A:AnswerHi Suebee3380- Thanks for choosing GE! You can choose the venting to accommodate your installation. The microwave oven is designed for adaptation for the following three types of ventilation: Outside Exhaust (Vertical – Delivered from factory in vertical position). Outside Exhaust (Horizontal). Recirculating (Non-vented ductless). The Recirculating Charcoal Filter (JX81H) is included if you choose to vent inside (recirculating). Check out the Installation Instructions for complete details: https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-specs/PVM9179SKSS - Enjoy! Sue
A:AnswerHi Sandy - Thanks for considering GE Profile Model PVM9179SKSS! When convection baking, any oven temperature from 225°F. to 425°F. may be programmed. Here's the link to the Use and Care Guide to learn more about this great feature: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-7000089.pdf - If you have any additional questions, we are also happy to help at GEAppliances.com. Keep in touch! Sue
A:AnswerHello CAC - Thank you for your interest. We are happy to help! Yes, you can use this model as a microwave and a convection oven depending on what cooking option you choose. Here is the link to this model owner's manual: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40774.pdf
We hope this information is helpful. Olga
A:AnswerHi GW- We are excited to hear of your interest! The over-the-range microwave ovens are designed for adaptation to the following three types of ventilation: *Outside exhaust (horizontal). *Outside exhaust (vertical). *Recirculating (non-vented). Check out page 11 of the Installation Instructions at the following link for more details: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40769.pdf - Also, see the following link for OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE DUCTING INFORMATION: http://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17416 - We hope this is helpful. Keep in touch! SUEatGEA
A:AnswerMine came with 1 rectangular rack and 2 locations for this rack. It also came with a round rack that fits on the carousel. Use one of your old racks for a second rectangular rack.
A:AnswerHello- We appreciate your question and are happy to help! On most models, the initial microwave time can be set in 15 second increments. Once the microwave starts running, however, any turn of the dial changes the time by 5 seconds (clockwise increases, counterclockwise decreases). For example: To heat something for 20 seconds, turn the dial to 15 seconds. Once you press in on the dial to start the microwave, turn the knob clockwise to add 5 seconds to the cooking time currently displayed.
You can make selections on the oven by turning the dial and pressing it to enter the selection. Pressing the dial can also be used in place of the Start/Pause button for quicker
programming of the oven.
Add 30 Sec: This is a quick way to set and start cooking in 30 second blocks each time the Add 30
Second button is pressed. The cook time may be changed by turning the dial at any time during cooking. The power level will automatically be set at 10 and the oven will start immediately.
Owner's Manual: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-40774.pdf We hope this is helpful! Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are here to help! Joyce@GEA
A:AnswerYes, the hinge remains flush with the unit. I've attached (2) pictures showing the unit door CLOSED and OPENED. I'd also like to add that the convection oven works like a charm and this model has a Steam Clean feature which helps with cleanup.
A:AnswerThis microwave is a great replacement for your current microwave! It is an updated version of your unit so you will need to use the hardware and brackets that come with the new microwave. Thank you for choosing GE Appliances for your home once again.
A:AnswerYes, you're more than welcome to purchase an additional metal rack for the PVM9179SKSS. The part number for the rack that's included with your unit is WB48X29756.
A:AnswerHi there and thanks for the great question. We’re glad to let you know this is the same microwave. The extra number helps to identify manufacturing specific data when the appliance is made, which is used for service and/or parts for your specific appliance. We hope this helps! -Gina@GEA
A:AnswerGreat question! Yes, this microwave does have our great Chef Connect feature. Over-the-range microwaves with Chef Connect can be paired with any range that also has Chef Connect. This feature allows you to synchronize the clocks on both appliances as well as the cooktop burners with the microwave vent fan and light. Both the range and microwave must have the Chef Connect feature. We hope this helps! Let us know if there's anything else we can help with. -Chris@GEA
A:AnswerWe're so sorry to hear that your microwave is taking longer than you would expect to preheat. We know what a pain this would be and would love to help. In this case, we recommend you schedule service with us by calling 1-800-GECares (1-800-432-2737) Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET or Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET or by visiting the "Schedule Service" link under the "Owner Support" tab on our website. Again, we apologize that this is happening and hope this helps. -Chris@GEA
