GE JKP68G User Manual

Contents

Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning 40,41,43
Control Panel 8 Baking, Baking Guide 31-33

Energy-Saving Tips
Features

MicrowaveOven

Auto Cook
Auto Defrost

Auto Roast
Auto Simmer 13 Thermostat Adjustment 41

Control Panel 8 Timer 30
Defrosting 14-16 VentDuct

Double Duty Shelf 28,29
Light; Bulb Replacement 40

Recipes 23,25,27 Repair Service
Reheating 29 Safety Instructions

Roasting 12, 13 Warranty
Temperature Cook 11

Temperature Probe 11,40

36,40,42

2

6 Broiling, Broiling Guide 36,37
7 Control Settings 30

8-29

17-27 Roasting, Roasting Guide 34,35

14,15 Self-CleaningInstructions 38,39

12, 13

Microwaving Tips
Model and Serial Numbers 2

Oven

Light; Bulb Replacement 30,41

Shelves

Precautions
Problem Solver

Back Cover

30-39

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41

44-46

47

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UseandCareof

model

JKP68G

The electric output

of the microwave oven

in this cooking center

is 700 watts.

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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.

Keepit handy for answers toyour
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include
your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’llfind them on a label on the

front of the loweroven behind the

door.
These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with

your cooking center. Beforesending

inthis card, please write these
numbers here:

Be sure your cooking
center is registered.

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

Yoursupplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
yourConsumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers. This appliance
must beregistered. Pleasebe certain
that it is.

Writeto:
GE Appliances

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged
cooking center ...

Immediately contact the dealer
(or builder) that sold you the
cooking center.

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls
concerning your cooking center.

Ail these things are normal with your microwaveoven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming ovenlight and change

in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.

Save time and money.

Before you request service ...
check the Problem Solver on pages

44 through 46. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.

● Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your
microwaveoven. It’ssimilar to the
interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with youroven.

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID

SJ@POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~
ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with the door open since
open door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object
between the oven front faceand
the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing

surfaces.

(c) Do Not Operate the oven

if it isdamaged. It is particularly

important that the ovendoor 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 be

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service
personnel.

Read all instruction beforeusing this appliance.

Whenusing electrical appliances

basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:

WARNING–To reduce

the risk of burns, 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.

● Be sure your appliance is

properly installedandgroundedby
aqualifiedtechnicianinaccordance
with the providedInstallation
Instructions.

● This appliance must be

connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor

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

c This appliance should be serviced
only byqualified service persomel.
Contact nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair or

adjustment.

QBefore performing any service,

DISCONNE~ THE OVEN

POWER SUPPLY ATTHE

HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION

PANEL BY REMOVING THE
FUSE OR SW1~HING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

QDo not coveror block any

openings on the appliance.

● Do not use outdoors.

● Do not operatethis appliance if

it is notworkingproperly, or if it

has been damagedor dropped.

. Donot leavechildrenalone—

childrenshouldnotbe left aloneor
unattendedinarea whereappliance
is in use. Theyshouldneverbe
allowedto sitor standon anypart
ofthe appliance.

● Don’tallowanyonetoclimb,

standor hangonthe door.They
could damage the oven.

● CAUTION:ITEMSOF

INTERESTIX)CHILDREN
SHOULDNOTBE STORED
IN CABINE~ ABOVEAN

0~-CHILDREN CLIMBING
ONTHE OVEN‘Ill REACH
ITEMSCOULDBESERIOUSLY
INJURED.

. Wearproperclothing.

Loose

fittingor hanginggarmentsshould
neverbe wornwhile usingthe
appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements
and maycause severeburns.

● Useonly dry potholders—

moist or damp pot holders onhot
surfaces may result in burns from
steam.
hot heatingelements.

Do not let potholders touch

Do not use

a towelor other bulky cloth.

● Neveruse yourappliance for

warmingor heatingthe room.
c

Do not storeflammable

materialsin theoven.

● Keephood andgrease filters

clean tomaintain good venting

and toavoidgrease fires.

