GE JHP62 Use and Care Manual

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Useand
Microwave Cooking Center
Safety
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...................5, 26,28-30,32
Electronic Control Features . . . . . . . . . 12
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . ......34, 35
Lower
Baking Broiling
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................23 -28, 30, 32
Roasting
Self-Cleaning instructions ..............32 -34
Shelves..........................23,
Timed Baking ....................................26, 27
Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-19
Automatic Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Automatic Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooking By Temperature ...............16, 17
Cookirig By Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...15, 16
Double DutyT” Shelf.. .... .....5, 18, 19, 36
Defrosting ..........................................1 4, 15
Hold Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minute/Second Timer 13, 14
Prohe...............................................6,
Surface Cooking
Controls...............................................2O,
Cooktop Comparison
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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24, 26,28, 37
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Tips.................................22
31
29
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Cooktop.......
Cooktop Surface Light ...............................40
Lower Oven Door ........................................37
Lower Oven Light ........................................40
Microwave Oven .........................................36
Microwave Oven Light
Self-Cleaning Instructions .................32 -34
Surface Unit/Drip Pans. . . . . . . . . ....................39
Preparation
Flooring Leveling
Removal of Packaging Tape ........................9
‘Q
Consumer Services ,.................43
Important Phone Numbers .......................43
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............Back Cover
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The electrical output of the microwave oven
Care Guide
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Adjustment–
Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........27
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(IEC-705
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Appliames
Model
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JHP62
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your cooking center, read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooking center properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooking center. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooking center.
Serial Number
Be sure your cooking center is registered.
It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your cooking center should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be
registered. Please be certain that it is. Write to:
GE Appliances/Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a damaged cooking center...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the cooking center.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
lt
lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can
correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
all
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. cases, this will solve the problem.
of this guide.
In
most
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write 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
the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
(a) Do Not Attempt
door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy, It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b)
Do Not Place any
face
and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
to operate this oven with the
object between the oven front
MICROWAW
(c) Do Not Operate
particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1)
door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not
anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
ENERGY
the oven if it is damaged. It is
be
adjusted or repaired by
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act
California to publish a list of substances known
requires
the
Governor
of
to
the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
Exposure
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
AWARNING–Tored~lce
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
lead
and follow the specific “Precautions
.O
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
theliskof
Microwave Energy” on the previous page.
Do not repair or replace any part of this
appliance unless specifically recommended in this guide.
to a qualified technician.
o
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
All
other servicing should be referred
THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
See the door surface cleaning instructions in
the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children,
Use this appliance
described in this guide.
only
for its intended use as
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking center is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory
or industrial use.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded
by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided Installation Instructions.
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Contact nearest
Do not leave children alone-children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or cooktop.
damage the cooking center and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
in use. They should never be allowed
They could
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER OR ON THE COOKTOP— CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKING CENTER TO REACH
ITEMS
COULD BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the cooking center.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
using
while
reaching for items stored over the cooking center. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.
the appliance.
Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or heating element.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance from your cooking center.
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your cooking center.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your cooking center.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
Be careful when
Do not let
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Do not touch the surface units, the heating
When cooking pork,
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Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or type
fire
extinguisher.
foam-
foam-
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to bum even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas nearby surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent openings, surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven door.
Remember:
be hot when the door is opened.
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.
The inside surface of the oven may
follow the directions
170°F.
This assures that,
Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the cooking center.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
—Do not overcook food.
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Oven:
cavit~7:
Carefully attend
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided,
as
they may also ignite.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
)perating
energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
the oven empty at all times-it saves
If
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not
—If
materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
in use.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes.
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
They could
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel colder than the milk really before feeding the baby.
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Foods with unbroken outer “skin”
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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Do not defrost frozen beverages in
necked bottles
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
LTse
foil
Only as
TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using
in
the microwave oven, keep the foil (other
foil than the metal shelf) at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
Cookware
(especially carbonated beverages).
directed in this guide.
may
become
transferred from the heated food.
may be needed to handle the cookware.
The oven floor can become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
is,
Always test the milk
Pressure
such as
narrow-
hot because of heat
Pot holders
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care
and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for
explode and should not be heated in this oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
example, closed jars—will
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a
Thermometer-do not use a thermometer in food
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Remove the temperature probe from the
oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in
food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy,
it can create electrical arcing in the oven and
damage oven walls.
Hot foods and steam can cause
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burns. Be careful when opening any
containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
Plastic Cookware—Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
1)
reasons: use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving.
3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.
Use microwave-safe plastics only and
Spontaneous boiling—Under certain
special
w
from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
Use of the DOUBLE DUTY
—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven. Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot,
—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
The shelf could overheat.
—-Use the shelf only when cooking on two levels. —Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
to boil during or shortly after removal
circumstances, liquids may start
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shelf accessory.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens.
proper use.
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the package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
~~Boilable”
tightly closed
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slit, pierced or vented as directed by
Check the package for
cooking pouches and
plastic bags should be
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Surface Cooking Units:
Use proper pan size—Select cookware having
flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface
heating element. The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of the cookware to the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
Be sure the drip pans and vent ducts are not
place.
covered and are in
Their absence during cooking could damage the cooking center parts and wiring.
Do not use aluminum
foiJ
to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in this guide. Misuse could result in a shock, fire hazard or damage to the cooking center.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service;
others may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.
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minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
Of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a
container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over the nearby surface units,
unit
Do not immerse or soak removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-clean the surface units in the oven.
When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat
frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
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If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying,
stir together before heating, or as fats
melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is
COO1.
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Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings.
Boilovers
cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Always turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
Watch foods being fried at high or medium
high heat settings.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock,
surface units are at the off position and
w-e
always be certain that the controls for all
all
coils
cool before attempting to remove a unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Self-Cleaning Lower Oven:
Stand away from the cooking center when
opening the oven door.
which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers in the
oven.
could burst, causing an injury.
Pressure could build up and the container
The hot air or steam
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Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
Care Guide.
pan, rack and other cookware.
turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your cooking center.
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Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the cooking center.
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Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be handled when hot, do not let a pot holder contact
the heating elements in the oven.
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Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods.
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven,
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
Do not clean the door gasket.
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
It is also
The door gasket
Exhaust System
Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
to buildup on the hood or in the filter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use oven cleaners. No
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
commercial
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Mooring Under the Cooking Center
Your cooking center, items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor
coverings such as cushioned vinyl.
the cooking center on this type
Do
not install the cooking center over kitchen
carpeting
of I/4-inch thick plywood between the cooking center
and carpeting.
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet
like
so many other household
When moving rest on should be built up with plywood or similar
of flooring, use care. material to the same level or higher than the floor
When the floor covering ends at the front of the cooking center,
covering. This moved for cleaning or servicing.
the area that the cooking center will
will
allow the cooking center to be
Leveling the Cooking Center
Leveling screws are located on each corner of the To remove the drawer, base of the cooking center.
drawer, you can level the cooking center on an uneven floor with the use of
a
By removing the bottom and lift over the guide stops.
nutdriver.
replace the drawer,
To
slide drawer into place.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove packaging tape
‘~esive
on new appliances is an application of a
~sehold
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
allow
to
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on cooking center parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
pull the drawer straight out
lift over the guide stops and
When Power is Connected to the Cooking Center
The panel displays all of the oven functions.
After 15 seconds, appears in the display. Press the CLOCK pad and set the clock, and then press the START pad.
