GE JHP70GN Use and Care Manual

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Microwave Cooking Center

Safety instructions ....................2-8

Operating Instructionsr Tips

Aluminum Foil......................,5, 7, 34, 36-38

Electronic Control Features 12

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exhaust System ............................................42

Oven............................................29.4 1

Lower

Baking Broiling ..37, 38 Controls Roasting Self-Cleaning Oven Shelves

Timed Baking

Microwave Oven 13–26

Automatic Cooking ..........................22-25

Automatic Defrosting ......................20, 21

Automatic Roasting Automatic Cooking By

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

Double

Defrosting by Time.,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hold Time 14 Minute/Second Timer 13, 14

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

Surface Cooking, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,28

Controls ......................................................2 7

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Temperature,..,,,..,

Shelf .....................6, 24, 26

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10, 11

18, 19

17, 18

Problem Solver

Thermostat

Do It Yourself...............................,.. ,....,.........30

More questions

GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000

Care

Broiler Pan and Rack ...................,,..,,,.........46

Cooktop..........................................................46

Cooktop Surface Lower Oven Lower Oven Light Microwave Microwave Oven Lamp

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

Removal of Packaging Tape .........,............43

Surface Unit/Drip Pans

Preparation

Flooring and Leveling ...................,,...,,...,,....,9

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers ........................5l

Model and Serial Numbers .,...,....................2

Warranty

The electrical

.......................4g,

Adjustment–

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and Cleaning

Light,...,....,......................48

Door.............................,..,...,,..,45

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Oven..,,....................................,.43

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ou(out

in this cooking center is 800 watts.

(IEC-705

of the microwave oven

Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

Model

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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, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service

calls concerning your cooking center.

Be sure your cooking center is registered.

It is important that we, the manufacturer. know the location of your cooking center should for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer product Ownership Registration Card. If you 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

need occur

mo~e,

or if

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

can

comect

yourself.

yoLl

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the the back of this guide. details—including your phone number—to:

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 Appliance Park further help. Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

.,..

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances

FINALLY, if your problem is

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

‘

still

not resolved, write:

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(c)

(a) Do Not Attempt

door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

to operate this oven with the

any object between the oven f’rent

Do Not Operate the

particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

oven if it is damaged. It is

be adjusted or repaired by

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

●

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic

Enforcement Act

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

requires

the

Governor

gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.

can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

●

Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.

If your model has q surface lamp, you must recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to local, state and federal codes.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

~.RNING—Toreduce

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.

theriskofburns,

Exposure

●

Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY

SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

●

Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

REMOVING THE FUSE OR

near the cooktop.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance outdoors.

this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

●

This cooking center is not approved or tested

Do not use

for marine use.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged cord or plug,

properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

Do not leave children alone-children should

if it is not working

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.

damage the cooking center and even tip it over causing severe personal injury.

They could

●

Have the installer show you the location

of the circuit breaker or fuse.

easy reference.

“

Be sure your appliance is properly

Mark it for

installed and grounded by a qualified technician

Installation Instructions.

●

This appliance must be connected to a

in accordance with the provided

grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,

or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

“

This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel.

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 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.

Contact nearest

●

CAUTION:

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

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

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.

could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

Flammable material

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

●

Use only dry pot holders—moist or

damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.

pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch 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.

Do not let

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●

Do not touch the surface or oven units or the

interior surface of the oven.

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 interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.

Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent openings, surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven door.

Remember:

be hot when the door is opened.

When cooking pork,

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

The inside surface of the oven may

follow the directions

170°F.

These surfaces may

This assures that, in

“

DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY

OTHER APPLIANCE.

●

Keep hood and grease inters clean to maintain

good venting and to avoid grease fires.

●

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials

”accumulate

in the cooking center

or near it.

$ It

●

Do not use water on grease fires.

b..

f!!!%’

pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, 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.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

flaming pan on surface unit by covering

Smother

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—

Iicrowave Oven:

Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

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,

they may

also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn

microwave ovens.

—Do not overcook potatoes.

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

lfibeled

for

They could

use in

Avoid heating baby

even without

their

food in glass jars,

lids; especially meat and

egg mixtures,

●

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

potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,

unbrokfin

outer

“skin”

appies,

such as

chicken

livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be

pierced to

●

Da not defrost frozen beverages in

allow

steam to

esca.pfi

during cooking.

narrow-

necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).

Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the

resulting in injury.

●

Use foil only as directed in this

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 sides of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

The oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be

containerlo

burst, possibly

book.

because of heat

careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

—Do not operate the oven while empty

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or

two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of ’the oven.

to avoid

—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 explode and should not be heated. Such use of microwave oven could result

in injury.

the

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.

as pasta) may tend

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●

not use a thermometer

microwaving unless the thermometer is designed

recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the

oven when 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.

popcorn bags, cooking pouches and prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

●

Plastic Cookware—Plastic cookware designed

Hot

..-=

burns. Be careful when opening any

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

in food you are

not

using it to cook with. If you

foods and steam can cause

containers of hot food, including

boxes:

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)

not

subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain

special circumstances, liquids may

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

—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 the shelf. The shelf could the shelf with the Automatic Cooking feature is not recommended.

shelf accessory.

browning

overhea~,

dish on

Use of

start

Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use

in microwave ovens. Check the package

proper use.

~~Boilable”

the package,

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.

tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on

If they are not, plastic could burst

cooking pouches and

for

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—

elf-Cleaning Lower Oven:

Surface Cooking Units:

●

Stand away from

opening the oven door.

the cooking center when

The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

●

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.

●

Place the oven shelf in the desired position

while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled

rw(

when hot, do

●

Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a

let pot holders contact oven units.

convenience in lifting heavy foods.

It is also a

hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

●

When using

oven,

●

Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

–

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

●

not clean the door gasket.

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not

to rub, damage or move the gasket.

●

Do not use oven cleaners. No

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.

precaution against

burns from touching

cooking or roasting bags in the

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

The door gasket is

commercial oven

● 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

portion of the

surfac~

cookwa,e

will expose

unit to direct

Coi.tad

and may result in ignition of clothing, Proper relationship of cookware to the surface unit will

impiove

also

●

sure the drip pans and the duct are

not covered and are in place.

efficiency.

Their absence during cooking could damage cooking center parts and wiring.

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 glass, glass/ceramic,

ceramic, earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service;

others may break because of the sudden change in temperature.

●

To minimize the possibility of burns,

ignition of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a container should be turned toward the center of the cooktop without extending over nearby surface units.

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sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting the Self-Clean operation.

●

Clean only parts listed in this Use and

Care Book.

●

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.

“

After broiling, always take the broiler pan out

clean

it.

of the oven and

Leftover grease in the

- broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

●

Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

Boilovers

greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.

Always turn the surface units to OFF before

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 OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to remove the unit.

●

not immerse or soak the removable surface

Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not

units.

self-clean the surface units in the oven.

●

Never clean the

hot.

Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and

cooktop

wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a

hot surface.

cause smoking and

‘

surface when it

●

Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats,

●

Use

a deep fat thermometer whenever

possible to prevent overheating

fat beyond the

smoking point.

●

Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a

deep fat fryer.

Wait until the fat has cooled.

Exhaust System

●

Use

care when cleaning the vent hood filter.

Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

●

Clean the vent hood often.

Do not allow grease

to buildup on the hood or in the filter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

“

When flaming foods are under the hood,

turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

●

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.

Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.

●

Use

little

fat for effective shallow or deep-fat

frying.

Filling the pan too full of fat can cause

spillovers when food is added.

