User Manual GE Profile™ PVM9005SJSS 2.1 Cu. Ft. Over-the-Range Sensor Microwave Oven

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Table of contents

• COOKING FEATURE
• DEFROST FEATURE
• SENSOR FEATURES
• STEAM FEATURES
• POWER LEVEL FEATURES
• OTHER FEATURES
• CARE AND CLEANING
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• MICROWAVE TERMS​​​​​​​

This is User Manual of Microwave Oven

FEATURES OF THE OVEN

1. Door Handle.
2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
4. Removable Turntable. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place.
5. Removable Turntable Support. Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and turntable support seated and in place.
6. Charcoal Filter Cover. Push the cover to replace the charcoal filter without taking the unit off from cabinet.

COOKING FEATURE

Cook Time

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-5 minutes.

Add 30 Sec

This will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Add 30 sec can also be used like an express 30 seconds button. The microwave oven will start immediately when pressed.

DEFROST FEATURE

Weight Defrost

Use Weight Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.

1. Press DEFROST once for Weight Defrost.
2. Enter the weight in pounds.
3. Press START.

Cooking will start when the countdown begins in the display.

Defrosting Tips

• Remove meat from package and place on microwave-safe dish.
• When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
• After defrosting, most meats need to stand minutes to complete defrosting. Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.

Weight Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide on page 14 for suggested times (Weight Defrost is explained on page 12).

At one half of selected defrosting time, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the food.

Noises may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.

Defrosting Tips

• 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.
• 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.
• Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as roasts, use Time Defrost. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
• When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a few minutes

Defrosting Guide

• Bread, Cakes Bread, buns, or rolls (1 piece): 1/4 min.
• Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz): 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half the time
• Fish and Seafood Fillets, Frozen (1 lb): 6 to 9 min.
• Fruit Plastic Pouch - 1 or 2 (10 oz package): 1 to 5 min.
• Meat, Bacon (1 lb): 2 to 5 min.
  • Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
• Franks (1 lb): 2 to 5 min.
  • Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
• Ground meat (1 lb): 4 to 6 min.
  • Turn meat over after first half of time.
• Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork: 9 to 13 min. per lb.
  • Use power level 10.
• Steaks, chops and cutlets: 4 to 8 min. per lb.
  • Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
• Poultry Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up (2½ to 3 lbs.): 14 to 20 min.
  • Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
• Chicken, whole (2½ to 3 lbs.): 20 to 25 min.
  • Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
• Cornish hen: 7 to 13 min. per lb.
  • Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
• Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.): 3 to 8 min. per lb.
  • Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side down. After first half of time, turn breast-side up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

SENSOR FEATURES

The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjust the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion - It may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be sure to let the oven cool down for 5 - 10 minutes before starting the next sensor cook.

If food is undercooked after 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 dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

Auto Cook

Allows you to microwave food choices with sensor.

*NOTE:

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.

How to Change the Automatic Settings

• To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad.
• To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad.

Cooking Guide for Reheat Feature (with respective food code): Chicken 1; Fish 2; Ground Meat 3; Fresh Veggies 1; Frozen Veggies 2; Canned Veggies 3.

Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

1. Press REHEAT.
2. Using the cooking guide below, enter food code. For example, 1 for Pasta.
3. Press START/PAUSE. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time 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 possible, to even out the temperature. If the food is not hot enough, use Cook Time to reheat for more time. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas may be extremely hot.

It is best to use Cook Time for these foods:

• Bread products.
• Foods that must be reheated covered.
• Foods that need to be stirred or rotated during reheating.
• Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating.

How to Change the Automatic Settings

• To reduce time by 10%: Press 1 after the feature pad.
• To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad.

Cooking Guide for Reheat Feature (with respective food code): Pasta: 1; Pizza: 2; Plate: 3; Soup: 4

STEAM FEATURES

Use the STEAM feature to steam certain preprogrammed foods.

1. Press STEAM button.
2. Enter the food type code you wish to steam.
3. Place steamer bowl with water, salt (if necessary), and food in the microwave with the steam vents on the steamer bowl in 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

POWER LEVEL FEATURES

Changing the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed before or during cooking. Power Level is set for Level 10 (High) unless it is changed.

1. Press Power Level button.
2. Enter new power level by using the number pads or press the Power Level button multiple times until you find the level you want.
3. After you have selected the power level, wait five seconds. The display will go back to the Cook Time screen.
4. Enter cooking time and press START.

OR

1. Press Cook Time button.
2. Enter your cooking time.
3. Press Power Level button.
4. Enter new power level by using the number pads or press the Power Level button multiple times until you find the level you want.
5. After you have selected the power level, wait five seconds. The display will go back to the Cook Time (Enter Time) screen.
6. Press START.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

• High 10 (100%): Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.
• Med-High 7 (70%): Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
• Medium 5 (50%): Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.
• Low 2 or 3 (20 or 30%): Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.
• Warm 1 (10%): Keeping food warm; softening butter.

*NOTE: You can also change the power level during many cooking modes by pressing the power level button entering a valid power level.

OTHER FEATURES

Settings

Settings allow to change the default settings of your OTR.

1. Press the Settings pad. “SELECT SETTING ITEM 1 - BEEPER VOLUME, 2 - CLOCK MODE, 3 - DISPLAY ON/OFF, 4 - LIGHT SYNC, 5 - VENT FAN SYNC, 6 - SYNC AUTO OFF, or 7 - EXIT” will scroll and repeat on display.
2. Select the item to change the settings. See below tables for detail Guide

Control Lock-Out

Turntable

*Note: At the conclusion of the Cook Time and Express Cook features, the turntable will automatically return to ON.