If power is disrupted at any time,
sequence recurs and you must reset the clock after pressing the
all
lights disappear and “RESET”
CL.EAR/OFF
the above
pad.
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OF YOUR COOKING CENTER
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Feature Index
1 Microwave Oven Light
2
Oven Vent
3
Microwave Oven Floor
4
Vent Hood Extension Handle
5 Vent Hood Grease Filter
(behind
6 Rece~tacle
the
Hood Extension)
for the Probe 7 Vent Hood Extension
8
Display and Controls
To remind you that in
the
oven, the oven control will
beep once a
minute until you either open the door or CLEAR/OFF
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OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP
you hove food
press the
pad.
Control Knobs
10 Surface Unit Control Knobs
1 ]
Surface Unit “ON”
Indicator Light
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Surface Light Switch
I ~ Vent
Hood Switch
14 Oven Vent Duct
(for
the lower oven) Located
under the right rear
sLIrt’ace
15 Plug-In Surface Units
16
Lower Oven
Light
Switch
17 Lower Oven Door
I &
Storage Drawer
unit.
Explained
on page
40
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4.37
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5,
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19
35
I
35
17
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35
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23,, 24.
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20
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4, 8, 37
7. ~()–~~, 3(J 22
3,
24.26.28.
30-32,
3, 38
37
Feature Index
20
Broiler Pan and Rack
(lower oven only) Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.
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Bake E]ement
May be lifted gently the oven
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Lower
oven
23 I,ower
Oven Shelf Supports
SIlelf’
positions
sLlggested find
Broiling sections.
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Broil Element
(lower ~vcn)
for
cleaning
floor.
shelves
for
cooking are
in the Baking, Roasting
(JoMer
oven)
25 Door Latch Handle (lower oven)
Latch
f-or self-cleaning only.
26
Drip Pans
Z7 Removabie 28
Surface Light
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29 Inside Door Latches
(microwave oven)
30
Window with Metal Shield
Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwave energy
confined in oven.
31
Door Handle (microwave oven)
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Model and Serial Numbers
33
Double
(microwave oven only)
34 Microthermometer””
Temperature Probe
(microwave oven only)
Grease Filters
Duty’’”
Shelf
Explained
on page
28,
30–32,
38
39
~3, 24, 26,
28, 32, 37
23, 24, z~,
3 I , 33, 34
30,39
24.26,28,
30,
32–34
39 35
22,40
2
35
36
2
5.18,
19,36
6, 16,
17,36
[9
Lower Oven Door Gasket
8, 32, 37
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FEATURES OF YOUR CONTROL PANEL
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The clock must be set before any conventional oven timer function will operate.
1. DISPLAY. Microwave Oven:
during cooking functions, power level being used, Auto Roast Codes, cooking mode and instructions.
Conventional Oven:
Stop times, self-clean oven Clean Time, oven door latched message and instructions.
2.
TIME
Power Level
3.
TIME COOK.
time using automatic Power Level 10.
4.
TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once the food reaches the preset temperature, the oven switches to the HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you press the
5.
NUMBER PADS.
microwave or for conventional oven bake Start and Stop times and to change the Cleaning Time on the self-cleaning oven.
6.
BAKE TIME. Press this pad and then the number pads to enter the baking or roasting time. The oven turns off automatically OVEN SET knob is & TIME BAKE.
Displays time of day.
Displays the time or temperature
DEFROS1’.
Gentle thawing at automatic
3.
Microwave for a preset amount of’
CLEAWOFF
Press these pads to program the
Displays Time Bake Start and
pad.
at
the end of that time if the
7.
CLOCK.
or check time of day while cooking.
To set the clock,
then enter the time of day. For example, if the time
is
1 :30,
will START pad, thus setting the clock.
To reset or change the time,
above process.
8.
STOP TIME.
pads to enter the time you want the oven to finish baking or cleaning. The oven will automatically calculate the correct Start Time for you.
9.
AUTO ROAST.
and the desired number pad for code. The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset
program.
10.
CLEAIVOFF.
microwave oven and erases all microwave settings
(except the time
11. POWER LEVEL.
another power level number if from the automatic Power Level 10 cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
12.
START.
pad to start the microwave oven, the clock and conventional oven timer functions.
13. CLEAR. Press this pad to stop the conventional oven timer and self-cleaning operation or to enter a new Clean Time.
14.
MIN/SEC TIMER.
microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer. a hold timer m
icrowa~c time
Press this pad to enter the time of day
first press the CLOCK pad and
press the number pads 1, 3 and O. “START”
flash
on the display. directing you to press the -
simply repeat the
Press this pad and then the number
Insert the probe. Press this pad,
When pressed, it shuts off the
of day).
Press this pad before entering
yOLI
want to change
(High)
for
After all selections are made, press this
This feature uses no
after
defrost or as a
or temperature cooking.
delay timer bel”orc
all
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Make sure
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
dish you are testing
glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave for I minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the microwave-safe.
all
the cookware used in your
in the oven both the
and a
CLIp
.,
L*
,.’
W$
Q
Llsed
heats, then the dish is
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Some microwaved foods require stirring,
rotating or rearranging. See
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.
,,
the cookbook.
~ ne
Minute/Second Timer
The minute/second timer has three timing functions:
It operates as a minute timer.
Q
It
can be set to delay cooking.
Q
It
can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The minute/second timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
1.
Press the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
MIN/SEC
TIMER
n
(
ON/OFF
START
““1
i
J
Press the number
2. pads
3,
() and 0 (for 3 minutes and no seconds).
3. Press the START pad. The display shows the time counting The timer signals when
down.
time
is Lip.
Using a Holding Time
The minute/second timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to
99
minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing
time may be found in some of your own recipes.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, press the TIME COOK, TEMP COOWHOLD or the AUTO ROAST pad and enter the cook time, the
temperature or the code. Press the MIN/SEC TIMER pad and enter the number of minutes to delay cooking. Press the START pad. The timer will count down to zero and then cooking will begin. When delaying the Temp Cook or the Auto Roast functions, be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the
START pad.
.-
13,
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HOW T() USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
(continued)
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
1.
Take the casserole from the freezer and place it in the oven.
2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad
TIME
DEFROST
n
EImlml
(Defrosting is automatically set on power Level 3 but can be changed by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
EIEml
defrostingtirne
‘“;j~yy~e:
4. Set standing or Hold Time
MIN/SEC
TIMER
n
(
ON/OFF
5. Press the 1,0,
TIME
by pressing the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
)
O and O pads to hold for 10 minutes.
6. Press the TIME COOK pad.
cool{
(
7. Press the 2, 5, cooking time.
START
u
When time is up, the oven control signals. and the oven automatically shuts off.
)
O and O pads for 25 minutes of
8.
Press the START pad. As
each function is automatically performed, the oven display shows instructions entered and the function.
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.
*
Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press
the TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this
f’or
more flexibility.
How to Change the Power Level
1.
Press the TIME DEFROST pad.
2. Select the defrosting time.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Select power.
5. Press the START pad.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.
1.
Place the package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close the door. Be sure the contains no metal.
(—1
TIME
DEFROST
3. Select one half of the total defrosting recommended in your cookbook. For example. press
11 4. Press the START pad.
START
u
5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half time. Press the START pad.
6. When the oven control signals. open the remove the package to
f’inish clcfi.osting.
2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad
4,
0 and O for 4 minutes.
