GE JVM290WV, 164D2966P147, JVM290AV, 49-8627 User Manual

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Use and Care Guide

Microwave⁄Convection Oven

Safety Instructions....................3–5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 16, 19

Automatic Fan Feature .................................7

Broiler Pan...........................5, 10, 12, 29, 31

Clock..............................................................8, 9

Combination Cooking .........................26–28

Combination Roast...........................27, 28

Cooking by Temperature........................27

Cooking by Time.......................................26

Control Panel...............................................8, 9

Convection Cooking .........................24, 25, 29

Broiling........................................................29

Cooking by Temperature........................25

Cooking by Time.......................................24

Cookware Reference Guide ......................30

Exhaust Fan ..............................................7, 32

Features..........................................................10

Microwave Cooking............6, 7, 10, 13–22

Add 30 Seconds.......................................15

Auto Defrost.......................................18, 19

Beverage ....................................................20

Cook.............................................................22

Cooking by Temperature........................17

Cooking by Time ...............................14, 15

Cooking Complete Reminder................10

Defrosting by Time...................................16

Delay Start/Reminder.............................15

Delayed Cooking ......................................13

Kitchen Timer............................................13

Microwaving Tips .......................................6

Popcorn ......................................................20

Power Levels.................................7, 13–17

Reheat.........................................................21

Oven Shelf..............4, 12, 20–22, 24–27, 31

Probe ................4, 8–11, 13, 17, 25, 27, 31

Problem Solver...............................34

MICROWAVING TIPS

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

• If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 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.

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 Panel

20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

• Paper towels, waxed 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. Check the Cooking Guide.

• 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.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)

If You Need Service… Microwaving Tips Variable Power Levels Auto Fan Feature

How to Change Power Level

1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.

2. Select cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

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Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High (Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

POWER LEVEL BEST USES

High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 3 Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1 Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

AUTOMATIC F AN FEATURE

This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low speed if it senses too much heat.

If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan has come on to protect the internal parts of the microwave.

The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the range and microwave controls have been turned off.

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

2. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a

beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

3. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged

microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

Power Level 3 (Low).

5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected

amount of time using automatic Power Level 10 (High).

6. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through

5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

8. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

the microwave.

9. POWER LEVEL. Touch 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.

10. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.

11. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.

Press number pad 0, 1, 2 or 3, then press START pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.

12. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.

13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day

or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

14. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of

prepared foods. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

15. COOK. Touch this pad, the number pad for the

desired code number, then START. The oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off.

16. Convection COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature.

17. Convection BROIL. Touch this pad for broiling.

Be sure to use splatter shield and drip pan.

18. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to Hold setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

19. Combination ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this

pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic preset program.

20. Combination COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature. Combination cooking uses alternating microwave and convection for maximum speed and browning.

21. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

22. START. After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

23. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

24. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

25. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds

cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for 30 seconds.

26. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on night

light. Touch again to turn light off.

27. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on

surface light. Touch again to turn light off.

28. VENT FAN. Touch this pad for selection of Low,

High or Off fan speed.

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PROBE PROBE

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Temperature Probe When You Plug in the Oven Clock Display On/Off Feature

‘‘PRObE’’ Appears on the Display when:

• Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

The display panel displays “88888”, “18 POWER” and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and oven is ready for use.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use.

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display ‘‘End’’ and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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Do not use for microwave-only cooking.

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This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance

C.F.M. at 0.10 WG 234 Vert. 239 Hor.

SONES

6.0 Vert.

6.3 Hor.

with AMCA Bulletin No. 210.

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Combination Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal food

temperature. The probe must be used when cooking by temperature in microwave, convection or combination modes.

6. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven

floor when using convection or combination cooking. Remove the shelf when microwave-only cooking.

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7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

8. Vent Fan and Light Controls.

9. Grease Filters.

10. Cooktop Light.

11. Oven Floor.

12. Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip pan and a

spatter shield. See Convection Broiling section for instructions.

NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate is located on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open.

WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The movement of the microwaves through the food generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is spent in food preparation.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air around the food, creating even browning and sealedin flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the food surfaces.

Your new oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by temperature, by these methods, using the temperature probe to determine the doneness by the internal temperature of the food. This method takes the guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature.

The Sensor Cooking features make your microwave do the cooking for you. It’s easy and convenient— just follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide. A sensor detects steam from the food and automatically adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.

Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels according to the weight of the food. Just enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of pounds and touch the START pad. The oven automatically calculates the correct defrosting time and power levels.

The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection and combination cooking.

Features of Your Oven What Your Oven Can Do

Comparison Guide

Microwave Convection Combination

COOKING Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and convection METHOD distributed evenly throughout food to produce browned heat combine to cook foods in up to

the oven for thorough, fast exteriors and seal in juices. one-third less time than regular ovens, cooking of food. while browning and sealing in juices.

HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulating SOURCE heated air.

HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration. outside of food to inside. penetration and heat conducted from

outside of food.

BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time from

Oven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning not get hot. Easy clean-up. faster than regular ovens. and crisping from convection heat.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES

Cookware Microwave Convection Combination

Heat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YES Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex®, Fire King Ware®, etc.)

Ceramic YES YES YES

(Cookware with

no metal trim) Metal NO YES NO Non Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NO Microwave-Safe Plastics YES NO YES* Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NO Paper Products YES NO NO Straw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO

, Corning

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F. NOTE: For more information on the proper use of cookware in your

oven, see your Microwave Convection Cookbook

Cookware Tips

Convection Cooking

METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Microwave Convection Combination Broil

METAL SHELF ACCESSORY

The shelf is required for good air circulation and even browning when using Convection and Combination Cook. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven for air circulation.

NO YES, YES, YES,

Combination Cooking

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware (safe to 400°F.) may be used, but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

on the floor on the floor on the of the oven. of the oven. shelf supports.

BROILER PAN

(spatter shield and drip pan)

NO NO NO YES,

place this on top

of the metal shelf

which is resting on the

shelf supports.

HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER

The Kitchen Timer Using a Holding Time

The Kitchen Timer has 3 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 Kitchen Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

Cookware and Accessories How to Use the Kitchen Timer

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad. Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad

(for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

down. The timer signals when time is up.

How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

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Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level 1–10.)

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD or ROAST and enter cook time or temperature. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook/Hold or

Combination Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero

and cooking will begin.

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Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for 10 minutes.

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COOK

Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of cooking time.

START

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is

automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Micro Cook I

COOKING BY TIME

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time.

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

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

Step 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 microwavesafe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE pad for 1 minute.

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate, see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)

Step 4: Touch START.

START

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes ‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply

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

How to Change Power Level When Setting Micro Cook I

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1. Press MICRO COOK.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

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5. Press START.

Using the Micro Cook II Feature

The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwavesafe container and close the door.

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COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again. Step 6: Set your second cook time. Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO

COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

Step 8: Press START.

START

The microwave oven will start and the time set for “COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER 10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I” will be displayed.

At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”. The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.

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How to Use Delay Start

The Delay Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

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REMINDER

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The display

START

will show the time you entered. The time of day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Cooking by Time

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

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REMINDER

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to 12 hours later.)

Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the DELAY START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds

The Sound Level Feature lets you change the sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper sound level:

Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad. Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for

Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have selected.

Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound level, touch the START pad.

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

DEFROSTING BY TIME

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

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

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

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4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

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DEFROST

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0 for 4 minutes.

Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is

START

completed, the oven signals and flashes “End”, then automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time. Touch START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End”, open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. Tightly closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented, AFTER food has partially defrosted, as directed by package. Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered.

• 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 dish.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping

noise. What is it?

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

magnetron is in operation.

• For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

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 touching the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’ setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’ when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook or Combination Cook to a preferred internal temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe properly, follow the directions below.