● Donot let cookinggrease

or other flammable materials
accumulateinthe ovenor
near it.

● Aswith anyappliance, close

supervision is necessary when
used by children.

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IMP(JRT’T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

cDonotusewateron grease
fires. Smother flamingpanon
surfaceunitbycoveringpan
completelywith well fittinglid,
cookiesheetor flat tray.
Flaminggrease outside a pan
canbeputout bycoveringwith
bakingsoda or,if available,a
multi-purposedrychemicalor

foamtype fire extinguisher.

s Donottouchheatingelements
orinteriorsurfaceofoven.These

surfacesmaybe hot enoughto
burn eventhoughthey are dark in

color. During andafter use,do not

touch, or let clothing orother

flammable materials contactany

interior areaof the oven; allow

sufficienttime for cooling,first.

Potentiallyhot surfacesinclude

ovenventopenings and surfaces

near the openings, crevices

aroundthe ovendoor andthe

edgesofthe door window.

Remember:

the oven may be hot when the door

is opened.
. When cooking pork

The inside surface of

followthe

directionsexactlyandalwayscook
themeatto an internaltemperature
ofat least 170°F.Thisassuresthat,
inthe remote possibilitythat
trichina maybepresent inthe
meat, itwillbe killed andmeat
willbe safeto eat.

Microwave Oven:

Q

Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 3.

● Toreduce the risk of fire inthe

oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. Carefhlly

attend appliance if paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven
to dry newspapers.

–Paper towels,napkinsand
waxpaper.

products can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.

Recycled paper

–Do notpoppopcorninyour
microwaveoven

microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.

unless in a special

–Do notovercookpotatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.

–Do notoperatetheovenwhile
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedanger of fire.

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 life of the oven.

—Ifmaterials 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 glassjars—may

If by

explodeand should not be heated

inthis oven.
c Seedoor surfacecleaning

instructions on page41.

● Don’t defrost frozen beverages

in

narrow-necked bottles (especially
carbonated beverages). Even ifthe
container is opened, pressure can
build up. This can cause the

container to burst, resulting in
injury.

. Usemetil onlyasdirectedin
cookbook.

meat roasts are helpfid when used
as shown in cookbook.

TV dinners maybe microwaved in
foil trays less than 3/4” high;
remove top foil cover and return
tray to box. When using metal in
microwaveoven,

Foil strips as used on

keepmetal(except
forDOUBLE DUTY shelf)
atleast 1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.

● Cookingutensilsmaybecome

hotbecause ofheat transferred
fromthe heated food.This is
especially true if plastic wrap has
beencoveringthe top and handles
ofthe utensil. Potholders maybe
neededto handle theutensil.

● Sometimes, the ovenfloor

can become too hottotouch. Be

carefidtouchingthe floor during
andafter cooking.

● Donot use a thermometer in

foodyouare microwavingunless
thethermometerisdesignedor
recommended foruse inthe
microwaveoven.

.

Remove the temperature

probe from the oven when not

using it

tocook with. Ifyouleave
theprobe insidethe ovenwithout
inserting it infoodor liquid, and
turn on microwaveenergy,itcan
createelectrical arcing inthe
oven,and damageovenwalls.

● Avoidheatingbabyfoodin

glassjars, evenwithouttheir lids;
especially meatand eggmixtures.

. Boiling eggs is not

recommendedin a microwave
oven.Pressurecanbuildupinside

eggyolkandmaycause it toburst,
resulting in injury.

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. Foodswith unbrokenouter

%kin” suchas potatoes,sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chickenlivers
and other giblets, andegg yolks
(see previous caution) shouldbe
pierced to allow

during cooking.

● PlasticUtensils-Plastic utensils

designed for microwavecooking are
very usefid, but should

steam to escape

be used
carefully.Even microwaveplastic
may not be as tolerant of

overcookingconditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and
may softenor char if subjectedto
short periods ofovercooking.In
longer exposuresto overcooking,
the foodand utensilscould ignite.
For these reasons: 1)Use
microwaveplasticsonly and use
them in strict compliancewith

the utensil manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Donot

~, subject empty utensils to

IL+:microwaving.3) Do not permit

children to useplastic utensils
without complete supervision.

