GE JET344, JET342 Use and Care Manual

Microwave/Convection

Oven

Safe~lnstructiOns..........-.........3-5

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

Operating InWrutiions, Tips

Aluminum Foil .......................................-..4, 26

Broiler

Clock

Combination Cooking ..........10, 11, 23–25

Control Panel Convection

Cooking Reference Guide ..........................29

Cookware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Delay Star........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Features

Microwave Cooking ..........................6, 8–1 9

Oven Shelf ....................4, 5,7,10,22-26,30

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What Your Oven Can

Pan.....................................5,

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Auto Roast .......................................--.26, 27

Cooking by Temperature............ -........ -..26

Cooking by

Broiling

Cooking by Temperature........................24

Cooking by

Auto Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatic Cooking Control Guide.. 13-15

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cooking by Temperature ................20,2

Cooking by Time ...............................1 9,20

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Kitchen Timer

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

Power

Time.........................-.-..-..--.--.25

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Cooking.........l

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Time.......................................23

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Levels........................6,

4,7-9,20,21,24,26,30

Do...............................9

7,26,28

O, 11,21,22,28

8, 9,

18-21

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Models:

Problem

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Care

and

Control Panel

Oven Lamp Replacement ...................... -..-32

Oven Shelf

Temperature Probe .....................................32

Installation

Adapter Plugs

Extension Cords ...........................................3 1

Grounding instructions..........................-...-3 1

Consumer Services ..................-35

Appliance Registration ..............................-...2

Important Phone

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

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JET%2

JET3@

Solver...............................33

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800.626.2000

Cleaning

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Numbers........................35

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this guide

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Center@

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the left side seen when the door is open.

~ese

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Mdel Number

Serial

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls

concerning your microwave oven.

wdl

of the control panel

numbers are

Number

dso

on the

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven 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 numbers.

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Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

md serird

must be

re*tered.

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the builder) that sold you the oven.

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(or

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.

these things are normal

with your microwave oven.

● 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 ~-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.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● During cooking you will hear

“cracking” and “popping” noises which are nothing more than

norrnd expansion of the oven.

● At the end of microwave cycles

you will hear a slight thump. is normal.

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● Make sure

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

●

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 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.

cookware used in your microwave

VARIABLE POWER LEVELS

● Paper towek, waxed paper and plastic wrap

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

ulastic vvraD

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg bursting.

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

so steam can

yoks

and chicken livers to prevent

escape.

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How to Change Power Level

1. Press MICRO COOK or

2. Select cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

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 10070 power. gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy time. Power Level 3 is energy

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.

DEFROST.

&ch

power level

7090

30% of the time.

of the

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles 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:

POWR

High 10 Fish. bacon, vegetables,

Med-Hi~h

Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing

Low 3

warm

LEVEL BEST USES

boiling liquids.

Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; bakingcasseroles

and reheating.

such as cuts of meat.

Defrosting without cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.

Keeping food warm without overcooking; softening butter.

stews

and less

tender-

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1. Door Latch. Push in to open door.

2. Door

3. Door Safety Lock System.

4. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

5. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal

6. Oven Shelf. Use with

HanWe.

oven to operate.

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

food temperature. Must be used when cooking by

temperamre in microwave, convection or

combination modes and with Auto Roast function.

some microwave recipes.

Door must be securely latched for

convwtion, combination and

7. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must

se~urely

be will start any temperature cooking.

8. Touch Control Panel. Use touch controls to set

all oven functions. Further detailed explanation is shown on the following page.

9. Broiler Pan and 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 seen when the door is open.

inserted

into

receptacle before oven

wrdl

of the control pmel

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When You Plug k the Oven

The panel displays “8888” on the upper portion and

all

of the oven functions on the lower portion. After

15 seconds, the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

all

lights disappear and “PF” appears in

Temperature Probe

‘mob”

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast is

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

Appears in the Display when:

being used.

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YOUR TOUCH

COmROL PA~L

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 With your new oven, you have microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking which uses both methods. Also automatic microwave cooking (Auto Cook) and automatic microwave defrosting (Auto Defrost), and automatic combination temperature cooking (Auto Roast). Or you may make

your own 2 stage programs to suit your

DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, doneness code words, preheat code words, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

Microwave MICRO COOK. Microwave for a

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

Convection COOK. When convection cooking,

touch this pad before entering

and temperature.

Combination COOK. Touch this pad to either

cook by time or microwave speed and convection browning

dtemating during the cooking cycle.

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

the microwave.

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 pads 1,3, and O and display. Then touch START. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

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microwave energy while it kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time or temperature cooking.

DELAY START. Allows you to program your

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of

up to a 12 hour and 59 minute delay.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad, number pad for

desired code number, and START. The oven automatically microwaves at power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts

Off.

10. POWER

another power level number if you want to change from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

11. Microwave

automatic Power Level 3 (Low).

12. Convection BROIL. Touch this pad for broiling.

Be sure to use splatter shield and drip pan.

intemrd

“1:30” will appear on the

TIMER. This feature uses no

LEWL.

