GE 164D2966P127-I User Manual

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Microwave Cooking Center

Safety Instructions.

2-7

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil

Features..............................................8- 9

Lower Oven

Baking..........................................21-24

Broiling.........................................28, 29

Electronic Controls Fan

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Roasting.....................................26,27

Self-Cleaning Oven.......................30-33

Shelves

Timed Baking

Microwave Oven

Cooking by Temperature

Cooking by Time Defrosting by Time Double Duty™ Shelf

Electronic Controls............................10

Hold Timer.........................................14, 15

Probe................................................18

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Problem Solver

Thermostat Adjustment-

Do It Yourself.....................................25

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your cooking center, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooking center properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to Remove Packaging Tape.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Be sure your cooking center is registered.

It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your cooking center should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. This appliance

must be registered. Please be certain that it is. Vt^rite to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged cooking center...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the cooking center.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooking center. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooking center.

Serial Number

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.

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor

of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

• The fiberglass insulation in selficlean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure

can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or h<^.

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

WARNING—^To reduce the risk of bums,

electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Use this appliance only for its Intended use as described in this guide. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking center is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided

Installation Instractions.

• Make sure children are closely supervised, when using this appliance.

' This appliance must be connected to a

grounded, metallic, permanent vtlring system,

or an equipment grounding conductor should be mn with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

' This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

' Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR

SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

' Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

• Do not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

• For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Be sure the cooking center is securely Installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, stand

or hang on the oven door.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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’ Do not leave children alone—children should

not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

’ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the door. They could damage the cooking center.

■ CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER-

CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKING CENTER TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooking center.

Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven.

Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using this appliance. Be carefiil when

reaching for items stored over the oven. Flammable material could be ipited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe bums.

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

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooking center.

• Do not use water on grease fires.

Smother fire or flame or use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven

oif or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• Do not touch the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may

be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let

pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not

use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can

catch fire on a hot heating element.

• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders, and other linens a safe distance from your cooking center.

• Always keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your cooking center.

• Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooking center.

• Do not store flammable material in an oven or near the cooking center.

Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent openings, surfaces near the openings, crevices around the oven door, and the edges of the door window.

Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that,

in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Microwave Oven:

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section.

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

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—^Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before placing

them in the oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax 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.

—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.

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

' Some products such as whole eggs and

sealed containers—for example, closed glass

jars-will explode and should not be heated in

this oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

' See the door surface cleaning instructions

in the Care and Cleaning section of this guide.

• 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 or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Foods with unbroken outer “skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow

steam to escape during cooking.

' Do not 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.

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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

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

—If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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’ Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than the metal shelf) at least one inch away from sides of oven.

Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

The oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section for instructions on how to clean the inside of 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.

* When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

* Remove the temperature prohe from the

oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and damage oven walls.

' 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. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

’ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use

in microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

' “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on the 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.

»Spontaneous boiling—Under certain

special circumstances, liquids may start

to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before

removing the container from the microwave oven.

’ 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.

• Use of the DOUBLE DUTY™ shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor

of the oven. Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use a microwave browning dish on the

shelf. The shelf could overheat.

Self-Cleaning Lower Oven:

• Stand away from the cooking center when opening the oven door. The hot air or steam

which escapes can cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.

• Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven.

• Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be

handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact

the heating elements.

• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf lock is a

convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also

a precaution against bums from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

• Do not store anything in your oven. These items

may catch on fire, and plastic items may melt. Always keep the oven clear and free of items that

may bum.

• Do not line the oven bottom with aluminum foil. Do not use aluminum foil except as

suggested in this guide.

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to mb, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-cleaning

cycle is used.

• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self-cleaning cycle.

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' When using cooking or roasting hags in the

oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.

• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the

broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use the pan.

• Listen for fan—a fan noise should be heard

sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not, call for service before self-cleaning again,

»Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils

or food in the oven when not in use.

• Never leave the oven door open when you are

not watching the cooking center.

• Keep the cooking center clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers, which

may ignite.

• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler

pan and other cookware.

• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the

oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

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Features

1 Broiler Pan and Rack—Lower Oven

For use in the lower oven only. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

2 Double Duty’^'^ Shelf—Microwave Oven

For use in the microwave oven only.

3 Temperature Probe—Microwave Oven

For use in the microwave oven only. 4 Oven Vent—Lower Oven 5 Inside Door Latches—Microwave Oven

6 Window with Metal Shield

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

7 Microwave Door Handle

Pull the handle to open. The door must be securely latched for the oven to operate. 8 Shelf Supports For the Double Duty™ Shelf 9 Model and Serial Numbers

10 Light—Microwave Oven

11 Vent—Microwave Oven 12 Receptacle for the Temperature Probe 13 Oven Grille 14 Microwave Oven Controls 15 Lower Oven Controls

16 Microwave Oven Floor 17 Automatic Oven Light Switch—Lower Oven 18 Automatic Oven Door Latch—Lower Oven

Used for self-cleaning only.

