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GE Spacemaker PVM1870 Owner's Manual

GE Spacemaker PVM1870 Owner's Manual

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Sa]bOl Instructions
....
2-9
Operating
Instructions
Auto Features
.........
20
Care and
Cleaning
..........
33, 34
Changing
the
Power I ,e\'el
..........
13
Cooking
Guide
.....
15, 16
Deti'osting
Guide
....
18
Exhaust
Feature
.
.37, 38
Features
of Your
Microwave
Oven .
.11, 12
Microwave
Temps
......
32
Other
Features
....
95-31
Replacing
Bulbs
....
35, 36
Sensor Features
....
91-24
Time FeattH'es
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14-19
7}rmbleshooting
Tips ...39
Things
That Are
Nomml
_Aith Your
Microwax e Oxen .......
4(1
Consumer Support
Consumer
Support
......
Back Cover
Optional
Kits
...........
Product
Registration
.......
41, 42
XAhrrantv .............
43
Espa_d
For a Spanish
version
ot this manual,
visit our _A'ebsite at
ge.colll.
PaI'a
cons/lltai"
tlna
ve_ion
en espafiol
de este manual
de instrucciones,
visite nuestro
sitio
de internet
ge.com.
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial#
Find lhese numbers
on a label inside
tile o\en.
DE68-O3448A
PIO,1I8 70
49-40570 07-07JR

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  • Page 1 Sa]bOl Instructions ..Espa_d For a Spanish version Operating Instructions ot this manual, Auto Features ..PIO,1I8 70 visit our _A'ebsite at Care and ge.colll. Cleaning ..33, 34 Changing PaI'a cons/lltai" tlna © Power I ,e\'el ..ve_ion...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLE E XPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE E NERGY...
  • Page 3 J? To reduce the risk of fire in the ()\el/ _5}Do not lnount this applimace over a sink. - Do not over(ook/k)od. Carefltllv oven _*,_s(tesiglled J? This o_vl-d/e-rm/ge {i)r use over ranges no wider allan 36" auend applian(e when pallet; plastic...
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. i;i; Foil not molded to fi)od Arcing is the ini_ rowave ternl Ior sparks in the oven. Arcing (upturned edges act like is caused _llltel/ll_lS).
  • Page 5 _e.COITI SUPERHEATED WATER ii::A_oid heating baby tbod glass jars, even with die lid Liquids, such as water, o/E Make sure all in/hnt coffee or tea are able to be /6od is dloroughly cooked. overheated beyond the Stir/t)od to distribute tile boiling point without heat evenh.

  • Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! MICROWA V E-SAFE COOKWARE Make sttre all cookwm'e tlsed J} Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper yoHr l//]c£ow_t\ e o_,el/ suitable li)r microwa_ing. towels, napkins and waxed Most glass casseroles, cooking paper can comain...
  • Page 7 _e.com ii:: Plastic cookware -Plastic J? "Boilal)le" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic cookware designed fi)r bags should be slit, pierced microwave cooking is very or vented as dire(ted useflfl, but should 1)e used carefltlh. E_en microwave- t)ackage. If they are not, t)lastic (ould burst...

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This applian(e iil[lst l)e grotmded. lit the ev(ll| all electri(al shot| circldt, gromMing re(hines d_e risk of ele<tri( shock by l)roviding...

  • Page 9: The Vent Fan

    THE VENT FAN tml will operate automatically under certain condi6ons (see Automatic Fan teature). Take care to prevem the starting spreading of accidemal cooking fres while tile veil| t_lll is in use. ii:: Clean tile mlderside of die microwave...

  • Page 10: Optional Kits

    Charcoal Filter Kit (2000Series models) iiiii iiiiii Fiher kits used _rl]el] tl]e l]li(row_lxe ovell (_lHI]ot 1)e v(tHted to the outside. !iii!iiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiililiil]iiii Axailable at extra (os_ fi'om your (;E stq)l)lier. See the ba(k (oxer t_)r or(teriDg l)}' t)hone or ;_| ge.(oln. _i_,l_!iiii!iiiii...

  • Page 11: Featuresof The Oven

    Aboutthe featuresof your microwaveoven. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model ///////l!!!\\\_x Featuresof the Oven _Door Handle. Pull to open Touch ControIPanel Display. t]l(' (10012 T]I(' (tOOF Hl/tst CooMop Light. be s(,(urclv lat(h(_(l tot tl_(_...