Cable

End

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad. Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

medium power.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°F., display will show ‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F. or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven will sound and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour.

Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle. Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Handle

Defrosting by Time Cooking by Temperature

Sensor

Cooking Tips

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

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display? 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 touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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

• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

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

inserted in food?

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

the oven.

Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide located in this section. It shows minimum and

maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

AUTO

DEFROST

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows

START

Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and ‘‘TURn’’ flashes. Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START pad.

When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashes and oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

defrost time counting down.

Stand Time Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

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

Ounces Pounds

1–2 .1

3.2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4

8.5

9–10 .6

11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Meat

Chops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes

pieces.

Ground Meat 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes

and break apart. Beef Patties 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes Roast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 30 minutes

shield.

Ribs 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted 10 minutes

pieces. Shield if

necessary. Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes Stew 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes

separate. defrosted pieces.

Poultry

Whole Chicken 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

shield. run cold water

in cavity.

Turkey Breast 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes; (breast side up) necessary. run cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces. Cornish Hens (whole) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper 10 minutes;

and turn over. run cold water

in cavity.

Cornish Hens (split) 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. 5 minutes

Seafood

Fish Fillets 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces. Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces. Whole Fish 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. Turn over and Hold under

shield tail and cold running head. water.

Auto Defrost

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

SENSOR COOKING

POPCORN

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the Popcorn program.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces. Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

After the sensor detects steam, the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed.

Step 4: When cooking is completed, the oven signals and flashes ‘‘End’’. Open the door and remove the popcorn.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

COOK TIME

POWER

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 9. A plus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being provided.

Questions and Answers

Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

A. The Popcorn program first detects steam and then

switches to Micro Cook. If you open the door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear. Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again. You may open the door when “End” appears on display.

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Popcorn

feature in my microwave oven?

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN pad. (The oven will start immediately.) Then touch number pad 1. A minus sign will appear on the display beside the word “POP”. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven

signalled and “HOT” appeared in the display, and the feature would not operate. Why?

A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than

200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.

SENSOR COOKING

BEVERAGE

The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to the Microwaving Tips section).

Touch BEVERAGE pad. No need to

BEVE RAGE

touch START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically when finished.

CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the container with care.

SENSOR COOKING

REHEAT

Sensor Cooking–Popcorn Sensor Cooking–Beverage Sensor Cooking–Reheat

Reheat is designed for reheating single serving sizes of previously prepared foods. With many leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various types and amounts of precooked food.

Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Reheat.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be reheated using this feature. Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates of leftovers.

Bread products, foods that must be reheated uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be reheated using this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply touch the REHEAT pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘RHEAT’’ is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Example:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

REHEAT

“RHEAT” and “FOOD” are displayed.

REHEAT pad. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.

FOOD

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’ is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary. Close door and touch START to finish heating. When done, oven displays ‘‘End’’ and beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched.

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

using Reheat, what should I do?

A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time

until desired temperature is reached.

Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Reheat? A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

the reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Reheat.

FOOD

SENSOR COOKING

COOK

The Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

Because most cooking containers must be covered during Cook, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf with Sensor COOK.

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish and vegetables can be cooked using this feature.

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted.

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply touch 3 control pads—COOK, desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.

Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’ is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Cook Codes

Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic results with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section for specific foods and instructions.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in oven. Touch COOK

pad. ‘‘ENTER FOOD CODE’’ flashes on display. Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The

code and food type you selected will appear on the display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on the display. Touch START.

Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR. OPENING DOOR MAY AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’ is replaced by cook time. Rotate or stir food, if necessary. When done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched.

FOOD

COOK

TIME

CODE

POWER

Containers and Covers

REHEAT AND COOK

CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Sensor Cooking—Cook Containers and Covers Sensor Cooking Guide

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

• Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control Guide section.

SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

• Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

• Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

Food Cook Code Servings Serving Size Comments Canned Vegetables 1 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry.