When the cycle the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.
and
separate
p:ickage
time
is”completed,
of defrosting
door.
[he
strawberries
.
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pierced or vented, AFTER
food
has partially defrosted, as directed by the 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 the START pad, I hear a dull,
thumping noise. What is it?
A.
This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook I
Time Cook feature allows you to preset the cooking time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a
cup of coffee by following the directions below.
1.2.Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add
1 teaspoon of instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use a
has no
tnetal
decoration and is microwave-safe. (See the Microwaving Tips section.) Place the cup in the oven and close the door.
Press the TIME COOK pad.
3.
Select your cook time. Press 1, 2
minute and
-Recause
r this
}X)Wer Ievcl.
the
How) tt} Ch:inge
20
au~omatic
CLIp of
coffee,
(
1[’
Power Level 10 is not
seconds.
Power
dlel”c
the
PowJcr
CLIp
that
and
Level
10 is recommended
is no
need
l.etel section. )
O t-or one
to change the
tippropria[e,
sw
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.
Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
Q.
Yes,
A.
but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by pressing the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
4. Press the START pad.
5. When time is
Lip,
the oven control signals.
The oven then shuts off.
6. Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer, you may reset the timer to resume cooking.
How to Change the Power Level
1.
Press the TIME COOK pad.
2. Select the defrosting time.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Select power.
5. Press the START pad.
(continued
ne.xf pa,ge)
15
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COOKING BY TIME
Using the Time Cook H Feature
(continued)
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program.
when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.
1.
Place the food in the oven in a microwave-safe
container and
2. Press the TIME COOK pad.
3.
Select your first cook time. Press 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.
4. Press the TIME COOK pad again.
5. Set your second cook time.
6. Press the START pad.
close the door.
This is ideal
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
The internal temperature is the best test of
doneness for many foods. TEMP COOWHOLD
takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches the Hold setting after
reaching the preset food temperature and maintains
that temperature until you either open the door or
press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
7. When
8. Open the door.
How to Change the Power Level
1. Press the TIME COOK pad.
2. Select the defrosting time.
3. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
4. Select power.
5. Press the START pad.
NOTE:
when the preset food temperature is reached.
time is up, the oven control signals.
The oven then shuts off.
The oven automatically switches to “Hold”
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges
the internal temperature of your food; it must
be used when using the Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast microwave oven functions.
Its appearance may vary from the picture shown. To use the probe properly, follow the directions in the Automatic Roasting section.
Cable end
w
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
1.
Insert the temperature probe and attach the probe securely into the oven wall. Close the door.
TEMP
2. Press the TEMP COOWHOLD pad.
START
D
COOK
HOLD
n
USE PROBE
3.
Press 1, 2 and 5 for
4.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad. Press 5
medium power.
125°F.
16
for
6. When
7.
8.
Renlo\c
125”F.
and
“HOLd” wi
then hold the temperature.
Press
the CLEAR/OFF pad to
the [mbc atld [hc food”
Handle
.
Press the START pad.
5. internal temperature of the roast is less than show “COOL”; if the roast’s internal temperature is 80” F. or
above, the display shows the temperature counting up.
is reached, the oven control signals
11 be in the display. The oven w i 11
,, .-.
.
80°F.,
[’1”0111
Sensor
+
If’
the
the display
stop the cycle.
(1]<’ ()?cII.
will
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Cooking Tips
Use
a
lower power level; it will heat food more
evenly though requiring more time.
Be sure
f’rozen
food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. The probe may break off if used in frozen foods.
Questions and Answers
Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area
not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven.
Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after I touched the
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
START pad? inserted in the food?
A. “PRObE”
will flash if you do not seat the cable
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, damage may end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the occur to the probe and oven. oven wall or if
yOLI
press the TEMP
COOIVHOLD
pad and forget to use the probe.
AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp
~ook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto
mt
uses up to 3 power settings which
somatically switch during roasting, thus providing
even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Place
a tender beef roast in a cooking bag on trivet in a
microwave-
safe dish. (Refer to the package instructions for
m-o~er
use of a
bag’.)
Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching the bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides
a
cookirw
&rough
\
the cooking bag
of the oven.
Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts
should be roasted until specified internal temperatures
are
reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
Place
a pork roast in a cooking bag and place in a microwave-safe dish.
Place the meat in the
oven with tbe probe to
the right. Insert the cable
end of the probe firmly
into the receptacle on the oven wall.
How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium
1.
Press
the AUTO ROAST pad. Press the number pad 2. Press the START pad. The display shows “COOL” and “ROAST CODE 2“ temperature reaches Guide
f-or
a complete list of recommended codes.
80°F.
See
the
until
Auto
the food
Roast
After you turn the roast, close the door and press the START pad.
NOTE: The oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.
4.
After
a preprogrammed food temperature is reached,
oven control signals
.
3
times and the oven shuts off.
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next
page)
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast Guide
Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)
(continued)
Insert probe as described in the Automatic
Roasting section.
Food Code
Minimum End
Temperature
Approx. Time
(minutes per pound) Minutes
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium Well
Pork
(5
lb. max.)
Loin Roast
Poultry (6
lb. max.)
Turkey Breast (Insert
1
2
2
3
160”F.
170”F.
170”F.
185°F.
probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic
Total time includes time to bring food to
Simmer
(Auto Roast Code 6)
180°F.
and
hold at that temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast. See the Auto Roasting section. The display
the food is
temperature until
80”F.,
then switches to show food
180”F.
shows “COOL” until
is reached.
15-23
23-30
23-30
1(>19
Hold*
0
5-10
10
1O-I5
The oven switches
to “HOLd”at 180°F.
remove the food and turn the oven
until
off.
If stirring
yoLl
is recommended, you can reset the oven by
pressing the START pad. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.
Automatic
Simmer
Final Approx.
Food
Beef
Pot
Roast
Chili
Chicken
S{ewing 180°F.
Broiler/Fryer
Ham/Pork
Roast
Temn
180”F.
180°F.
18(Y’F.
1800F.
soup
Stock/Vegetable Split Pea
180”F. 180[’F.
I
Guide
Time/Hours
I
(Auto Roast Code 4)
Comments
5-7
Add enough liquid to just make
5-8
4-6 3–4
4-6
7-1o
5-7
Precook meat.
Stir
after 3
Add
4
cups liquid. Insert probe into
from below end and parallel to
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
Make sure Stir
e\
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches.
al’tcr 3
Stir
cover
meat. If adding vegetables,
sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Place probe I inch from top
hours, if
that vegetables and
Cl-y ~ hours,
hours.
tmssible.
leg.
Turn over after
mcaL tire co~cred
metiticst
surface.
area of inner thigh
by liquid.
1/2 of
time.
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Use the shelf only when cooking food on
2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed
I
directly on the oven floor.
I
Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of
oven. Product damage may result.
Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
Do not store microwave browning dish on
metal shelf.
. Do NOT use the shelf with the Popcorn
program.
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave which need to be prepared from scratch should be
oven. Now more than one food may be heated or cooked without the oven shelf.
reheated and ready to serve at the same time.
Positioning the Shelf
To position the
1
shelf, tip the back positioned, the shelf
slightly and fit the should fit snugly in
shelf support guides place, be level and
onto
the support not touch the back or
swides
.&ch
side of the oven in the rear
. .
located at
I
I
1
I
xt, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit
unto
the support guides located at each side of the
oven in the front.
