GE PVM1899 User manual

Microwave Oven
Owner’s Manual
29-6078 01-17 MCC
PVM1899
Safety Instructions.................................... 2-8
Operating Instructions
Oven Features....................................................9
Controls..............................................................10
Time Features ..........................................11-12
Defrost Features.............................................13
Menu Features .............................................. 14
Sensor Features.......................................15-17
More modes Features ............................... .18
Power Levels....................................................19
Other Features ........................................20-21
Care and Cleaning...........................22-23
Replacing the Light Bulb.............................24
Exhaust Features........................................... 24
Troubleshooting Tips
Before you call for service.........................26
Consumer Support
Optional Kits........................................................8
Product Registration.................................... 27
Warranty ..........................................................29
Consumer Support...................................... .30
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # __________________________
Serial # __________________________
open.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, 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. It is
important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interl ocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualied service personnel.
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
Read and follow the specic precautions
in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY Section above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet. See the
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section on page 7.
This microwave oven is UL listed for
installation over both gas (less than
60,000BTU) and electric ranges.
This over-the-range oven is designed for use
over ranges no wider than 36” (91.4 cm). It
may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by General Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn o the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.

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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
―Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven while cooking.
―Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
―Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
―Do not pop popcorn in your microware
oven unless in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn
labeled for use in microwave ovens.
―If materials inside the oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven o
and disconnect the power cord, or shut o
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If
the door is opened, the re may spread.
―Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
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.
Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water―for example, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not block or cover any openings on the
appliance.
This microwave is not approved or tested for
marine use.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance.
This microwave oven is specically designed
to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers
― for example, closed
jars
― are able to explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could result in injury.
It is 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.
This appliance must only be serviced by
qualied service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of
the microwave oven surface when the
microwave oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
Do not use paper products in oven when
appliance is operated in any cooking mode
except microwave only.

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WARNING !
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for
sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
Metal or foil touching the side of
the oven.
Turntable ring support not
installed correctly.
Foil not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry
pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in
the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing
small metal pieces being used in
the microwave.

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WARNING !
FOOD
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.
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.
Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a re. it
increases the heat around the magnetron and
can shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and
egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coee, or tea, are able
to be overheated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not always present. THIS
COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
―Do not overheat the liquid.
―Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
―Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
―After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
―Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta)
may tend to boil more rapidly than foods
containing less moisture. Should this occur,
refer to the Care and Cleaning of the
Microwave Oven section for instructions on
how to clean the inside of the oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid o. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the
heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container may
feel cooler than the formula really is. Always
test the formula before feeding the baby.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be
careful when opening any containers of
hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands and face.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch re, causing damage to
your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly―meat to
at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F
(71°C) and poultry to at least an INTERNAL
temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to
these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

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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. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if
a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both the
dish you are testing
and a glass
measuring cup lled
with 1 cup (240 mL)
of water―set the measuring cup either in or
next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds
at high. if the dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/
convection oven because they increase the
risk of electric shock and could cause a re.
Sometimes the oven oor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful
touching the oor, turntable and walls during
and after cooking.
If you use a meat thermometer while
microwaving, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal ecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon laments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
Some foam trays (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the oor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to
retain moisture and prevent spattering while
microwaving. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so
steam can escape.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
When microwaving “boilable” cooking
pouches and tightly closed plastic bags, they
should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal.
When cooking with containers tightly covered
with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from hands and face.
How to test for a
microwave-safe dish.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.)
Use foil only as directed in this manual. When
using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil
at least 1” (2.5 cm) away from the sides of the
oven.
Plastic cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should be used
carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may
soften or char if subjected to short periods
of overcooking. In longer exposures to
overcooking, the food and cookware could
ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2
Do not microwave empty containers.
3
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of
electric shock.
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.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualied electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualied
electrician or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent ickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

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THE VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see automatic Fan feature). Take
care to prevent the starting and spreading of
use.
Clean the underside of the microwave often.
Do not allow grease to build up on the

units below the microwave oven, smother a
the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based

microwave, turn the fan on.
Never leave surface units beneath your
microwave oven unattended at high heat
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite and spread if the
microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize
automatic fan operation, use adequate sized
cookware and use high heat on surface units
only when necessary.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from
interference from electronic products,
including microwaves. However, patients
with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.ca
Popcorn
Convenience Cooking
Express Cook
Potato
Start
Pause
Cancel
Off
Beverage
Reheat
Set
Clock
Turntable
Surface
Light
Vent
Add
30 Sec.
Power
Level
0
8
5
2
7
4
1
9
6
3
Cook
Time
Defrost
Weight/Time
Timer
On/Off
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Features of the Oven
Door Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield. Screen
allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in the
oven.
Control Panel.
Removable Turntable. Do not
operate the oven in the microwave
mode without the turntable and
turntable support seated and in place.
Removable Turntable Support. Do
not operate the oven in the
microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support
seated and in place.
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About the cooking features of your
microwave oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control panel
Press button Function
Settings Change basic settings
Clock Set time of day
Turntable
Sensor Reheat Reheat food with automatic
settings
Sensor Cook Cook food with automatic settings
Auto Defrost Defrost food with automatic
settings
Popcorn Select popcorn bag size
Beverage Heat beverages, select
beverage size
Keep Warm Set Keep Warm feature
More Modes Enter more modes for convenience
cooking
Convection Set Convection mode
Power Level Set power level for microwave
operation
+ 30 Seconds Add 30 seconds to microwave
timer
Press button Function
Kitchen Timer Set kitchen timer
0 - 9 Use the number keys to enter customized values
Vent
Light
Start/Enter
Clear/
Off
Start/
Enter
Beverage Keep
Warm
Convection
Settings Clock Turntable
(on/off)
Sensor
Reheat
Sensor
Cook
Auto
Defrost
Power
Level
+30
Seconds
Kitchen
Timer
(on/off)
Vent
Light
Popcorn
More
Modes