GE JHP69GN Use and Care Manual

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Useand
Care Guide
Microwave Cooking Center
Safew
instructions ....................2
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Operating Instructions, Tips
Electronic Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lower Oven ......................................29-4 1
Baking ............................................3 1-34
Broiling ............................................3 7,38
Controls ..............................................30
Roasting
Self-Cleaning Oven ...........................39
Shelves .................................29. 33, 35,39
Timed Baking ..............................3 1,32
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-26
Automatic Cooking ..........................22-25
Automatic Defrosting ......................20, 21
Automatic Roasting
Automatic Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Cooking By Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Double DutyTM Shelf
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Surface Cooking ...................................27, 28
Controls ............................................27
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10, 11
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Problem Solver .......................49, 50
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More questions
GE Answer
Care
and Cleaning .................42 -48
Broiler Pan and Rack ...................................45
Cooktop..................................45
Cooktop Surface Light ................................48
Lower Oven
Lower Oven Light ...,....................................48
Microwave Oven .....................................42
Microwave Oven Lamp ..............................43
Probe ............................................43
Removal of Packaging Tape ......................42
Surface Unit/Drip Pans ,.............................46
Preparation
Flooring and Leveling ....................................9
Consumer
Important Phone Nunlbers......................5 1
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
................30
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Center@
800.626.2000
Door.........................................44
ServiceS...................5l
GE Appliances
The electrical output of the microwave oven
in this cooking center is 700 watts.
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Model JHP69GN
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your cooking center, read this book 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, write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your cooking center.
please
Be sure your cooking center is registered.
It is important that location of your cooking center should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with 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.
must be registered. Please be certain that it is. Write to:
GE Appliances Range Product Service
Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225
we,
the manufacturer, know the
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supplier to be sure he has
This appliance
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. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
fllrther
help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if 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
yOLI
are still not pleased, write
all
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. important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
to operate this oven with the
any object between the oven front
MICROWA~
(c) Do Not Operate
It
is
(d) The Oven Should Not
ENERGY
the oven if it is damaged. It is 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.
be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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MPORTANT
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
SAFETY NOTICE
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
If your model has a surface lamp, you must recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to local, state and federal codes.
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water—for
exampIe,
in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
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This cooking center is not approved or tested
for marine use.
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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.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
~ARNING—Toreduce
thetiskofbu~s,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
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. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Do
not leave children alone-children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on
the door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the cooking center and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
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.
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
heating elements and may cause severe bums.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a
cloths
towel or other bulky cloth. Such fire on a hot surface unit,
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.
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders, and other linens a safe distance from your oven.
Always
keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven.
can catch
Do not touch the surface or oven units or the
interior surface of the oven. These surfaces
may
be hot enough to burn 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
allow
interior area of the oven;
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: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.
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When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.
DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
* Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires,
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not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in the cooking center
or
near it.
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completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering
or flat tray, or if available, use a dry chemical or
%am-type Naming
Ly
covering with baking soda or, if available,
extinguisher.
grease outside a pan can be put out
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven control to OFF or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher,
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Iicrowave
Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS
Oven:
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
use
or unless you
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
all
operating the oven empty at
times—it saves
energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even without their
lids;
especially meat and
egg mixtures.
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Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
Foods with unbroken outer ‘(skin” such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg
yolks”should
be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in
nariow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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Use foil only as directed in this book..
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 metal in microwave oven, keep it at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
The oven floor
cau
become too hot to touch. Be
careful touching the floor during and after cooking.
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.
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—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
—If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed glass jars—will
e“xplode
and should not be heated. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the 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.
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Hot foods and steam can cause
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burns. Be careful when opening any
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containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
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 reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
thermomet~r
is designed
boxes~To
Spontaneous boiling—Under certain ,
m
special circumstances, liquids may start
to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
. Use of the DOUBLE DUTY~ shelf accessory. —Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use, —Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven, Product damage may result.
—--Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—Do not use a microwave browning dish on
the shelf. The shelf could overheat.. Use of the shelf with the Automatic Cooking feature is not recommended.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
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cooking pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit,
pierced or vented as directed on
the package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
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elf-Cleaning Lower Oven:
Stand away from the cooking center when
opening the oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face
andlor
eyes.
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not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease build-up.
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Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do not let pot holders contact the oven units.
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Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
“- Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not store anything in
items may catch on fire, and plastic items may melt. Always keep the oven area clear and free of items that may burn.
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Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting
the Self-Clean operation.
Clean only
parts listed in this Use and
Care Book.
your oven.
These
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan and other cookware.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven
OFF
and disconnect the
power
supply.
Have serviced by a qualified technician.
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After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan.
Surface Cooking Units:
Use proper pan size-This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size. Select cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit 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 cookware to the surface unit will also improve
Be
sure the drip pans and the duct are
not covered and are in place.
during cooking could damage cooking center parts and wiring.
Do
not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the cooking center.
Only certain types of
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.
To
minimize the possibility of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over nearby surface units.
efilciency.
glass! glasslceramic,
Their absence
for
cooktop service;
burnsf
ignition of
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings.
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Always turn the surface units to
removing the cookware.
Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or
MED HI heat settings.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock,
always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the are cool before attempting to remove the unit.
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units.
Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not
self-clean the surface units in the oven,
Never clean the
is hot,
wet cloths
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
could
hot surface.
Boilovers
cause smoking and
OFF before
OFF
position and all coils
cooktop
surface when it
cause steam burns if used on a
Use
little
fat for effective shallow or deep-fat “.
frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause
spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying,
melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats,
Use a deep fat thermometer
stir together before heating, or as fats
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 has cooled.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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cooking center, like so many other household
-ems, is heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as cushioned vinyl.
the cooking center on this type of flooring, use care.
Do not install the cooking center over kitchen carpeting
of l/4-inch thick plywood between the cooking center
and carpeting.
unless you place an insulating pad or sheet
When moving
When the floor covering ends at the front of the cooking center,
rest on should be built up with plywood or similar material to the same level or higher than the floor covering. This will allow the cooking center to be moved for cleaning or servicing.
the area that the cooking center will
LEVELING THE COOKING CENTER
Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the cooking center.
on an uneven
To remove the drawer,
guide stops.
To replace the drawer,
By removing the bottom drawer, you can level the cooking center
floor
with the use of a nutdriver.
pull the drawer straight out and lift over the
lift over the guide stops and slide drawer into place.
WHEN POWER IS CONNECTED TO COOKING CENTER
“he panel displays all of the oven functions.
.isappear
set the clock, and then press the START pad.
If power is disrupted at any time,
and you must reset the clock.
and “RESET” appears in the display. Press the CLOCK pad and
the above sequence reoccurs
After 15 seconds, all lights
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER
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Feature
Index
1 Microwave Oven Floor 2 Microwave Oven Lamp 3 Receptacle for Probe 4
Display and Controls
To remind you that you have food
in the oven, the oven control will beep once a minute until you either open the door or press the
CLEAtiOFF pad.
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5 Oven Set and Oven Temp
Control Knobs
6 Surface Unit Control Knobs 7 Surface On Indicator Light
8 Surface Light Switch
J
Oven Vent Duct
(for the lower oven) Located
under the right rear surface unit.