19 Light—Lower Oven 20 Broil Element—Lower Oven 21 Oven Shelf Supports—Lower Oven ...

Shelf Dositions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

22 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks—Lower Oven

Easilv removed or repositioned on the shelf supports.

23 Bake Element—Lower Oven

Mav be gently lifted for wiping the oven floor.

24 Oven Door Gasket

Do not clean.

25 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position—Lower Oven

Easilv removed for cleaning.

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29, 37 19, 35

7, 30, 35, 37

10,12, 13, 34

11-13, 34

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FEATURES OF YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL

1. DISPLAY. Displays the time or temperature during cooking functions, the power level being used, the cooking mode and instructions.

NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in

hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour, 30 minutes).

2. TIME COOK. Press this pad before entering the time for cooking at Power Level 10. You may change the power level after entering the cooking time.

3. TIME DEFROST. Press this pad before entering

the time for thawing at automatic Power Level 3. You may change the power level after entering defrosting time.

4. TEMP COOK. Use the temperature probe to cook

by using a temperature that you set. Once the food

reaches this temperature, the oven switches to the

hold setting and maintains that temperature until

you open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

5. HOLD TIMER. Press to set the timer or the

holding time; does not turn on microwave energy.

6. POWER LEVEL. Press this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.

7. START. After all selections are made, press this pad to start the oven.

8. NUMBER PADS. Press these pads to enter the cooking time, the defrosting time, the temperature, and the power level.

9. CLEAR/OFF. When pressed, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings.

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TIME COOK

NOTE: The microwave oven fan operates during microwave cooking and is also used to cool the control. Heat from the lower oven, along with heat from the microwave oven, may also cause the fan to operate. The fan may operate with both ovens off and will turn itself off.

TIME TEMP

DEFROST

COOK

HOLD POWER

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FEATURES OF YOUR

LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL

NOTE: The controls for the lower oven will not operate until the digital clock has been set.

1. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.

NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, the time is shown in hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour,

30 minutes).

2. INCREASE or DECREASE. Short taps to the pad either increase or decrease the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to either increase or decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.

3. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.

4. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.

5. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad for the Self-Cleaning mode.

6. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function.

7. COOK TIME. Use to enter the amount of time required for timed baking or roasting.

8. STOP TIME. Use when baking or cleaning to

enter the time of day you want oven to turn off.

9. TIMER ON/OFF. Lets you time any kitchen function.

10. CLEAR/OFF. Cancels all programs except clock and timer. Also stops the oven signal and stops the Self-Cleaning cycle.

11. CLOCK. Press this pad to enter the time of day or check the time of day when the display is showing other information.

12. OVEN LIGHT. Press this pad to turn the oven light on and off.

If “F- and a number” flash in the display, and the oven control signals, this indicates function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the

oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the function error code repeats,

disconnect the power to the oven and call for service.

How to Recall a Setting

If you want to check the setting for any function (such as Bake or Broil), press the pad and it will appear briefly.

If you want to change the setting, press the pad

and immediately enter the new setting. Then press the START pad.

For example, to check a baking time that you

set, press the COOK TIME pad, and the time will

show briefly.

To change the baking time, press the COOK TIME

pad and immediately enter a new time. Then press the START pad.

To change the time of day, all other functions,

including the timer, must be off.

NOTE: During Recall, the active function is not

affected until you make a change and press the START pad.

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CLOCK AND TIMER

NOTE: The clock must be set before the controls for the lower oven will work.

When power is first connected to your cooking center or after a power failure of any kind, the digitijl display on both the microwave and lower oven control panels shows lighted 8 s and 18’s plus all oven functions for

about 15 seconds.

How to Set the Clock

Quick Set-Clock

1. Press the CLOCK pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the time.

3. Press the START pad.

1. Press the CLOCK pad.

Then, all lights go off and “RESET” appears in the upper display, and “PF” (for Power Failure) appears in

the lower oven display. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad on the microwave control

panel and the microwave oven is ready to use.

Before using the lower oven, the electronic digital clock must be set.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day.

3. Press the START pad. This enters the time and starts the clock.

Timer

You may program the timer for time cooking or other household activities for up to 11 hours and

59 minutes.

How to Set the Timer

1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. If you make a mistake, press the TIMER ON/OFF pad twice and

begin again.

The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time, until the last minute is reached. The seconds will not ' be displayed until the last minute is reached.

When the timer reaches “ ; 0,” “TIMER” flashes in the display.

3. Press the START pad. After pushing the START pad,

the flashing colon tells you the timer is counting down, although the display does not change until 1 minute has passed.