. “Boilable”

cooking pouches

and tightly closedplastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cookbook. If they
are not, plasticcould burst during
or immediately after cooking,

possiblyresultingin injury.Also,
plastic storage containers should

beat least partially uncovered
because they form a tightseal.
When cooking with containers

tightly coveredwithplasticwrap,
removecoveringcarefi.dlyand&t

steam awayfrom hands and face.

● Foodscookedin liquids (such

as pasta) maytend to boil over
morerapidlythanfti containing
less moisture. Shouldthis occur,

reikrtopage40 forinstructionson
howto cleanthe insideof the oven.

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● Spontaneousboiling—Under

certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor
shortlyafterremovalfromthe
microwaveoven.Topreventbums

from splashingliquid, stir the
liquid briefly beforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicmwaveoven.

● Use of the DO~LE DUTIPM

shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from oven

when not in use.
–Do not store or cook with shelf

on floor of oven. Product damage
may result.

–Use pot holders when handling

the shelf and utensils. They may
be hot.

–Do not use microwavebrowning
dish on shelf. The shelf

could

overheat. Use ofshelf with

Automatic Cooking feature is not
recommended.

Lower Oven:

c

Standawayfromthe oven
when opening ovendoor.The
hot airor steamwhich escapes
can causeburnsto hands,face
and/or eyes.

● Don’theat unopenedfood

containersin the oven. Pressure
couldbuildupandthecontainer
could burst, causing an injury.

s

Keep oven vent ducts

unobstructed.

● Keep oven free from grease

buildup.

c Place oven rack in desired

position while oven is cool. If

racks must be handled when hot,
do not let potholder contact
heating units in the oven.

c Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop
is a convenience in lifting heavy
foods. It is also a precaution

against burns from touchinghot
surfacesofthe dooror ovenwalls.

● When using cookingor roasting

bags in oven, followthe
manufacturer’sdirections.

● Do not use your ovento dry

newspapers.

can catch fire.

If overheated, they

Self Cleaning Lower Oven:

. Do not clean doorgasket. The

door gasketis essentialfor a good
seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or movethe gasket.

c

Do not use ovencleaners. No

commercial ovencleaner or oven

linerprotectivecoatingofany kind
should be used in or around any

part of the oven.

c Clean only parts listed in this

Use andCare Book.

● Beforeself-cleaning theoven,

removebroilerpanandother
utensils.

. Listen for fan—a fan noise
should be heard sometime during
the cleaning cycle. If not, call

for

servicebeforeself-cleaningagain.

SAW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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Eneqgy-Saving Tips

● Use proper power level as

recommended and DO N~
OVERCOOK.

QDo not operate the ovenwhile
empty. Ifb~accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoidoperating the ovenempty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensuresgood, long-term lifeofoven.

Microwaving Tips

QMake sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have
metallic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for Microwaving?

If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1 minute at HIGH. If
water becomes hot, dish is microwave
safe. If dish heats, it should not be
used for microwaving.

When Power is
Connected to
the Oven

The panel displays all of the
oven fimctions. After 15seconds,
all lights disappear and “Reset”
appears in the display. Touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad and then touch
CLOCK pad and set the clock.
The clock must be set for the timer
functions to work.

If power is disrupted at any time,
the above sequence reoccurs and
you must reset the clock after
touching CLEAR/OFF.

● Preheat the oven only when

necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eyeon the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.

● Alwaysturn ovenOFF before

removing food.

● During baking, avoid frequent

door openings. Keep door open as
short a time as possible when it is
opened.

● For self-cleaning oven, be sure

to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.

● Cook complete oven meals

instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foods that cook at the same
temperature in approximately
the same time.

● Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.

● Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your cookbook for specific
instructions.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods

which are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.

● Use residual heat in oven

whenever possible to finish

cooking casseroles, oven meals,

etc. Also add rolls or precooked
desserts to warm oven, using
residual heat to warm them.