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Explained
on page
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5,26
43
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6, 18
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12,35,37
1
30–32,
40,47
27,47
27 29
7,46
Feature Index
17 Bake Unit (lower oven) May be
lifted gently for wiping oven floor.
18 Lower Oven Shelves
with Stop Locks
19 Lower Oven Shelf Supports
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
20 Broil Unit (lower oven) 21 Door Latch Handle (lower oven)
Latch for self-cleaning only.
22 Porcelain Drip Pans
23 Porcelain Cooktop 24 Surface Light 25 Inside Door Latches
(microwave oven)
Explained
on page
4,44
7,29,
33-35,
39,44 29,44
37,38
31,35,
37,40
7,46
45
6,29,48
2
10 Plug-In Surface Units
11 Lower Oven Light Switch 12 Automatic Oven Light Switch 13 Lower Oven Door with
Broil Stop Position
Easily removed for cleaning.
14
Storage
Drawer
15 Lower Oven Door Gasket
16 Broiler Pan and Rack
(lower oven only) Do not clean in the Self-Clean oven.
7,8,46
29 29
3,7,
37-39,44
3,47
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7,39,44
35,37,38,
45
26 Window with Metal Shield
Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwave
confined in oven.
27 Door Handle (microwave oven) 28 Model and Serial Numbers 29 Double DutyTh’ Shelf
(microwave oven only)
30
MicrothermometerT”
Temperature Probe (microwave oven only)
42
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42
6,24,
26,43
6, 17, 18,43
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FEATURES
OF
YOUR
OVEN CONTROL PANEL
ENTER
MICRO
COOK DEF TIMER ROAST
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Id Ml?
JAk!:S!lR%LEAN
STOP TIME WEIGHT LBS LATCHEO
S3E
TEMP COOK
13 II DOOR
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CONVENTIONAL
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The clock
timer f’undion will
1.
DISP1.,A}’.
Nlicrowave
dLlri n: cooki n: func{ions, power
Auto
Conventional Oven: Displays
Stop times, self-clean oven Clean Time,
la[chcd lnessage
2.
TIhl E COOK. Microwave
time
power
3.
TIME
level 3, (or
defrosting time).
4.
AUTO COOK.
at proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and the oven shuts off.
5.
AUTO
and the food weight. The oven automatically sets the power levels and the defrosting time.
6. AUTO ROAST. Insert the probe, press this pad, and the desired number pad for code to slow cook or temperature cook the meat with the automatic
preset
7. TEMP COOIUEIOLD. Use the temperature probe
to cook by using a preset temperature. Once the oven reaches the preset temperature, it switches to the Hold setting and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
8. POWER LEVEL. Press this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change from the automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
must be set hcfore
Dispiajs
Oven: Displays
Ro:lst Codes,
using
wltomatic
level after entering the
L)EF.
Gentle thawing at automatic
change
pre-progralmrned
D13F.
program.
cLOcK
operate.
the
time of’ day.
cook
and instructions.
power level 10 (or
the power
The oven automatically microwaves
power levels and determines the
Press this pad, then the code number
OVEN TIMER
,77
an} conventional oven
[he ti]ne
illg mock
for
cooking time).
level
or
le~’el being
and i
Time B&e Start and
a preset amount of
after entering the
12
BAKE TIME TIME
[enlperdture
LISMi,
nstnrctions.
i)ven
door
change
the
pc~wer
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STOP
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9.
CI,
microwalc ojen (exccp{ tile [imc
10. START.
pad to
convcn[iona]
11. CLEAR.
oven timer and the self-cleaning
enler
12.
MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no
microwale energy. 1[
a hold [i mer after defrost or is ~ delay timer before microwave time or temperature cooking.
13.
STOP TIME. Press this pad and then the
pads baking or cleaning. The oven will automatically calculate the correct Start Time for you.
14. CLOCK. Press this pad to enter the time of day or check time of day while cooking.
To
then enter the time of day. For example, if the time is 1 will flash on the display, directing START pad, thus setting the clock.
To above process.
15. BAKE TIME.
pads to enter the baking or roasting time. The oven turns off automatically at the end of that time if the OVEN SET knob is on TIME BAKE.
16. NUMBER PADS. Press these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature,
power level, Auto Roast Codes, conventional oven bake Start and Stop Times and to change the Cleaning Time on the self-cleaning oven.
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Press
this pad to stop
a
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{o
enter the time you want the oven to finish
set the
reset or change the time,
clock,
:30,
press the number pads 1, 3 and (). “Star”t”
Time.
first press the CLOCK pad and
Press this pad and then the number
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pressed. i[
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lake sure all the cookware used. in your
microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware
which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a
metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with one cup
water—
set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave
for
1 minute at high. If the dish
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heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
.* Steam or vapor escaping from
‘round the door.
=
Light reflection around the door
or the outer case.
Dimming of the oven light and
change in the blower sound may occur while operation at power levels other than high.
A dull thumping sound while the
oven is operating.
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.
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.
Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
HOW TO USE THE
MINUTE/SEcOND
The minute/second timer has 3 timing functions:
It
operates as a minute timer.
c
It can be set to delay cooking.
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
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2. Press the number pads
3,0and0
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(toset
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4. When time is up, the oven control signals.
5. Press the MIN/SEC TIMER pad to reset the display
TIMER
3.
Press the START pad. The display
START
shows the time counting down.
to clock or microwave cook or defrost programs.
(Continued Iwxl pqy)
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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER
(continued)
Using a Holding Time
The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Programming Delayed Cooking
.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, press the TIME COOK, TEMP COOK or the AUTO ROAST pad and enter the Cook Time, the temperature or the code. Press the HOLD TIMER pad and enter the number
pad. The timer will count down to zero and then
cooking will begin.
of minutes to delay cooking. Press the START
How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to
1.
Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
2. Press the TIME DEF pad
TIME
DEF
10
minutes and then Time Cook
do
it:
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3.
Press the number pads
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150andOtoset15
minutes defrosting time.
EImlml
MI N/SEC
TIMER
4. Set standing or Hold the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Tilne
by pressing
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5. Press the 1, 0, 0 and O pads to hold for ten minutes.
6. Press the TIME COOK pad.
TIME
COOK
n
NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook or the Auto Roast functions, be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the START pad.
7. Press the 2, 5, 0 and O pads to set 25 minutes of cooking time.
8.
Press the START pad.
START
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As each function is automatically performed, the oven display shows instructions entered and the function.
9.
When time is up, the oven control signals and oven automatically shuts off.
NOTE:
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork to sit for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
Foods that spoil easily such as milk,
should
not be allowed
Defrosting is automatically set on power
level 3,
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.
but can be changed by pressing the
the
eggs,
Questions and Answers
Q.
What will happen if I accidentally reverse my
defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically reanange your
program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.
14
Q.
Can
I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost
a food, hold it, to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.
aid
cook it
la~er. All
you need
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Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy
..iawing
advantages of a microwave oven. Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting,
but you may change this for more flexibility.
To
function, defrost frozen strawberries by following
the
1.
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3.
of frozen food and is one of the great
become better acquainted with the defrost
steps
below.
Place the package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close the door.
