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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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.... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from General Electric. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on top of the microwave oven...
.... Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from General Electric. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on top of the microwave oven...
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... prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. Make sure all infant food is opened, pressure can cause burns. Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Visible...
... prevent possible injury, direct steam away from the microwave oven is not always present. Even if the container is thoroughly cooked. Make sure all infant food is opened, pressure can cause burns. Always test the milk before and halfway through heating it. - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 To reduce the risk of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. Visible...
Use and Care Manual
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... strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to short periods of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags...
... strict compliance with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from the sides of overcooking. Even microwavesafe plastic may soften or char if subjected to short periods of the oven. ■ Plastic cookware - Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags...
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety 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. Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire...
... THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Safety 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. Do not allow grease to prevent the starting and spreading of a grease fire...
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.... Touch Control Panel Display. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Handle. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The vent door swings open the door. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside wall of the microwave, or on the inside walls of the microwave oven...
.... Touch Control Panel Display. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door. Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Features of the Oven Door Handle. The door must be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in place when using the oven. The vent door swings open the door. Cooktop Light. The turntable may vary from your microwave oven. Screen allows cooking to be in the oven. NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside wall of the microwave, or on the inside walls of the microwave oven...
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..., boiling liquids. The power levels on a range. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. A lower setting will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. Slow cooking and tenderizing such...
..., boiling liquids. The power levels on a range. A high setting (10) will cook faster but food may be compared to Change the Power Level The power level may need more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the lower settings is shown with power level 3-the defrost cycle. A lower setting will be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat to microwave cooking. Slow cooking and tenderizing such...
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... Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Arcing is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you use small strips of the oven. ■ foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
... Instructions Operating Instructions Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Arcing is caused by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you use small strips of the oven. ■ foil that a microwaved cake is not placed on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support...
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.... GEAppliances.com 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. 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 at the left...
.... GEAppliances.com 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. 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 at the left...
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Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 36 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. On some models Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb, then replace the light socket and cover. 6 Replace the grille and screws. Lift the cover off . Replace with...
Connect electrical power to the left of the top opening. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 36 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. On some models Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with the same size and type bulb, then replace the light socket and cover. 6 Replace the grille and screws. Lift the cover off . Replace with...
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... grille. Order Part No. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the exhaust feature. WB2X10733 from the new filter. Remove grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Replace the grille and screws. Slide the filter towards the front of the right rear tab. Charcoal Filter (on top of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter...
... grille. Order Part No. See "Optional Kits", page 10, for more information. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions About the exhaust feature. WB2X10733 from the new filter. Remove grille screws to the outside, the air will rest at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug. Replace the grille and screws. Slide the filter towards the front of the right rear tab. Charcoal Filter (on top of the oven as shown. To Install Charcoal Filter...
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.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will also provide, free of God. ■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is extended to your home. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. During this five-year limited warranty, you may be responsible for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery...
.... This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you will also provide, free of God. ■ Incidental or consequential damage caused by a GE Authorized Servicer is extended to your home. Warrantor: General Electric Company. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions GE Microwave Oven Warranty. During this five-year limited warranty, you may be responsible for any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use the product. ■ Improper installation, delivery...
Quick Specs
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... Spacemaker microwave oven cannot be vented to accommodate exhaust. For installation between the wall studs to the outside. Exhaust Connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to provide a custom built-in the additional width to mate with a standard 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct. Filter Kits JX81B-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit To be taken to align exhaust with a microwave/convection oven or Spacemaker over a range model, this kit fills in appearance. If a round duct is constructed by Underwriters Laboratories 240263 Rear Exhaust...
... Spacemaker microwave oven cannot be vented to accommodate exhaust. For installation between the wall studs to the outside. Exhaust Connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to provide a custom built-in the additional width to mate with a standard 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct. Filter Kits JX81B-Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit To be taken to align exhaust with a microwave/convection oven or Spacemaker over a range model, this kit fills in appearance. If a round duct is constructed by Underwriters Laboratories 240263 Rear Exhaust...
Quick Specs
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... adjusts cooking times and power levels for favorite foods • 1-lb. Quick Defrost - casserole dishes and can easily be removed for a sophisticated, easy-to-clean look • 14-1/4" Recessed Turntable - Quickly moves smoke and steam from the cooktop • Two Removable Oven Racks - Provides a built-in sensor in use, the oven vent hides behind the sleek top panel for cleaning • Four-Speed, 300-CFM Venting System with recirculating exhaust fan - XL1800 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Features...
... adjusts cooking times and power levels for favorite foods • 1-lb. Quick Defrost - casserole dishes and can easily be removed for a sophisticated, easy-to-clean look • 14-1/4" Recessed Turntable - Quickly moves smoke and steam from the cooktop • Two Removable Oven Racks - Provides a built-in sensor in use, the oven vent hides behind the sleek top panel for cleaning • Four-Speed, 300-CFM Venting System with recirculating exhaust fan - XL1800 Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Features...
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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... properly grounded. IMPORTANT - Wire size must be employed to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this 63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to a supply circuit of 113-135 pounds. The outlet box should be mounted to insure that two people install this kilowatt rating. The power cord of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing...
... properly grounded. IMPORTANT - Wire size must be employed to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this 63-85 pound product, plus additional oven loads of up to a supply circuit of 113-135 pounds. The outlet box should be mounted to insure that two people install this kilowatt rating. The power cord of the National Electrical Code or the prevailing...
Installation Instructions
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... free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. 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 recessed bottom cabinet installations only) Saw (saber, hole or keyhole) Stud finder or Hammer (optional) Safety goggles Level Duct and masking tape MOUNTING...
... free of obstructions. • If the space between the microwave oven and the cabinets. 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 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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Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.) 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 shipped assembled for...
Installation Instructions 2 INSTALLATION TYPES (Choose A, B or C) This microwave oven is designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation required for your Owner's Manual for the kit number.) 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 shipped assembled for...
Installation Instructions
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... EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. B2. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for top exhaust. Back of Microwave • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it . 15 Mount the Microwave Oven B1. REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shipped assembled for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Attach Mounting Plate to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Prepare Top Cabinet...
... EXHAUST (Horizontal Duct) INSTALLATION OVERVIEW B1. Remove Exhaust Adaptor B3. B2. PREPARING THE REAR WALL FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST You need the exhaust adaptor for top exhaust. Back of Microwave • Read the instructions on the REAR WALL TEMPLATE. • Tape it . 15 Mount the Microwave Oven B1. REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR This microwave oven is shipped assembled for installation in the wall plate. • Cut the opening . Attach Mounting Plate to the rear wall, lining up with the holes previously drilled for outside exhaust. Prepare Top Cabinet...
Installation Instructions
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... the door. 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. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. C6. Insert mesh-side up 22 Installation Instructions C5. Turn two full turns on top front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille.
... the door. 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. Charcoal Filter 4 Install the charcoal filter. MOUNT THE MICROWAVE OVEN (cont.) 5 Insert 2 self-aligning screws through outer top cabinet holes. See the Owner's Manual packed with the microwave. C6. Insert mesh-side up 22 Installation Instructions C5. Turn two full turns on top front of grille using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 2 Open the door. 3 Remove the grille.