●

If a combination of oils or fats will be used

in frying,

stir together before heating, or as fats

melt slowly.

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our

cooking center, like so many other household

Items,

is heavy and can settle into soft floor cooking center,

coverings such as cushioned vinyl.

the cooking center on this type of’

Do not install the cooking center over kitchen carpeting

of I/4-inch thick plywood between the cooking center

and

carpeting.

unless you place an insulating pad or sheet

When moving

tlooring,

use care. material to the same level or higher than the floor

When the floor covering ends at the front of the

rest on should be built up with plywood or similar covering. This will allow the cooking center to be

moved for cleaning or servicing.

LEVELING THE COOKING CENTER

Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the cooking

center.

To remove the drawer,

~~Ll ide

By removing the bottom drawer, you can level the cooking center

uneven

stops.

replace the drawer,

floor

with the

LISC

of’ a nutdriver.

pLIll

the drawer straight out and lift over the

lift over the guide stops and slide drawer into place.

the area that the cooking center will

WHEN POWER

The panel displays all of the oven functions.

disappew and “RESET” appears in the display. Press the CLOCK pad and se{ [he

clock, and then press the START pad.

If power is disrupted at any time,

and

you must reset the clock.

IS CONNECTED TO COOKING

After 15 seconds, all

the above sequence reoccurs

lights

CENTER

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OF YOUR COOKING CENTER

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Feature Index

Explained

on page

Explained

Feature Index on page

1 Oven Vent

Microwave Oven Floor

Microwave Oven Lamp

4 Vent Hood Extension Handle 5 Vent Hood Grease Filter

(behind the

6 Receptacle for Probe 7 Vent Hood Extension

Display and Controls

To remind in the

beep once a minute either open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

—

9 Oven Set and Oven Temp

Control Knobs

10 Surface Unit Control Knobs

I Surface On Indicator 12 Surface Light Switch

Vent Hood Switch

Oven Vent Duct

(for

the lower oven) Located

under the right rear

15 Plug-In Surface Units 7, 8,46

Lower Oven Light Switch 17 Automatic Oven Light Switch

Lower Oven Door w/

Broil Stop Position

Easily removed for cleaning.

19 Storage Drawer 3,47

Hood

Extension)

yOLI

that you have

oven;

the oven control will

until yoLl

surfuce

Light

unit.

food

5,26

27, 30–32,

27,47

8, 42

39,47

27 27

7, 47

29 29

37–39,

20 Lower Oven Door Gasket 21 Broiler Pan and Rack

(lower oven only) Do not clean in the Self-Clean oven.

22 Bake Unit (lower oven) Maybe

lifted gently for wiping oven floor.

23 Lower Oven Shelves 7,29,

with Stop Locks

24 Lower Oven Shelf Supports

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting

and Broiling sections.

25 Broi] Unit (]ower oven)

26 Door Latch Handle (lower oven)

Latch for self-cleaning only.

27 Porcelain Drip Pans 7,46

porcelain

29 Surface Light 6,48

Removable Grease Filters

I Inside Door Latches

(microwave oven)

32 Window with Metal Shield

Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwave confined in oven.

33 Door Handle (microwave oven)( 34 Model and Serial Numbers

Double

(microwave oven only)

MicrothermometerT”

Temperature Probe

(microwave oven only)

Cooktop

Duty’[”i

Shelf

7,39,45

37,38,

33–35, 39

37, 38,45

31, 35,

37,40

6,42

6.24.

~6,

6, 17,

18,44

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MICROWAVE

OVEN

.—

FEATURES OF YOUR

OVEN CONTROL PANEL

ENTER MICRO COOK DEF TIMER ROAST

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STOP TIME WEIGHT LBS

TIME

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AUTO AUTO AUTO

COOK

TEMP COOK

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POWER

LEvEL

OFF

The clock must be set before any conventional oven timer function will operate.

1. DISPLAY. Microwave Oven:

during cooking functions, power level being used, Auto Roast Codes, cooking mode and instructions.

Conventional Oven:

Stop latched message and instructions.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount

of time using automatic power level 10 (or change

the power level after entering the cooking time).

3. TIME DEF. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, (or change the power level after entering the defrosting time).

4. AUTO COOK. The oven automatically microwaves at pre-programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times done and the oven shuts off.

AUTO DEF.

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

AUTO ROAST.

and the desired number pad for code to slow cook or temperature cook the meat with the automatic preset program.

7. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe

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

POWER LEVEL. Press this pad

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.

Displays time of day.

Displays the time or temperature

Displays Time Bake Start and

tilmes,

self-clean oven Clean Time, oven door

until

the food is

Press this pad, then code number

Insert the probe, press this pad,

press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

befbre

entering

9. CLEAR/OFF. When pressed, it shuts off the microwave oven and erases all microwave settings (except the time

10. START.

pad

conventional oven timer functions.

11. CLEAR. Press this pad to stop conventional oven

timer and self-cleaning operation or to enter a new Clean Time.

12.

MIN/SEC TIMER.

microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, a hold timer after defrost or microwave time or temperature

13.

STOP TIME. Press this pad and then the number pads to enter the time you want the oven to finish

baking or cleaning. The oven will automatically calculate the correct Start Time for

14.

CLOCK.

or check time of day while cooking.

To then enter the time of day. For example, is 1 will flash on the display, directing you to press the START pad, thus setting the clock.

To above process.

15,

BAKE TIME. Press this pad and then the number pads to enter 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

level, Auto Roast Codes, conventional oven bake

Stan and Stop times and to change the Cleaning

Time on the self-cleaning oven.

After

start the microwave oven, the clock and all

set the clock,

:30,

press the number pads 1, 3 and O. ‘kStart”

reset or change time,

of day).

all

selections are made, press this

This feature uses no

a delay timer before

cook-ing.

you.

Press this pad to enter the time of day

first press the CLOCK pad and

the time

simply repeat the

baking

or roasting

day, temperature, power

lime.

The oven

Page 13

.tlake

sure

all

the cookware used in your

microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.

Most glass casseroles. cooking dishes, measuring

cLips,

custard cups, pottery or

which

does not

nlet~tl 1 ic sheen

hi]ve metal] ic

can be used.

china

trim or

Some

dinnerware

glaze

with

cookwm is

]aheled “suitable foI” nlicI”ow)aving.”

●

If”

you are not sure if a dish is

microwave-saf’e,

use this test:

Pliice

[hc

olen both

the

ciish you

kstin: :mct a :I;.lss

measuring with

Set the e

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dish. Microwave heats. it should not

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the dish

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● Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap

c:ln be

LISd to

moisture and

tmvel” dishes in order

prek’ent

spattering. Be

to ret:li

SUI”C

~’ent

plastic wrap so steam cm 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

potdtoes, egg yolks and

prevent bursting.

chicken Iilcrs

All these things are normal with your microwave

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The

minute/second timer has 3 timing functions:

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When time is Lip,

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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER

(continued)

Llsing

The

microwave cooking functions. The time

~~ lllinLltes and

a Holding Time

hold

timer

can

also be used to program a

99 seconds.

