GE PNM1871SM Support Question
GE PNM1871SM Support Question
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Question posted by srdas on July 17th, 2014
My Touch Pad Is Lighting Up But Pressing The Buttons Does Not Work
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 17th, 2014 11:00 AM
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See http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Microwave/70-3--UE5NMTg3MVNN/GE-Microwave-buttons-don-t-work. (Ignore the paragraph in red relating to a partial model number.)
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Related GE PNM1871SM Manual Pages
Quick Specs - Page 1
PNM1871SM
GE Profile™ Spacemaker® 1.8 Cu. Electrical receptacle must be used for installing unit described. No additional wiring, venting or cabinet rebuilding necessary in cabinet above Spacemaker microwave oven. Before installing, consult installation instructions packed with
Recirculating Venting
Dimensions (in inches)
Dimensions and Installation Information (in ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 3
... or plug in water.
- If the door is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and... See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is not intended for laboratory or industrial use this product near a sink...
Use and Care Manual - Page 4
... arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
4
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ARCING
If you use popcorn labeled for sparks in the oven. Arcing is the microwave term for use of the microwave oven could start a fire.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it touches the microwave wall.
■...
Use and Care Manual - Page 8
... too short, have it is your personal responsibility and obligation to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Consult a qualified electrician or service...not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from electronic products, including microwaves. For best operation, plug this appliance. Improper use . In the event of an electrical ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 11
... may be in the oven.
Window with Metal Shield.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on some models). Cooktop Light. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the upper left front behind the door.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the inside walls of the microwave, or on the inside wall of the microwave oven.
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Consumer Support...
Use and Care Manual - Page 12
... (on some models)
Enter Amount of cooking time
Amount of your microwave oven.
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...
Use and Care Manual - Page 13
... 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.
Some foods may need more... COOK or ADD 30 SEC.
baking casseroles and reheating. The power levels on the microwave oven can be changed immediately after entering the feature time for the food to "equalize" ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 14
... (High) is automatically set, but you may open the door during cooking.
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
14 Close the door and press START to microwave for more flexibility.
Time Cook II
Lets you change it :
1 Press TIME COOK. 2 Enter the first cook time. 3 Change the power level if you don't want full
power...
Use and Care Manual - Page 17
...oven is not operating at least partially uncovered.
■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be cool but you select.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
■ For more even defrosting of time you may be allowed to a microwave... Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST twice.
2 Enter defrosting time.
3 Press START. A dull thumping noise may change this for...
Use and Care Manual - Page 19
Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
GEAppliances.com
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking at power level 10. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of
cooking time.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support The power level can be changed as a quick way to the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 20
....
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1 lb. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of a pound. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for foods weighing one pound.
When the oven signals, turn the food over . Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in Ounces
Enter Food Weight (tenths of a pound)
1-2
.1
9-10
.6
3
.2
11
.7
4-5
.3
12-...
Use and Care Manual - Page 21
...severely overcooked or burnt food. Beverage
Press BEVERAGE once to heat an 8-10 oz cup of food.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use microwave-safe containers and cover them with ...cause food to various types and amounts of coffee or other beverage.
Beads of the microwave oven are essential for additional cooking time. Never use Time Cook for best sensor cooking. ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 22
...food. Press 9 again to 3.5 oz) bag of the microwave.
2 Press POPCORN for additional cooking time. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts for...instructions, using the Popcorn feature. Popcorn
How to the automatic popping time. The oven starts immediately.
Press 1 again to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 23
... not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion-it and press START immediately. After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to use Time Cook for a dry look or crisp surface
after pressing the REHEAT pad. Some areas may have wide variations in severely overcooked or burnt food. Some...
Use and Care Manual - Page 24
... with lid or vented plastic wrap.
If food is opened, close it may result in the oven. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
For vegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once for fresh vegetables, twice for frozen vegetables or three times for additional cooking time. For...
Use and Care Manual - Page 25
... the custom setting, press and hold the CUSTOM pad for future one touch use.
Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
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Your custom setting will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
then select a feature pad.
To check the time of day while microwaving, press CLOCK.
Cooking Complete...
Use and Care Manual - Page 26
... TIMER pad for 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Consumer Support
NOTE: The timer indicator will signal.
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. To pause the countdown, press TIMER. When time is up, the oven...
Use and Care Manual - Page 28
... for the night light, or three times to touch.
Surface Light
Press LIGHT once for bright light, twice for large dishes.
Be careful touching the turntable during and after the cooktop and microwave controls are cool.... can be turned off . Press the BOOST pad (on some models) for 30 minutes or more after cooking. The fan will automatically turn the light off . Turntable
For best ...
Use and Care Manual - Page 29
... the Auto Nite Light option. To review the nite light settings, press 2 after selecting the Auto Nite Light option. Press 0 to come on some models)
The language for Spanish. Auto Nite Light The Auto Nite Light can choose to turn the nite light off .
Press 1 to turn the clock display on . 3 Select AM or PM. 4 Press the OPTIONS pad. 5 Enter the...
Use and Care Manual - Page 39
...Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to call for large amounts of the oven's features
the power level when it back in your home may make the oven...Power surge.
• Unplug the microwave oven;
without a valid time of time...Oven will not start • Start over and enter a
the Auto Nite Light
valid time of the oven is warm, Heat from the cooktop
even when the oven has light...
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