When properly
I
side wall of the oven.
I
If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than on; food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is not touching oven walls. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.
How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods Together
When heating several different types of food together. foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven
floor,
while
foods
which need
only
to
be warnled should be placed on the shelf. This is
because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that
foods
absorb microwave energy at different rates. chicken, casseroles
Rates can
be
affected by the size of the food, and its of canned or leftover
starting temperature.
Because of the varying
reheating a
large
or dense food a few minutes ahead
rates,
you may need to start
of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you
are
heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily.
let
the underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at High (
To determine heating
1 ogether. After half
~) no(
reverse positions).
mose
on
the o~en
rcmotc an)
WI-1 ich
[imes, add
of
t.inw. stir
Check f-oocis
shelf) after
arc
done.
times for all
or rearrange
3/4
of total [i mc and
Cent i
nuc
(especial
coding
10).
foods
foods
Iy
(Jtl]e]’s.
Place on the floor
larger or more dense foods,
which need the most heating, such as leftover fried
vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on the oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor
only.
Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
I
I I
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HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new cooktop has electric coil surface units.
If
you are used to cooking with gas burners or other cool-down times, depend upon the type of burner or
types
of electric
di~ferences
cooktops,
when you uie
you will notice some
ejectric
coils.
The best types of cookware to use, plus heat-up and surface unit You have.
The following chart differences
b~tween electric’c~il
will helu you
to understand the
surface units and any
other type of cooktop you may have used in the past.
Type of Cooktop Electric
Radiant
(Glass
Cooktop
@
­0 ~~•
—.
Coil
)
Ceramic)
Description
Flattened metal tubing containing electric resistance wire suspended
a
drip pan.
over
Electric coils
a glass-
under ceramic cooktop.
How it Works
Heats by direct contact with the pan and by heating the air under the pan. For best cooking results, use good quality pans. Electric coils are more forgiving of warped pans than radiant or solid disks. Heats Up quickly but does not change heat settings as quickly as gas or induction. Electric coils stay hot enough to continue cooking for a short time after they are turned off.
Heat travels to the glass surface and then to the cookware, so pans must be the bottom for good cooking results. The glass cooktop stays hot enough continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan from the surface unit if
you
want cooking to stop.
flat
to
o
Induction
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Solid Disk
(:,
o
High frequency induction coils under a glass surface.
Solid cast iron disk sealed to the cooktop surface.
Regular or sealed gas burners use either LP gas or natural gas.
Pans must be made of ferrous metals (metal that attracts a magnet). Heat is produced by a magnetic circuit between the coil and the pan. Heats up right away and changes heat settings right away, like a gas cooktop. After turning the control off, the glass cooktop is hot from the heat of the pan, but cooking stops right away.
flat
Heats by direct contact with the pan, so pans must be cooking results. Heats up and cools down more slowly than electric coils. The disk stays hot enough to continue cooking after it is turned off. Remove the pan
solid
from the
Fl;mes heat the pans directly. Pan flatness is not critical to cooking results, but
pans should be well balanced. Gas burners heat the pan right away and change heat settings right away. When you turn the control off, cooking stops right away.
disk if you want the cooking to stop.
on the bottom for good
on
“–
SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
At both the OFF and HI positions, there is a slight
niche so control “clicks” at those positions. The word quicker change than switching to lower settings. HI
marks
the highest setting; the word WM marks the lowest setting. In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.
How to Set the Controls
1. Grasp the control knob
and push in.
TUrn
2.
the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to
the desired heat setting.
*
K
p
Switching heats to higher settings always shows
The control must be pushed into set only from the OFF position. When the control is in any position other than OFF, it may be turned without pushing it in.
Be
sure you turn the contro] knob to the OFF position
when you finish
cookin:.
The surface unit “on” indicator light will glow
whco ANY
hc!at (JO anv
sLII”face
LIO
it is
00.
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uooking Guide for Using Heat Settings
HI—Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil. Medium
boil on large amount of’
Medium
on large amount of
Low (3)—Cook after starting at HI; cook with little water in covered pan.
WM—Steam
temperature of most foods. NOTE:
At HI, Medium High (7), never leave food
unattended.
spillovers
At WM, Low (3), melt chocolate, butter
on a small unit.
High (7)—Fast fry, pan broil; maintain fast
food.
(4)—Sautd
may catch
and brown; maintain slow boil
food.
rice, cereal; maintain serving
Boilovers
cause smoking; greasy
fire.
SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
.Cookware
se medium- or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum cookware conducts heat faster than other metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results pans should be bottom. the surface unit. The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
h4atch
the size of the saucepan to the size of
flat
on the
RIGHT
Not over 1 inch
1
WRONG
Over 1 inch
Deep Fat Frying
Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food.
Frosty foods bubble vigorously.
Keep the cooking center and hood clean from grease.
W’atch f’ood
frying at high temperatures.
Wok Cooking
Do
We recommend that you
use only a M-bottomed
wok. They are wailab]e
at
your local retail store.
,—
not use woks
support rings. Use of these
types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if
that have
the
wok tipped over.
*
cooktop.
,..
Do not try
21
Page 22
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done on surface units only.
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit are
not recommended for most surface cooking. However,
when canning with water-bath or pressure canner, large-diameter pots may be used. This is because boiling water temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful to the cooktop surfaces surrounding the
surface unit.
Observe Following Points in Canning
1.
Be sure the canner fits over the center of the
surface unit. If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the cooking unit, use smaller-diameter pots for good canning results.
2. Flat-bottomed canners must be. used. Do not use canners with flanged or rippled bottoms (often found in enamelware) because they don’t make enough contact with the surface unit and take a long time to boil water.
RIGHT WRONG
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER COOKWARE FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER THAN WATER.
Most syrup or sauce mixtures—and all types of frying—cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures are available from the manufacturer of your canner; manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr; and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.
4. Remember that canning is a process that generates large amounts of steam. To avoid burns from steam or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning may take longer than expected, even though directions have been carefully followed. The process time will be shortened by:
(1) using
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
a pressure canner, and
heating of large quantities of water.
L/ARGE
DIAMETER
USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly,
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
Oven Light
The lower oven light comes on
automatically
opened.
on and
<w
Use the switch to turn
off when the door is closed. The
i
[c’}1
is lo~:ited above the door of the lower oven.
to
give sure, sturdy support.
when the door is
the
light
D
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks or using your new cooking center.
a
NOTE: You may notice the first few times you turn your oven on. in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
“burning” or
‘“oily”
smell
This is normal
of 3
hours.
Light Over the Cooktop
Push the surface control panel
:he
light goes off.
light
and the
switch button located under the
light
colnes
on. Push again and
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Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them
or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf
to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the
out
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will
eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
Shelf Positions
The oven has 4 shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom),
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
laking,
Roasting and Broiling sections.
B,
C and D (top).
To remove a shelf from the oven,
pull the shelf toward you, tilt front end upward and shelf out.
To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop-locks (curved extension
of shelo facing up
and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.
pull
the
@ @
Oven Controls
The control knobs for the lower oven are marked
OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP. The OVEN SET knob has settings for BAKE, TIME BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN and OFF.
When you turn the knob to the desired setting, the proper heating that operation.
The OVEN TEMP knob maintains the temperature you set, from WARM ( 150 and also at CLEAN
uni(s
are then activated for
C’F.)
to BROIL
(880°F.
).