“hold

time” between

can

range from 1 second to

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

press the TIME COOK. TEMP COOK or the AUTO ROAST

number of minutes to delay cooking. Press the START pad. The timer will

cooking will

pad

and enter

the

code. Press the HOLD TIMER pad

begin.

the

Cook Time. the temperature

coun[

down to zero and

anLI

then

enter

the

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 do it:

Take casserole from freezer

2. Press the TIME DEF pad.

TIME

DEF

~~~~~ nCZlmlZlm

MI N/SEC

TIMER

5. Press the 1, 0, 0

TIME

COOK

4. Set standing or Hold Time by pressing

Press

1(1

minutes and then Time Cook

3. Press the

the

MIN/SEC

and

()

p~ds

the

TIME COOK pad.

and pltice

l.f(l~ndotosetl~

minutes defrosting time.

TIMER pad.

to hold for ten minutes

in oven.

numbcl-

pads

NOTE:

Roast

before pressing the START pad.

7. Press

the oven display shows instructions entered and the function,

9. When lime is Lip. the

NOTE: Foods fish, stuffings, to sit for more than one hour temperature promotes the Be sure that the oven light is off bulb will speed

When delaying the Temp Cook or the

functions, be sure the probe is in the

the 2,

5. () and () pads to set 25 minutes of

cooking time.

Press

[he

START pad.

START

each

function is automatically performed,

o~’en con[rol

oven

automatically shuts off.

th~it

spoil easily such as milk,

pou[tl”y

Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3,

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power

but can be changed by pressing the

harmful

and pork

after defrosting. Room

growtb

bacteria growth.

signals

should

beclLlse

not be

hormfu]

heat

l’o(xi

and

bacteria.

Au[o

eggs.

allowed

from

level.

the

Questions and Answers

().

What will happen if I accidentally reverse my

defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The

‘

o~en

will

program. Defrosting will always come first, then

hold, and then the cooking [unction.

automatic:dly

rearrange your

Q. Can I defrost and hold only’? A. Yes. sometimes yOLI may only want to defrost

food.

hold

it. and to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then of time. Be sure to put the refrigerator promptly.

cocok

it later. All yOLI need

progranl Hold and the amount

dlawed

dish in the

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

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting,

but you may change this for more flexibility. To become better acquainted with the defrost

function, defrost the steps below.

Place the package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close the door.

TIME

DEF

Select one half of recommended in your cookbook. For example, press

4, ()

frozen

strawberries by following

2. Press the TIME DEF pad.

the

total defrosting time

and 0 to set 4 minutes.

the great

Defrosting Tips

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container. transfer it

a microwave-safe dish.

can

Press the START pad. When the cycle

START

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,

then press the desired number for a new power level. Press the START pad.

●

For

even defrosting,

some foods need to

be broken up or

separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

is completed, the oven control signals and the oven automatically

press the POWER LEVEL pad,

shuts

off.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

This sound is normal. It is letting

oven is using a power level lower than 1()

yoLI

know the

(High)

Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

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 approximately one third. During either, rotate or

stir food frequently.

cuts the total defrosting time to

Page 16

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,

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

cup of coffee by following the directions below.

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use

metal

microwave-safe. Place the

but you may change this for more flexibility.

Fill a cup

2/3

cup that has no

decoration and is

CLIp

in the oven and

the door.

Press the TIME COOK pad.

full of water,

)

J&:

=====

—-—–. . .

COOK

Select your cook time. Press 1,

minute

Because automatic power level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee,

need to change the power level.

f—]

START

and

20 seconds.

4. press the START

pad

and

to set

there is no

5. When time is Lip, the oven control signals

The oven then shuts off.

6. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply

close the door resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer

yOLI

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.

and

press “the START pad to

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.

Place food in oven in microwave-safe container close the door.

2. Press

TIME

COOK

the

TIME COOK pad

This is ideal

and

0“

3. Select your cook time.

~lZl~~lZl mnmmm

4. Press the TIME COOK pad again.

Set your second cook time.

press21and5

z Ininutes

and 15 seconds.

toset

4. Press the START pad.

START

7. When time is up, the oven control signals.

The oven then shuts

8. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply close the door resume cooking. If there is not time timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

To change the power level after setting the Cook Time, press the POWER LEVEL

press the desired number for the new power level.

oft.

and

press the START pad to

rel.aining

pud,

on the

then

Page 17

,termd

temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. TEMP COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door

CLEAR/OFF pad.

press the

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 result in damage to the probe.

yoduct

may

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Insert the temperature probe into the roast and attach the the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.

TE’iFl

COOK

3. Press 1, 2 and 5 to set

LEVEL

cable

end of the probe securely into

2. Press the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

125°F.

4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad. Press 5 to set medium Dowel”.

START

When

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

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

temperature counting up.

125”F.

is reached, the oven control signals

shows

Sensol

the

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; it wi 11 heat

evenly though requiring more time. before inserting probe. The probe may break off if

● cover

foods ]OOse]y

even heating.

for moisture control and quick,

f-ood

● Be sure frozen food

you attempt to push it into frozen foods.

has

been completely defrosted

Questions and Answers

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

below

80”F.

or above between the entry was made. To re-enter, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin

tlashing

yOLI

of “ERROR,”

again.

set the temperature either

199°F.

The oven tells

wilat

yoLl,

incorrect

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after I touched the

START pad?

“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

pad and forget to use the probe.

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.

COOWHOLD

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——

AUTOMATIC ROASTING

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature.

Cook/Hold, which uses Roast uses up to switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

single power level, Auto

power settings which automatically

Unlike Temp

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast on a trivet

in microwave-safe

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 the oven. Cover with wax paper.

dish. Insert the

Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.

Add

1/2

cup and cover with plastic wrap. Allow room for the probe when covering.

water

to roast dish

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time.

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

AUTO

ROAST

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.

Press the AUTO ROAST pad.

Automatic Simmer Auto Roast code 6

Total time includes time to bring food to hold at that temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast. See

Roasting section. The display shows “COOL” until the food is 80°F., then switches to show the food’s temperature until

180°F.

is reached.

180°F.

the

Auto

and

5. When you select Auto Roast codes 1, 2, 3 or 4, the oven control signals with 3 beeps and “TURn” flashes in 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

oven shuts

NOTE:

whether or not the roast is turned over.

The oven switches to remove the food and turn is recommended, you can reset the oven by repressing the START pad. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

off.

The oven continues to cook after the signal

“HOLd”

the

oven off. If stirring

times and the

180°F.

until

yoLl

Page 19

Auto

Roast Guide

Use

containers and coverings as directed at left. Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking.

Approximate Time

Food

Code Final Temperature*

(minutes per pound)

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium Well

115°F.* 10–l 3 125°F.~

145”F.

13-15 0 15-17

Hold Minutes**

5-1o

Pork

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3

Whole Turkey (up to 12

(Insert probe into meatiest area

from

thigh

Turkey Breast

[nsert

probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

(

“

Meat cooked to a

‘;:*’

Recommended standing time

‘;”

The U. S. Dept.

some

food

poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide., USDA Rev. June 1985. )

:bs.)

Ibs.

)

of’

inner

below end and parallel to leg. )

final

temperature

of’ AgricultuI”e

before

says,

of’ 140°F.

serving.

“Rare

or less

beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only

Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast code

Approx.

Food Beef

Pot

Chili

Roast

Time/Hours

5–7

5–8

Comments

Add enou:h liquid to just cover the meat. If adding vegetables make sure they

completely covered by liquid.

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

5 5

may

still contain bacteria.

175°F.

115°F.

190°F. 190”F.

175”F.

14–1 7 12-15

10-12 10-12

10-12

140°F.

10–15

means

Chicken

SIew’ing

Broiler/Fryci”

Ham or Pork

Roas[

soup

StockNegetable

Split Pea

4-6

3–4

4-6

7-1o

5–7

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups

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.

]iquid.

Page 20

AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING

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

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths

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

Before you begin, check the guide located on the inside front of oven when you open the door.

shows

minimum and maximum food weights

variety of foods. You will need to know your food

weight before setting Auto Defrost.

Remove the food from the package, place it in the

oven on a microwave-safe dish and close the door.

AUTO

DEF

2. Press the AUTO DEF pad.

for a

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,

ounces). See the Conversion Guide.

After 4 seconds “START” flashes.

START

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 until either the door is opened or the pad is pressed.

5. Press the START

times and then beeps every minute

ptid.

CLEAWOFF

Stand Time

When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting If the weight of food is stated in the interior. You may take the food out of the oven if pounds and ounces, the ounces you wish. In some cases, it should stand in your refrigerator. Stand time recommendations are

in the Auto Defrost Guide.

given

Conversion Guide

must be converted to tenths

(.1 )

pound.

Ounces

1–2

4-5 6-7

Pounds

.1 .L

. .4

? 3

E=E

14-15

Page 21

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

CODE

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT

Chops Turn over.

Frankfurters, Separate. Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Turn over. Roast

Ribs Turn over.

Steak

Stew

Whole Chicken Turn over and

Turkey

(breast side Lip)

Breast

FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL

Turn over.

Turn o, er and shield.

Turn over.

Turn over and Separate and remove

separate.

shield.

Turn over.

Separate and shield where necessary.

Remove defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break apart.