4. When time is up, the oven control signals until you press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. Display then shows

the time of day.

NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the

other functions and it does not control the oven. The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.

INCREASE or DECREASE Pad Speed

You can change the response speed of these pads in 10 increments.

While the oven is off and the time of day shows in the display, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE pads at the same time for 2 or 3 seconds. The

speed levels range from LO to HI; LO is

the slowest speed and HI is the fastest.

Power Failure

If “PF” appears in the display, you had a power

failure. When the power went out, the current time was stored in the control’s memory. Then, when the power was restored, the time of day was continued.

For example, after a 5-minute power interruption,

your clock will be 5 minutes slow.

To reset the clock, press the CLOCK pad. Enter the

correct time of day by pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE pad.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply press the

CLOCK pad. The time of day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.

Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the response rate of these pads. Press the START pad to store the new speed and return

to the time of day display.

If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may wish to blank the time of day on your oven.

If so, press and hold the CLOCK pad, then press the

STOP TIME pad. Although you cannot see it, the clock maintains the correct time of day. It will reappear for the duration of any function that displays

a Start Time and Stop Time. Pressing the CLOCK pad will make the time of

day reappear. NOTE: The time of day cannot be changed during a

lower oven cooking operation.

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Questions and Answers

Q. When I came home, the display showed “PF’

instead of the time. What happened?

A. Your home had a brief power failure while you

were gone. Nothing is wrong with your clock—

just reset it.

Q. When changing the time of day, if I press the

CLOCK pad and then discover that the time shown is right, do I have to reset the clock?

A. No. The original time of day will reappear in a

couple of minutes.

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Q. Can I change the clock while I’m cooking food

in the lower oven?

A. No. The clock cannot be changed during any

program that uses the oven timer or the display.

You must either stop those programs or wait until they are finished before changing the time.

Q. Can I check the time of day while the display is

showing timer function?

A. Yes. Simply press the CLOCK pad and the time of

day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.

MICROWAVE TIPS

• Make sure all the 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.”

• 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 one cup water— set the measuring cup

either in or next to the dish. Microwave for 1 minute 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.

All these things are normal with your

microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around the door or the outer case.

• Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels

other than high.

• Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent

plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. See the cookbook.

• Steam builds up pressure in foods which

are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.

Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

• The microwave fan may operate with both ovens off. It is cooling the control and will turn itself off.

• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while

using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

• A dull thumping sound while the oven is operating.

HOW TO USE THE HOLD TIMER

The hold timer has three timing functions:

• It operates as a minute timer.

• It can be set to delay cooking.

• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The hold timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

I. Press the HOLD TIMER pad.

2. Press the number pads 3, 0 and 0 (to set 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Press the START pad. The display shows the time counting down.

4. When time is up, the oven control signals.

Using a Holding Time

The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99

minutes and 99 seconds.

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Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK pad and enter the Cook Time or the temperature. Press the HOLD TIMER pad and enter the number of minutes to delay cooking. Press the START pad. The timer will count down to zero and then cooking will begin.

How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

1. Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad.

3. Press the number pads 1, 5, 0 and 0 to set 15 minutes

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4. Set the standing or Hold Time by

pressing the HOLD TIMER pad.

defrosting time.

NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook function,

be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the START pad.

7. Press the 2, 5, 0 and 0 pads to set 25 minutes of cooking time.

8. Press the START pad.

As each function is automatically performed,

the oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

9. When time is up, the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs,

fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

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5. Press the 1, 0, 0 and 0 pads to hold for ten minutes.

6. Press the TIME COOK pad.

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my

defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically rearrange your

program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3, but can be changed by pressing the

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost

a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

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The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of great advantages of a microwave oven.

Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting,

but you may change this for more flexibility, To become better acquainted with the defrost

function, defrost frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

1. Place the package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close the door.

2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad.

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DEFROST

3. Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended. For example, press 4, 0 and 0 to set 4 minutes.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in

paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.

■ Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe ^ish.

4. Press the START pad. When the cycle is

completed, the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.

5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat

steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of the

defrosting time. Press the START pad.

6. When the oven control signals, open the door, remove the package and separate the strawberries to finish defrosting.

To change the power level after setting the defrosting time, press the POWER LEVEL pad,

then press the desired number for a new power level. Press the START pad.

' For even defrosting,

some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the

defrosting time.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower fhan 10 (HIGH).

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by pressing the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in half; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

COOKING BY TIME

The time cooking feature allows you to select the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically.

Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the directions below.

1. Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe. Place the cup in the oven and close the door.

2. Press the TIME COOK pad.

3. Select your cook time. Press 1, 2 and 0 to set 1 minute and 20 seconds.

Because automatic Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no

need to change the power level.