(550°F.),
Conventional Oven Timer
The conventional oven timer is designed to
~tomaticai
i’[M
twfore [bc
I y
s[art and
E BAKE or CLEAN). The
conventional
stop certain
oven
timer will operate.
o~’en
clock
functions
must be set
o 0
I
,.N@@,,:
To set the clock,
the number pads to enter the time of day. For example,
if the time is I
Press
the START pad
first press the CLOCK pad and then
:30,
press the number pads 1, 3 and O.
and
the clock will be set.
23
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BAKING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
baking. Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
If
you think an adjustment is necessary, see the
Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy
DCJ
It
Yourw+
thermostat. NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the cooking center get hot too.
instructions on how to adjust the
To avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the
OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.
2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time
on the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and then remove
the food from the oven.
place the shelves in the
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired.
As
a
general
place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
rule,
I
BAi@
$’$
OVEN SET
Type of Food Shelf Position Angel food cake
I
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes Brownies
Layer cakes
Bundt
Pies or pie shells Frozen pies
~:
@
%,3 +oi
%
o
or pound cakes
~
-r!
I
A
B or C B or C B or
C
B or C A or B B or C A (on cookie sheet)
OVEN
TEMP
1
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher temperature does not shorten the preheat time.
24
Casseroles
Roasting A or B
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.
B or C
———.
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daking
Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting
in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat,
resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.
Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking in
glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to be reduced by 25°F.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven. one is not directly above the other.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1- to 1 as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so
X-inch
space between pans as well
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, or instructions for the best baking results.
follow
the package recipe
Jookies
When baking cookies, sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet
walls
or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet. For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at
a time.
flat
cookie sheets (without
all
around) may have
so
large that it touches the
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on
for
baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from
the
pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain
an
aluminum cookie sheet
it.
Cakes
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended.
(mltinlft’d Ilexr page)
25
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Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil.
This will disturb the heat circulation and result
in poor baking. A smaller sheet
to catch a
several inches below the food.
spillover
by placing it on a lower shelf
of foil may be used
Don’t Peek
BAKING
(continued)
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking
“bake
30-40
minutes.”
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during
times
longer. Your baking results may also be
affected.
TIMED BAKING
How to Time Bake
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
The conventional lower oven timer control allows you to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you set.
NOTE: Before beginning make
shows the correct time of day.
To set the clock,
then the number pads to enter the time of day. Press the START pad and the clock will be set.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected the oven
l“:igzt’@@
n
lemzth
wifi
example,
BAUE
TIME
of time. At the end of the Cook Time,
turn off automatically.
250°F.
2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.
3.
the desired Baking Time. For example, press 3, 0 and O for 3 hours
place the shelves in the
Press the number pads to enter
Baking
Time.
c1
5.
6. Press the CLEAR pad. Remo\e the food from the
NOTE: Foods that spoil fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour before or cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of
harmful
heat from the bulb will
first press the CLOCK pad and
4.
Press the START pad.
START
When baking is completed, the oven control
signals and the oven automatically shuts off.
oven. Remember, even though the oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking controls are off.
easily
bacteria. Be sure the oven
speml
sure the oven clock
~fter
such as milk.
Iigh[ is
harmful bacteria
eggs,
after
off because
the
growth.
.
‘y)
.-.
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How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
To
avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length automatically.
For example: Let’s say it’s shortly after time at
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. Turn the OVEN TEMP
recommended temperature.
2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.
3. Press the number pads 3, 0 and O for 3 hours Baking Time.
4. Press the STOP TIME pad.
5. Press the number pads 7, 0 and O to enter [he time you want the oven to turn off.
6.
Press the START pad. The oven automatically
figures the Start Time so the oven will turn off
when you want baking
7:00.
250”F.
Here’s how:
The recipe suggests 3 hours baking
place the shelves in the
of time and then turn off
2:00
and dinner time is
knob to
250”F. or
to
be completed.
the
7:00
of
for
In this example, baking will begin at oven will turn off at
When the Baking Time is completed, the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.
7. Press the CLEAR pad, open the door and remove
food from the oven. Remember, even though the oven shuts off automatically, foods continue cooking after the controls are off.
NOTE:
“E EE” will appear in the display when you press
the START pad if you have set a Stop Time that is less than the time of day plus the Bake Time. Press the CLEAR pad and begin again.
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 before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
7:00.
4:00
and the
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-DO
To
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it,
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it hotter.
We
do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those
to check the temperature setting of These thermometers may vary 20-40 degrees.
following the times given in your
i[
is too
cool,
adjust the thermostat to make
foLmd
in grocery stores,
If you think
yoLIr
new oven.
Ad,just
1.
PLII1
knob and note the current setting before making any adjustments.
2. Loosen both screws on the back of the knob.
3. Move the pointer one notch in the desired direction. To increase the temperature, turn toward HI or RAISE; to decrease, turn toward LO or LOWER.
4. Tighten the screws.
5. Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the
knob to the shaft.
Re-check the oven performance before making any additional
the Thermostat:
the knob off the shaft, look at the back of the
ad.justmcnts.
ZT
YOURSELF?
27
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ROASTING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
1.
Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary.
2.
Check the weight of the
meat. Place it, fat side up. (or for poultry, up) on a trivet in a shallow pan. The melting fat will
baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible.
(The
broiler
is a good
Dan
pa;
for this. )
to
a minimum.
breast-side-
with rack
I
/
/
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing, after being removed from the oven. The standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. The internal temperature will rise about
to 10”F.; to compensate for the temperature increase, if desired, remove the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached.
@@
3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to be cooked at
4. When roasting is finished, turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and then remove the food from the oven.
10°F.
less than the temperature in the
325”F.
375°F.
for best browning.
20
minutes.
Small poultry may
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the
f-inished
internal temperature
at
the completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 Ibs., check with thermometer at
half’-hour
intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A.
Roasts are easier to slice if’ allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
mmnd
additional time ( 10 minutes per pound for
oasts
under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Do I need to preheat my oven each time
Q.
I
cook a roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat
Q.
When buying a roast, are there any special
your oven.
tips that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat.
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting. Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.
Type Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality
sil”loin
tip,
rump or top
Ltimb leg
Vd
Pork loin. rib or shoulder’ Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces
or hone-in shoulder’!’
shoulder,
leg
‘rurkey
“For boneless
i“Thc U.
rolled r(msts
S.
Departnwn~ of Agl-iCUlt Ul”C
I’OOLI poisotling m-ganis[ns
or
ruund’l:
loin’:
may
Oven
Tem~erature
325°
325[’
<
325” 325[’ 325°
325”
3500
-3~5”
over 6 inches thick,
says
““Rare
sur~ive,”
(Source:
Approximate Roasting Time
Doneness
Rare: Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium:
Well Done:
V’cll
Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5 lbs.
24–33 35–39
40-45
~
I–25
~5–30
30-35 35-45 35-45
17–20
minutes per pound
3 to 5 Ibs.
Well Done:
D()]i~:
Well Well Done:
add
5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
beef
is popular.
Sate
Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA
35–40 35–40
10 to 15 lbs.
1 8–25
but
you should know that cooking it to only
6 to
8
Ibs.
18–22 22–29
30-35
20-?3 24–28 28-33 30–40
30-40
(any weight)
Over 5 lbs.
30-35
Over 15 Ibs.
15-20
Re~.
June 1985.)
Internal
Temperature ‘F.
