GE 164D2966P127-I User Manual

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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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.

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