• After completion of Cook cycle, if food needs additional cooking, return food to oven and use Micro Cook to finish cooking.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables 2 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Follow package instructions for adding water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh Vegetables 3 1 to 4 4 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Potatoes 4 1 to 4 8 oz. Pierce skin with fork.

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Fish 5 1 to 4 4 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken Pieces 6 1 to 4 1 to 2 Use oblong, square or round dish.

pieces Cover with wax paper.

Ground Meat 7 — 1/2 to 3 lbs. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into (Beef, Pork, Turkey) dish. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.

CONVECTION TIME COOKING

During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F. to 450°F. may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of

the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.

How to Convection Preheat and Time Cook

Step 1: Touch Convection COOK pad.

COOK

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook time now.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open

START

the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

NOTE: For information on suggested cookware, see

Cookware and Accessories section.

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.

Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking

START

is completed, the display shows “End” and the oven signals and turns off.

How to Convection Time Cook Without Pr eheating

Step 1: If your recipe does not require

COOK

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2 and 5 for 225°F.

preheating, touch the Convection COOK pad.

Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that order. To enter time less than one hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

START

Step 4: Touch START pad.

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING

You can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assure that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired, while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and delicious browning. The temperature probe monitors the internal temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when the desired temperature is reached.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of

the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.

How to Convection Temperature Cook

Convection Time Cooking Convection Temperature Cooking

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the Cookbook or in this guide. Plug other end of probe securely into wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch Convection COOK pad.

COOK

Questions and Answers

Q. After I preheated my oven, I tried to set

cooking time, but nothing happened. What is the problem?

A. Until you open the oven door or touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad, the oven remains in the preheat mode and no further instructions can be entered. After 1 hour oven automatically turns off.

Q. Can I check during the cooking cycle to be sure

that I have set the correct oven temperature?

A. Yes. If you touch the Convection COOK pad at

any time during cooking, the selected oven temperature is displayed on the display.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in sequence to enter the desired food temperature. Any food temperature from 90°F. to 199°F. may be programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown on the display.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food

START

Q. Can I store the probe in the oven when it is not

in use?

A. Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended.

If you forget and leave it in during cooking, without having inserted it in food, damage to the probe or to the oven may result.

reaches preselected temperature, display shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

COMBINATION TIME COOKING

Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the

oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to combination cooking, lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.

How to Combination Time Cook With Pr eheat

Step 1: Touch Combination COOK

COOK

START

pad.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically.

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in the oven.

START

How to Combination Time Cook Without Pr eheating

Step 1: If your recipe does not require

COOK

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the number pads that correspond to the desired oven temperature. For example, touch number pads 2, 2 and 5 for 225°F.

preheating, touch the Combination COOK pad.

START

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking is completed, the display shows “End” and the oven signals and turns off.

Step 4: Touch START pad.

Questions and Answers Remember:

Q. May I use my metal roasting pan to

Combination Cook a roast?

A. No. Do not use metal cookware when Combination

cooking. Place the roast in a glass dish.

Q. Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the oven

floor when Combination cooking?

A. No. For best roasting results, place the glass dish on

the oven shelf which rests on the oven floor during Combination cooking.

• Check the Cookware and Accessories section for correct cookware when Combination cooking.

• For best roasting and browning results, whole roasts and poultry should be cooked in a dish placed directly on the oven shelf.

• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices and prevent spattering.

• Some recipes call for preheating.

COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING

With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits of combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe. The probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness desired, by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This function is exactly like combination time cooking except you set internal food temperature desired instead of cooking time.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking

to combination temperature cooking, lower the oven temperature 25 to 35 degrees and check at minimum time.

How to Combination Temperature Cook

Combination Time Combination Temperature Combination Roast

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the Cookbook or in this guide. Plug other end of probe securely into wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch Combination COOK

COOK

pad.