4. Press the START pad.

5. When time is up, the oven control signals. The oven then shuts off.

6. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

To change the power level after setting the

Cook Time, press the POWER LEVEL pad, then

press the desired number for the new power level.

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The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal

when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

1. Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

2. Press the TIME COOK pad.

3. Select your cook timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking,

4. Press the TIME COOK pad again.

5. Set your second cook time.

time. Press 2.

1 and 5 to set

2 minutes and

15 seconds.

6. Press the START pad.

7. When time is up, the oven control signals. The oven then shuts off.

8. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply close the door and press the START pad to

To change the power level after setting the Cook Time, press the POWER LEVEL pad, then

press the desired number for the new power level.

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. TEMP COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and

maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food;

it must be used when using the Temp Cook or microwave oven Temp Cook function. A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new microwave oven.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

1. Insert the temperature probe into the roast and

attach the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.

2. Press the TEMP COOK pad.

3. Press 1,5 and 0 to set 150°F.

4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad. Press 5 to set medium power.

Temperature probes provided with other products, such as those used for ovens, are designed to withstand high temperatures. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.

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5. Press the START pad. If the internal temperature of the roast is less than 80°E, the display will show “COOL”; if the roast’s internal temperature is 80°F.

or above, the display shows the temperature counting up.

6. When 150°F. is reached, the oven control signals and “HOLd” will be in the display. The oven will

then hold the temperature.

7. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

8. Remove the probe and the roast from the oven.

Sensor

Cooking Tips

• Use a lower power level; it will heat food more evenly though requiring more time.

• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and pressed the

START pad “ERROR” flashed on the display and the oven control signaled. What’s wrong?

A. “ERROR” flashes if you set the temperature

either below 80°F. or above 199°F. The oven display will show you, between the flashing of “ERROR,” what incorrect entry was made. To re enter, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. The probe may break off if you attempt to push it into frozen foods.

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after I pressed the

START pad?

A. “PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable end

of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you press the TEMP COOK pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in the food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, damage may

occur to the probe and oven.

HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY"“ SHELF

' Use the shelf only when cooking food on

2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.

' Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor

of the oven. Product damage may result.

• Use pot holders when handling the metal shelf and containers. They may be hot.

• Do not store a microwave browning dish on the metal shelf.

Positioning the Shelf To position the Double Duty^^

shelf, tip the back slightly and fit

the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

Your shelf accessory is designed for use in the microwave oven only; do no use it in the lower oven.

Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added heating and reheating capacity. More than one food

may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

Do not use the oven shelf to cook batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place, be

level and not touch the back wall

of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food

at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.

To prevent arcing, remove the

shelf when you are not using it.

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How to Heat or Reheat Several Different l^pes of Food Together When heating several different types of food

together, it is important to remember that foods

absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food and its starting

temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes ahead of time, then add smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems underheated but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).

To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. After half of the time,

stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (floor especially) after 3/4 of the total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

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Before Using Your Oven

USING YOUR LOWER OVEN

1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly.

2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure, sturdy support.

3. Read over the information and tips that follow.

4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your

new oven.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out from the oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware

on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf from the oven,

pull the shelf toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

To replace, place the shelf on the

shelf support with the stop-locks (curved extension of the shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the oven.

Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

NOTE;

• You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a new

oven and will disappear in a short time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours.

See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

Shelf Positions

The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

Oven Light

When using the self clean cycle, if the oven light is on it will turn off automatically. You will not be able to

turn the oven light on during the clean cycle.

Use the OVEN LIGHT pad on the lower oven control panel to turn the light on when the door is closed.

NOTE: The oven light will turn off

automatically and cannot be turned on

2Q during the self-clean function.

Oven Vent Duct

The oven is vented through a duct that’s located on

the left side of the oven just above the door. Moisture and vapors from the oven are vented through it when oven is in use. Never cover the hole in the duct. To do so prevents it from functioning properly during cooking and self-cleaning.

BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.

How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.

1. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The last temperature used will appear in the display. Continue pressing until the desired temperature is displayed.

3. Press the START pad. When the oven starts to heat,

the words “BAKE” and “TEMP” and the changing temperature, starting at 100°R, will be displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound and a “PrE” (preheating) flashes in the display. The display then shows the set temperature continuously.

If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It

FoMr^e//instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.

NOTE: When the oven is hot, the front of the

cooking center gets hot too.

4. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished

and then remove the food from the oven.

NOTE:

• You may set the timer to the desired cooking time. See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

To change the oven temperature during the bake cycle, press the BAKE pad and then the

INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature^

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Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is

cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired.

As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either

shelf positions B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

Preheating

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles

and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from

escaping.

Type of Food

Angel food cake

Biscuits or muffins Cookies or cupcakes Brownies Layer cakes Bundt or pound cakes Pies or pie shells

Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature

before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Shelf Position

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Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.

• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to be reduced 25 °F.

• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find

that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25 °F. to prevent overbrowning.

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the

oven. Allow 1 - to 1 '/2-inch space between pans as

well as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans

so one is not directly above the other.

Baking Guides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results.

Cookies

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without

sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.

For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.

Pies

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

Cakes

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may

overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size

used is the one recommended.

Aluminum Foil

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This

will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A

smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

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TIMED BAKING

How to Time Bake

The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically) and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off at a preset Stop Time will be described).

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock

shows the correct time of day.

To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad.

Press the number pads until the correct time of day is displayed. Press the START pad.

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How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on. The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a

selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time, the oven will turn off automatically.

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the Cook Time.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired length of baking time is displayed.

3. Press the BAKE pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed in the lower

left display.

The words “TIME BAKE” and “COOK TIME” will be displayed along with the oven temperature you set and the cook time that you entered.

5. Press the START pad. The display shows the time of day, the oven temperature that you set and the Cook Time that you entered counting down.

6. The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time, then shut off automatically.

7. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to turn the oven off and to clear the display if necessary. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue cooking after the controls are off.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs,

fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Quick Reminder

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of baking time.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

5. Press the BAKE pad.

6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature.

7. Press the START pad.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the conect position before you program the oven.

You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.

1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the Cook Time.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired lengtli of baking time appears in the display.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad. “SET STOP TIME” and the earliest Stop Time you can set appear in the display.

The control automatically sets the

Stop Time by adding the Cook Time to the time of day. For example, the time of day is 2:00 and the cook time is 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to the time of day equals 5:00. In the example, “5:00” and “STOP TIME” appear in the lower right display.

. Change the Stop Time by pressing the INCREASE

or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

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Press the BAKE pad.

Press the INCREASE or

DECREASE pad until the desired temperature is displayed.

NOTE: If you entered an impossible Stop Time

and Cook Time combination (one that requires an

earlier start time than the current time of day) then

“Err START TIME” and “STOP TIME” flash on the display. Press the COOK TIME pad and enter the correct Cook Time.

7. Press the START pad. The oven will turn on automatically. The oven will cook for the programmed time and shut off automatically.

8. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to turn

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^ the oven.

NOTE:

• Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool

internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run after the oven is turned off.

• The low temperature zone of this oven (between

150°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Foods kept in the oven longer than 2 hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT

DO IT YOURSELF!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently

than the one it replaced. We recommend that you

use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.

If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,

you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think

it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If

you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make

it hotter.

We do not recommend the use of inexpensive

thermometers, such as tho.se found in grocery stores,

to check the temperature setting of your new oven. These thermometers may vary 20-40 degrees.

To Adjust the Thermostat:

I. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Select an oven temperature between 500°F. and 550°F.

3. Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time display will change to the oven adjustment display.

4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (-) 35°E. cooler. Press the INCREASE

pad to increase the temperature in 5

degree increments. Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments.

5. When you have made the adjustment, press the START pad to go back to the time of day display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE:

• This adjustment will not affect the Broiling or Self Cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a power failure.

• Pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad or any function pad while in the adjust thermostat mode will cancel the mode and any changes made to the thermostat will not be saved.

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Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on automatically.

1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary.

2. Check the weight of the meat. Place it fat side up (or for poultry breast side up) on a roasting rack in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler pan

Most meats continue to cook after being removed from the oven. The internal temperature will rise 5 to

10 degrees F. during the recommended standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. To compensate for this rise in temperature you may want to remove the roast sooner (at 5 to 10 degrees less than shown in the Roasting Guide).

Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached.

5. Press the START pad. When the oven starts to heat,

the words “BAKE” and “TEMP” and the changing oven temperature, starting at 100°F., will be displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.

6. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when roasting is finished.

NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to

cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

pad until the desired temperature is displayed.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan. This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

To change the oven temperature during roasting,

press the BAKE pad and then the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the new temperature.

Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a

meat thermometer?

A. Checking the finished internal temperature at

the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

ROASTING GUIDE

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook

a roast or poultry?

A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Preheat

only for very small roasts, which cook in a short length of time.

Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips

that would help me cook it more evenly?

A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,

or buy rolled roasts.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when

roasting a turkey?

A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it

unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat.

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting. Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.

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Type Meat

Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin tip, rump or top round*

Lamb leg or bone-ln shoulder*

Veal shoulder, leg or loin* Pork loin, rib or shoulder* Ham, precooked

Poultry

Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces

Turkey

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.

tThe U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means

some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Temperature

325°

325° Rare:

325° 325°

325°

350°

325°

Doneness

Rare: Medium: Well Done: 40-45

Medium: Well Done: Well Done: Well Done: To Warm:

Well Done: Well Done:

Well Done: 18-25

Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound

3 to 5 lbs.