2. Press the TIME DEF pad.
TIME
DEF
Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in your cookbook. For example,
press 4,
()
and 0 to set 4 minutes.
4.
Press the START pad. When the cycle
START
1
5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat the steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of the defrosting time. Press the START pad.
6. When the oven control signals, open the door, remove the package and separate the strawberries
to
finish defrosting.
To change the power level after setting the defrosting time, press the POWER LEVEL pad, then press the desired number for a new power
=
is completed, the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.
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
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High)
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention
than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by pressing the desired power level pad.
Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in half; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to
approximately one third. During either, rotate or
stir food frequently.
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COOKING BY TIME
The time cooking’ feature allows you to select the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the directions below.
1.
Fill a cup
add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to dissolve.
Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe. Place the cup in the oven and close the door.
TIME COOK
2/3 full of water,
2.
Press the TIME COOK pad.
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3. Select your cook time. Press 1, 2 and O to set
1
minute and 20 seconds.
Because automatic power level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need
to change the power level.
4.
r
Press the START pad.
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5. When time
The oven then shuts off.
6. Open
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,
simply close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
To change the power level after setting the Cook Time,
press the desired number for the new power level.
is up, the oven control signals.
the door.
press the POWER LEVEL pad, then
How
to Use the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II 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 close the door.
2.
Press the TIME COOK pad.
TIME COOK
This is ideal
o
3.
Select your cook time.
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4.
Press the TIME COOK pad again.
5.
Set your second cook time.
press21and5 toset
2
minutes and 15 seconds.
4,
Press the START pad.
START
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7. When time is up, the oven control signals, The oven then shuts off.
8.
Open the door,
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,
simply close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
To change the power level after setting the Cook Time,
press the desired number for the new power level.
press the POWER LEVEL pad, then
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ernal
temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.
JOK
takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically
TEMF’
switches the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the
CLEAWOFF pad.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using the Temp Cook or Auto Roast
microwave oven functions. A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new ‘microwave oven.
Temperature probes provided with other products, such as those used for ovens, are designed to
withstand high temperatures. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
1.
Insert the temperature probe into the roast and attach the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.
-
TEMP
COOK
m
a
3. Press 1,2 and 5 to set
2. Press the TEMP COOIUHOLD pad.
125°F.
4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
POWER
LEVEL
Press 5 to set medium power.
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START
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6.
When
125”F.
and “HOLd” will be on the display. The oven will then hold the temperature.
7. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
8. Remove the probe and the roast from the oven.
Sensol
“w
To use your probe properly
in a roast, see the Automatic Roasting section.
5. Press the START pad. If the internal
temperature
of the
roast
is less than 80°F., the display will 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
Cooking Tips
Use a lower power level; it will heat food more
evenly though requiring more time.
Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
Questions
Q. After I followed the steps and pressed the
START pad “ERROR” flashed on the display and the oven control signaled. What’s wrong?
A.
“ERROR” flashes if you set the temperature either
below 80°F. or above between the flashing of “ERROR,” what incorrect
entry was made. To re-enter, press the
pad and begin again.
and Answers
199°F.
The oven
tells
you,
CLEARIOFF
Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. The probe may break off if you attempt to push it into frozen foods.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after I touched the
START pad?
A. “PRObE” will
flash
if you don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you press the TEMP COOK/HOLD
pad
and forget to use the probe. .
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in the food?
A. No,
if it touches the oven wall, damage may
occur to the probe and oven.
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AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast
uses up to
switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
3 power settings which automatically
Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should , are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting
Wax paper
Place tender beef roast on a trivet in microwave-safe dish. Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. Cover with wax paper.
Pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and cover with plastic wrap. Allow room for the probe when covering.
Place the meat in the oven with the
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.
m
ROAST
/1
u
2. Press the number pad 2.
3. Press the START pad. The display shows “COOL” and “ROAST CODE 2“ until the food temperature reaches 80°F.
4. At 80°F., the display switches to show the meat’s internal temperature.
Automatic
Total time includes time to bring food to
hold at that temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast. See the Auto Roasting section. The display shows “COOL” until the food is
temperature until
Press the AUTO ROAST pad.
Simmer
80”F..
then switches to show the food’s
180”F.
Auto Roast code 6
is reached.
180”F.
and
5. When you select Auto Roast codes 1,2, 3 or 4, the oven control signals with 3 beeps and “TURn” flashes on the display when it’s time to turn the roast over.
6. After you turn the roast, close the door and press the START pad.
7. After a preprogrammed food temperature is reached, the oven control signals the oven shuts off.
NOTE: The oven continues to cook after the signal
whether or not the roast is turned over.
The oven switches to “HOLd” at 180°F. until you
remove the food and turn the oven off. If stirring
is recommended, you can reset the oven by
pressing the START pad. Press the
after cooking.
3
times and
re-
CLEAWOFF
pad
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Roast Guide
Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking.
Approximate Time
Food Beef
Tender Roast
Rare Medium
Well
Pork
Loin Roast
Precooked Ham
Poultry
Whole Chicken Whole Turkey
(Insert
probe into meatiest
thigh
from below end and parallel to leg.)
Turkey Breast
(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)
*
Meat cooked to a
**
Reconllnended standing time before
‘1
The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture says, “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide., USDA Rev. June 1985.)
(3 lbs.)
(up to
12
Ibs.)
final
temperature of
area
of inner
140°F. or less may
SerVing.
Code
Final
Tem~erature*
1
2 3
4
I
5 5
4
still
115°F.~ 125°F.~ 145°F.
175”F.
115°F.
190°F.
190°F.
175”F.
contain bacteria.
(minutes per pound)
10-13
13–15 15-17
14–17 12-15
10-12 10-12
10–12
Hold Minutes**
5-1o
10-15
10-15
140°F.
means
k
o 0
10
0
10
Automatic
Food Time/Hours Comments Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler/Fryer
Ham or Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable Split Pea
Simmer
Guide Auto Roast code 6
Approx.
I
5-7
5-8
I
4-6
3–4
4–6
7-1o
5–7
I
Add enough liquid to just cover the meat. If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after
Same procedure as above.
Add 4 cups liquid.
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.
1/2
of time.
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AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost
of a pound (see the Conversion Guide). Then press the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes the power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths
Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of oven when you open the door.
shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food
weight before setting Auto Defrost.
1.
Remove the food from the package, place it in the oven on a microwave-safe dish and close the door.
AUTO
DEF
n
2. Press the AUTO DEF pad.
It
MLl
3. Enter the selected code number from guide. For example, poultry calls for code 2.
4. Enter the weight. For example, press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3
ounces). See the Conversion Guide.
Stand Time
When usingthe Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting
the interior. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. In some cases, it should stand in your refrigerator. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
After 4 seconds “START” flashes.
5. Press the START pad.
START
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Twice during defrosting, the oven control signals
3
times and “TURn” flashes and the oven shuts off. “TURn” continues to flash until you open the door. After turning the food close the door and press the START pad.
When the Defrosting Time is completed, the oven control signals 3 times and then beeps every minute until either the door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF
pad is pressed.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths
(.1 ) of a pound.
20
.
.4
.6 .7 .8 .9
.
