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GE PVM9215 Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions
Convenience Features . . . . . . . . . . 11
Exhaust Features . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
MyPlate Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . 21
Sensor Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-14
Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . . . . .Back Cover
Optional Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
You can find them on a label when the
door is open.
GEAppliances.ca
. . . . . . . .2-5
. . . . . .19-20
350A4502P742
Owner's Manual
PVM9215
49-40714
07-13 ATS

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ..2–5 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions PVM9215 Convenience Features ..11 Exhaust Features ... 21, 22 Microwave Terms .

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    GEAppliances.ca WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock. wider than 36” (91.4 cm). It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware the cookware.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    GEAppliances.ca GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Page 6 Optional kits Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Filler Panel Kits Filter Kits 52WH White Sales No. 1H Recirculating Charcoal Filter it 52BL Black Service No. WB02X10956 When replacing a 36” (91.4 cm) range hood, filler Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be vented panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a to the outside.

  • Page 7: Features Of Oven

    Control Panel and Dial. Power Saver Feature (on some models) Your GE microwave has an Power Saver feature. Many electronic appliances, including Microwaves, consume electric power while they are switched off or in a standby mode. Eliminating standby power can reduce your operating costs.

  • Page 8: Microwave Oven

    About the cooking features of your microwave oven. Family Snacks Steam Defrost Start ancel Back Pause Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Cooking Menu Add 30Sec Settings Power Saver Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. Time Features Press Enter COOKING MENU Food type, Cook Type, etc.
  • Page 9 About the time features. GEAppliances.ca Using the Dial Pressing the dial can also be used in place You can make selections on the oven by of the START/PAUSE button for quicker turning the dial and pressing it to enter programming of the oven. the selection.

  • Page 10: Time Defrost

    About the time features. Time Defrost Defrosting Tips Defrost Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected defrosted in the package. Closed packages length of time. should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER Press the DEFROST button.

  • Page 11: Convenience Features

    About the convenience features. GEAppliances.ca Weight Defrost Turn the dial to the food weight, (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking.) using the Conversion Guide below. Defrost For example, dial 1.2 for 1.2 pounds (544 g) Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish (1 pound, 3 oz.) Press the dial to enter.

  • Page 12: Myplate Feature

    About the MyPlate Feature. MyPlate Feature For non-sensor food, you may open the door during cooking to check the food. Close the Allows you to microwave healthy food choices door and press START to resume cooking. by servings or with sensor. NOTE: Do not use the sensor features twice in Press MyPlate pad.

  • Page 13: Sensor Microwave Features

    About the sensor microwave features. GEAppliances.ca Steam when prompted. If the START button is pressed before opening the door, the oven Use the Steam feature to steam certain pre- will display the “Insert Food” message. Steam programmed foods. For best performance, please Close the door and press START/PAUSE to use a NordicWare Rice Cooker/Steamer Bowl.

  • Page 14: Humidity Sensor

    About the sensor microwave features. Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Covered Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
  • Page 15 Microwave terms. GEAppliances.ca Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: metal or foil touching the side of the oven. foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
  • Page 16 About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed A lower setting will cook more evenly and need immediately after entering the time for Cook less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods Time, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The may have better flavor, texture or appearance power level may also be changed during time if one of the lower settings is used.

  • Page 17: About The Other Features

    About the other features. GEAppliances.ca Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven door or press the CANCEL/OFF the oven will display COOKING IS COMPLETE button. and beep once a minute until you either open Clock Settings Press dial to accept the time.

  • Page 18: Automatic Fan

    About the other features. Turntable On/Off Turn the dial to select Turntable ON or Turntable OFF. Press the dial to enter. Settings For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch.

  • Page 19: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the oven. GEAppliances.ca Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be sure the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel;...
  • Page 20 Care and cleaning of the oven. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Family Snacks Steam Defrost halogen bulb. Order WB36X10213 from your Break the adhesive seal by gently Cooking Menu 30 S Start Back ancel GE supplier. unscrewing the bulb. Pause Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Settings Power Saver Timer Vent Surface On/Off...

  • Page 22: Charcoal Filter

    The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must Kits,” page 10, for more information. be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10956 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors.

  • Page 23: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.ca Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven Moisture on the oven door and walls while TV-radio interference might be noticed cooking. Wipe the moisture off with a while using the microwave. Similar paper towel or soft cloth. to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem Moisture between the oven door panels...
  • Page 24 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

  • Page 25: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service… GEAppliances.ca Problem Possible Causes What To Do Vent fan comes on The vent fan automatically turns This is normal. automatically on to protect the microwave if it senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below. SENSOR ERROR appears When using a Sensor feature, Do not open door until steam is sensed and time...
  • Page 26 Notes.
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  • Page 29 Please place in envelope and mail to: Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à : OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION P.O. BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 (FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY - POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT)
  • Page 30 OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE – FICHE D’INSCRIPTION DU PROPRIÉTAIRE Please register your product to enable us to contact you in Veuillez enregistrer votre produit afin de nous permettre de the remote event a safety notice is issued for this product communiquer avec vous si jamais un avis de sécurité concernant and to allow for efficient communication under the terms of ce produit était émis et de communiquer facilement avec vous en our warranty, should the need arise.
  • Page 31 GE Microwave Oven Warranty. ll warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or Staple your receipt here. an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, ® Proof of the original online, contact us at GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344. purchase date is needed...

  • Page 32: Consumer Support

    GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs.

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