1400–1 150°–1600 170”-1 85° 1400–1 1500-1 60° 1700-1 85° 1700–1 80°
1700–1
80°
I
150–1 20°
185°–1900
1850–1
In thigh:
185°-190”
140”F.
means some
50°t
5o”-t
90°
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BROILING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. You can broil in the upper or the lower oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
1.
If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan. Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch fire.
3. Position a shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done on shelf position C,
if your you may wish to use a higher position.
cookting center is connected to 208 volts,
throu~h
both about 2 inches apart.
but
Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according the Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
4.
Leave the door open to the broil stop position.
open by itself, yet the
proper temperature is maintained in the oven.
5. Turn both the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs to BROIL. Preheating the elements is not necessary.
6. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Serve the food immediately, leaving the broiler pan and rack outside
the
The door stays
oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning.
to
.3K%
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Questions and Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use
a rack in the pan?
A. Yes.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping the meat drier. Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking.
meat from sticking?
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent the meat from sticking to the surface.
Howe\er, spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable
clean-up easier.
cooking
spI.ay
before cooking
wil]
make
’10
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling? A. No.
Q.
A.
Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish, brush each side often with butter.
Why are my meats not turning out as brown
as they should?
In some areas, the power (voltage) to the range
may
be
low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing broiler
pan
with food in the oven. Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only once broiling.
hi:hcr
YoLi
shelf
may need
posi(i(~n.
[~) nloie [he
during
food to a
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BROILING
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes
with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.
The oven door should be open to the broil
stop position.
For steaks and chops, slash
fat
evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer f-at surface just to the edge
of the
meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices.
If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to
I
() minutes only.
Food Bacon
Ground Beef
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Mmfium
Well
Done
Rare
Medium
Well
Done
Chicken
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pmtrics
English Muffins
I,obster
Fish
Ham Slices
Tails
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well
Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well
Done
‘lcdi Llm
Well Done
Wieners and
-
\i Illi
la
I
preu(x)kcd
\il\l\O:L~\. hl”al\\ [11”s[
Quantity and/or
Thickness
1/2
lb.
(about
thin slices)
I lb. (4 patties)
8
1/2 to 3/4 inch
1 inch thick
( I to I X Ibs. )
1 X
inch thick
(2
to
27?
Ibs.)
1
whole
(2 to 2X Ibs.),
split lengthwise
2
to 4 slices
I
pkg.
(2)
2
(split)
~–~ (6 108
oz. each)
I
-lb.
fillets
1/4
l/~
incb [hick
1
inch thick
2
(
1/2
inch thick)
2
( I inch thick).
LlbOUt ~
lb.
2
( I inch thick).
to
about I () to 12
2
( I X inch thick),
abOLlt
1
lb.
I -lb. pkg.
(
10)
thic}
oz.
Shelf
Position
c
c
c
c
c c
c c
A
C or D C or
D
B
c
B
c
B
c
c c
B
[’
rime, Minutes
—.
When arranging the food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over the sides because dripping fat could soil the oven bottom.
The broiler does not need to be preheated. However,
for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven
shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating broil element and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
First Side Second Side
Time, Minute!
4%
4Z
7
5 6
II
7-8
14-16
~0–25
10-15
Do not
turn over.
5
8
10
25 35
3–4
I
3–I
6
8
12 10
Is
6
5
13
1
9
I ()
12
2–14
10
12
14
17
X
times per side.
Comments Arrange in single layer.
Space
evenly.
Up to 8 patties
take about same time.
Steaks
less than 1 inch thick cook through before browning.
Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Reduce
time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side down first.
Space evenly. Place English muffins cut-side-up and brush with butter, if desired.
back
Cut through
of shell. Spread open. Brush with melted butter before broiling
and after
half of
broiling
time.
Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during
cooking,
increase
if desired. Preheat broiler to
browning.
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1 X inch thick or home cured ham.
Slash fat.
Slash fat.
[t desired, split sausages in half iengthwisc:
CLI( into
5- to 6-inch pieces.
.
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal
Before a Clean Cycle
The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean to cool before
We recommend venting with an open window
or using self-clean cycle.
1.
Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t
withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken,
lose their luster and
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use soap,
to prevent staining.
Area Openings inside gasket
cycle.
You may have to allow the oven
you can slide the door latch.
a
ventilation fan or hood during the first
all
cookware
become hard to slide.
rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning
Oven door
in door
gasket
Cleanlng
Time: 3
hours
3.
Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and
the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the clean
cvcle.
On these areas, use detergent and hot
water
o;
a soap-filled steel wool pad. -Rinse well
self-
with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth. Do not clean the gasket.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Clean
the top, sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water.
Make
sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket—
the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door. To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning,
open
the door
as far as it will go.
4.
Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out
immediately.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any of these products plus the high
clean-cycle temperature may damage the porcelaln
finish of the oven.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
1. Turn the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to
CLEAN. The controls will snap into final position when the CLEAN location is reached.
2. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the
door lock mechanism.
The oven is programmed to clean for 3 hours, but
you may change the Cleaning Time CLEAR
clean ins
pad
and the number pads to enter a different
t i mc
f’rom 1 Z
to
4Y~
hours.
by
‘29
r
pressing the
3.
To begin cleaning immediately,
START pad. The display shows the Stop
press the
Time—
in this example, 3 hours from the time the cleaning
operation starts.
You’ll
know cleaning has started when the cleaning
light glows.
NOTE:
“E EE” appears in the display if you enter a Clean
Time less than happens, press the CLEAR pad and
No other function of the conventional lower oven
can be used until the oven door is
olen
{iuri n:
clean i ng [ i
1 X
or more than 4X hours. If this –
begin
again.
~eli”-clean
unla[ched. You ma~
cycle is over
LISC
the
m
and
icrowat’c
me.
the
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dow
to Stop a Clean Cycle
Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. When the oven has cooled below the locking temperature, you will be able
to
slide the
latch
to the left and open the door.
After a Clean Cycle
After cleaning is complete, the oven door will
stay
locked
until the oven
[he
latch easily to
time
for
cleaning.
Never force the latch handle.
Forcing the
Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and the OVEN
TEMP knob to WM. Press the CLEAR pad.
You may notice some white ash in the oven.
wipe it
How
To Delay Start of cleaning:
LIp
with a damp cloth
to Delay Start of Cleaning
Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section and then steps 1 and 2 of the How to Set the Oven
for
STOP
TIME
u
un]ock
latch
handle may damage the door lock.
Cleaning section.
2.
cools.
If you
the door, allow additional
The
after
Press the STOP TIME pad and the number pads you want the cleaning finished.
canno( slide
latch
slides easily.
Just
the oven cools.
for
the time of
cycle
to be
day
If white spots remain, remove them with a
filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with
a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle,
repeat the cycle.
If
the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil.
3.
Press the
START pad.
START
n
NOTE:
Time so cleaning will end when you want it to.
The oven automatically figures the Starting
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fltitlud flat page)
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time
of day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. lf the
Q.
A.
Q.
A. Yes,
Q.
A. Yes.
Q. What causes the hair-like
A.
clock
is not set to the correct time of clay you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the OVEN
SET knob to OFF. Open the windows to rid the room
of smoke. Allow the oven to cool until the
latch slides Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
there cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Is the “crackling” and “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
surface of my oven?
This is a normal condition, resulting
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect
easily
before opening
will
be a slight odor during the first few
lines
how your oven performs.