24-33 35-39

21-25 25-30

30-35 35-45 35-45 17-20 minutes per pounc

3 to 5 lbs.

35-40

10 to 15 lbs.

6 to 8 lbs.

18-22 22-29 30-35 20-23 24-28 28-33 30-40 30-40 (any weight)

Over 5 lbs.

30-35

Over 15 lbs.

15-20

Internal

Temperature °E

140°-150°t 150°-160° 170°-185°

140°-150°t 150°-160° 170°-185° 170°-180° 170°-180° 115°-120°

185°-190° 185°-190°

In thigh:

185°-190°

BROILING

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from

the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender

cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving layer

about 1/8 inch thick.

2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.

Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.

3. Position shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done on C position, but if your cooking center is

connected to 208 volts, you may wish to use a

higher position.

4. Leave the door open to

the broil stop position. The

door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

Turn the food using tongs only once during the broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness.

5. Press the BROIL pad. Preheating the elements is not necessary.

(See the Comments column in the Broiling Guide.)

6. Tapping the BROIL pad alternates between LO Broil (450T.) and HI Broil (550°F.).

7. Press the START pad.

8. When broiling is finished press the CLEAR/OFF

pad. Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning.

NOTE: Both the lower oven and the microwave fans

may operate during long-term broil. This is normal, and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

Questions and Answers Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent

meat from sticking?

A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler

heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat from sticking to the surface. However, spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make clean-up easier.

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

rack in the pan?

A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the

pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping the meat drier. Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive

spatter and smoking.

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?

A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape. Turn meat with tongs instead of a fork.

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as

they should?

A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may

be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for

10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in the oven. Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only once during broiling. You may need to move the food to a higher shelf position.

BROILING GUIDE

' Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with

your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and

spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower

part of the pan.

' The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

' For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the

outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices.

' If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling,

or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.

Shelf

Position

C C C

C or D

C C C B

Time, Minutes

Food

Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare Medium Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or Toaster Pastries English Muffins

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium Well Done Medium Well Done

Wieners and

similar precooked sausages,

bratwurst

Quantity and/or Thickness

1/2 lb. (about 8

thin slices)

1 lb. (4 patties) 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick C

1 inch thick

(1 to

1/2

lbs.)

1 'A inch thick

(2 to

2/2

lbs.)

1 whole

(2 to

2/2

lbs.),

split lengthwise

2 to 4 slices

1 pkg. (2)

2 (split) 2-4

(6 to 8 oz. each)

1-lb. fillets 1/4 to

1/2 inch thick

1 inch thick

2(1/2 inch thick) C 2 (1 inch thick), about 1 lb.

2 (1 inch thick). about 10 to 12 oz.

2(1/2

inch thick),

about 1 lb.

1-lb. pkg. (10)

First Side

4/2

6 8

12 10

15 25

1/2-2

3-4

13-16

' When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty

edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat

will soil the oven.

' The broiler does not need to be preheated. However,

for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.

' Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick

pork chops thoroughly without over browning them.

' Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven

shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing

cooking time given in this guide VA times per side.

' If your cooking center is connected to 208 volts,

rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

Second Side

Time, Minutes

4/2

7-8

14-16

20-25 10-15

1/2

Do not

turn over.

10 13

9 10 12

12-14

1-2

Comments

Arrange in single layer.

Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take about same time.

Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning. Pan frying is recommended.

Slash fat.

Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.

Space evenly. Place English muffins cut-side-up and brush with butter, if desired. •

Cut through back of shell. Spread open. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time.

Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.

Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1 /2 inch thick or home cured ham.

Slash fat.

If desired, split sausages in half lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch pieces. _ „

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours

Before a Clean Cycle

1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken,

lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning

to make shelves slide more easily.

2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to prevent staining.

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3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self clean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.

Do not clean the gasket.

Clean the top, sides and outside front of the oven

door with soap and water. Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille. Do not use

abrasives or oven cleaners.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—

the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door. To help prevent water from

getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door as far as it will go.

4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off. If the oven light is not turned off,

the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may

bum out immediately. The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.

A combination of any of these products plus the high clean-cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven.

Important

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the clean cycle to work properly.

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears.

3. Press the START pad.

If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF” will appear in the display. Allow additional time for cooling before you try to

set the cycle.

1. Follow directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section.

AUTO SELF

CLEAN

2. After closing the door, press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time is displayed in the lower left display.

Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change the Clean Time to anytime between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the amount of soil in your oven.

4. Press the START pad.

The lower right display shows the calculated Stop Time. “LOCKED” flashes in the display while the door locks automatically, then it appears steadily. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off.