  • Page 12: Cooking Controls

    About the features of your microwave oven. You can microwave by time, with the sensorfeatures or with the auto features. Cooking Controls Time and Auto Features Press Enter TIME COOKI & II Amount of cooking time Pressonce or twice AUTO/TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time Presstwice CUSTOM (on some models)
  • Page 13 About changing the power level. ge.com _,_triable t)ower lexels add flexibility to <l/i( 1X)_*¢_t'_,e le+,els cookill}g+ ])owe17 </li(rowa'_e oxen tile C_tl/ coii/t)ared stlrt_(e tlllitS _t range. Itigh (power level 10) or lull power is the/i_stest way to cook and g{ves you 100% t)owel: Each t)ower...
  • Page 14 Aboutthe timefeatures. Time Cook / Allo_s \,o/_ to mi(row;_(' lOT ;mv tim(' up to 99 mim_tes and 99 s((onds. Power level 10 ([tigh) is automati(ally seL but ?_'(m IIIH}' chmlg(' it lOT more II(xibilit\.. Y(m m m open tile door d re:inK TIME COOK to START.) check...
  • Page 15 Cooking Guide for -time Cook I and -time Cook II NOTE." U se power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments Asparagus 6 to 9 rain., (fi+esl_ spears) l lb. Ill 11/2-qt. ot)long glass baking Med-t tigh...
  • Page 16 Aboutthe timefeatures. Amount Time Comments Corn (ii'ozeJl kernel, lO-oz t)a(kage r_ tO 7 rain. /n l-qt. (assero|e. t)]a(e t_ll)lesl)OO]lS *isr_lte]_ Corn on the cob fl'esh) ] to 5 ears 3 to 4 rain. /n 2-qt. ol)hmg glass baking l/corn t)er ear dish, t)lace corn.
  • Page 17 about half; power level 10 cms the total @he to at)t)roximately 1/3. Rotate or stir/ood/i'equentl}. A dull tlmmt)ing noise mm be heard d m:ing Press AUTO/TIME (tel_'osling. This soml(t is normal when the ()veil DEFROST t'_vk e. is not operating at Iligh power.

  • Page 18: Defrosting Guide

    Aboutthe timefeatures. Defrosting Guide Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns errors (1 piece_ 1 rain. Sweetrolls 12 oz. tapprox. 3 t(_ 5 rain. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) _i to 8 rain. Shelffish, smallpieces (1 lb.) 5 to 7 rain. Place t)lock ill (as._erole.

  • Page 19: Add 30 Seconds

    . essCook _,,,_ L,,,_ L,,,_ This is a quick way to set cooking time for l-6 minutes. for 1 to 6 minutes of (()()king at power level 10. • • " P_Ol: eX_lli/_)le, ])l'ess t]l(' _)_t(t 2 l//llltlt(_._ (ooking time.
  • Page 20 About the auto features. Auto Defrost Auto Defrostautomatha]|, sets tM' (h,fi'ostiu_ times _lll(| |)OX_tW 1('\('1S 10 _]v+, (W('ln (]('|l'oMh/_ F('MI|I_ lll('_tlS. |)O/IIIF_ _11/(| ||sin W('i_lniH_ II I) pOnll|ds. "[_*'ri( t*(|urine Auto Defrost line ()',ell Turn si_t/Kds Food Over. At cacln signal, |ood oxen R(q/IOVe...

  • Page 21: Aboutthe Sensorfeatures

    Aboutthesensorfeatures. ge.com Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor ]_'eattlres dete(t the in(re;_sing humidity' released dm:ing (ooking. oven automaticall_ adjusts tlle cooking time to various t}]_es and Covered amotmts of tood. rise Sellsor Fe_tttlres twice...
  • Page 22 Aboutthesensorfeatures. Popcorn iiii How to Use the Popcorn Feature i_ the p_t(k_'tge less tl/all _.00llll(es l_wgel: than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of t)opcorn Usa only with prepackaged (e]lter H/icrow_t_e. microwave popcorn weighing 3.0to 3.5 ounces. Press POPCORN tbr a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz) bag oI t)o])eorn.
  • Page 23 Reheat How to Use the Reheat featnre: e me , lu,,,t Uq,,idor ,o.ered foodi. me o_e11. P ress REHEAT on(e, twi(e or tllree times. The o_en starts immediately. Press once t_)r a plate of leftovers. Press twi(e/i)r pasta (8-12 oz).

  • Page 24: Sensor Cooking

    Aboutthesensorfeatures. Sensor Cooking CHICKEN/ (Fish and Chicken Pieces on some models) Pla(e covered ti)od in the oven. Press tk)od pad. For xegetables, press the VEGETABLE pad once Ji)r Ji'esh vegetables, twice {i)r Sensor cooking gives you vegetables or dlree Ji?OZell til//eS {()r C_tl/lled...
  • Page 25 Other features your model may have. ge.com Custom The CUSTOM1)ad I/I]OWS S_{'_O VOHY IIIOSI ti'eqllel/tly Ilsed settillgS. (S(!I/SOF cookillg settings saved.) C_tI/I/Ot 1){! To set and saxe a setting: i¸;D D !; Press he CUSTOM pad. S{!t Ill{! _tH/OIIllt ( ookil/g tilIl{!.
  • Page 26 Other features your model may have. Timer ii!! i lYliill _ _ _ iii i Timerop(w_m,s as _ minute timcr and (an t)e uscd operating. till/e, ally' (fv{!n vvrtl{!n OV(!ll Pr_ ss TIMER. iii+_ _+_+ii+i++i Press TIMERto start. "li) patlse the (otmtdown, t)ress TIMER.

