Samsung OTR21M4C Users Manual

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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Convenience Features . . . . . . .12,13

Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Time Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,11

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 18

Things That Are Normal . . . . . . . .18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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Owner’s Manual

PVM2170

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

You can find them on a label when the
door is open.

Microwave Oven

49-40644 02-11 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive

microwave energy:

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 result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It
is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the:

(1) door (bent),

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.

nRead all instructions before using

this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:

n Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy
section above.

n This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly

grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on
page 6.

n This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both

gas (less than 60,000BTU) and electric ranges.

n This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no

wider than 36.″ It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.

n Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized
service agent using a power cord available from General
Electric.

n Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

n To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendappliancewhen

paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.

—Removewiretwist-tiesandmetalhandlesfrompaperor

plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

—Donotusetheovenforstoragepurposes.Donotleave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.

—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.

—Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenignite,keeptheovendoorclosed,

turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.

—DonotusetheSensorFeaturestwiceinsuccession

on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the
first countdown, use COOK BY TIME for additional cooking
time.

—Donotusetheoventodrynewspaper.

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n Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven

thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal and
mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and
possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer
in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is
designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

n Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off

the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.

n Do not store any materials, other than our recommended

accessories, in this oven when not in use.

n Do not store this appliance outdoors. 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 manual.

n Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

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.

n It is 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.

n This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service

personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.

n As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when

used by children.

n Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven

surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

n Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

n Do not let the cord hand over edge of counter.

n Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is

operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.

n This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or

cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

n Someproductssuchaswholeeggsandsealedcontainers—

WARNING!

ARCING

If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.

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

n The metal shelf not installed correctly so it

touches the microwave wall.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

FOODS

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n 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.

n SUPERHEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to

be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

—Donotoverheattheliquid.

—Stirtheliquidbothbeforeandhalfwaythrough

heating it.

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 Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with

the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. The container may feel cooler than the
formula really is. Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.

n Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked

bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure can build up. This can
cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in
injury.

n Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful

when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.

n Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

n Cookmeatandpoultrythoroughly—meattoat

least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F.
Cooking to these temperatures usually protects
against foodborne illness.

—Donotusestraight-sidedcontainerswithnarrow

necks.

—Afterheating,allowthecontainer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.

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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support
seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate.

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

n If you are not sure if a dish

is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the
oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with

1cupofwater—setthe

measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds
at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in

the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

n Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should

not be used in a microwave/convection oven
because they increase the risk of electric shock and
could cause a fire.

n Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls

can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.

n If you use a meat thermometer while microwaving,

make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

n Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper

towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal
flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.

n Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat

is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.

n Use of the shelf accessory:

—Removetheshelffromtheovenwhen

not in use.

—Usepotholderswhenhandlingtheshelfand

cookware. They may be hot.

—Besurethattheshelfispositionedproperlyinside

the oven to prevent product damage.

—Donotcovertheshelforanypartoftheovenwith

metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.

How to test for a

microwave-safe dish.

n Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

n Not 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 cookware.

n When microwaving “boilable” cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags, they should be slit,
pierced or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or immediately
after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic
wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.

n Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using

foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1”
away from the sides of the oven.

n Plasticcookware—Plasticcookwaredesignedfor

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.

Follow these guidelines:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

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them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not microwave empty containers.

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Do not permit children to use plastic cookware

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without complete supervision.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an

Ensure proper ground
exists before use.

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 appliance is properly
grounded.

escape wire
for the electric current.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician
or service technician install an outlet
near the appliance.

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of
fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

THE VENT FAN

The fan will operate automatically under certain
conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to
prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking
fires while the vent fan is in use.

n Clean the underside of the microwave often.

Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or
the fan filters.

n In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below

the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the
surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid,
a cookie sheet or a flat tray.

n Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive

cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filters.

n When preparing flaming foods under the microwave,

turn the fan on.

n Never leave surface units beneath your microwave

oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking 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 concerns.

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

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GEAppliances.comOptional kits

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kits

Filter Kits

nJX52WH—White
n JX52BL—Black

When replacing a 36” range hood, filler panel kits
fill in the additional width to provide a custom
built-in appearance.

For installation between cabinets only; not for end­of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3”
wide filler panels.

nJX81J—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit

Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be
vented to the outside.

See back cover to order by phone or at ge.com.

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About the features of your oven.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Features of the Oven

Door Handle.

Removable Turntable. Do not operate the oven

in the microwave mode without the turntable

Door Latches.

and turntable support seated and in place.

Removable Turntable Support. Do not operate

Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in the oven.

the oven in the microwave mode without the
turntable and turntable support seated and in
place.

Control Panel and Dial.

Energy Saver Feature (on some models)

Your GE microwave has an Energy Saver feature. Many electronic appliances, including Microwaves, consume
electric power while they are switched off or in a standby mode. Eliminating standby power can reduce your
operating costs.

To ACTIVATE the Energy Saver Feature—

Press the Energy Saver button on the unit, and the unit will turn off. (Note: If utilizing this feature, the clock will

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not be displayed on the unit.)

To DEACTIVATE the Energy Saver Feature —

Press the Energy Saver button on the unit, and the unit will turn on. The display will read “On” If the unit has

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had power aplied recently (within the last few days), the time will be remembered.

If prompted, enter the time of day.

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NOTE: The time keeping device that keeps your clock running will need to be recharged every few days. It is
recommended that once a week you should leave the unit powered on (do not use the energy saver feature) for
at least 24 hours. If you are prompted to enter a time when turning on from the energy saver mode, you should
have the unit powered on for at least 48 hours. When you first install your unit, you should leave it powered on for
at least 48 hours.

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About the cooking features of your
microwave oven.

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Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Time Features

Press Enter

COOKING MENU Food type, Cook Type, etc.
DEFROST Time, Weight, Food Type or 1lb Quick Defrost
SETTINGS
TIMER
ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately!

Convenience Features

Press Enter

STEAM
My Pyramid
FAMILY SNACKS

Enter pad to select Food
Enter pad to select Food
Enter pad to select Food

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