Nomenclature
Model Number
J V M 1 7 5 0 D P 1 B B
Product
J = GE Cooking Product
Microwave Oven
V = Externally Vented
Installation
M = Mounts Under Cabinet/
Cavity Size (cu. ft.) 15 = 1.5 cu. ft
17 = 1.7 cu. ft.
Product Color
BB = Black
WW = White
SS = Stainless Steel
Model Year Designator
Model/Door Color
D = Color Matched
Feature Pack
Designates Features - the higher the number, the more features.
Serial Number
The first two numbers of the serial number identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AS123456S = January, 2009
Nomenclature
The nomenclature plate is located inside the microwave on the left side.
The
A - JAN | 2009 | - S |
D - FEB | 2008 | - R |
F - MAR | 2007 | - M |
G - APR | 2006 | - L |
H - MAY | 2005 | - H |
L - JUN | 2004 | - G |
M - JUL | 2003 | - F |
R - AUG | 2002 | - D |
S - SEP | 2001 | - A |
T - OCT | 2000 | - Z |
V - NOV | 1999 | - V |
Z - DEC | 1998 | - T |
The letter designating the year repeats every 12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998