Separate patties. Shield if necessary.

Remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if

necessary.

defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

Shield where necessary.

STAND TIME

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

5 minutes 90 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

Z()

minutes in

refrigerator; run cold water in cavity.

Edges or thin areas with

small

Chicken Pieces

Turn over.

Cornish

lCornish hens(split)

Fish fillets

hens (whole) Remove wrapper

and turn over.

lTurnover.

Turn over.

Shrimp, scallops Separate.

Whole fish

areas

of meat

pieces of foil.

will defros[

rapidly than Other

Turn over and

shield tail and head.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

areas. After the first or second signal, shield warm

5 minutes

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

Hold under cold running water.

Page 22

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.

DutyT”

shelf with Automatic Cooking

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously

P[-epared foods

“+,~~~ JJ ,

including leftovers

can

be Auto Reheated. Auto Reheat is recommended for single-servings

food or plates of leftovers.

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Easy to Use

Simply press three control pads—AUTO COOK, the

desired

~ppears

CODE and START. The word “AUTO”

in the display and the sensor is activated.

Automatic Cooking Codes

Automatic cooking codes 1 through 9 are designed

t. give you easy

popular

foods. See the Automatic Cooking control

Guide section for specific foods and instructions.

For Example:

AUTO

1. Place covered food in the oven.

COOK

2. Press

the

automatic results with a number of

Press the AUTO COOK pad.

number

pad

for

the

desired code.

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

best to use Time Cook I & 11.

Keep the Door Closed

not open the oven door while the word “AUTO” is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance.

is opened, close the door and press the START

pad immediately.

3. Press the START pad.

4. The word “AUTO” shows on the display, indicating steam sensor is activated.

5. The oven control signals when the Rotate or stir food, if necessary.

When done, the oven control signals and the oven shuts off.

NOTE: Do not open the door. Opening the door may affect cooking performance.

If the door

s[eam

is sensed.

How to Adjust the Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a I from 2 through 9, you can set the oven to cook for

ZOVC ]ess time that t]le

For example, if code

done

than you like it, set code 4 I next time and yoLI’11

oet :1 Z()~10 shorter

‘7’7

after an>;

code would

Auto Cook code nLlmbel”

regularly

cooks your seafood more

cooking time.

provide.

lt’

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 provide a

20%

longer cooking time than the regular

code 4 would provide.

woLdd

Page 23

—

.mtainers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

●

Ahvays

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 to overcook.

“

and Covers

use microwave-safe containers and

covers—

● Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full.

● 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 rotate food after the beeping signal

if required. See

Control Guide.

the Automatic Cooking

Beads of moisture turning

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables.

lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or

wtix

paper. Plastic wrap should be lo&e over food to allow for expansion. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

For frozen entrees in paperboard trays,

remove

do not remove

I Ilm

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

Cover with

tray from

sixnals.

box

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,, “’.:. ,J

‘%...”” ‘$

-~.~h,

remove foil

O/g

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 plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

Follow the Automatic Cooking Control

Guide setting for < , ~ casseroles.

casserole meat and vegetables

Cool hot ingredients or sauces. If cool. use Time Cook.

Plastic wrap

they

do not use

Use microwave-

Cover

with

sauce.

t~ey

are not

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, ,

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Page 24

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,

pl”eSS the

●

hflost foods cmered i! ith 1 id.

paper or plastic to

and

Vent plastic wrap

cove;s

●

Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers

START pad.

pre~ent

keep

to allow

should be , . . .

wax ~’ ‘-~~+<’~!?.

tlrap

spattering

oken

clean.

.#g+~

,.,$<;g>:$

steam

to escape.

at least 1/2

-- ~-’. -

. . .

full.

Auto Cook

Food Canned Foods

Thin foods such as soup, broth. gravy.

Thick foods such as canned ravioli, chunky

soups. beef stew, all

canned vegetables.

Leftovers

TV Dinners

(except for those with pasta)

Frozen Entrees

Frozen Pouch Meals

Frozen Lasagna

Casseroles

W“ith precocjked

in a white sauce such as

[una

noodle casserole,

turkey With raw ingredients such

as hamburger patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.

ingredient:

tetrazzini.

Code

Container

Microwave-safe container matched to

size of food.

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Cook in container (see comments).

I or 1 X

qt.

casserole

with lid to dish.

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’”hi

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.

ipprox. Time

2–3

min.lcup

4 min./cup

8–10 min.

17–20 min.

depending

si7e

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.

If foil

tray is no more than 3/4 inch deep, remove foil top, return to original box and

reclose

box. If tray is more than 1“

remove food and place in microwave-safe

dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board

remo~e

container, original container.

When microwaving meals containing

2 pouches, make I -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 to

from box and cook in

minutes before serving.

deep,

—

Page 25

Food Meats and Seafood

Chicken pieces

(Up to Fish fillets ( 1 lb.)

Meat loaf (

Hamburger patties (4-5)

Sausage patties (1 lb.)

Pork chops (4-1 inch thick)

Spareribs (Up

Swiss steak ( I X lbs.)

Chuck roast

(Up to 5 lbs.)

Shrimp (up

- Rice

Regular, raw,

Vegetables

Fresh such us carrots, artichokes, cauliflower broccoli, Brussels Sprouts (

Fruit

lbs.)

17? Ibs.)

to ~ Ibs.)

to 1

lb.)

cup

Instant,

Baking potatoes

Frozen block such w peas, spinach. broccoli

Lima beans

Frozen pouch such as broccoli in butter sauce, corn, peas

Baked

cup

lb. )

green

apples~

beans,

(24)

\uto

Cook

Code

Container

12 x 8 x

glass

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

3–qt.

with lid

glass dish

with lid

2–qt. casserole with lid

2–at. casserole with lid

?–qt.

None

with lid

fi-qt. casserole

with lid Lay pouch on

microwave-safe dish

2–qt. casserole with lid

2–in.

dish

x 9 x 2–in.

casserole

x 9 x 2–in.

fi-qt. glass dish

casserole with

Y-qt.

casserole

lid

Approx. Tim(

8–20 min.

6–9

min.

25–30

min.

7–9

min.

7–9 min.

22–25 min.

1 hr. 30

min.–

1 hr. 45 min.

60–65

min.

65–90 min.

4–6 min.

2 1–28 min.

5–8 min.

10–1 5 min.

8–16 min. depending on number

8–10 min.

I 2–13 min.

7–9 min.

12–14 min.

Comments

Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting one corner.

Cover 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, rotate dish 1/2 turn.

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

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.

tablespoons water.

Add

Add 1/4 cup water.

Make I inch slit in pouch before cooking. Stir well before serving.

Core apples and fill with butter and brown sugar.

packa~e.

11’after

completion of the Auto Cook cycle, food needs additional warming, simply

re-cover the

food and use Auto Cook Code 1.

Page 26

HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY

SHELF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2

levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven

●

not store or cook with the shelf on the

floor.

of the oven. Product damage may result.

● Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and

containers. They may be hot.

● Do not store microwave browning dish on the

metal shelf.

●

Use of the Double Duty

’i’~”

shelf with Automatic

Cooking is not recommended.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the DOUBLE

DUTYT’M

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.

Next, lower the front until the support guides fit onto the support

guides located oven in the front.

floor

each side of the

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.

shelf

When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the

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

and not touching oven walls.

To prevent arcing,

remove the

supports

shelf when you are not using it.

How to Heat or Reheat Several Different Types of Food Together

When heating several different types of food together,

foods which must be served hot must 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,

yOLI

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

(floor

especially) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on shelf large or more dense foods which need

the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on the oven need only be warmed, such

muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

floor (hose foods which

bakery pies, rolls,

‘~

Page 27

mrface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls

At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks”

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

Turn

1. Grasp the control knob

and push in.

the knob either clockwise

counterclockwise to the

desired heat setting.

The control must be pushed in to set only from the OFF position. When the control is in any position other than

OFF, it may be rotated

without pushing in.

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.

~ooking

Guide for Using Heats

HI—Quick start for cooking; bring water to boil.

MEDIUM HIGH

fast boil on

(7)—Fast fry, pan broil; maintain

large

amount of food.

MEDIUM (4)—Saute and brown: maintain slow boil on

lar~e

amount

LOW (3)—Cook after starting at HI; cook

in covered pan.

water

WM—Steam

temperature

of food.

with little

rice, cereal; maintain serving

of most foods.

SURFACE COOKING TIPS

Cookware

Use mediutn-

cookware

Cust-iron

absorb heat, but generally cook medium heat settings. Steel pans may cook unevenly

not combined with other metals.

~or

best cooking results pans should be

)ttom.

Lhe surface unit. The pan should not extend

edge of the

or heavy-weight cookware. Aluminum conducts heat faster than other metals. and coated cast-iron cookware are slow to

evenl~’ at low

flat

on the

Match the size of the saucepan to the size of

o~er

trim

ring

nlore

than I inch.

the

NOTE:

● At HI, MEDIUM HIGH (7), never leave food

unattended.

spillovers

● At WM. LOW (3), melt chocolate, butter on

small unit.

Right

Boilovers cause smoking; greasy

may catch fire.

Wrong

%-m!J-(L

Not Over 1“

Over 1”

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?1(’.1/

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Page 28

SURI?ACE

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

We recommend that you use only a bottomed wok.

are available at your local retail store.

flat-

They

HOME CANNING TIPS

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.

Do not use woks that have support rings.

types of woks, with or without the ring in place, can be dangerous. Placing the ring over the surface unit will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.

You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.

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

frying—cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding surface units.

Use of these

*::;.* *:.* \+

all

types of

Observe Following Points in Canning

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.

3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from reputable sources. Reliable recipes and

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

heating of large quantities of water.

low

voltage, canning may

procedul”es

Page 29

Before Using Your Oven

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 door is opened.

switch to turn light on and

wben

Use the

the

