GE JHP70GN Use and Care Manual

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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Simmer,,,

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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

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Adjustment–

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and Cleaning

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

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

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

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in this cooking center is 800 watts.

(IEC-705

of the microwave oven

Test Procedure)

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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

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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3“

●

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.

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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

—

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

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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

—

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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●

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.

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

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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

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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

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

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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

.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

ithcr

dish. Microwave heats. it should not

1!’

the dish

CLIp hcxs. [hen the

arc

cup filled

onc

CLIp wJatcl”-

nleosut”ing

in or

nexl [(~ the

rcmains cool iInd

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f[~r

1 minute

~~[ high. [t’

be used lot- nlicroma~ing.

onl) the water in

dish is

tllict-om~i~c-sllfe.

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the dish

the

● 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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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER

The

minute/second timer has 3 timing functions:

● I

opct”atcs

● It cdn bc

●

It L’:\II bc

The ll~inLltc/scconci

How

NISEC

TIMER

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timer

in:.

:ii’ter k I’rc)st

opcr:~tes wi[hout [nicrow:lic cnerg!.

to Time a 3-Minute Phone

Press

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Press [hc llLllllb~l” pXtS 3. ()

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change

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Ie\els other than

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high.

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5. Press the

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sound nl:~~

power

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3. Press the

START

shows the

When time is Lip,

M i

INT/SEC’ TIM ER pad [c) I“CSCL the di Spla>)

to clock

or nlicroma\c

o .Somc TY’-Radio in[crference

i:ht be noticed

!OLII” nlicrowa\re o~cn. 1[’s to the

interference

other

small

does not

J’OLI1°

indicate a problem

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START

time counting

the oi’cn

control Si$gna]s.

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pad.

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programs.

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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

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

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,

)

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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.

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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

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