[he
oven door.
on the enameled
from heatirg
(ccmtmued)
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
.4. No
Q.
A.
Q.
A.
Q.
A. Yes.
Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop or use the
A. Yes.
of my self-cleaning oven?
cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven. not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards. the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?
Some
types of soil will leave a deposit which is
ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
After many cleanings. the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
After the self-clean cycle. the
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
microwave while the oven is self-cleaning?
While
the
oven is self-cleaning, you cm use
the
cooktop and the microwave just
norrrially i~O.
It’
you do use them and do
shel~es
as
yOLI
will
nex[
EXHAUST SYSTEM
This cooking center has a built-in exhaust system equipped with a damper, a two-speed exhaust blower and removable filters.
over the cooking top and in the hood over the oven.
The exhaust system functions only when the blower is operating.
system is beneath the control panel. For high speed, push switch once; for low speed, push switch twice; and to stop blower, push switch once in sequence.
When blower is operating and the hood over the upper oven is closed, it exhausts over the surface units only. When the blower operates with position. it exhausts through the openings over the surface
]units
and over the oven at the same time.
34.
Exhaust openings are located
The switch for the exhaust
the
hood in the open
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THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE OPERATED WHENEVER ODORS, VAPORS OR
SMOKE ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE RESULT
OF A COOKING OPERATION.
START THE FAN AT BEGINNING OF COOKING.
To open the hood above the oven,
on the hood; to close, push down on the handle.
the hood in its fully extended position whenever vapor or smoke results from cooking, such as when pan broiling or
Surface Units section.
f’rying
on the surface units. See the
lift up the handle
tJsc
Motor
The blower motor is permanently lubricated: it does not need
oil ing.
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Filters
Two filters are located over the cooktop and one
behind hood extension.
The filters are removable
for cleaning.
The filters become soiled over a period of time.
The efficiency of your exhaust system depends on
how clean the filters are. Frequency of cleaning, or
replacing, depends on
the
type of cooking
yOLI
do,
but filters should be cleaned AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. Also, clean the grease-laden surfaces adjacent to
the
filters frequently,
How to Remove and Replace the Filters
(l}oktop:
of the filter; push the filter to the rear until the front edge
remove. When filter against the spring at the rear of the exhaust opening. Push to the rear, lift the front edge, and let the spring push the
edge
Place
finger
in the recess at the front edge
c]ears
the exhaust opening; lower the front and
clean,
replace. Place the edge of the
filter
forward into place under the
of
the
exhaust opening.
To clean, agitate in a solution of detergent and hot
water. Light brushing may be used to help remove embedded soil and dust. With careful use and
handling, filters will last for years. However, if
replacement becomes necessary, obtain a filter from your
GE
dealer.
Hood:
Extend the hood as far as possible, or remove the hood extension if desired. See the How to Remove and Replace the Hood Extension section. Place fingers on each side at the bottom of the filter. Press the filter to the left until it clears the holder on the right side, then remove. When clean, replace. Push the filter against the clip at left and press left until the filter clears the holder at the right side. Push the filter toward the opening and release so it slips behind the holder.
How to Remove and Replace the Hood Extension
To remove,
as far as it wi Hook
bar at each side of the hood extension ond move toward the center of hood to move the pins out of holes. The hood extension
To clean, wash with a sol
detergent and hot water. Rinse and
dry with a soft cloth.
extend the hood
II
open.
a
finger behind the flexible
cm be
removed.
Lltion ot’
To replace,
of half-circle flanges into
the side of the hood.
Secure onc side at a time. Align pin with holes in the bracket and the hood extension, then push the pin through holes. This secures the hood extension so it cannot be removed by mistake.
fit the bottom
flexible
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~
bar
~~1
hood
extensions
pin
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cooking center service. Follow these directions carefully in caring f-or
it
to help assure safe and proper maintenance. occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING
CENTER.
cIeaning
will
are important so
give you efficient and satisfactory
yoLu-
Keep your microwave oven clean and
smelling.
minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Do not use sharp-edged utensils on your microwave oven.
can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.
Opening the microwave oven door a few
The inside and outside oven walls
sweet-
How to Clean the Inside of the Microwave Oven
Walls and floor.
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:
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
Some spatters can be removed
Wipe up spatters daily
Ami”
brand cleanser.
After using Bon
thoroughl
Bon as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
Automatic Temperature Probe.
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. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in microwave oven only; do not use in a regular oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Clean
dishwasher.
following instructions on can. Do not use
.J’
Aml
brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such
shelf with mild soap and water or in the
Ami” brand cleanser, rinse and dry
Probe is sturdy,
Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
a
How to Clean the Outside of the Microwave Oven
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
tri]m
is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
a dry towel.
Control Panel.
thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-–they can damage it.
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the sides and drawer front.
Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and
water solution. Do not use commercial oven cleaners,
cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on
my
painted surface.
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-. ——.
— ...———..
Door Surface.
oven that come together on closing the door-, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Glass Surfaces
To clean the outside of the lower oven door, use a
glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run
openings in the oven door while
When cleaning surfaces of door and
down inside the
glass
or the openings in
cleanin~.
the
top of the
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Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the
door.
Do not handle. This can cause the to break or the door.
TO
remove the door,
few inches to the position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and
lift
oft’
the hinges.
NOTE:
Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and
the oven door and pinch fingers.
While working in the
with towels or empty paper towel pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
vecitil
i’
[he door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges time.
If
pull them back out.
TO
CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of the door:
Because the area inside
the self clean cycle, you do not need to by hand. Any soap
stains when the oven is heated.
lif’t
the door by the
glass
can
cause damage to
open it a
specitil
stop
the door straight up and
frame as
frame.
stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
the hinges snap back against the oven frame,
the hinge could snap back
o~,en
area, cover the hinges
rolls
to prevent
are in the
al
the same
[he g~sket
left
on the liner causes additional
is cleaned during
clean
this
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with
a scouring pad.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the
fiberglass material of the
low resistance to abrasion. An intact and fitting oven door gasket is essential for efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
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Outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT run down through openings in the top of the door. Rinse well. You may also use clean the
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
glass
gasket becoming worn, frayed or
on the outside of the door.
gaske~
has an extremely
well-
energy-
Inside Gasket
Gasket
~êÜ‹
J@1+
Outside Gasket
-
I
a
glass cleaner to
let
water
Oven Shelves
Clean the shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool. After
cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with
a clean cloth. the shelves slide more easily.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and
supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make
become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf
Oven Vent Duct
The duct
~nl
otered
UIIOWS
moisture and vapors to be released
the oven. The oven is vented through a duct drip pan. Make sure the duct opening is unobstructed.
LIndcr
the
right
i“ear
surface
LIn
it.
To clean the duct: Remove the surface unit and
Never cover the hole.
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling,
the broiler
Ove~. RcmOvetlle
from the pan. Carefully
pOLll” OLlt gre2LSe fk)rn
the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on,
while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth.
Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods.
remove The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial
pan
from the
lack
Lower
Oven
>--
/
[1!
&
sprinkle the rack with detergent
Removable Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware
and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer.
Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is
too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened. To open the drawer.
pull
straight out.
The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning
under
the cooking center.
grasp the center of the handle and
oven cleaner. Do not use an oven cleaner on the rack.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher. Do not
inthec&kingcenter.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self-cleaning oven.