Features of YourCooking

1. Door Handle. Pull handle to
open. Door must be securely

latched for oven to operate.

2. Inside Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

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

4. Light.

5. Oven Vent.
& MICROTHERMOMETERTM

temperature probe.

7. Receptacle for Temperature

Probe.

8. DOUBLE-DUTYTMshelf. Lets

you microwaveseveral foods at

once. (See Safety Tips for special
instructions. ) When this shelf is not

s. in use, please remove from the oven.

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10. Display and Touch Control

I?ads.
U. Automatic Cooking Guide.

Quick reference for Codes for
many frequently prepared foods.

u.

Oven Set (Clean) Knob.

13.

Oven Temp (Clean) Knob.

14.

Oven Interior Light Button.

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Shelf Support.

20.

Oven Shelves.
Oven Frame.

21.

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27. Oven “ON” Light.

28. Oven Cycling Light.

15.

Self-Cleaning Oven Clean

Light.

16. Lock Light.

17. Latch.

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I& Model and Serial Numbers— 26
located at right side of loweroven “
frame.

22.

Door Gasket.

23.

Window.

24.

Door Liner.

25.

Broiler Ran and Rack.
Oven Vent.

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Features of Your Touch Control Panel

1. DISPLAY. Displays time ofday.
Microwave Oven: Displays time or
temperature during cooking
functions, power level being used,

Auto Codes, Auto Defrost food
weights, cooking mode and
instructions.

Conventional Oven: Displays
Time Bake start and stop times,
Self-Clean Oven clean time, oven
door latched message and
instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle,
generally uniform thawing at
automatic power level 3, (or change
powerlevelafkr entering detisting
time. See page 16.)

3. TIME COOK. Microwave for
a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10(or
change power levelafter entering
cooking time. See page 10.)

4. AUTO DEFROST. Touchthis
pad, then Code number and food
weight. The ovenautomatically
sets power levelsand defrosting
time. (See page 14.)

5. AU’10 COOK. Touch this
pad and then number pad for
desired Code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at pre­programmed power levels and
determines the proper amount of
cooking times until the food is done
and oven shuts off. (See page 17.)

6. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwaveenergy.
It fimctions as a kitchen timer, a
hold timer after defrost or as a
delaytimer before microwave
time or temperature cooking.
(See page 9.)

7. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter
time ofday or check time ofday
while cooking. Toset clock, first
touch CLOCK pad and then enter
time ofday. For example, if time

was 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3,
and Oand 1:30 will appear on
display. “Start” will flash on
display directing you to touch

START thus setting the clock. To
reset or change time, simply repeat

above process.

Clock must beset before any
Conventional Oven Timer function
will operate.

S. NUMBER PADS. Touchthese
pads to enter cooking, defrosting
time, time of day,temperature,
power level, Auto Codes, food
weights for Auto Defrost,
conventional oven Bake start and
stop times and to change cleaning
time on self-clean oven.

9. BAKE TIME. Touch this pad

and then number pads to enter
baking or roasting time. The oven
turns off automatically at the end of

that time if OVEN SET knob is on

TIME BAKE.

10. STOP TIME. Touch this
pad and then number pads to enter
the time you want oven to finish
baking or cleaning. The oven will
automatically calculate the correct
start time for you.

11. TEMP COOK/IIOLD. Use

the temperature probe to cook by
using a preset temperature. Once
oven reaches preset temperature, it

switches to HOLD setting and

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maintains that temperature until
you open the door or touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 11.)

12. POWER LEVEL. Touch this

pad before entering another power
level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(HIGH) for cooking or power level
3 (LOW)for defrosting.

K1 AUIXl ROAST. Insert probe,
touch this pad, and desired number
pad for Code to slow cook or
temperature cook meat with
automatic preset program. (See
page 12.)

14. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts offthe microwaveoven and
erases all microwave settings

(except time of day).

