Nomenclature - GE DVM1950 Technical Service Manual

Model Number
Product
P = GE Cooking Product
Microwave Oven
V = Externally Vented
Over the Range
Installation
M = Mounts Under
Cabinet/Built-In
Capability
Cavity Size (cu. ft.)
19 = 1.9 cu. ft
21 = 2.1 cu. ft.
The nomenclature plate is lo cat ed inside the
microwave on the left side.
The mini-manual is located on the backside
of the control panel assembly. It is secured
by 2 metal tabs, just above the smart board.

Nomenclature

P V M 2 1 7 0 D P 1 B B
Nomenclature
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Engineering Model Suffi x
Model Year Designator
Model/Door Color
D = Color Matched
Feature Pack
Designates Features – the higher
the number, the more features
Serial Number
The fi rst two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: ZV123456S = December 2011
Z - DEC 2011 - V
A - JAN 2009 - S
D - FEB 2008 - R
F - MAR 2007 - M
G - APR 2006 - L
H - MAY 2005 - H
L - JUN 2004 - G
M - JUL 2003 - F
R - AUG 2002 - D
S - SEP 2001 - A
T - OCT 2000 - Z
V - NOV 2010 - T
Product Color
BB = Black
WW = White
SS = Stainless Steel
The letter des ig nat ing
the year re peats every
12 years.
Example:
V - 2011
V - 1999
V - 1987