  • Page 27: Child Lock-Out

    Start/Pause In addition to starting many/imctions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening door or clearing display. Child Lock-Out _!ii_i_;! iii_ii_i_ !_ii_iiii _ _iii_ _)/l ]//a'_ lo(k (ontrol 1)allel t)Fe'_ent l//i( FO_*+r_t'_,(? tlX)lll being a((i(lentally started or used b'v children.
  • Page 28 Other features your model may have. Turntable For best cooking rcsuhs, leave the tm:ntal)h' on. It can be turned o/1/or large dishes. Press TURNTABLE to ttlFll turntable on or off. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch. Be carelul touching die turntal)le dm:ing...
  • Page 29 ii_iiiiiiiiii{_!iiii _e.COIgl Options ii( i il; Press OPTIONS pad muhiple times to cv(le through the a_ailabh' options. Auto Mte Light The Auto NiLe Light ( an be set u) come on and go off" at desired times. 'Ib set the timer: i( : ¸7¸¸?¸¸¸...
  • Page 30 Other features your model may have. Shelf Food microwaxes best whel/ placed mrlltable or on the shelf in the loweF position. ()nil use the shelf when reheating on more than one lexel. 1)o not store the shelf inside (;)xell cavitY,, How to Use the Sheff When Microwaving J_ Make...
  • Page 31 ii_iiiiiiiiiii_!iiiii _e.COITI Shelf and Reheating _S'Toreheat on 2 levels _ Toreheat2 dishes on the lower levee Switch places after 1/2 time Muhiply reheat time by 11/2. SWi|( h pla( es after die dmc. W ',I Switch places after 1/2 time ;_>;...
  • Page 32 Microwave terms. Oaini,ioe Arcing Arcing is the l//iC170_*_r_l'_(! [(!1--1// t iw sparks in the oxen. Arcing (raised by: !Z the metal shelf being installed incorre(flv and tomhing file microw_\ e w_dls. i¸ ¸¸¸5¸¸¸:¸¸ _2 metal or f(fil touching the side of the oxen. !5' t_fil that is not molded to tiJod (uptm:ned edges act like...

  • Page 33: Helpful Hints

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. ge.com Helpful Hints An o((_lsionM thorough with _1solution wit)ing baking soda and /_ra[(._l:kccl)S the inside tresh. NOTE: Be certain the power is off before cleaning part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside...

  • Page 34: How To Clean The Outside

    Care and cleaning of the microwave oven. How to Clean the Outside We recmmnend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. ff you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Replacing the light bulbs. ge.com Cooktop Light/Night Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. Remove screw _'['o replace the bulb(s), first dis(onne_t power at I]le n/aill ttise or cir(uit...

  • Page 36: Oven Light

    Replacing the light bulbs. Oven Light Replace the burned-out bulb with a 120 volt, 20-wan halogen bulb (WB36X10213), available from your GE supplier. first (lis(om_e(t 'Ib repla(e the o'+eu light, +++! + t)()W(+F th(_ lIl+lill _tts(! oF (]F(}ttit 1)F(+_tk(!F p+HI(?I or ptfll tile plug.
  • Page 37 Aboutthe exhaustfeature. ge.com The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The vent/hn has a metal reusable grease tilter. Models that r('circulate air back into the room also use a charcoal filt('_ Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter...
  • Page 38 Aboutthe exhaustfeature. Charcoal Filter (on some models) The charcoal filter cannot he cleaned. It must he replaced. Order Part No. WB2XI0733 from your 6E supplier. [f tile model is not x(nted to the outside, the air will be recir(ulat(d through a (lisposable charc(/al tilter...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before you call for service.., ge.oom Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What ToDo Possible Causes Oven will not start A fuse hi your home...

  • Page 40: Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven

    i iiiiiiiii+i iiiiii+ii Before you call for service... Things That Are Normal With YourMicrowave Oven _? Moisttm' on the o\cn door and w_llls whil(' cooking. Wit)c the moisture off with a pal)er towel or soti cloth. +_)Moisture between the oven door panels when cooking certain...
  • Page 41 GE Service Protection Plus (;E, a name recognized worldwide tor quality and dependat)ility, of]'ers "_Oll Scrx_Jce Protectiol/Phlsr_--col//l)rellellsive ])rote(tiOll all yore: applian( es--No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We'll CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE • All brmlds covered Anywhere. Anytime.* •...
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  • Page 43 USA. If the prodnct is located in an area where service by a GEAuthorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to Mng the product to an Authorized GE ServiceLocation for service, ill Alaska, the warranty excludes the service calls to your home, Some states do not allow the exclusion or lirnitation of incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 44 (/owllloa(/ ()wllel_S Manllals, Oldel pal/S _well s(h_ (hde selvi(e oil-lille. ScheduleService ge.com Expert GE repair s_ rvic_ is only one st_p away fiom your doon Get on-line and _all s(h( (hll( volH serx, 31 volli (onvelli( 1]((! holws d;:tv vear! ( )1 800.GE.('&RES...

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