5. When the LOCK light is off, open the door. NOTE: Both the lower oven fan and the microwave

fan may operate during the self-clean function and continue to operate until the oven temperature has cooled. This is normal, and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

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1. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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After Self-Cleaning

You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears.

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

5. Press the START pad.

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If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.

If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the

shelf supports with cooking oil.

NOTE: No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks.

5. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the Stop Time to a later time of day if desired.

For example: If you set Stop Time

at 11:00, oven will start clean cycle at 8:00 and end at 11:00. The door latches automatically.

6. Press the START pad.

Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock

shows the correct time of day.

1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section.

AUTO SELF

2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

CLEAN

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the desired Clean Time.

, Press the STOP TIME pad.

The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of day. For example: If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is 6:00, the Stop Time that appears on the display will be 9:00.

The lower left display shows the Clean Time and the lower right display shows the Stop Time. “LOCKED” flashes in the display while the door locks automatically, then it appears steadily. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the lock light goes off.

7. When the lock light is off, open the door. NOTE: Both the lower oven fan and the microwave

fan may operate during the self-clean function and continue to operate until the oven temperature has cooled. This is normal, and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day

you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part

of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around

any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven off.

Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating

and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning.

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating

and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs.

Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven

after cleaning?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which

is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

the matter?

A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose

their luster and become hard to slide. To make the shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will

lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give

you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.

Control Panel

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each

use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and

water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

Microwave Oven Outside

• Clean the outside of the microwave oven with soap and a damp cloth, then rinse with a damp

cloth and dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Inside

• Keep the microwave oven clean and sweet smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after

cooking helps air out the inside of the microwave.

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of

baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

• Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor. That’s because there’s little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some spatters wipe up with a paper towel, some may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.

Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily. When the window is soiled, wash

it with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.

Wipe metal and plastic parts on the inside of the door frequently. Use a damp cloth to remove all soil.

Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders or steel and plastic pads. They may mar the surface.

Door Surface

• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth.

If you use a Brown ’N Sear Dish:

• Use Bon Ami® brand cleanser. High heat generated on the bottom of the Brown ’N Sear Dish can cause stains to bake onto the oven floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bon Ami® brand cleanser. After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions.

DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Probe Microwave Oven

The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn

spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.

Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.

Double Duty ShelF'^^ Microwave Oven

Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

Microwave Oven Lamp To replace the microwave oven lamp, first

disconnect the power at the main fuse or the circuit breaker panel.

1. Remove the grill above the microwave oven. To do so, open the microwave oven door, then remove the 2 screws from the bottom of the grill.

2. Remove the light cover by removing the 2 screws.

3. Remove the tape around the base of the light. The tape is there to prevent the light from loosening during shipment and door closings. Removing the tape might be difficult.

4. Unscrew the bulb carefully. Use a cloth to protect your hands in case the glass breaks.

NOTE: The light is not standard. Replace it with a similar 125-volt, 20-watt bulb, which is available from your GE supplier.

5. Screw the replacement bulb into the socket and replace the light cover and grill. Reconnect the power to the cooking center.

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Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the

oven floor. If spillovers, residue or ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water.

Broil Element

Bake Element

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CARE AND CLEANING

Lift-Off Oven Door Lower Oven The oven door is removable,

but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by ^ the handle. This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door.

To remove the door, open it a

few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.

• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the

special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out.

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TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of the door:

• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional

stains when the oven is heated.

• The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a

soap-filled scouring pad.

• Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass

material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the

bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Inside Gasket Gasket Outside Gasket

Oven Shelves Lower Oven Clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser.

After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and

dry with a clean cloth.

To remove heavy, burned-on soil, use soapy metal

pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.

Outside of the door:

• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You

may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.

• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.

When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

The oven shelves may be cleaned in self cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and

become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

Broiler Pan and Rack Lower Oven After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the

oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with

detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove

burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and rack may be cleaned with a

commercial oven cleaner.

Light Replacement Lower Oven

Both thè broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. .

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the cooking center.

Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self-cleaning oven.

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electric power for your oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely before removing or replacing them. When in use, light bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid touching warm lights with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed.

The oven light (bulb) is covered with a removable glass cover which is held in place with a wire. Remove the oven door, if desired, to reach the cover easily.

Glass Window To clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass

cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the top of the oven door while cleaning.

To remove:

• Hold your hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.

DO NOT REMOVE

Wire Cover Holder

ANY SCREWS.

• Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

• Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps in place. When in place, the wire holds the cover firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover.

• Connect electric power to the oven.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the control panel and grill. Clean these areas with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution. Do not use commercial oven

cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “P-AND A NUMBER”

FLASH IN THE DISPLAY

LOWER OVEN WE.L NOT OPERATE

LOWER OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

LOWER OVEN CONTROLS WILL NOT WORK

LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL GOES BLANK OR BLINKS

• This is a function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool one hour. Place the oven back into operation. If the function error occurs again, disconnect all power to the oven and call for service.

• Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.

NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their building management to perform this check before calling for service.

• The oven controls are not properly set.

• The door is still locked. Let the oven cool to a safe temperature.

• Light bulb is loose or is burned out.

• The OVEN LIGHT pad is defective.

• The oven is in the Self-Clean function.

• Clock not set. Press the CLOCK pad and enter the time. Press the START pad.

• If it cannot be reset by pressing pads, electrical service to your residence has caused interference signals on the main power line. Disconnect your cooking center at the rnain fuse or circuit breaker panel. Wait one minute and reconnect power. Reset the clock.

CONTROL PANEL ON MICROWAVE OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE

FOODS OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

“PROBE” APPEARS IN THE MICROWAVE DISPLAY

• The START pad not pressed.

• The door not securely closed.

• Another function was pressed. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel.

• Numbers not entered after pressing the TIME COOK pad.

• Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK pad.

• Probe is still plugged into the oven receptacle. Remove it.

• The CLEAR/OFF pad pressed accidentally.

• Not enough time set when using Time Cook function because starting temperatures of foods varied widely.

• Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.

• Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check the cookbook or Temperature Cooking section of this guide.

• Incorrect power level entered.

• Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in recipe.

• Too many dishes in the oven at the same time.

• Food not thoroughly defrosted.

• Improper use of covering. Check the cookbook and this guide for instructions.

• The probe not inserted properly into the microwave oven receptacle or food.

♦ The probe not used, although the TEMP COOK pad has been pressed.

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PROBLEM “ERROR”APPEARS IN THE

MICROWAVE DISPLAY “BURNING” OR “OILY"

ODOR EMITTING FROM LOWER OVEN WHEN TURNED ON

LOWER OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less than 80°F. or more than 199°F.

• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time.

To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do It Yourself section.

• BROIL and START pads not pressed.

• The door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.

• Improper shelf position is being used. See the Broiling section.

• Necessary preheating was not done.

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

• Cookware is not suited for broiling.

• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit.

• BAKE and START pads are not pressed.

• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.

• Roasting pan is too small.

• Improper cookware is being used.

• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do It Yourself section.

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LOWER OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN

LOWER OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK

STRONG ODOR IN LOWER OVEN

FAN NOISE WHEN USING THE LOWER OVEN

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

• Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.

• Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up prior to self-cleaning.

• The CLEAN and START pads are not pressed.

• The door is opened. Close securely.

• The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature.

• An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

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Wéll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need

information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

GE Answer Centei®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In-Home Repair Service

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A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your con

venience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most

repairs can be handled injust one visit.

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For Customers With Spedai Needs-

800.626.2000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-83.S-4.S22) to request information or service.

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there

after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts...and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause tmsafe operation.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE

COOKING CENTER

WARRANTY

staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

any part of the microwave

cooking center that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

• Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000 consumer information service

• Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.

You are responsible for providing

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting

and other connecting facilities as

described in the Installation

Instructions provided with the

product.

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Caref® servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737).

• Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

• Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

• Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not appiy to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may aiso have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

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If further help Is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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GE 164D2966P127-I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your cooking center, read this guide carefully.

How to Remove Packaging Tape.

Be sure your cooking center is registered.

If you received a damaged cooking center...

Write down the model and serial numbers.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave Oven:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Self-Cleaning Lower Oven:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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How to Recall a Setting

Clock

How to Set the Clock

Timer

How to Set the Timer

INCREASE or DECREASE Pad Speed

Power Failure

Questions and Answers

HOW TO USE THE HOLD TIMER

DEFROSTING BY TIME

Defrosting Tips

Questions and Answers

COOKING BY TIME

How to Use the Time Cook II Feature

The Temperature Probe

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Cooking Tips

Questions and Answers

HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY"“ SHELF

Before Using Your Oven

USING YOUR LOWER OVEN

Oven Shelves

Shelf Positions

Oven Light

Oven Vent Duct

Oven Shelves

Preheating

BAKING

Baking Pans

Pan Placement

Baking Guides

Cookies

Pies

Cakes

Aluminum Foil

TIMED BAKING

How to Time Bake

Don’t Peek

TIMED BAKING

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Use of Aluminum Foil

ROASTING GUIDE

Frozen Roasts

BROILING

Use of Aluminum Foil

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Before a Clean Cycle

How to Set Oven for Cleaning

CLEAN

To Stop a Clean Cycle

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

After Self-Cleaning

How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING

Control Panel

Probe Microwave Oven

Double Duty ShelF'^^ Microwave Oven

CARE AND CLEANING

Light Replacement Lower Oven

Painted Surfaces

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...