~~~~~~~~~~~~

off when door is closed. The switch is located above the door of the lower oven.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop-locks so when placed correctly on 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 the cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the “stop” position. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will

iminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf from the oven,

you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

~he

shelf supports, they will

pull the shelf toward

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 will disappear in a short time. To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.

Light Over the Cooktop

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,

the stop-locks (curved extension of shelf) facing up and toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it

~oes past

front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

place the shelf on the shelf support with

“stop” on the oven

wall.

Then lower the

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.

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page)

Page 30

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

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 it hotter.

do not recommend the use of inexpensive

thermometers, such as those found in

to check the temperature setting of your new oven. These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

We recommend that you

will

operate.

grocery stores,

Yourdf

To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad and then the number pads to enter the time of day. For example,

the time is 1

Press the START pad and the clock will be set.

:30,

press the number pads 1, 3 and O.

OVEN

TEMP

—

Indented

Area

●

To adjust the thermostat knob:

Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the CLEAN position and pull the knob off the shaft, revealing the area behind the knob.

Insert the tip of a

the indented area directly under the notch and turn

in the desired direction.

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 to the shaft.

Re-check the oven’s performance before making any additional adjustments.

3/1

6“ standard screwdriver into

move the dial

15”F.

flat

area of the knob

Page 31

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 Set Your Range for Baking

To avoid possible burns,

place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.

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 and then remove

the foods.

3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.

TIMED BAKING

flow

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.

BAKE

,,,~

SET

@la

TEMP

●

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

How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

To avoid possible burns,

correct position before yOLI The oven will turn on immediately

selected length of time.

\flE&l

2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.

BAKE TIME

-m

3. Press the number pads to enter desired Baking Time. For example, press

Baking Time.

place the shelves in the

tLlrn

the oven on.

and

250

Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. Turn the OVEN TEMP

knob to the oven temperature, for example

() and () to set 3 hours

cook for a

250°F.

4. Press the START pad.

When baking is completed, the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off.

Press the CLEAR pad. Remove the food from

the

o~’en.

NOTE:

●

Remember. foods that are left in the oven continue

~t>oking after

● Foods that spoil easily such

the controls me

off,

milk, eggs, fish, stuffings. poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or

Room

temperature promotes the growth of

af-ter

cooking.

harmful

bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from

the

bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

(cofzti}lli(t ?Ie.tf pqe)

Page 32

TIMED BAKING

(continued)

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop

Quick Reminder

1. Press the BAKE TIME pad.

2. Press

3. Press the STOP TIME pad.

4. Press the number pads.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the 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:

shortly after

time at

1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIME BAKE. Turn the

recommended temperature.

the number pads.

Press the START pad.

Let’s say it’s

7:00.

The recipe suggests 3 hours baking

250”F.

Here’s how:

\flER4

.OVEN

TEMP knob to 250°F. or the

2. Press the BAKE TIME pad.

BAKE TIME

2:00

and dinner time is

250

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

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

CLEAR

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.

7:00

and the

oft.

NOTE:

●

“E EE”

●

Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue

●

Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs, fish,

will appear on the display when the START pad if you have set a Stop Time that is less than the time the CLEAR pad and begin again.

cooking after the controls are off.

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to

sit

for more than one hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

of day plus the Bake Time. Press

growth

yOLI

press

of harmful

IIImlml

Enmmm

3. Press the number pads 3, 0 and O to set 3 hours

‘akingTime

Page 33

—

OTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside

surfaces of the cooking center get hot too.

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

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

‘reheating

shelf

positions.

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 temperature-selecting a

higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Type of Food

Angel food cake

Biscuits or muffins

Cookies or cupcakes

Brownies

Layer cakes

Bundt

or pound cakes Pies or pie shells Frozen pies Casseroles Roasting

Shelf Position

A B or C

I Bor

C B or C B or

A or B B or C A (on cookie sheet) B or C A or B

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat

10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.

Baking Pans

Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.

●

Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a

browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

●

Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting

in a

ighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and

cookies require this type of pan.

●

Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking

glass

?5~F ~ind use

‘.-. the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies or casseroles.

baking dishes, lower the temperature by

the

recomlnended

cooking time in

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 I to 1 X inch space between pans as well as from the back o! the oven, the door and the sides. If you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.

