GE pvm1870 owner manual Arcing

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

Operating Instructions

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:

■The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.

■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■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.

FOODS

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

■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.

■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.

■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 fire. 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.

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Contents Spacemaker Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Troubleshooting Tips OperatingSafety Consumer SupportArcing Superheated Water MICROWAVE-SAFE Cookware Follow these guidelines Grounding Instructions Vent FAN About optional kits Filler Panel Kits JX52WH White JX52BL BlackAbout the features of your Microwave oven Time and Auto Features Sensor FeaturesPress Enter Press Enter OptionAbout changing Power level Time Cook About the time featuresPress Time Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook I and Time Cook Mixed Vegetables Time Defrost Defrosting TipsDefrosting Guide Express Cook Add 30 SecondsAuto Defrost About the auto featuresLb. Quick Defrost About the sensor features What happens when using the Sensor FeaturesHumidity Sensor BeverageHow to Use the Popcorn Feature PopcornTo add time To subtract timeHow to Use the Reheat feature How to Change the Automatic SettingsReheat Reheat padSensor Cooking Fish and Chicken Pieces on some modelsOther features your Model may have CustomHelp Cooking Complete ReminderTimer Start/Pause Child Lock-OutTurntable Vent FanAutomatic Fan Surface LightOptions Shelf To reheat on 2 levels To reheat 2 dishes on the lower level Shelf and ReheatingTo reheat on 3 levels on some models Microwave terms Term Definition ArcingCovering ShieldingCare and cleaning How to Clean the InsideHelpful Hints Part of this ovenCare and cleaning of the microwave oven How to Clean the OutsideCooktop Light/Night Light Replacing the light bulbsSupplier Oven Light Removing and Cleaning the Filter About the exhaust featureTo clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it Charcoal Filter on some models To Install Charcoal FilterTo Remove Charcoal Filter Before you call for service… Things That Are Normal With Your Microwave Oven DTPEN-EN350A4502P648.qxd 8/28/2007 923 AM For Canadian Customers Pour les consommateurs canadiens GE Microwave Oven Warranty Mabe Will ReplaceWhat Mabe Will Not Cover Operating InstructionsService Contracts Consumer Support