15. START. After all selections are
made, touch this pad to start the
microwaveoven, the clock and all -

Conventional Oven Tmer functions. “&”

16. CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop

conventionaloventimer andself<lean
operation or enter anew cleantime.

How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

‘ The MIN/SEC TIMER has three

@

timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.
The MIN/SEC TIMER operates

without microwaveenergy.

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How to llme a 3-Minute
Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows :0 and “ENTER
TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows 3:00 and “TIMER:’

3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.

How to Defrost, Hold and
Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a fiuzen
casserole for 15minutes, hold for

10minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK pad.

The display shows :0 and

“POWER 10?’“ENTER MICRO

COOK TIME” flashes.
Step Z Touch 2,5,0 and Ofor

twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“MICRO COOK TIME” flashes
and 25:00 and “POWER 10” appear
on display.

4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes “TIMER;’ and displays :0.

5. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad to
reset display to clock or microwave
cook or defrost programs.

Programming a HOLD
TIME

The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A HOLD, or “standing”
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or cookbook.

Programming Delayed
Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and
99 seconds, touch TIME COOK,
TEMP COOK/HOLD or AUTO
ROAST and enter cook time, temp.
or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER
and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Touch ST~. Timer

will count down to zero and cooking
will begin. When delaying temp.
cook or auto roast, be sure probe
is in fd before pressing ST~.

The display shows :0 and

“POWER 3? “ENTER MICRO

DEF TIME” flashes.
Step 3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and Ofor

15minutes defrosting time. 15:00
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the
desired power level.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
The display shows :0 and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and Oto hold
for ten minutes. 10:00 appears on
display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 8: Touch START. “MICRO

DEF TIME” and 15:00 counting

down show on display. As each

function is automatically
performed, the oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function.

Step 9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “Endl’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I

accidentally reverse my defrost,

hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,

and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes.Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the

amount of time. Be sure to put the

thawed dish in the refrigerator

promptly.

NUI’E: Let foods remain at room

temperature only as long as safe.

Times will vary.

Cooking by Time

The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (HIGH) is

recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See your cookbook.

To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of w~ter
and add 1teaspoon of instant coffee
tind stir to dissolve. Use a cup that
has no metal decoration and is

microwave safe (refer to Microwaving
Tips on page 6). Place cup in oven
and close door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

Display shows :

0 and “POWER

10:’“ENTER MICRO COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch

1, ~ and () for a minute and 20

seconds. “MICRO COOK TIME”
flashes and “POWER 10” and 1:20
appear on display.

Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)

Step 4: Touch START. “MICRO
COOK TIME;’ “POWER 10~’and
time counting down show on display.

Step 5: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes “End~’Oven
shuts off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using the Time Cook II
Feature

The Time Cook 11feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is ideal
when you want to change power
levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in
microwave-safe container and close
the door.

Step 2: TouchTIME COOK pad.

Display shows “: O“ and “POWER

10:’ “ENTER MICRO COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your cook time. For

example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two
minutes and 15seconds. Display
shows “2:15” and “POWER 10~’
“MICRO COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 4: TouchTIME COOK pad.

Display shows “:
10:’“ENTER MICRO COOK
TIME” flashes.

Step 5: Set yourcook time.

How to ChangePower Level

After setting cook time, touch
POWER LEVEL pad, then
touch desired number for new
power level.

O“and “POWER

Step 6: Touch START.
Step T “MICRO COOK TIME I:’

the first power level and the first
programmed cook time, counting
down, show on the display.

Step 8: At the end of the first
programmed cook time, the second

power level, “MICRO COOK TIME
II” and the second programmed
cook time, counting down, show on
the display.

Step 9: When time is up, the

oven signals and flashes “End?’
Oven shuts off.

Step 10: Open the door.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my dish
wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location many Time

Cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the
oven for minimum time, test the
food for doneness, and cook your
dish a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be

touched before setting the number
pads or else your oven will not
begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than HIGH. What do

I need to do?
A. To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad
after entering cook time. “ENTER
POWER’ flashes on the display
panel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes. To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

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Cooking byTemperature

Internal temperature is the best

test of doneness for many foods.