Touch this pad before entering

TI~

DEFROST. Gentle thawing at

severrd

food temperamre with

finctions as both a

cooking options. h addition to

individurdized

desird

pre-programmed

oven time

1:30,

touch number

day—

electronidy

unders~d.

cooking needs.

A@Em

13. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.

14. START. After

pad to start the oven.

15. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code

number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

16. AUTO ROAST.

pad and desired number pad for code to combination temperature cook meat with automatic preset program.

all

selections are made, touch this

ksert probe, touch this

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YOUR

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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 cooking utensil 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 sealed-in 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, or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off

automaticrdly.

these methods, using

determine the doneness by the the food. This method takes the guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature.

Or you can cook by temperature, by

the

temperature probe to

conv~tion cooking

intemd

temperature of

The Automatic Cooking Control (Auto Cook) feature does your microwave cooking for you. It’s easy 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.

Auto Roast is a combination cooking function that uses the temperature probe. You simply select from 8 Auto Roast codes, and the oven automatically adjusts power level, oven temperature and temperature to cook the food the way you want it.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. You choose the appropriate code number from 1 to 3 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound and touch START pad. The oven defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

The Delay Start Timer lets you program the oven to start

cooking at a desired time, even if you’re not at home.

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

intemd food

crdculates the

and

Comparison

Gtide

Microwave

Convection

Combination

COO~G

METHOD

HEAT

SOURCE HEAT Heat produced within food

CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration.

BENEFITS

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/ConvectiotiCombination Oven can do.

You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around distributed evenly throughout food to produce browned the oven for thorough, fast cooking of food.

Microwave energy. Circulating heated air.

Fast, high efficiency cooking. Oven and surroundings do not get hot. Easy clean-up.

exteriors and seal in juices.

Heat conducted from outside of food to inside.

Aids in browning and seals in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning faster than regular ovens. and crisping from convection heat.

Microwave energy and convection heat combine to cook foods in up to one-half the time of regular ovens, while browning and

Microwave

heated air.

Food heats from instant energy from penetration and heat conducted from outside of food.

Shortened cooking time from

energy and circulating

sealing in juices.

COO~Am

Cookware Microwave Convection Combination

ACCESSOmS

Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex@, Fire

King@,

Ware@,

Metal NO Non Heat-Resistant Glass NO

Microwave-Safe Plastics

Plastic Films and

Paper Products Straw, Wicker and Wood

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Cookwme

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

Tips

Coming

etc.)

microwave

Wraps YES

cookw~e

YEs

YES

YEs NO

that is safe to

450°F.

Combination Cooking

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

HEAT-RESISTANT (safe to for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

GLASS-CEWC

450°F.)

may be used, but it is not recommended

YES

YEs

NO NO NO NO

PLAS~C

baking containers

microwave cookware

YES

NO NO

YES*

NO NO NO

MET~

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.

BRO~ER Pm

SHELF ACCESSORY

Microwave

Convection

YES,

on the floor

of the oven. of the oven.

NO NO

Combination

YES,

on the floor

Broil

YES,

on the

shelf supports.

YES,

place this on top

of the metal shelf

which is resting on the

shelf supports.

Automatic cooking control is a fully automatic control system that lets your microwave oven do the cooking for you. The guides in this section are designed to help you make the most of this truly new feature.

Standard cooking techniques require setting the oven for a specified cooking time or a selected finished temperature. And that means looking up recipes in a cookbook... trying to convert old recipes for microwave

cooking...or just resorting to guesswork.

Easy to Use

This control method works on an entirely different basis—with a special electronic sensor that detects steam from cooking food. The oven “knows” how the food is cooking; so it can automatically set the correct cooking time and maintain the proper power level for different types and amounts of food.

NOTE: Oven will not accept “Auto Cook code” if the oven is hot. If the word “Hot” appears, you must cool the oven before using Auto Cook or you may choose to use time or temperature microwave cooking.

Simply touch two control the desired code number—and then START. Refer to cooking guide for a complete list of codes for frequently prepared foods. The display shows “Auto” until steam is sensed and then signals, and displays time counting down. During Auto, oven should not be opened, but when oven signals, most foods should be turned, stirred, or rotated. Check the Automatic Cooking Guide for suggestions.

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COOK and

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods including

meats, fish, casseroles, vegetables, leftovers, and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked. Match container size with the food, cover securely, and do not open door during Auto cycle. When oven signals, turn, rotate or stir as recommended in recipe or in the Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. Containers should match in size to the size of the food being cooked. Coverings such as plastic wrap secured on all sides, the lid that came with the container, or microwave-safe plastic

domes are

ided.

Foods Not Recommended

Recipes and foods

which must be cooked uncovered, or which require constant attention, or adding ingredients during cooking should be microwaved by microwave time cooking (see Microwave Time Cooking section). For foods that microwave best using temperature probe, use

Temp

Cook, or Auto Roast. Foods requiring a dry or crisp surface after cooking cook best with microwave temperature cooking (see Microwave Temperature Cooking section), convection cooking (see Convection Time Cooking, Convection Temperature Cooking, and Convection Broiling sections) or combination cooking (see Combination Time Cooking, Combination Temperature Cooking, and Combination Auto Roast sections). Note the Cooking Reference Guide.

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