COMBINATION ROAST

Combination Roast is a combination function which is similar to combination temperature cooking, using both microwave and convection cooking in conjunction with the temperature probe. However, the Combination Roast feature eliminates most of the steps necessary to program combination temperature cooking.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond with the desired oven temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food

START

reaches preselected temperature, display shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

The metal shelf must be in place on the oven floor when using convection or combination cooking. The food is placed in a

glass dish on a trivet for cooking during Combination Roast.

How to Combination Roast

Step 1: Insert temperature probe into meat and plug

the probe firmly into oven wall receptacle. Step 2: Touch the Combination ROAST pad once for

cooking your roast to MEDium doneness. Touch the pad twice for cooking to “WELL”.

Step 3: Touch START. When food reaches the programmed temperature for proper degree of doneness, the oven will sound and display “Hold”. The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour.

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COMBINATION ROAST

(continued)

Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe)

(Recommended Settings)

Food Medium Well Beef ✓✓

Lamb ✓✓ Pork — ✓ Chicken — ✓ Turkey — ✓

†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says

organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Y

“Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning

our Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Questions and Answers

Q. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas like

legs and wings often overcook before the rest of the bird is thoroughly cooked. How can I prevent this?

A. Thin, uneven portions of poultry may be shielded

with aluminum foil during cooking. Do not allow foil to touch shelf or oven sides, arcing may occur.

Q. Usually my temperature probe gives very

accurate results, but this time it didn’t. What happened?

A. If the temperature probe is positioned touching fat

or bone, an inaccurate reading may result. Be sure to place the probe in solid muscle, usually the thickest, meatiest part of the roast or poultry, or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole.

Q. Meats often take longer than indicated in the

guides to reach the desired internal temperature. Why?

A. If the meat is recently defrosted and still very cold

or icy inside, it will require a longer cooking time than meat which has been merely refrigerated. Times shown in the guides are usually for meats that are refrigerator temperature.

Q. Do most meats require standing time after

cooking with Combination Roast?

A. You may want to let meats stand briefly, to allow

easier carving and serving. Most meat roasts continue to cook for a few minutes after removing from the oven.

CONVECTION BROILING

Broiling is cooking food by intense heat. The metal shelf must be in place on the shelf supports when using convection broiling. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these steps to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

Step 1: If meat has fat or gristle around edge, cut

vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 2: Insert spatter shield onto drip pan. Always use spatter shield so fat drips into drip pan; otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire. You can use aluminum foil to line your drip pan and spatter shield. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the spatter shield and cut slits in it just like the spatter shield. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the drip pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

Step 3: Touch Convection BROIL

BROIL

pad once for HI (450°F) and twice for LO (425°F).

Step 4: Touch START pad.

START

Step 5: When the preprogrammed temperature is reached (preheating may take 25 to 30 minutes), the oven signals. Place the food on the broiler pan assembly.

Step 6: Open the door and place the broiler pan on the shelf which is on the shelf supports. “Hot” appears on display when door is opened.

NOTE: If the oven door remains closed, the oven will hold the preprogrammed temperature for 1 hour and then shut off.

Step 7: Enter broiling time by touching number pads in sequence. For 25 minutes, touch 2, 5, 0 and 0.

Step 8: Touch the START pad. Step 9: When broiling is completed, the oven signals

and flashes “End.” Oven, light and fan shut off.

Combination Roast Convection Broiling

Questions and Answers

Q. May I use aluminum foil to line the drip pan

and spatter shield?

A. Yes, if you mold the foil thoroughly to the spatter

shield and slit it to conform to the slots in the shield. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the drip pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

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

spatter shield in the pan?

A. Yes. Using the spatter shield suspends the meat

over the pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the shield 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. Turn meat with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish, brush each side often with butter.

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 unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan assembly with food in oven. Turn food only once during broiling.

Q. Do I need to grease my broiler spatter shield to

prevent meat from sticking?

A. The spatter shield is designed to reflect broiler

heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat sticking to the surface. However, spraying the shield lightly before cooking with a vegetable cooking spray will make cleanup easier.

COOKING REFERENCE GUIDE

This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be adapted to any method of cooking.