1
4-5
I
6-7
9-1o
11 12-13 14–15
1~1
,
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CODE
RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS
Chops Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes
WEIGHT
FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL
where necessary.
STAND TIME
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Beef Patties Roast
I
Ribs
I
Steak
Stew
I
I
Whole Chicken Turn over and
Turkey Breast (breast side up)
Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes
Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes
Turn over. Turn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes
shield.
Turn over. Remove defrosted
I
Turn over.
Turn over and Separate and remove separate. defrosted pieces.
shield.
Turn over.
pieces.
and break apart.
Separate patties. 5 minutes
10 minutes pieces. Shield if necessary.
I
}
Turn over and shield.
Shield where necessary.
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity. 20 minutes in
refrigerator;
run cold water in cavity.
Chicken Pieces
I
Cornish hens (whole)
I
Cornish hens
Fish fillets
(split)
I
I
Shrimp, scallops Separate.
Whole fish Turn over and
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After the first or second signal, shield warm
meas
with small pieces of foil.
Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted Pieces.
Remove wrapper and turn over.
1
Turn over.
Turn over. Separate and remove
shield tail and head.
I
defrosted pieces. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5
minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity. 5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
Hold under cold running
water.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING
The Auto Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
NOTE: Use of the metal Double is NOT recommended.
Duty’”
shelf with Automatic Cooking
Foods Recommended
A wide variety of previously prepared foods including leftovers can be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings of food or plates of
leftover~.
Foods Not Recommended
Bread products, foods
that must be reheated
uncovered, foods that require constant attention, foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated. It
is best to use Time Cook I & II.
Easy to Use Keep the Door Closed
Simply press three control pads—AUTO COOK, the desired CODE and START. The word “AUTO” appears on the display and the sensor is activated. oven can affect cooking performance. If the door
Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO” is displayed—steam escaping from the
is opened, close the door and press the START pad immediately.
Automatic Cooking Codes
Automatic cooking codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of popular foods. See the Automatic Cooking control Guide section for specific foods and instructions.
For Example:
1.
AUTO COOK
B
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2. Press the number pad for the desired code.
Place covered food in the oven. Press the AUTO COOK pad.
3. Press the START pad.
4. The word “AUTO” shows in the display, indicating
steam sensor is activated.
5. The oven control signals when the steam is sensed.
Rotate or stir food, if necessary.
When done, the oven control signals and the oven shuts off.
NOTE:
affect cooking performance.
Do not open the door. Opening the door may
How to Adjust the Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste
By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number from 2 through 9, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time that the code would regularly provide.
For example, if code 4 cooks your seafood more done than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll
get a 20% shorter cooking time.
If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.
For the seafood in the example above, code 49 would provide a 2070 longer cooking time than the regular code 4 would provide.
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2ontainers
Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe, see the Microwave Tips section.
Never use tight-sealing plastic
they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food
and Covers
to
overcook.
covers—
Match the amount of food to the size of the
container.
Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven.
into steam can mislead the sensor.
Stir or
if required. See
Control Guide.
Fill containers at least half full.
Beads of moisture turning
rotate food after the beeping signal
the Automatic Cooking
Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and
vegetables.
lids
~.hat
available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. be lo&~ over food to allow for
expansion. Seal by pressing plastic
wrap firmly around edges.
For frozen entrees in paperboard trays,
remove tray from box
but
do
film over tray. Thick entrees may take longer to cook.
For frozen foods in metal trays,
covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.
Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown.
Break food up thoroughly after the oven signals.
Cover with
fit. If lids are not
P1astic
wrap should
not remove
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Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob.
covering should be loose over food to allow for expansion.
Seal by pressing
plastic wrap firmly
around edges.
Paper plates—while
may be used for Time and Temperature Cooking and
Defrosting,
them with automatic
cooking.
safe
rehe&ing.
Follow the Automatic
cooking control
Guide setting for casseroles. Cover
casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. Cool hot ingredients or sauces. If they are not cool, use Time Cook.
Plastic wrap
they
do not use
Use microwave-
~lates
or bowls for
Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE
Do not open the oven door during Auto cycle. The
door may be opened after the oven control signals and the countdown time is displayed.
When the oven control signals and the remaining
time is displayed, the oven door may be opened for
stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking,
press the START pad.
Most foods should be , ~= ~> ---
covered with lid, wax
.2
“<j+:: j. ,-- “- paper or plastic wrap
topreventspatterino
and keep oven
clea~.
Vent plastic wrap
><==:
@
/’
,... -
#/’ ;
-w.
covers to allow steam to escape.
Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.
Auto Cook
Food
Code
Container
Canned Foods
Thin foods such as soup, broth, gravy.
Thick foods such as canned ravioli, chunky soups, beef stew,
canned ve.qetables.
all
Leftovers
TV Dinners (except for
those
1
1
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Microwave-safe container matched to
food.
size of
Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.
Cook in container (see comments).
with pasta) Frozen Entrees
Cook in container (see comments).
Frozen Pouch Meals
X
Frozen Lasagna
1 or 1
with lid to dish.
qt. casserole
Casseroles
With precooked ingredients in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey tetrazzini.
With raw ingredients such as hamburger patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.
4
6
2–3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.
2–3 qt. casserole with lid to dish.
Add 1/4- 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.
Be sure the outside of container and the inside
of the oven are dry.
If food needs additional cooking, return to oven
and use Auto Cook Code 1.
Use preference control “ 1“ or “9” to adjust the cook
times to suit your individual tastes. See the How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste section.
Use of Auto Cook feature with Double
Duty’r~
shelf is not recommended.
NOTE: The oven
will
not accept an Auto Cook code if the oven is hot. You must cool the oven before using Auto Cook or you may choose to use time or temperature microwave cooking.
Approx. Time
2–3
min./cup
4
min.lcup
4
min./cup
8–10 min.
17–20 min.
depending
on size
3–8 min.
10–20 min
12–16 min.
16–24 min.
Comments
Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.
Cover
with lid to dish or wax paper.
Cover with lid to dish or wax
If foil tray is no more than 3/4 inch deep, remove foil top, return to original box
reclose
box. If tray is more than 1“ deep,
Iood
remove dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board container, remove from box and cook in original container.
When microwaving 2 pouches, make l-inch slit in center of each pouch. Place pouch containing meat on microwave-safe plate, with remaining pouch on top. Flex pouch before serving.
Remove lasagna from foil tray and place in microwave-safe dish and cover. Let stand 3
and place in microwave-sate
tneals
to
5 minutes before
paper.
and
containing
servinz.
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Food Meats and Seafood
Chicken pieces
(Up to 3 lbs.)
to
~
lbs.)
5
Ibs.)
(1 lb.)
17!
lbs.)
Fish fillets
Meat loaf ( 1 X lbs.)
Hamburger patties (4-5)
Sausage patties (1 lb.)
Pork chops (4-1 inch thick)
Spareribs
(Up tO
Swiss steak (
Chuck roast
(Up
Shrimp (up to I lb. )
Rice
Regular, raw,
1 cup
Instant, 1
CUD
Vegetables
Fresh such as carrots, artichokes, cauliflower broccoli, Brussels Sprouts (1 lb.)
