GE pvm1870 About the auto features, Safety, Auto Defrost, 1 lb. Quick Defrost, Instructions

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Instructions

About the auto features.

Auto Defrost

Safety

Instructions

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Press AUTO/TIME DEFROST once for Auto Defrost.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6lbs (2.7 kg).

■Twice during Auto Defrost, the oven signals Turn Food Over. At each signal, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

■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 converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Operating

Troubleshooting Tips

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Using the Conversion Guide at right, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds

(1 pound, 3 ounces). Enter weight up to 6 pounds for Auto

Defrost.

Press START.

Weight of		Enter Food
Food in		Weight
	oz (g)	(tenths of
		a pound)
1-2	(28-56)	.1
3 (85)		.2
4-5 (113-142)		.3
6-7 (170-200)		.4
8	(225)	.5

Weight of	Enter Food
Food in	Weight
oz (g)	(tenths of
	a pound)
9-10 (255-283)	.6
11 (312)	.7
12-13 (340-370)	.8
14-15 (400-425)	.9

1 lb. Quick Defrost

1 lb. Quick Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for foods weighing 1 lb. (454 g).

Press 1 lb. Quick Defrost. The oven starts automatically. When the oven signals, turn food over.

Consumer Support

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Press MELT.

Enter number for food type.

Press START.

Melt (on some models)

A convenient way to melt frequently used food items.

Food Item	Quantity	Enter
Butter	2, 4 or 8 oz (57, 133 or 227 g)	1
Chocolate Chips	2–16 oz (57–454 g)	2
Marshmallow	2–16 oz (57–454 g)	3
Caramel	2–16 oz (57–454 g)	4
Cheese	2–32 oz (57–908 g)	5