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Page 34

BAKING

(continued)

Balsing42uides

When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions

for the best baking results.

When

baking

cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly

darker Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the

walls shelf

For at a time.

:roll

pan (short sides

edges

and pale or light browning may occur.

orthe

door of the oven. Never entirely cover a

with

a large cookie sheet.

bestresults;

use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven

all

around) may have

Pies

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans When baking cakes,

to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.

pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe

for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away

from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

Cakes

&arped

recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier

than it should be. If baked in a

recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may

overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size

used is the one recommended.

or bent pans will cause

pan

smaller than

Aluminum Foil

Neverentirely

will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a

spillover belowthe

cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This

by placing it on a lower shelf several inches

food.

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.” baking times longer. Your baking results may also

DO NOT open the door to check minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes

be affected.

until

the

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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 it, fat side

(or for poultry,

side-up) on

breast-

trivet in a

Lip,

shallow pan. The melting

fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as

t)ossible. (The

broiler

Dan

with grid is a good pan for this.) Line the broiler

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,

turn the OVEN

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

ro~st

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 SET knob to BAKE and the

OVEN

cooked at

TENIP

375”F.

knob to

325°F.

Small poultry may be

for best browning.

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb.

etc., can be started without roasting to ensure even doneness.

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 Some commercial frozen poultry

can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions

given 011 the package label.

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Questions and Answers

ROASTING

(continued)

Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a

meat thermometer? roast or poultry?

Checking the finished internal temperature at

the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking. 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.

Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve-it?

Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

minutes after removing them from the oven.

Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

A. It

is rarely necessary to preheat your oven. Preheat

only for very small roasts, which cook a short

length of time.

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.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when

roasting a turkey?

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*

leg

Lamb

Veal shoulder, Pork loin, rib or shoulder* Ham, precooked

Poultry

Chicken or Duck

Chicken pieces

Turkey

“:For

‘i-The

fond

or bone-in shoulder*

leg

or loin*

boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.

U. S. Department of’ Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only

poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book.—Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June

Temperature

325°

325° 325° 325°

325° 350°

325°

Doneness

Raie:

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 lbs. 24-33 35-39 40-45 21-25 25-30 30–35

35–4.7

35-45

17-20

minutes per pound (any weight)

to 5 lbs. 35–40 35-40 10 to 15 Ibs.

18-25

6 to 8 lbs.

I 8–22

22-29

30–35 20-23 24–28

28-33 3040 3040

Over 5 lbs. 30–35

Over 15 Ibs.

15-20

Internal

Temperature “F.

1400- 1500+ 1500-1600 1700-1 85°

140°–

1500-1600

1700–1 85° 1700–1 800 1700–1 800

50–1 20°

85°–1900

850–190’”

thigh:

85°–1900

140°E

means some

1985.)

50°t”

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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.

It’

the meat has fat or gristle near edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, fat may be trimmed,

2. Place the Always

lmeat

use

the rack so the fat drips into the broiler

Iea\ing

layer about 1/8 inch thick.

on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.

pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough

catch on fire.

Position a shelf on the recommended shelf position

suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling

is done on shelf position C, but

your range is connected to 208 volts, you may wish to use a higher position.

Leave the door open to the

broil stop position.

The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven.

5. Turn both the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs to BROIL. Preheating 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 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.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack. However, you must mold

Without the slits. the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices cut the

its,

the

foil tightly to the rack and

cou]d

become hot enough to catch on fire. If

yoLI

are

frying. nOt

broil in.g.

CLIt

slits

in it just like the rack.

yOLI

do not

pl”eferred

doneness. (Where two

Questions and Answers

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use

a rack in the pan?

A. Yes.

A. No.

Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan.

thm

keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the

rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive

spatter and smoking.

Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent

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.

INo.

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?

solme 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.

([wtitlwd ne.u pdgc)

Page 38

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 lower part of the pan.

The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise

through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the

meat. Use tongs 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.

the shielded

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.

Food

Bacon

Ground Beef

Well Done

Beet”

Steaks

Rare Medium Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread

(Toasl)

Toaster

Postries

Enxlish Muff’ins

Lobster Tails

Fish

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork

Chops

Well Done

Lamb Chops

Medium Well Done Medium

Well

Done

Wieners

similar precooked

stiusages,

and

bratwurst

Quantity Thickness Position Time. Minutes

1/2 lb. (about

thin slices)

1 lb. (4 patties)

1/2 to 3/4 inch thick

inch thick

(

1 to 1 X

andlor

Ibs.)

Shelf

c c c

1 X

inch thick

(2 to

Ibs.)

c c c

I whole

Ibs.),

(2 to split lengthwise

2 to 4 slices

1 pkg. (2)

2 (split) 2-4

(6 to

oz. each)

i -lb, fillets 1/4 to l/2 inch thick

I inch thick

2 ( 1/2 inch thick) 2 ( I inch thick), about 1 lb.

2 (1 inch thick)

abou~ 10

2 ( I about

to 12 oz.

X incb

lb.

l-lb. pkg. (

thick),

10)

c c

First Side

I I

4/’7

I I

35 10–l 5

-1

‘Y

Second Side

Time. Minutes

4>’?

7-x

4–16

20-25

12–14

1–2

Comments

Arrange in single layer.

Space evenly. Up to X patties take about same

Steaks less

cook through

PJn frying is recommended.

Slash fat.

=duce

‘Cut tbrough back of shell. Spread

‘Handle

time

per side for cut-up

Brush

eacb side with melted

butter. Broil skin-side-down first.

Space evenly. Place English

muf’tins

cut-side-up

with butter. if desired.

open. Brush with melted butter before broiling

broiling

time.

and

Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking. if desired. Preheat broiler to

Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for

cured ham.

fat

Slash

flit.

If desired, split sausages in

lengthwise: cut

[imc.

than

1 inch thick

before browning.

about

5 to 10 minutes

chicken

ond

brush

and

after halt’ of

turn very corefully.

increxc

browning

I X

inch thick or home

into

5-to 6-inch pieces.

half’

Page 39

Before a Clean Cycle

Quick Reminder:

1. Prepare

2. Close the oven door.

Press the CLEAN pad.

4 Press the START pad.

The range must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle. YOLI may have to allow the oven

before you

to cool

1.2.Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack,

and

any aluminum

withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However,

their luster and become hard to slide supports make the shelves slide more easily.

Wipe use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to prevent staining.

the oven for cleaning.

can slide

with

cooking oil after self-cleaning to

LIp

heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you

,-.,.#-

the door latch.

all

foil

from the oven— they

they will darken. lose

.Wipe

A. Oven Front Frame

B. Openings in Door

C. Oven Door Gasket

Oven Light

E. Oven Vent Grille

cookware

cannot

the shelf

Clean

spatters or spills on the oven front frame (A),

under the front edge of the oven vent, the door liner 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 well with a vinegar and water

mixture. This will help prevent a from forming when the oven is heated. areas with a dry cloth.

Clean the top, sides and outside front door with soap and water. 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 (C)—

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.

Close the door and make sure the oven light (D)

is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life the bulb will be shortened or it may cause the bulb 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.

brown residue

AISCI

clean under the

Buff these

of the oven

Page 40

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

(LX’lltlllLld)

How to Set the

1. Turn the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP

CLEAN. The controls will snap into final position

when the CLEAN location is reached.

~. S1 ide

The Inay chunge

pad and the number pads to

time

the

latch

right

far as

‘~::i:;:;::;:::cpand’e

11 dumage

mechanism.

o~’en is programmed

the Cleaning Time by pressing the CLEAR

froln I X to 4X hours.

oven

handle [O

it will go.

the door

for

cleaning

Finobs to

the

-r

1111111*

lock

clean for 3 hours, but yOLI

ente~ a

different cleaning

To Stop a Clean Cycle

Push the CLEAR pad.

