signals Turn Food Over. The oven starts automatically. About the auto features. Melt (on some models) A convenient way to give even defrosting results for Auto Defrost. 3 Press START. At each signal, turn food over . Enter weight up to 6 pounds for meats...
... to six pounds. ■ Twice during Auto Defrost, the oven signals Turn Food Over. The oven starts automatically. About the auto features. Melt (on some models) A convenient way to give even defrosting results for Auto Defrost. 3 Press START. At each signal, turn food over . Enter weight up to 6 pounds for meats...
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...Amount Comments Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 4-16 oz 4-16 oz Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz Potatoes 8-32 oz Fish* Chicken Pieces* *On some models) 1 Place covered food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. Sensor Cooking (Fish and Chicken ...cannot be adjusted on the turntable. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Place potatoes on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for fish. About the sensor features. For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables...
...Amount Comments Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables 4-16 oz 4-16 oz Fresh Vegetables 4-16 oz Potatoes 8-32 oz Fish* Chicken Pieces* *On some models) 1 Place covered food in severely overcooked or burnt food. Pierce skin with lid or vented plastic wrap. Sensor Cooking (Fish and Chicken ...cannot be adjusted on the turntable. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Add 1/4 cup water per serving. Place potatoes on some models): You can adjust the cooking time for fish. About the sensor features. For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables...
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... select a feature pad. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model may have food in the oven, the oven will automatically be set if you do not change it.) 4 Press the CUSTOM pad. Your custom setting...
... select a feature pad. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your most frequently used settings. (Sensor cooking settings cannot be saved.) To set and save your model may have food in the oven, the oven will automatically be set if you do not change it.) 4 Press the CUSTOM pad. Your custom setting...
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To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER. NOTE: The timer indicator will signal. To pause the countdown, press TIMER. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may have. To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER pad for 2 seconds. 26 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Timer Timer operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER to start. When time is up, the oven will be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
To turn off the timer signal, press TIMER. NOTE: The timer indicator will signal. To pause the countdown, press TIMER. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may have. To cancel the timer, press and hold the TIMER pad for 2 seconds. 26 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Timer Timer operates as a minute timer and can be lit while the timer is operating. 1 Press TIMER. 2 Enter time you want to count down. 3 Press TIMER to start. When time is up, the oven will be used at any time, even when the oven is operating.
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... twice for medium fan speed, a third time for low fan speed or a fourth time to turn the fan off . Press the BOOST pad (on some models) for 30 minutes or more after cooking. If you cannot turn it . Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from the cooktop... during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Sometimes the turntable can be turned off . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may have turned the fan on, you may stay on for extra fan speed. Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
... twice for medium fan speed, a third time for low fan speed or a fourth time to turn the fan off . Press the BOOST pad (on some models) for 30 minutes or more after cooking. If you cannot turn it . Vent Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from the cooktop... during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool. Sometimes the turntable can be turned off . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may have turned the fan on, you may stay on for extra fan speed. Turntable For best cooking results, leave the turntable on.
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... the scrolling display may be changed. To turn the nite light off, press 0 after selecting the Auto Nite Light option. Press 1 to come on some models) The language for the light to come on . Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com Operating Instructions Options Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to turn the reminder...
... the scrolling display may be changed. To turn the nite light off, press 0 after selecting the Auto Nite Light option. Press 1 to come on some models) The language for the light to come on . Safety Instructions GEAppliances.com Operating Instructions Options Press the OPTIONS pad multiple times to turn the reminder...
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... shelf. Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may be hot. ■ Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. ■ Do not use the oven with Sensor Cooking or Reheat...
... shelf. Shelf Food microwaves best when placed on the turntable or on the shelf in the lower position. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Other features your model may be hot. ■ Do not use the shelf when cooking popcorn. ■ Do not use the oven with Sensor Cooking or Reheat...
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... reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places after 1/2 time Switch places twice ■ To reheat on 3 levels (on some models): 1 Turn the turntable off. 2 Double the reheating time. 3 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, or those that require...
... reheat 2 dishes on the lower level: 1 Multiply reheat time by 11/2. 2 Switch places after 1/2 time Switch places twice ■ To reheat on 3 levels (on some models): 1 Turn the turntable off. 2 Double the reheating time. 3 Switch places twice and give the dishes a 1/2 turn during reheating. (Place dense foods, or those that require...
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.... Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after using. others may require a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on some models) Clean immediately after cooking. The turntable and support can also be broken if dropped. Remove greasy spatters with a plastic scouring ball if necessary. To clean...
.... Remember, do not place the turntable into water just after using. others may require a damp cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on some models) Clean immediately after cooking. The turntable and support can also be broken if dropped. Remove greasy spatters with a plastic scouring ball if necessary. To clean...
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... alcohol, as they can also scratch the control panel. Rinse and then dry. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage the appearance of the model number. Consumer Support Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the panel-they can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic...
... alcohol, as they can also scratch the control panel. Rinse and then dry. Stainless Steel The stainless steel panel can damage the appearance of the model number. Consumer Support Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on the panel-they can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic...
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... the oven. Remove the screw that hold it in the center of the top opening. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. 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... out the screws on top of the grille that hold the light socket in place and lift the socket out. 5 Remove the bulb from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the left (opening . Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening the...
... the oven. Remove the screw that hold it in the center of the top opening. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Replacing the light bulbs. 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... out the screws on top of the grille that hold the light socket in place and lift the socket out. 5 Remove the bulb from your GE supplier. 1 To replace the oven light, first disconnect the power at the left (opening . Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening the...
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... should be used . Don't use a charcoal filter. Rinse, shake and let it will darken the metal. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 37 Models that recirculate air back into place. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent. Removing and Cleaning the Filter... and in the frame slot at the side of the microwave. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ...
... should be used . Don't use a charcoal filter. Rinse, shake and let it will darken the metal. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 37 Models that recirculate air back into place. For this reason, the filter must ALWAYS be in hot water and detergent. Removing and Cleaning the Filter... and in the frame slot at the side of the microwave. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on some models) The Vent Fan The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ...
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If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to the left (opening of the oven as shown. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Charcoal Filter (on hood usage). ...the top grille by removing the screws on 2 side support tabs and in place and sliding the grille to 12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it in front of the grille that ...
If the model is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to the left (opening of the oven as shown. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. To Install Charcoal Filter To install a new filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from your GE supplier. Charcoal Filter (on hood usage). ...the top grille by removing the screws on 2 side support tabs and in place and sliding the grille to 12 months, depending on some models) The charcoal filter cannot be replaced. Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it in front of the grille that ...
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... while using the microwave. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service... Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Moisture on some models) will open during operation, and remain open while the microwave is also normal to hear a clicking noise as possible, or check the position and signal...
... while using the microwave. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Before you call for service... Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven ■ Moisture on some models) will open during operation, and remain open while the microwave is also normal to hear a clicking noise as possible, or check the position and signal...
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...; Service trips to your home. For GE Profile Models ONLY: Five Years From the date of incidental or consequential damages. To know what your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for example, cavity arcing from...to replace the defective part. Proof of the original purchase date is abused, misused (for service. 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 microwave oven which vary from wire rack or ...
...; Service trips to your home. For GE Profile Models ONLY: Five Years From the date of incidental or consequential damages. To know what your legal rights are limited to one -year warranty, GE will be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for example, cavity arcing from...to replace the defective part. Proof of the original purchase date is abused, misused (for service. 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 microwave oven which vary from wire rack or ...