Baking potatoes
Frozen block such peas, green beans, spinach, broccoli
Lima beans
Frozen pouch such
as
broccoli in butter
sauce, corn, peas
(2+)
m
Fruit
Baked apples–4
4uto Cook
Code
5
1
9
3
5
6
7
7
7
4
9
1
2
9
1
1
2
1
Container
12 x 8 x 2–in.
glass dish
12 x 8 x 2–in.
glass dish
10-in. pie plate
12
x 8 x 2–in.
glass dish
12 x 8 x 2–in.
glass dish
12 x 8 x 2–in.
glass dish
13
x 9 x 2–in.
glass
dish
3–qt.
casserole
with lid
13
x 9 x 2–in.
glass dish
%qt.
glass dish
1
with lid
2–qt. casserole with lid
2–at. casserole with lid
2–qt. casserole with lid
None
I
Y,–qt.
casserole
with lid
X–q&.
casserole
I
with lid Lay pouch on
microwave–safe dish
2–qt. casserole with
lld
Approx.
Time
8–20
min.
6–9 min.
25–30 min.
7–9 min.
7–9 min.
22–25 min.
30
min.–
1 hr.
1
hr. 45 min.
60-65 min.
65–90 min.
4–6 min.
2 1–28 min.
5–8 min.
10–15 min.
8–16 min. depending on number
8–10 min.
12–13 min.
7–9 min.
12–14 min.
Comments
Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting one corner.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting one comer.
Cover with wax paper. control signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.
Cover with wax paper. When the oven control signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn.
Baste with barbecue sauce. Cover with wax paper. When the oven control signals,
1/2
rotate dish Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting
one comer. When the oven control signals,
rearrange the ribs.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting one corner.
Follow instructions on rice package.
Follow instructions on rice package.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.
Pierce with fork and place on oven floor in a square arrangement. Turn potatoes over when the oven control signals and remaining time is displayed.
Add 2 tablespoons water.
Add 1/4 cup water.
Make 1 inch slit in pouch before cooking. Stir well before serving.
Core apples and fill with butter and brown sugar.
turn.
Wher,
the oven
If after completion of the Auto Cook cycle, food needs additional warming, simply
re-cover
the food and use Auto Cook Code 1.
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TM
HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY
SHELF
Use the shelf only when cooking food on
2
Ievels.
Food microwaves best when placed
directly on the oven floor.
Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven. Product damage may result.
Use pot holders when handling the metal shelf
and containers. They may
Do not store a microwave browning dish on the
metal shelf.
Use of the
Cooking is not recommended.
DoubIe
Duty
be
hot.
TM
shelf with Automatic
Positioning the Shelf
To position the DOUBLE DUTY shelf,
tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side
of
the oven in the rear.
TM
Next, lower the front until the shelf
support guides fit onto the support shelf should fit snugly in place, be guides located at each side of the oven in the front. of the oven.
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated
and ready to serve at the same time. Do not use the oven shelf to cook batters and
dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch.
When properly positioned, the
level
and not touch the back wall
If arcing occurs when using the
I
I
I
1
shelf to cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven off.
Make sure the shelf is positioned – right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.
To prevent arcing,
sheif
when
you
remove the
ar~
not using it.
~
How to Heat or Reheat Several Different
When heating several different types of food together,
be placed on the oven shelf, while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food and its starting temperature.
Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes ahead of time, then add smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking.
Heat or reheat different types of food at 10 (High).
To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. After half of the time, stir or rearrange foods
(do not reverse positions). Check foods especially) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.
foods which must be served hot must
(floor
~pes
26
of Food Together
Place on shelf large or more dense foods which need
the most heating,
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pasta. Place on the oven floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf
properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
&
F\
&
will not pop
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Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls
At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions. The word 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. Switching heats to higher settings always shows a quicker change than
switching to lower settings.
How to Set the Controls
OFF
@
F
1.
Grasp the control knob and push in.
a
m$
2. Turn the knob either clockwise or counterclockwise to the desired heat setting.
The control must be pushed into set only from the OFF position. When the control is in any position
other than
without pushing in.
Be sure you turn the control to
the OFF position when you finish cooking.
An indicator light will glow
when ANY heat on any surface unit is on.
OFF, it may be rotated
~ooking Guide for Using Heats
HI—Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil.
MEDIUM HIGH (7)—Fast fry, pan broil; maintain
fast boil on large amount of food. MEDIUM (4)—Saute and brown; maintain slow boil
on large amount of food. LOW (3)—Cook after starting at
water in covered pan.
.1
.
WM—Steam rice, cereal; maintain serving
temperature of most foods.
Hl;
cook with little
NOTE:
At HI, MEDIUM HIGH (7), never leave food unattended. Boilovers cause smoking; greasy
spillovers
At WM, LOW (3), melt chocolate, butter on
small unit.
may catch fire.
SURFACE COOKING TIPS
Cookware
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware. 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.
~or
best cooking results pans should be flat on the
~ottom.
the surface unit. The pan should edge of the trim ring more than 1 inch.
Match the size of the
saucepan
no~
AhIminuIn
to the size of
extend over the
(continued next page)
Right
~~
Not Over 1“
Wrong
Over 1”
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SURFACE COOKING TIPS
(continued)
Deep Fat Frying
Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures.
Keep range and hood clean from grease.
Wok Cooking
Do not use woks that have
you
use only a
n::;::d;:;
are available at your local retail store.
flat-
~
support rings. Use of these types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing
over the surface unit build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain
cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring. You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
HOME CANNING TIPS
the ring
will
cause a
*
Canning should be done on surface units only.
Pots that extend beyond 1 inch of the surface unit’s trim ring 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 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 too long to boil water.
HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER 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 cooktop surfaces surrounding 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
take longer than expected, even though directions have been carefully followed. The process time will be shortened by:
(1) using a pressure canner, and (2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
your house has low voltage, canning may
heating of large quantities of water.
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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, to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
Oven Light
The lower oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened. Use the
switch to turn light on and off when door is closed. The
s~)itch
is located above
the door of the lower oven.
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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 out to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will
eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the oven,
you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.
the
cookware on a shelf, pull the
pull the shelf toward
shelf
4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, especially during the first weeks of using your new cooking center.
NOTE: You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a new oven and
the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
will disappear in a short time. To speed
Surface Light
Push the surface light switch button located under the control panel and the light comes on. Push again and the light goes off.
To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with the
stomlocks
.
and
toward push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past “stop” on the oven wall. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.
(curved extension of
the’rear
of the oven. Tilt up the
shelfl
facing up
fron~
and
Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking food are suggested on the Baking, Roasting and Broiling pages.
(contirlued ne.rf
page)
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Oven Controls
USING YOUR OVEN
(continued)
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 units are then activated for that operation.
The OVEN TEMP knob maintains the temperature you set, from WARM ( and also at CLEAN
150”F.)
(880°F.).
to BROIL
(550”F.),
Regular Oven Timer
The conventional oven timer is designed to
automatically start and stop certain oven functions (TIME BAKE or CLEAN). The clock must be set before the conventional oven timer will operate.
Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced.