2. Slide the

open the door right away unless

latch

handle to the right as

far

as it will go. YoLi

[he

oven temperature is at a

3. To

begin

cleaning immediately. press

START

YoLI’11

know cleaning has started when the cleaning

light

glows.

NOTE:

●

“E EE”

● No other function of the regular lower

will

appears on the display Time less than 1!< or more than 4X hours. happens, press the CLEAR pad and begin

used until the self-clean cycle is over and the oven

door is unlatched. You may use the microwave oven during cleaning time.

not be

safk le~el.

the START pad. The display shows the Stop

hours from the time the cleaning

operation starts.

able

Tinle-in

this example,

it’

yOLI enter a

If’

asain.

o~)en

Clean

this

can be

—

After a Clean Cycle

After cleaning is complete,

locked until the oven cools. If you cannot slide the latch easily to for

clcanirlg.

N’e\er f’orce

F(>i~itlg

TurIl

the

knob to WM. Press the CLEAR pad.

Y“ou

may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe

Llp

with u damp cloth after the

urdock

the door, allow additional time

the latch handle. The

the latch

Olen

handle

Set knob to

the oven door will stay

latch

slides easily.

may damage the door lock.

OFf

and the oven Temp

o~’en

cools.

How to Delay Start of Cleaning

Delay Start of cleaning:

F’\)l!ow

the directions in the Before a Clean Cycle

section

O\en for

STOP TIME

and then

Cleaning section.

steps 1 and 2 of the How to Set the

Press the STOP TIME pad

number” ptids for the time of day you want the cleaning cycle to

tind

finished.

the

If white spots remain, remove them filled

steel

wool pad.

~i n~.gar

LISLIiIlly a salt residue that cannot

clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle,

repeat the

NOTE: No functions can

door automatically unlocks.

and water mixture. These deposits are

cycle.

3. Press the START

START

sLIre

to rinse

be progri]mmed before

with

thol-oughly

remet’cd

Pild.

soa~)-

NOTE: The Time so cleaning will end

OVC[l tiutomatically

when

figures the Starting

you

Wiint it

b})

to.

with

the

Page 41

Questions and Answers

Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you

will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part

of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No

cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar

the oven surface and damage metal parts the next

time the oven is automatically cleaned.

What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the OVEN

SET knob to OFF. Open the windows to rid the

room of smoke. Allow the oven to cool until the

latch slides easily before opening the oven door.

Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q. Is the “crackling” and “popping” sound I hear

during cleaning normal?

A. Yes.

This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A. Yes, there maybe an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might

also

cause

a strong odor when cleaning.

What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven?

This is a normal condition, resulting from heating

and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not affect how your oven performs.

Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is

ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is

the matter?

A. After many cleanings,

so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves slide more easily, after each self-cleaning function dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports.

My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes.

Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven

A. Yes.

After the self-clean cycle, the shelves may

lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.

is self-cleaning?

While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use

the cooktop just as you normally do.

oven shelves may become

Page 42

EXHAUST SYSTEM

This cooking center has a built-in exhaust system equipped with a damper, a two-speed exhaust blower and removable filters. Exhaust openings are located over the cooking top and in the hood over the oven.

The exhaust system functions only when the blower is operating.

system is beneath the control panel. For high speed, push switch once; for low speed, push switch twice;

:md

to stop blower, push switch once in sequence.

When blower is operating and the hood over the upper oven is closed, it exhausts over the surface units only. When the blower operates with

positibn,

it exhausts through the openings over the

surface units and over the oven at the same time.

Filters

The switch for the exhaust

the

hood in the open

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE OPERATED WHENEVER ODORS, VAPORS OR SMOKE ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE RESULT OF A COOKING OPERATION.

START THE FAN AT BEGINNING OF COOKING. To open the hood above the oven, lift up the handle

on the hood; to close, push down on the handle. Use the hood in its fully extended position whenever vapor or smoke results from cooking, such as when pan broiling or frying on the surface units. See the Surface Units section.

Motor

The blower motor is permanently lubricated; it does not need oiling.

—

Two filters are located over The filters become soiled over a cooking top and one behind hood extension.

The filters are

removable for cleaning.

period of time.

your exhaust system depends

how clean the filters are. Frequency

The efficiency of’

of cleaning, or replacing, depends

on the type of cooking you do, but filters should be cleaned AT

01’JCE

LEAST clean the grease-laden surfaces adjacent to the filters frequently.

A MONTH. AIso,

How to Remove and Replace the Filters

Cooking top:

edge of

Place finger in the recess at the front

the

filter:

push

the filter to the rear until the front edge clears the exhaust opening; lower the front

and

remove. When clean, replace. Place the edge of the filter against the spring at the rear of the exhaust opening. Push to the rear, lift the front edge, and let the spring push the filter forward into place under the edge of the exhaust opening.

Hood: Extend the hood as far as possible. or remove the hood extension if desired. See

and Replace the Hood Extension section. Place on each side at the bottom of the filter. Press the filter to the left until it clears the holder on remove. When clean, replace. push the filter against the clip at left and press left until the filter clears the holder at the right side. Push the filter toward the opening and release so it slips behind the

To clean,

agitate in :1 solution of detergent and hot water. Light brushing may be used to help remove embedded soil and dust. With careful use and handling, filters will last for years. However,

if replacement becomes necessary, –

obtain a filter from your GE dealer.

the How to Remove

f’ingel.s

right

side. then

holder.

How to Remove and Replace the Hood Extension

To remove, extend hood

far as it will open.

Hook a finger behind the flexible bar at each side

of”

the hood extension

and move toward the center of hood to

move the pins out

extension can be

clean,

mater.

wash with a solution ot detergent and hot

Rinse ana

of holes. The hood

relmoved.

dt-y

with a soft cloth.

To replace,

fit the bottom of half-circle flanges into the side of the hood.

Secure one side at a time. Align pin with holes in the

bracket and the hood extension, then push the pin

through holes. This secures

‘hehoodexten’ionsoit

cannot be removed by mistake.

-=%~=

-’-

Flexible

Bar

-5J

—~

Extensions

m ,:’1

Hood

‘“-

Page 43

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 to help assure safe and proper maintenance.

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

pac~agin,g

damage is done to the finish

application of a household

detergent, mineral

tape on new appliances

of the product is

Iiqu

dishwashing

oii

or cooking oil. Apply with a

assure no

soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface. This procedure is also safe for the face microwave doors

iind

other plastic parts.

NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from the chrome trim on oven parts cannot be removed if baked on.

Microwave Oven

Outside

●

Clean the outside of the microwave oven with

soap and a damp cloth, then

—.

cloth and dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp

rinse with a damp

cloth. Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Inside

● Keep the microwave oven clean and

sweet-

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

beczwse

there’s little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some spatters wipe

Llp

with a paper

towel,

some nlay require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a

sudsy cloth,

then rinse and dry.

Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside

the door daily.

it with a

damp

When

the

window is soiled, wash

cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Wipe metal and plastic parts on the inside of the

door frequently. Use a damp

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

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 the paint.

DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN

CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

cloth

to remove all soil.

Ami@’

brand cleanser. High heat generated

surf’aces

such as the walls—it may scratch

((

’(mri)lllf’d ?ll,.\t [Xl<yc)

Ami@

—

Page 44

CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

-—

Double Duty

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

in the dishwasher.

