Microwave Oven GE Profile GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . 2–6 Operating Instructions Convenience Features. . . . . . . 12,13 Microwave Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Oven Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8 Other Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Power Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Time Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11 Owner’s Manual PVM1970 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, 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 open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
GEAppliances.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. n Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. n Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! FOODS n Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. n Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. n Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire.
GEAppliances.com MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Ensure proper ground exists before use. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Optional kits GEAppliances.com Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Filler Panel Kits Filter Kits n JX52WH—White n JX52BL—Black When replacing a 36” range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance. n JX81J—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be vented to the outside. See back cover to order by phone or at ge.com. For installation between cabinets only; not for endof-cabinet installation.
About the features of your oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Express Cook TIME COOK DEFROST STEAM 1 2 4 5 7 8 9 0 ADD 30 SEC POWER LEVEL POPCORN BEVERAGE FAMILY SNACKS POTATO MELT REHEAT 3 6 START PAUSE CANCEL OFF TIMER SETTINGS on/off Features of the Oven Door Latches. Removable Turntable. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place. Window with Metal Shield.
About the cooking features of your microwave oven. GEAppliances.com Express Cook TIME COOK DEFROST STEAM POPCORN BEVERAGE FAMILY SNACKS POTATO MELT REHEAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER LEVEL 0 ADD 30 SEC START PAUSE CANCEL OFF TIMER SETTINGS on/off Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
About the time features. Time Cook TIME COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Express Cook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power level 10 (HIGH) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 2 3 4 Press TIME COOK. Enter cooking time. Press START or change power level. Press START if power setting is chosen. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.
GEAppliances.com Weight Defrost DEFROST Express Cook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 START PAUSE Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Weight Defrost and 1 lb Quick Defrost explained in the About the convenience features section.) 1 2 3 4 Press DEFROST twice. Enter defrosting time. Press START. Turn the food over after half the time.
About the convenience features. Auto Defrost DEFROST Express Cook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Defrosting Tips n Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish. 1 2 n When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. 3 4 Press DEFROST once. Using the conversion guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.
About the MyPyramid Feature. MyPyramid Feature Allows you to microwave healthy food choices by servings or with sensor. 1 Press MyPyramid pad. Express Cook 1 2 3 2 Enter the food type. 4 5 6 3 Enter the amount as prompted for non- 7 8 0 START PAUSE 9 See Cooking Guide for MyPyramid below for codes or check the display for food types. GEAppliances.com For non-sensor foods, you may open the door during cooking to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.
About the sensor microwave features. FAMILY SNACKS Family Snacks Use the Family Snacks feature to cook from a variety of pre-programmed family snack items. 1 2 3 4 MELT 1 to 3 2 - Chicken Nuggets 1 to 2 servings 3 - Oatmeal 1 to 4 packets Enter the number pad to select one of the eight snack options. Enter an amount for the snack selected. 4 - Instant Macaroni and Cheese 1 to 2 servings 5 - Canned Pasta 1 to 2 cans 6 - Hot Dogs 1 to 4 Press START/PAUSE to start cooking.
GEAppliances.com POPCORN Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.0 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Cook if the package is less than 1.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the turntable. 2 Press the POPCORN button once for 3.3 to 3.5 ounce bags or twice for 2.
About the sensor microwave features. BEVERAGE Beverage Use the Beverage feature to cook 8 to 10 oz beverage. 1 2 POTATO Press the Beverage button. Starts immediately. Potato Use the Potato feature to cook 1-4 potatoes 1 2 3 Place the potato/potatoes in the oven. Press the Potato button. The overn will start immediately. The overn signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins to count down. Do not open the door until time is done counting down.
About changing the power level. Changing the Power Level TIME COOK The power level may be entered or changed after entering the time for Time Cook. POWER LEVEL Express Cook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 START PAUSE 1 Press TIME COOK button once. 2 Enter cooking time. 3 Enter POWER LEVEL when prompted. 4 Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range.
About the sensor microwave features. Humidity Sensor Covered 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. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.
Microwave terms. Term Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: GEAppliances.com n metal or foil touching the side of the oven. n foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). n metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. n recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
About the other features. Cooking Complete Reminder To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display YOUR FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CANCEL/OFF button. Clock SETTINGS Press the Settings button to enter the time of day. 1 2 3 START PAUSE CANCEL OFF CANCEL OFF 4 Press Settings to accept the time.. Press the Settings button two times. Enter the appropriate time of day. Press Settings to select AM or PM.
GEAppliances.com Turntable On/Off SETTINGS For best cooking results, leave the turntable on. It can be turned off for large dishes. 1 2 Vent Press the Settings button three times. Select ON or OFF as prompted. Some cooking modes do not allow the turntable to be turned off. Automatic Fan The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking. An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it.
Care and cleaning of the oven. 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; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Care and cleaning of the oven. GEAppliances.com 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. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. Replacing the light bulb.
About the exhaust feature. Charcoal filter (on some models). Vent Fan The vent fan has two metal reusable vent filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Express Cook TIME COOK DEFROST STEAM POPCORN BEVERAGE FAMILY SNACKS POTATO MELT REHEAT 1 2 4 5 7 8 POWER LEVEL 0 3 6 9 ADD 30 SEC START PAUSE CANCEL OFF TIMER SETTINGS on/off Reusable vent filters (on all models).
About the exhaust feature. GEAppliances.com Charcoal Filter The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB02X10943 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. The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). See “Optional Kits,” page 7, for more information.
Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven n Moisture on the oven door and walls while cooking. Wipe the moisture off with a paper towel or soft cloth. n Moisture between the oven door panels when cooking certain foods. Moisture should dissipate shortly after cooking is finished. n Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. n Light reflection around door or outer case. n Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high.
Before you call for service… GEAppliances.com 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 blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge. • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted outlet.
Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes Vent fan comes on automatically The vent fan automatically turns • This is normal. on to protect the microwave if it senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below. SENSOR ERROR appears on the display When using a Sensor feature, • Do not open door until steam is sensed and time the door was opened before is shown counting down on the display. steam could be detected. Steam was not detected in a maximum amount of time.
GE Microwave Oven Warranty. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: What GE Will Provide: One Year From the date of the original purchase Replacement unit for any product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.. The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty. In Order to Make a Warranty Claim: n Properly pack your unit.
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