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the temperature yourself. If you
think it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
it
hotter.
such as those found in grocery stores,
We recommend that you
It
YourseZf
OFF
D
OVEN
SET
(DID
To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad and then the number pads to enter the time
if the time is 1
Press the START pad and the clock will be set.
:30,
press the number pads 1, 3 and O.
giJ---j@,:,nted
To adjust the thermostat knob:
1.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the CLEAN position and pull the knob off the shaft, revealing the area behind the knob.
2. Insert the tip of a 3/ 16“ standard screwdriver into the indented area directly under the notch and turn
in the desired direction.
3.
To increase the oven temperature,
one notch counter clockwise.
To decrease the oven temperature,
one notch clockwise.
Each notch represents approximately
4. Return the knob, matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft.
Re-check the oven’s performance before making any
additional adjustments.
of day. For example,
move the dial
move the dial
15°F.
-
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
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 using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do
Zt Yourse~
section.
How to
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 food for doneness at minimum time on
recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3.
Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and then remove the foods.
Set Your Range for Baking
place the shelves in the
TIMED
How to Time Bake
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
timed baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically.
250
,“,,
SET
BAK E
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BAKING
NOTE:
shows the correct time of day.
To set the clock,
the number pads to enter the time of day. Press the
START pad and the clock will be set.
Before beginning make sure the oven clock
first press the CLOCK pad and then
0“,,
TEMP
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 length
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BAKE TIME
c1
3. Press the number pads to enter desired Baking Time. For example, press Baking Time.
of time.
2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.
place the shelves in the
1.
250
Turn the OVEN SET the oven.
knob to TIME BAKE. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the oven temperature, for example
3,
0 and O to set 3 hours
250”F.
4. Press the START pad.
5. When baking is completed, the oven control
6. Press the CLEAR pad. Remove the food from
NOTE:
Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue
cooking after the controls are off.
Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
signals and the oven automatically shuts off.
(continued next page)
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TIMED
BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Quick Reminder
1.
Press the BAKE TIME pad.
2. Press the number pads.
3. Press the STOP TIME pad.
4. Press the number pads.
5:
Press the START pad.
To avoid possible burns,
correct position before you turn the oven on. You can set the oven control to turn the oven on
automatically, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically.
For example: Let’s say it’s shortly after time at 250”F. Here’s how:
~@
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to 250”F. or the recommended temperature.
(—1
7:00.
The recipe suggests 3 hours baking
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2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.
place the shelves in the
2:00
and dinner time is
250
4.
Press the STOP TIME pad.
STOP TIME
5.
Press the number pads 7,0 and O to enter
set the time you want the oven to turn off.
6. Press the START pad. The oven
START
c1
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.
CLEAR
n
[
NOTE:
“E EE” will appear on 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.
Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue
cooking after the controls are off.
Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
automatically figures the Start Time
so the oven will turn off when you want baking to be completed.
4:00
7:00.
7. Press the CLEAR pad, open the door and remove the food from the oven.
J
7:00
and the
to
.
Press the number pads 3, 0 and O to set 3 hours Baking Time.
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NOTE:
surfaces of the cooking center get hot too.
When the oven is hot, the top and outside
Oven Shelves
For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool.
The correct
shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired.
As a general rule, place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting in the food. To preheat, set the oven at the correct higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
temperatul-e-selecting
a
Type of Food
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes Pies or pie shells Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting
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.
Shelf Position
A
B or C
I
A orB
I Bor
C
I
A(oncookie sheet)
1
BorC
I
A orB
I
I
I
I
I
Baking Pans
[Jse
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
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.
Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by
25°F.
and use the recommended cooking time in the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies or casseroles.
f’or
pies.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1 to 1 as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.
X
inch space between pans as well
(continued next page)
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BAKING
(continued)
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results.
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.
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.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
34
DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.
allows heat to escape and makes
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Do not lock the oven door with the latch during roasting. 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 to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore. oven controls are set for BAKE or TIME BAKE. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Roasting is easy; just
follow
these directions:
1.
Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating is necessary.
2.
Check the weight of the
meat. Place (or for poultry,
it,
fat side up,
breast-
side-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
Dossible. (The
‘.
with grid is a good pan for this. ) Line the broiler
broiler
Dan
,
pan with aluminum foil when using the pan for
marinating. cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats, or basting food during cooking. Avoid spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the oven door.
After roasting is complete,
4. SET knob to OFF and then remove the food from the oven.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing. after being removed from the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10”F.; to compensate for temperature increase, if desired,
remove the roast from the-oven sooner (at 5° to 10°F.
less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
NOTE:
You may wish to use Timed Baking, as described in
the Baking section of this book, to turn oven on and
off automatically.
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached.
turn the OVEN
-.
3.
Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to 325°F. Small poultry may be cooked at
375”F.
for best browning.
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb,
etc., can be started without
thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for
larger roasts).
Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.
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ROASTING
(continued)
Questions and Answers
Q.
Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer? a roast or poultry?
A.
Checking the finished internal temperature at A. It is rarely necessary to preheat your oven. Preheat
the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking. length of time. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer
at
half-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A.
Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes
after removing them from the
oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook
only for very small roasts, which cook a short
Q.
When buying a roast, are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes.
Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
of
Q. Can I seal the sides
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.
ROASTING GUIDE
Oven
Type Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin tip, rump or top round*
Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder* Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces Turkey
*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
I-The
U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only
food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book.—Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
Temperature
I
325°
325°
325° 325°
325°
325° 350°
325°
Doneness
Rare: Medium: Well Done: Rare: Medium: Well Done: Well Done: Well Done: To Warm:
Well Done: Well Done:
Well Done:
Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5 Ibs. 6 to 8 lbs.
24-33 35–39 40-45 2 1–25 25-30 24-28 30-35 28-33 35-45
35-45 3040
17–20
minutes per pound (any weight)
3
to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
35$40
35-40 10
to
15 lbs.
18–25
18–22 22-29 30-35
20–23
30-40
30–35 Over 15 Ibs.
15-20
Internal Temperature ‘F.
1400–1 50°1’ 150°-1600 170°–1850
140°–1500j’
150°–1600
170°–1850
1700–1 80°
170°-1800
115°–1200
1
85°-1900
I
s5°–1900
In
thigh:
185°–190”
140°F.
means some
.
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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 unit 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 near edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired,
fat may be trimmed, leaving layer about 1/8 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan. Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
3. Position a shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling is done on shelf position C, but if your range is connected to 208 volts, you higher position.
4. Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.
Chide. Most broiling may
-
wish to use a
5. Turn both the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP
knobs to BROIL. Preheating units is not necessary.
6. Turn food only once during broiling. Time foods for first side according to the Broiling Guide.
Turn food, then use times given for second side as a guide to preferred doneness. (Where two thicknesses and times are given together, use first times given for thinnest food.)
7. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Serve the food immediately, leaving the broiler pan and rack outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning.
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Use of
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.
Aluminum Foil
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.
Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking.
meat from sticking?
The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat from sticking to the surface. However, spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make clean-up easier.
Q. 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 meat with tongs; piercing meat with a fork also allows
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 unit for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with food in oven. Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only once during broiling.
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BROILING GUIDE
1.
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.
2.
The oven door should be open to the broil stop position.