Foods Microwave Combination Convection Appetizers

Dips and Spreads * N N Pastry Snacks A * A

Beverages *NN Sauces and Toppings *NN Soups and Stews *AN Meats

Defrosting * N N Roasting A * A

Poultry

Defrosting * N N Roasting A * A

Fish and Seafood

Defrosting * N N Cooking * A N

Casseroles A*A Eggs and Cheese

Scrambled, Omelets * N N Quiche, Souffle A * A

Vegetables, Fresh * N N Breads

Quick A * A Yeast N A *

Muffins, Coffee Cake A*A Desserts

Cakes, Layer and Bundt A * A Angel Food and Chiffon N N * Custard and Pudding * N N Bar Cookies A * A Fruit * N N Pies and Pastry N A * Candy * N N

Blanching Vegetables *NN Frozen Convenience Foods *AA

* — Best Method A — Alternate N — Not Recommended

CARE AND CLEANING

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door

a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami

After using Bon Ami thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

brand cleanser.

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,

but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

Shelf. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

Broiler Pan (Spatter Shield and Drip Pan).

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the spatter shield from the drip pan. Carefully pour out the grease in the drip pan into a proper container. Wash; scour if necessary with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, in hot, soapy water. Rinse the drip pan and spatter shield in hot water. If food has burned on, sprinkle the spatter shield while hot with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or a dish cloth. That way, burned-on foods will soak loose while the meal is being served. The drip pan and spatter shield may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.

Cooking Reference Guide Care and Cleaning

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

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

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

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.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

THE EXHAUST FEATURE

The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two

metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside.

METAL FILTER

COOKTOP

LIGHT

METAL FILTER

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the microwave without the filters in

place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry of flames into the unit.

To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame

slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

Charcoal Filter Kit (for some models)

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING—Improper

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED METHOD

Fig. 1 exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Filter Kit model JX81 can be ordered from your GE supplier. Ask for part WB02X4267.

Ensure proper ground

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

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

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

Cooktop Light

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

The Exhaust Feature Grounding Instructions Light Bulb Replacement

To replace the

combination cooktop light/ night light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

REMOVE SCREW

Oven Light

Next, remove the single screw

To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253), available from your GE supplier.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S11N/1), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or COME ON reset circuit breaker.

• Unplug your microwave/convection oven, then plug it back in.

• Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL • Door not securely closed. LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched to cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching one of the cooking pads.

• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START pad.

• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination Roast or Temp Cook/Hold.

• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature after setting temperature cooking programs.

• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching Sensor COOK.

“PRObE” APPEARS • Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking ON DISPLAY functions that measure food temperature.

• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.

“Error” APPEARS • During Cook, Reheat, Beverage or Popcorn program, the door was opened before ON DISPLAY steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in maximum time.

“HOT” APPEARS • This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees and ON DISPLAY the door is opened.

• One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the oven was greater than 200 degrees. These features will not operate when the oven is hot.

FLOOR OF THE • The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp is on, OVEN IS WARM, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal. EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door or outer case.

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

• Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

• 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.

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center®/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

We’ll 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 Center®

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

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

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 convenience (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 in just one visit.

For Customers With Special Needs…

800.626.2000

6’ 10"

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

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mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call 800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

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The Problem Solver Consumer Services

Service Contracts

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

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

can have needed 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 booklet 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 unsafe operation.

YOUR GE MICROW AVE/

CONVECTION OVEN

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

part of the microwave/convection oven

that fails because of a

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement 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.

magnetron tube

any

if the

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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 Care servicers during normal working hours.

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

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

• 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 RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also 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.

Part No. 164D2966P147 Pub. No. 49-8627

3-95 CG

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

MICROWAVING TIPS

AUTOMATIC F AN FEATURE

Cooking Complete Reminder

COOKING BY TIME

The Sound Level Feature Add 30 Seconds

DEFROSTING BY TIME

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Auto Defrost

POPCORN

BEVERAGE

COOK

CARE AND CLEANING

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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