To remove: Pull the drawer straight
the guide stops. To
drawer into place. To
Wipe with soap and water, Rinse well. Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives
which may scratch the surface.
store
a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere
out
and
replace:
clean both the inside and the outside:
Lift over the guide stops and slide the
lifi
over
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use.
Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do
not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they
A
50/50
solution of vinegar and hot water solution
works
well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the right side are on the proper OFF position. When
I-eplacing the
proper placement.
knobs, check the OFF position to insure
will damage the finish.
The knob stem has a groove in each on one side clear (see may be handkerchief) or a piece of the knob edge and pull up. Check the knob and find the molded rib.
Wash the knobs in
hot water solution but do not soak.
Replace the knob by fitting
knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Ciea;
htis
a spring clip. The other
illustmtion). !h’hen
helpf’ul
to slip a thin cloth (such as a
soap and water or a
Groove in
S!em
removing the knob, it
string undel”
the molded rib inside the
side.
Inside of
The
groo~c
groove
is
and around
the
vinegar
and
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mrface Units and Drip Pans
To
clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for CAUTION
Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and
the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Do not immerse the surface units in 1
of any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair
the plug-in receptacle.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
Id
do
not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in. Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
a
minute. The coils will bum off any soil.
pull it out.
iquids
for
cleaning, the surface units
Dnp Pan
To replace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them in a covered container (or a plastic bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth. The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Black drip pans (on some models) may be cleaned in
a self-cleaning oven after they have been thoroughly
rinsed. However, self-cleaning them may cause them
to lose their original luster and shine.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may
Do not cover the drip pans with foil.
catch
on
Using foil
fire.
so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused.
This finish is
ticid-resistant.
However, any acidic foods spilled (sLIch as fruit
juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted
to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use
a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
Lower Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.
-ly
soil will burn off when the elements are heated.
.e
bake
element
oven
floor. If
artmnd lhc hake clcmcn( M ith l+arm water.
can be lifted
spillovers,
clement
gently
to clean
the
residue or ash accumulate
gently
wipe around the
For other spills such as fat smatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Lower Oven Light Bulb
The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power
to
the cooking center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the cooking center from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety,
with a
damp cloth, If
To remove: Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb.
To replace: Put in a new 40-watt appliance
NOTE: A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt household bulb.
Install and tighten the cover. Reconnect electrical
power to the cooking center.
yOLI
Microwave Oven Light
To replace microwave oven light, first disconnect
power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Remove the hood extension and hood filter. See the
How to Remove the Hood Extension section.
The
Ii.ght
cover is located on the lower left side
behind the hood filter.
do
not touch a hot bulb
do, the bulb
wi]l
Remove
break.
bulb.
screw
Lift the light cover and gently twist the bulb to break the white silicone
adhesive attached to the bulb and socket which is present to prevent damage during shipping. Unscrew
the bulb and replace with
a bulb of the same type and
wattage, available
Screw the replacement bulb into the socket, replace
screw in the light cover and reinstall the hood filter
and
hood
extension. Reconnect electrical power to the
cooking center.
frim
your GE supplier.
Silicone
adhesi;e
Cooktop Surface Light and Starter
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb when it is hot
or with wet hands. Never wipe light area with a wet
cloth. Interrupt electrical supply to the cooking center
kefore removing.
To replace bulb:
1.
Remove the retaining panel (remove 3 screws)
securing the top of the light glass panel.
2. Carefully pLIll the light glass out by the top edge, lifting it upward and out of the lower slot.
3. Remove the bulb by sliding your fingers under the bulb at each end and pulling bulb straight out.
4. Replace the bulb with one of
wtittage.
5. Slip the light glass retainer.
Iighl glass
with
the
same length and
the
end trims back into the
40
To replace the starter:
1.
Remove the light glass as explained above.
2. Grasp the starter, turn it counterclockwise, about
1/4 turn, and lift out. Replace with one of the
same wattage.
3. Reposition the light glass as explained above.
Microwave oven
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PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT COME ON
CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START
“PRObE” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY
FLOOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS WARM, EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED
“ERROR’’APPEARS
1
THE DISPLAY
LOWER OVEN WILL
NOT OPERATE
LOWER OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK
ELECTR ONI C PADS
WILL NOT WORK ELECTRONIC DISPLAY
PANEL GOES BLANK
OR BLINKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
s
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse
or reset circuit breaker.
s
Unplug your cooking center, then plug it back in.
Make
sure 3-prong plug on cooking center is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
Door not securely closed.
START pad must be pressed after entering cooking selection.
Another selection entered already in cooking center and CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.
Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK pad.
CLEAFVOFF
pad was pressed accidentally. Reset cooking program and press
the START pad.
Make sure you have entered a temperature after pressing TEMP COOK pad.
Make sure you have entered a code number after pressing AUTO ROAST pad.
Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp
Cook or Auto Roast function.
The
cooktop
light is located directly below the microwave oven floor. When the light is on, the heat it produces makes the microwave oven floor get warm. This is normal.
When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less
than 80°F or more than
Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown
199”F.
cooking center circuit fuse, a tripped cooking center circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these procedures, the
fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
The oven controls are not properly set.
The door is left in the locked
Light bulb is
Switch operating the oven light is defective.
Clock not set. Press the CLOCK pad and enter the time. Press the START pad.
If it cannot be reset by pressing pads, electrical service to your residence has
loose
or is burned out.
~osition
after
cleaning.
caused interference signals on the main power line. Disconnect your cooking
center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Wait one minute and reconnect
power. Reset the clock.
“BURNING” OR ‘<OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM LOWER OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
STRONG ODOR
~WER OVEN
JO
HOT OR TOO COLD
TEMPERATURE
This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-
Cleaning Oven section.
An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
s
The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat-Do
It
~i)ll)-,s<~~fsection.
(conti}lued
next
page)
41
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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
IN
LOWER OVEN
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
IN THE LOWER OVEN
LOWER OVEN WILL
NOT SELF-CLEAN
LOWER OVEN DOOR WILL NOT LATCH
LOWER OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK
LOWER OVEN DOOR ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED WHILE BAKING OR BROILING
SURFACE UN-ITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
The OVEN SET knob not set on BROIL position.
The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
The door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
Improper shelf- position is being used. See the Broiling section.
Low voltage. See the Broiling section.
Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
Cookware is not suited
Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit.
The OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE position.
The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.
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Roasting pan
Improper cookware is being used.
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The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
DO It Yourself
Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.
The latch handle is not moved all the way to the right.
Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up
istoo
section.
prior to self-cleaning.
The START pad not pressed.
The latch handle is not moved all the way to the right.
The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature.
Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Wait until the oven
slides easily to open the door. Reset the oven for either Baking or Broiling.
Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
Drip pans are not set securely in the
Surface unit controls are not properly set.
for
small.
broiling.
cooktop.
has
Thermostat—
cooled
and
the latch
All these things are normal with
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.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE .4nswer
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Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed
while using your microwave oven. It’s similar the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
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while
oven is operating.
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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.
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE
COOKING CENTER
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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WHAT IS COVERED
II
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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Some states do not
may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from 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.
allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we
charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave
cooking
of a manufacturing defect.
will provide, free of
center that fails because
LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide,
replacement the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read
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, toil free:
GE Answer
800.626.2000 consumer information service
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
free of charge, a
magnetron tube
your Use and Care material.
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This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary
48 mainland states, Hawaii
in the
and Washington, 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 normal working hours,
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or
bevond,
(800-432-2737).
Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTiAL DAMAGES.
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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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