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GE PVM2188, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

Arcing is the microwave term for 

sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

n

  Metal or foil touching the side of 

the oven.

n

  Turntable ring support not installed 

correctly.

n

  Foil not molded to food (upturned 

edges act  

like antennas).

n

  Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry 

pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in the 

microwave.

n

  Recycled paper towels containing 

small metal pieces being used in 

the microwave.

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the

 CANCEL/OFF 

button and correct the problem.

WARNING!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary of Contents for PVM2188

Page 1: ...a PVM2188 Owner s Manual Safety Instructions 2 8 Operating Instructions Oven Features 9 Controls 10 Time Features 11 Defrost Features 12 14 Sensor Features 15 19 Power Levels 20 Other Features 21 27 Care and Cleaning 28 29 Replacing the Light Bulb 30 Exhaust Features 30 Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service 31 32 Consumer Support Optional Kits 8 Product Registration 33 Warranty 35 Consu...

Page 2: ...Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy WARNING 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 re...

Page 3: ...doors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations n Keep power cord away from heated surfaces n Do not immerse power cord or plug in water n Do not block or cover any openings on the appliance n This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use n Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this man...

Page 4: ...en n Turntable ring support not installed correctly n Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas n Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave n Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave ARCING If you see arcing press the CANCEL OFF button and correct the problem WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 ...

Page 5: ...er 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 n 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 n ...

Page 6: ...ot all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use n 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 n Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the coo...

Page 7: ...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 qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the applian...

Page 8: ...ng 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 con...

Page 9: ...d while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 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 Charcoal Filter Cover Push the cover to replace the charcoal filter without taking t...

Page 10: ...art immediately REHEAT Press pad to select food POTATO Start immediately STEAM Press pad to select food About the cooking features of your microwave oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Cooking Controls Check the Convenience Guide before you begin 10 Cook Time Timer On Off Power Level Set Clock Start Pause Cancel Off Add 30 Sec Chef Connect On Off To Pair Ho...

Page 11: ... cooking time for 1 5 minutes 1 Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 5 for 1 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 NOTE Express Cook function pertains to pads 1 5 only Add 30 Sec This will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad...

Page 12: ... dish n When the oven signals turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil n After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be convert ed to tenths 1 of a pound Ounces Pounds 1 2 28 57 g 1 3 85 g ...

Page 13: ...ips n Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered n Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish n Foods that spoil easily should not be all...

Page 14: ...ife Let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer cut up 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Chicken whole 2 to 3 lbs 1 1 to 1 4 kg Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 1 8 to 2 7 kg 14 to 20 min 20 to 25 min 7 to 13 min per lb 454 g 3 to 8 min per lb 454 g Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooki...

Page 15: ...the countdown use Cook Time for additional cooking time The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic covers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are...

Page 16: ... remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened before time is counting down 4 beeps are emitted while the display will Scroll Cycle SENSOR ERROR until CANCEL is pressed The sensor cook will be cancelled as well If the Door is opened during the counting down close it and press START immediately Cooking Guide for Auto Cook Feature CODE ENT...

Page 17: ...ime remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened before time is counting down 4 beeps are emitted while the display will Scroll Cycle SENSOR ERROR until CANCEL is pressed The sensor cook will be cancelled as well If the Door is opened during the counting down close it and press START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if...

Page 18: ... foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set Standing time is especially important in micro wave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Microwave terms About the sensor features Potato To use the Potato feature 1...

Page 19: ...n the OPEN position 4 Press START button to being cooking NOTE The NordicWare Rice Cooker Steamer Bowl should be used for best cooking results Cooking Guide for Steam Feature Code Entry Food Amount Entry 1 Rice 1 1 cup 240 mL white 2 1 cup 240 mL brown 2 Asparagus 1 1 cup 240 mL 2 2 cups 480 mL 3 Broccoli 1 1 cup 240 mL 2 2 cups 480 mL 4 Brussel Sprouts 1 1 cup 240 mL 2 2 cups 480 mL 5 Carrots 1 1...

Page 20: ... High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over ...