3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use longs to turn meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices.
4. If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.
edges
of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven.
6. The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.
7.
Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide
1 X times per side.
8. If your range is connected to 208 Volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Shelf
Position
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Ground Beef
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rare Medium Well Done
Rare Medium Well Done
Chicken
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or Toaster Pastries English Muffins
Lobster Tails
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
‘Lamb Chops
Medium Well Done about 10 to 12
.Medium
Well Done
Wieners
similar precooked sausages, bratwurst
and
lb. (4 patties)
3/4
1/2 to
1
inch thick
(1 to
IX
(2 to
1
(2 to 2fi lbs.), split lengthwise
2 to 4 slices
1 pkg. (2)
24
(6 to 8 oz. each)
inch thick
IX Ibs.)
inch thick
2X Ibs.)
whole
1 inch thick
2 (1/2 inch thick)
2 (1 inch thick), about
1
lb.
2(1 inch thick)
oz.
2 (1X inch thick),
about 1 lb.
l-lb. pkg. (10)
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c c c
c c c
A
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B
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B
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B
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B
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First Side
Time, Minutes
10
6 8
12
10
15
25 35
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%2
3-4
13–16
5
8
10
13
10
12 14
17
6
Second Side
Time, Minutes Comments
4!X
7
5 6
11
7–8
14-16
20-25
10-15
1/2
Do not
turn over.
5
8
10
13
Arrange in
Space
evenly. Up to 8 patties
take about same time.
Steaks less than I
cook through before browning.
Pan frying is recommended. Slash fat.
Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes
per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter. Broil skin-side-down first.
Space evenly. Place English
muffins cut-side-up and brush
with butter, if desired. Cut through back of shell. Spread
open. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time.
Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before
and during cooking, if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1 cured ham.
Slash fat.
I
9
10
12
12–14
1-2
Slash fat.
If desired, split sausages in half lengthwise; cut into 5-to 6-inch pieces.
single layer.
inch thick
X
inch thick or home
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‘3efore a
Quick Reminder:
1.
2. Close the oven door.
3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4 Press the START pad.
The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean
to
cool before
1.
Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, and any aluminum foil from the oven— they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven.
their luster and become hard supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to prevent staining.
Clean Cycle
Prepare the oven for cleaning.
cvcle.
You mav have to allow the oven
y~u
can slide
;he
door latch.
However, they will darken, lose
to
slide
A.
Oven Front Frame
B.
Openings in Door
Oven Door Gasket
c.
Oven Light
D. E.
Oven Vent Grille
all
.Wipe
bottolm.
cookware
the shelf
If yOLI
m)
Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame (A),
3.
under the front edge outside the door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1 inch into the oven). Use detergent and hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then rinse mixture. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.
Clean the door with soap and water. Also clean under the oven vent grille (E) above the oven with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover (D) is in place.
Do not let water run down through openings (B) 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.
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 frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
4. Close the door and make sure the oven light (D) is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will to burn out immediately.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven.
to~,
be
of
the oven vent, the door I iner
well
with a vinegar and water
sides and outside front of the oven
(C)—
notice
the gasket becoming worn,
shortened or it may cause the bulb
A
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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
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.
START
c1
You’ll know cleaning has started when the cleaning
light glows.
Lmechanism.
The oven is programmed to clean for 3 hours, but you
may change the Cleaning Time by pressing the CLEAR pad and the number pads to enter a different cleaning time from 1
X
to 4X hours.
r
To Stop a Clean Cycle
1.
Push the CLEAR pad.
2. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go. You to open the door right away unless the oven temperature is at a safe level.
NOTE:
“E EE” appears on the display if you enter a Clean
Time less than happens, press the CLEAR pad and begin again.
No other function of the regular lower oven can be
used until the self-clean cycle is over and the oven door is unlatched. You may use the microwave oven during cleaning time.
will
not be able
3.
To begin cleaning immediately, press the START pad. The display shows the Stop Time—in this example, 3 hours from the time the cleaning operation starts.
1 X
or more than 4X hours. If this
.—
After
a Clean Cycle
After cleaning is complete,
locked until the oven cools. If you cannot slide the
lattiheasily to unlock the door, allow additional time
for cleaning.
Never force the latch handle. The latch slides easily. Fording the latch handle may damage the door lock.
Turn the Oven Set knob to
knob to WM. Press the CLEAR pad.
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe
it up
w“ith
a damp cloth after the oven cools.
the oven door will stay
OFf
and the oven Temp
How to Delay Start of Cleaning
To Delay Start of cleaning:
1. Follow the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle section and then steps 1 and 2 of the How to Set the Oven for Cleaning section.
2. Press the STOP TIME pad and the
STOP TIME
c1
number pads for the time of day you
want the cleaning cycle to be finished.
If white spots remain, remove them with a filled steel wool pad. Be
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.
NOTE: No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks.
3. Press the START pad.
START
sure to rinse thoroughly with
soap-
u
NOTE: The oven automatically figures the Starting Time so cleaning will end when you want it to.
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Questions and Answers
Q.
If
my oven
day, can
A. Yes. This is the
anci
coo] i ng during
clc~ln i ng
ciock
is not set to the correct time of’
1
still self-clean my
s~)und 0[’ the
bo(h
[ilc cook
I“ul)ctions.
o!-en?
Illetul htxing
i
f
I: ;md
Q.
Should there be
A.
}’2s, there nlaj
clc
LIn ings, FII
aiso
CULIW
Q. f$d~at
Q.
causes
surfm.w
My o~en
of my o!en?
shel}es have become gray after the
self-clean cycle.
A. Yes.
Q. Gn I
After
]ose
some iuster and change to a deep
cooli
is self-cleaning’?
A.
Yes.
While [hc
the
cook(op
any odor during
he
:In odor during
i
lure
to wipe out excessive
:L
strong
odor when cleaning.
the
hair-like lines on the enameled
the
cleaning?
the I_ir<l
l’ICi\
soil might
is this normal’?
the
self’-clean
cycle. the shelves may
gr:.lj CO](M.
food on the cooktop while the oven
oven is self-cleaning, you
just as you
norlmally
do.
can Llse
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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.
Removal of Packaging Tape
The safest way to remove the adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances to assure no damage is done to the finish of the product is an application of a household liquid dishwashing
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a
soft cloth and an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure is also safe for the face of microwave doors and other plastic parts.
Microwave Oven
Outside
Clean the outside of the microwave oven with
soap and a damp cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with
Inside
Keep the microwave oven clean and
smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside of the microwave. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls
and floor. That’s because there’s little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some spatters wipe up with a paper towel, some may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.
Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily.
it with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
allow
to soak. Wipe dry and then apply
~ìÜ‹ÄJ••œM••@J••
a
dry towel.
sweet-
When the window is soiled, wash
NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from the chrome trim on oven parts cannot be removed if baked on.
Wipe metal and plastic parts on the inside of the door frequently.
Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders or
steel and plastic pads. They may mar the surface.
Door Surface
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
If you use a Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
Use Bon
Ami@
on the bottom of the Brown ‘N Sear Dish can cause stains to bake onto the oven floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bon brand cleanser.
After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.
DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Use a damp cloth to remove all soil.
brand cleanser. High heat generated
Ami@
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)ouble
Your shelf accessory is designed for use in the microwave oven only;
oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or
in the dishwasher.
Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.
Duty
ShelFM
Microwave oven
do not use it in the lower
Microwave Oven Lamp
To replace the microwave oven lamp, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or the circuit breaker panel.
l’he
lamp cover is located on top of the In
oven on the Use a short blade-type screwdriver and remove the
screw in the
left
side.
front
of the lamp cover.
icmwave
Lift the lamp 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 of the same type and wattage, available from your
GE
supplier.
Screw the replacement bulb into the socket and replace the screw in the lamp cover. electrical power to the cooking center.
Re-connect
bulb
Probe
The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and
water or a scrap-filled scouring pad. Cool the
temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn
spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.
Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.
Microwave Oven
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
.
Lift-Off Oven Door
Lower oven
The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to
the door. To remove the door, open it a
few inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE:
Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and
the oven door frame as the hinge could
snaF
back
and pinch fingers.
While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with
towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of the door:
Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated.
The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
scouring pad.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass
material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Inside Gasket
Gasket
Outside Gasket
Outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front
of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door. —
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped
up immediately.
When surface is cool, clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
NOTE: Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated. The bake unit can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor. If spillover, residue, or ash accumulate around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.
oven Shelves
Lower Oven
Clean the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
To remove heavy, burned-on soil,
use soapy metal pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
The oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning
oven.
However, they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with
cooking oil after self-cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily.
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Broiler Pan and Rack
After broiling,
Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on,
detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.
The broiler pan may be cleaned with a commercial 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 store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the cooking center.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self-cleaning oven.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused.
rIowever,
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.
For other spills such as fat smatterings,
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
remove the broiler pan from the oven.
This finish is acid-resistant.
any acid foods spilled (such as fruit juices,
Lower oven
sprinkle the rack with
wash with
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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids 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 the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must be removed first. Make sure the surface units are completely cool before touching them.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and pull it out.
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.
Surface unit
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 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 catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil.
Using foil so close to the receptacle can cause shock, fire or damage to the cooking center.
CAUTION: Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Oven
Vent
The duct allows moisture and vapors to be released
from the oven. The oven is vented through a duct centered under the right rear surface unit.
To clean the duct:
Remove the surface unit and drip pan. Make sure the duct opening is unobstructed. Never cover the hole.
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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, grasp the center of the handle and pull straight out.
The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range.
To remove:
the guide stops. To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide the
drawer into place.
Pull the drawer straight out and lift over
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Jo
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.
The groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration). Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak.
The knob stem has a groove in each side.
will damage the finish.
To
clean both the inside and the outside:
Wipe with soap and Do not use cleansing powders
which may scratch the surface.
/
To clean the outside glass finish,
Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside
openings in the glass while cleaning.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water.
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Clear groove in stem
water.
Rinse well.
or
harsh abrasives
use a glass cleaner.
or
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel and drawer front. Clean these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
Do not use commercial
Metal Parts Glass Surfaces
Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a
soft cloth.
To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the top of the oven door while cleaning.
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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 range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it. For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break.
To remove: To replace:
Install and tighten the cover. Reconnect the electrical power to the cooking center.
NOTE: A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt household bulb.
Cooktop Surface Light and Starter
Unscrew the cover and remove the bulb. Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb.
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or with wet hands. Never wipe light area with a wet cloth. Interrupt electrical supply to the cooking center before removing.
To replace bulb:
1.
Remove the retaining panel (remove 3 screws)
securing the top of the lamp glass panel.
2. Carefully pull the lamp 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 the same length
and wattage.
5. Slip the lamp glass with the end trims back into the lamp glass retainer.
To replace starter:
1. Remove lamp glass as explained above.
2. Grasp starter, turn it counterclockwise, about 1/4 turn, and lift out. Replace with one of the same
wattage.
3. Reposition the lamp glass as explained above.
Do not touch the bulb when it is hot
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USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM “ERROR’’APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY
CONTROL PANEL ON YET MICROWAVE OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE
“PROBE” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY
QUESTIONS?
[
POSSIBLE CAUSE
When
Door opened
Incorrect weight of the Auto Defrost code on the guide. Reset the oven.
The SIART pad not pressed.
Door not securely closed.
.4nother function was pressed. Press the. CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel it.
Numbers not entered after pressing the TIME COOK pad.
Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK pad.
*
The CLEAIUOFF pad pressed accidentally.
No code number entered after pressing either the AUTO ROAST, AUTO
Probe not inserted properly or not used during Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold.
The probe not inserted properly into the oven receptacle or food.
The probe not used, although the AUTO ROAST or the TEMP COOK HOLD
using the Temp Cook function,
than
80°F.
or more than
during
199”F.
the Auto cycle of Auto Cook function. Close the door and
press the START pad.
COOK, or AUTO DEFROST pads.
pad has been pressed.
you
have entered a temperature of
less
LOWER OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE
LOWER OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK
ELECTRONIC PADS WILL NOT WORK
ELECTRONIC DISPLAY PANEL GOES BLANK
OR BLINKS
FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN
Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown
oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main
circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven fuse (a cartridge-type)
should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
The oven controls are not properly set.
The door is left in locked position after cleaning.
Light bulb is loose or is burned out.
Switch operating the oven light is defective.
The oven is in the
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
self-clerming
function.
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.
The OVEN SET knob not set on BROIL position.
The OVEN TEMP knob not set correctly.
Door not open to the broil stop position.
Improper shelf position is being used. See the Broiling section.
Necessary preheating was not done.
‘*
Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
Cookware is not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit.
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PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY IN 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
“BURNING” OR “OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM LOWER OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
POSSIBLE CAUSE
. 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.
Roasting pan is too small.
Improper cookware is being used.
A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning.
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
prior to
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 has cooled and the latch
$elf-cleaning.
slides easily to open the door. Reset the oven for either Baking or Broiling.
This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle for at least 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
LOWER OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO
The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat-Do It
HOT OR TOO COLD
SURFACE UNITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
Surface units are, not plugged in solidly.
Drip pans are not set securely in the
Surface unit controls are not properly set.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000 consumer information service
YourseZ!section.
cooktop.
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We’ll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that
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In-Home Repair Service
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repairs can be handled in just
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Upon request,
Braille controls for appliances, and a brochure assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
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Service Contracts
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You can have the secure feeling that GE (k)nsumer
after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warrantv is still
in effect and you’re assured of future
Parts
you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,
ser~ice at today’s prices.
andAccessories
8D&626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have
— their home. The
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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
is needed
to obtain service –
under warranty.
purchase date
WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide,
charge, parts and service labor
your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwave cooking center
of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.
Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If
you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer
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
that fails because
magnetron tube
Center’t)
free of
in
if
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop
travel costs to your home. All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers
Customer
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
Replacement of house fuses or
res”etting
. Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
owner for products
D.C. In Alaska the
or for the service technician’s
or by our authorized
Care<m
servicers during
of circuit breakers.
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Some states do not allow the
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
exclusiori
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
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6-93 CG
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
Warrantor: General Electric Company
Printed in LaFayette,
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