Vent Fan

The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking.

Press Vent Fan once for low fan speed, twice for medium fan speed, three times for high fan speed, four times for boost 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 cooktop and microwave controls are turned off.

Insert Food Reminder

A reminder will show on the display if the user tries to start the cooking cycle without placing food inside the microwave oven within 5 minutes prior to starting the cooking cycle.

Chef Connect On/Off (To Pair Hold 3 Sec)

Use the Chef Connect feature for connecting your microwave to a GE range to sync your vent fan, cooktop surface lights and clock via Bluetooth technology.

1. You must have a Chef Connect enabled range. To pair your microwave for the first time, initiate the Chef Connect process on the GE range. Refer to the range owner’s manual for instructions

2. On the microwave, hold Chef Connect button for 3 seconds. The Bluetooth icon on the display will start flashing as the microwave starts to search and pair with your GE Range. The icon will remain ON after pairing successfully.

If a GE Range is not found within 2 minutes during search mode the microwave will stop searching and the Bluetooth icon will turn OFF.

On initial setup, the setup protocol will start.

If the Chef Connect feature is enabled the default settings are as follows:

- Display clock sync: ON

- Auto cooktop light: ON (HIGH setting)

- Auto vent fan: OFF

- Auto off: 15 minutes

3. Select 1 to sync the surface lights to your GE range. It allows the microwave surface lights to turn 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 units will return to stand-by mode. After completing the setting per above steps, your microwaves vent fan and cooktop light will be set to turn on automatically when the cooktop burner is turned on. The cooktop and range clock display will be syncd to display the same time. The vent fan and cooktop light will be set to automatically turn off 15 minutes after the cooktop burner is turned off.

If desired, the light, fan, and auto off settings can now be changed using settings options 4, 5, and 6, respectively.

Press Chef Connect once to turn off and twice to re-connect. The icon will illuminate when on.

In the case of an unintended disconnect such as lost power to the microwave or range the connection will remain after power resumed. For very short power interruptions, the power may need to be reset in order to reconnect

Reset Filter (Hold 3 Sec)

The red LED indicator will light every 6 months as a reminder to replace the charcoal filter. After replacing the charcoal filters, Hold the Rest Filter for 3 seconds to turn off the Red LED indicator.

CARE AND CLEANING

Inside

• Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
  • Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy 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 broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place.

Outside

We recommend against the use of spray cleaners and using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area.

• Case
  • Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth.
• Control Panel
  • Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel - they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel.
• Door Panel
  • Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. Refer to the eighth digit of the model number. “S” is stainless steel “B”, “W” or “C” are plastic colors.
• Stainless Steel (on some models)
  • The stainless steel panel 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 the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
• Bottom
  • Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.

Filter

• To remove, slide them to the rear using the tabs. Pull down and out.
• To clean the vent filters, soak them and then swish around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and let dry before replacing.
• To replace, slide the filters into the frame slots on the back of each opening. Press up and to the front to lock into place.

Charcoal Filter

The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced.

• If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through a disposable 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.
• To Remove The Charcoal Filter

• To Install the Charcoal Filter

Replacing the light bulb.

• Replacing the Oven Cavity Lamp

1. Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

2. Remove the top grill by removing the two screws that hold it in place.

3. Remove charcoal filter if present. NOTE: Charcoal filter is an optional kit, you may not have one.

4. Press the retainer holding the lamp shield in place.

5. Pull the lamp shield out. Unscrew the light bulb out and replace with the 120V-130V, 30W incondescent bulb. Order WB25X10029 from your GE supplier.

6. Return the lamp and lamp shield to original position and replace charcoal filter.

7. Replace the grill and 2 screws. Reconnect power to the oven.

• Cooktop Lights/Nite Lights

Replace with 120 volt, 40 watt (max) incandescent bulbs. Order WB25X10030 from your GE supplier.

1. To replace the cooktop lights/nite lights, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel, or pull the plug.

2. One side at a time, remove the screw from the side of the light compartment cover and lower the cover until it stops.

3. Be sure the bulb is cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulb.

4. Screw in the new bulb, then raise the light cover and replace the screw. Repeat for the other light. Connect electrical power to the oven.

Exhaust feature

• Vent Fan
  • The vent fan has two metal reusable vent filters. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Oven will not start

• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
  • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Power surge.
  • Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in.
• Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet
  • Make sure the 3-prong plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet.
• Door not securely closed.
  • Open the door and close securely.

Control panel lighted, yet oven will not start

• Door not securely closed.
  • Open the door and close securely.
• START/PAUSE button not pressed after entering cooking selection.
  • Press START/PAUSE.
• Another selection entered already in oven and CANCEL/ OFF button not pressed to cancel it.
  • Press CANCEL/OFF.
• Cooking time not entered after pressing COOK TIME
  • Make sure you have entered cooking 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 make the oven floor get warm.
  • This is normal.

You hear an unusual low-tone beep

• You have tried to change the power level when it is not allowed
  • Many of the oven’s features are preset and cannot be changed.

Vent fan comes on automatically

• The vent fan automatically turns on to protect the microwave if it senses too much heat rising from the cooktop below.
  • This is normal.

Bluetooth connection not paired

• Power interruption may disrupt bluetooth connection
  • Try to reconnect by initiating the CHEF CONNECT process on the GE Range, then holding the CHEF CONNECT button for 3 seconds on the microwave. This will restart the pairing process.
  • If this does not work, unplug unit or reset the circuit breaker to reset the control.

MICROWAVE TERMS​​​​​​​