Page 21: ... 1 Press the Set Clock button The microwave should not be running 2 Enter the appropriate time of day Clock is on a 12 hour scale 3 Press Set Clock or Start to accept the time Cancel Off Press the CANCEL OFFbutton to stop and cancel cooking at any time Control Lock Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started during cleaning or being used by children To lo...

Page 22: ...imer button When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press Timer Display If you have the Timer counting down and you are using the Cook Time at the same time you can change the display to show either the timer or the cook time countdown If the display shows the time for the Timer and you would like to view the Cook Time press the COOK TIME button If the display shows the t...

Page 23: ...oost speed or five times to turn the fan off Automatic Fan An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the ...

Page 24: ...which the surface lights will automatically turn on when paired range s burner is turned on Select Off to disable this feature Surface light will turn on manually 0 Off 1 Low 2 High Default is High 5 Vent Fan Sync Selects the fan speed at which the vent fan will automotically turn on when paired range s burner is turned on Select Off to disable this feature Vent fan will turn on manu ally 0 Off 1 ...

Page 25: ... on at HIGH level automatically when the paired range s cooktop burner turns on 4 Select 1 to sync the vent fan to your GE range This allows the microwave vent fan to turn on at LOW speed automatically when the paired range s cooktop burner turns on Pairing is now complete the Chef Connect feature is now on Note If there is no sync option selected during set up 5 minutes after icon turns on the un...

Page 26: ...able charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors The charcoal filter should be replaced when the red LED indicator lights under the Reset Filter pad See Optional Kits page 8 for more information Reset Filter Hold 3 Sec To Remove The Charcoal Filter To remove the charcoal filter first disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker or pull the plug Open the microwave oven door and push t...

Page 27: ...up and into the grooves on both sides of the inside of the top opening Once you have cleared the bottom tab push the bottom of the filter in until it rests in place vertically behind the tab Close the charcoal filter cover at center of the grille by pushing the Push area again Filter dashed to show details of grooves Bottom Tab Grooves in Microwave for Filter on Each Side ...

Page 28: ...asy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be b...

Page 29: ...nel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean soft cloth Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts Do not use appliance wax polish bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes Plastic Color Panels Use a clean soft lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly Door Seal It s important to keep the area clean where t...

Page 30: ...l filter Reusable Vent Filters The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the oven For this reason the filters must always be in place when the hood is used The vent filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable vent filters on all models Charcoal filter on some models Replacing the Ov...

Page 31: ... 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 n Noises while oven is operating n TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Plug the microwave into a dif...

Page 32: ...oking time after pressing COOK TIME CANCEL OFF was pressed accidentally Reset cooking program and press START PAUSE CONTROL LOCKED appears on display The control has been locked Press and hold CANCEL OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock the control Floor of the oven is warm even when the oven has not been used The cooktop light is located below the oven floor When light is on the heat it produces may...

Page 33: ...ERSHIP REGISTRATION P O BOX 1780 MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO L4Y 4G1 FOR CANADIAN CONSUMERS ONLY POUR RÉSIDENTS CANADIENS SEULEMENT Please place in envelope and mail to Veuillez mettre dans une enveloppe et envoyez à ...

Page 34: ...O N O RUE STREET NAME RUE APT NO APP RR CITY VILLE PROVINCE AREA CODE IND RÉG TELEPHONE TÉLÉPHONE E MAIL COURRIEL DID YOU PURCHASE A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THIS APPLIANCE AVEZ VOUS ACHETÉ UN CONTRAT DE SERVICE POUR CET APPAREIL YES OUI NO NON IF YES SI OUI EXPIRATION Y A M D J NAME OF SELLING DEALER NOM DU MARCHAND INSTALLATION DATE DATE D INSTALLATION Y A M D J CORRESPONDENCE ENGLISH CORRESPONDANCE...

Page 35: ...or Service One Year From the date of original purchase In the event of service MC Commercial will provide any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship From the date of the During this limited one year warranty MC Commercial will also provide free of charge all labor and original purchase related service costs to replace the defective part when the unit is ...

Page 36: ...s manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Register Your Appliance GEAppliances ca Register your new appliance on line at your convenience Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the t...

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