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

Shelf”h’

shelf

with mild soap and water or

Microwave

do not use it in the lower

Oven

Microwave Oven Lamp

To replace the microwave oven lamp, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or the circuit breaker panel.

Remove the hood extension and hood filter. See the How to Remove the Hood Extension section.

The lamp cover is located on top of the lower left side

behind the hood

Use a short blade-type screwdriver and remove the screw in the front of the lamp cover.

filter.

Silicone adhesive

Lift the lamp cover and gently twist the bulb to break

the white silicone adhesive attached

socket which is present to prevent damage during shipping. Unscrew the bulb and replace with a btllb of

same type and wattage, available from your GE

the

supplier. Screw the replacement bulb into the socket,

the screw in the lamp cover and re-install the hood filter and hood extension. Re-connect electrical power to the cooking center.

the bulb and

repltice

—

PIWhf?, Thetemperature

water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with

Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.

Microwave Oven

probe may be cleaned with soap and

soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.

Page 45

.ift-off

The oven door is removable,

hut

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

open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

NOTE:

●

J3e

the oven door frame as the hinge could snap 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

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the

.~r)ecial

the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the

~oor

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

stains when the oven is heated.

● The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a

scouring pad.

Oven Door

careful not to

flame.

stop position. Position the slots in the bottom

slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same

place

Lower

the door

hands between the

on the liner causes additional

hinge

b~ck

and

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 you should have it replaced.

NOTE:

bottom to

Outside of the door:

●

Use soap and

●

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces

● Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or

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

spillover,

unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.

The gasket is designed with a gap at the

allow

l~-’”’’’’”’-’

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.

and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

residue, or ash accumulate around the bake

ithas

become displaced on the door,

for proper air circulation.

‘i’”’”’’’’’’’’”

water

~~1

to thoroughly clean the top,

floor.

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

–

m. However, they will darken, lose their luster and

;ome

hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with

cooking oil

slide more easily.

af-ter self-cleanin~

—

to make the shelves

————

.———.

(cmtitlud next pqe)

—.

,——.—

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CARE AND CLEANING

(continued)

Broiler Pan

and Rack

Lower

oven

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.

Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out

grease

from the pan into a proper container. Wash and

-i

nse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a

soap-filled or plastic scouring

pad

If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with deter.gent while hot and cover with wet paper

towe~$

or a dishcloth. Soaking

tha

pan will remove

burned-on foods. The broiler pan

oven cleaner. Do not use an

may

be cleaned with a commercial

over

cleaner on the rack.

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop

The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused.

This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acid foods spilled

(such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on the finish.

If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper

towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.

Both the broiler pan and rack can also be

cleaned in the

‘

dishwasher,

broder

pan and rack

:;:”::oi’ed

h~b

cooking center.

not clean the broiler pan or rack in the

self-cleaning oven.

For other spills such as fat smatterings,

wash with soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.

Surface Units and Drip Pans

To clean the surface units, 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.

Surface unit

Lift. the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan

pull it out.

and

not lift

ihe

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.

turil

the control to the highest

Drip pan

To replace a surface unit:

● Replace the drip pan into the recess in the

cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines

LIp

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 OFF and the surface units are cool

sure all

the controls are turned to

bef-ore

attempting

to remove them.

Page 47

)ven Vent Duct

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.

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 pull straight out.

The storage drawer may be removed for cleaning under the range.

To remove: Pull the drawer straight out and the guide stops.

To replace: Lift over the guide stops and slide the drawer into place.

‘ontrol Panel and Knobs

of the handle and

lift

over

To clean the duct: Remove the surface unit and drip pan. Make

Never cover the hole.

To clean both the inside and the outside: Wipe with soap and water. Rinse

Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives

which may scratch the surface.

sure the duct opening is unobstructed.

well.

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 openings in the glass while cleaning. dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water solution works well.

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. The knob stem has a groove in each side. The

groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration). Check the inside 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.

Painted Surfaces

Painted surfaces include the outside oven door, sides, control panel and drawer front. Clean these with soap

—

water or a vinegar and water

,ution.

Do not use commercial

oven cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.

Metal Parts

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To wash, rinse and then dry with

soft cloth.

safely

To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Do not

Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.

allow

the water or cleaner to run down inside

Clear Groove

in Stem

Glass Surfaces

To clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and

clean surfaces;

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.

(continued

ne.~t page)

Page 48

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,

not touch a hot bulb

with

a damp cloth. If

you do, the bulb will break.

To remove: Unscrew

the cover

afid

remove the bulb.

To replace: Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. 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 t

Cooktop Surface

Light and

ulb.

Starter

CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb when it is hot or with wet hands. Never wipe light area with a wet

cioth.

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:

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 lamp glass as explained above.

~~~’:;e:<~”.

Bulb

—-----=-

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panel

Starter

——

—

Page 49

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

‘“”s’’O”s’

PROBLEM

“ERROR’’APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY

CONTROL PANEL ON YET MICROWAVE OVEN WILL NOT OPERATE

“PROBE” APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY

LOWER OVEN WILL

–NOT OPERATE

LOWER OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● When using the Temp Cook function,

than

80°F.

or more than

●

Door opened during the Auto cycle of Auto Cook function. Close the door and

199”F.

you

have entered a temperature of

less

press the START pad.

● Incorrect weight of the Auto Defrost code

● The START pad not pressed.

● Door not securely closed.

● Another function was pressed. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel

the guide. Reset the oven.

it,

. Numbers not entered after pressing the TIME COOK pad.

● Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK pad.

● The CLEAR/OFF pad pressed accidentally.

● No code number entered after pressing either the AUTO ROAST, AUTO

COOK, or AUTO DEFROST pads.

●

Probe not inserted properly or not used during Auto Roast or Temp Cook Hold.

● The probe not inserted properly into the oven receptacle or

● The probe not used, although the AUTO ROAST or the TEMP COOK HOLD

food.

pad has been pressed.

● Difficulty

oven

may

be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown

cir&it

fuse, a tripped oven circuit

br;aker, th~

main fuse or the main circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it.

the

controI

box uses fuses, the overt 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 self-cleaning function.

ELECTRONIC PADS WILL NOT WORK

ELECTRONIC DISPLAY PANEL GOES BLANK OR BLINKS

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY

LOWER OVEN

● 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

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.

● The door not left ajar

●

Improper shelf position is being used. See the Broiling section.

Necessary preheating was not done.

● Food is being cooked on a hot

● Cookware is not suited for broiling.

● Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack

recommended.

pan,

has

not been fitted properly and slit.

Page 50

PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

—

PROBLEM FOOD DOES NOT ROAST

BAKE PROPERLY

IN LOWER OVEN

LOWER OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN

LOWER OVEN DOOR WILL NOT LATCH

LOWER OVEN DOOR

Y$71LL

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

● Improper cookware is being used.

-A

foiltentwasnotusedwhen

‘~ *

Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.

● Thelatchhandleis nOtmOvedalltheway tothe right.

●

Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up

k too small.

neededto slowdown browning.

, prior to self-cleaning.

“

The START pad not pressed.

● Thelatchhandleis notrnovedallthe vvayto 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

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

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

2? Yourseysection.

cooktop.

—

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information or assistance from GE, we’ll

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YOIJR GE.

COOKING CENTER

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

lMICRC)WB.VE

Staple

sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

needed to obtain service

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace

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 magnetron the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

that fails because

tube

under warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for prod 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 or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer normal working hours.

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

D.C.

Care@

servicers during

~cts

In Alaska the

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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

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

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

● Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product. Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center?

800.626.2000 consumer information

. 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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

sewice

you

may also have

described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

other rights which

vary

from

state to state.

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