“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically switches
to “Hold” setting after reaching
the preset food temperature and
maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.

The Temperature Probe

SENSOR

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TWO P6SITION

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food

thermometer that gauges the

internal temperature of your food;
it must be used when using “TEMP

CoOK/HOLD” or ‘!AUIU ROAST:’

A two-position clip attaches to
the side of a dish to help keep the
probe in position when temperature
cooking foods such as chili or soup.
To use your probe properly in a
roast, follow directions on page 12.

HANDLE

CABLE

END

How to Temp Cook aRolled
Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

and attach probe securely in oven

wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/

HOLD. “ENTER MICRO TEMP”
flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for 125”F.

“MICRO TEMP COOK;’ 125F

and POWER 10 show on display.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

pad. “ENTER POWER’ flashes.
Touch 5 for medium power.

“MICRO TEMP COOK:’ 125F

and POWER 5 show on display.

Step 5: Touch START. If internal

temperature of the roast is less than

80”F., display will show “COOL”
or if temperature is 80”F. or above,
display shows temperature
counting up.

Step 6: When 125”F.is reached,

the ovenwill sound and display

“HOLD1’The ovenwill then hold

the temperature.
Step %Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Removeprobe and food
from the oven.

Questions and Answers

Q. Are there any foods I can’t
Temp Cook?

A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings,
etc. soften rapidly at warm
temperatures. Batters, doughs and

frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It’s
best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash

after I touched the START pad?
A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe
securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOWHOLD pad and forget to use
the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall,

you may damage the oven.

Q. Can I Temp Cook different

portions of food at different
temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe

gives you the freedom to cook
different portions of food at
different temperatures to suit
individual eating styles. Simply
place probe in food and change
temperature setting as needed.

cookingTips

● Use a lower power level; it will

heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

“4’”

Automatic Roasting

AUTO ROAST uses the
temperature probe to cook to
the desired serving temperature.
Unlike TEMP COOK/HOLI),
which uses a single power level,
AUTO ROAST uses up to 3 power

settings which automatically
switch during roasting, thus
providing even, tender cooking
results without overcooking.

Just as in conventional roasting,
only tender roasts should be Auto

Roasted until specified internal
temperatures are reached. Less
tender roasts should be microwaved
by time, according to the cookbook
which came with your oven.

2. At 80*F., display switches to

show meat’s internal temperature.

Pork or ham roasts need no trivet.
Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish,
cover with plastic wrap.

Preparing Roasts for
Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast on trivet in
microwave safe dish. Insert probe
horizontally into the center meaty

area not touching bone or fat. Make
sure the handle does not touch the
food or top or sides of the oven.
Cover with wax paper.

Place meat in oven with probe to

the right. Insert cable end of probe

firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

30Wto Auto Roast
3eef to Medium

1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.
“AUTO” appears on display and

“ENTER ROAST CODE” flashes.
Touch number pad 2. “ROAST
CODE 2“ appears on display and

“START” flashes. Touch START.
Display shows “COOXYand

“ROAST CODE 2“ until fd

temperature reaches 80”F.

3. When you select Auto Roast
Codes 1,2, 3 or 4, the oven signals
with 3 beeps and “TURN” flashes
on the display when it’s time to turn
the roast over. After you turn the
roast, close the door and touch

START, food temperature appears
on the display. (Note: Oven continues ,3
to cook ailer the signal whether or
not roast is turned over. )

4. After a pre-programmed food
temperature is reached, oven beeps
3 times and “End” appears on the
display. Oven shuts off.

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“Y’

Auto Roast Guide

.

Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in

.,roast before cooking.

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● Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide.

Food
Beef

remperatum

Tender Roast

Rare
Medium

Well

Pork

Loin Roast
Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 lbs.)
Whole Turkey

(Insert probe into meatiest
area of inner thigh from
below end and parallel to leg.)

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area. )

*Recommended standing time before serving.

(up to U lbs.)

1

2
3

4

1

5
5

4

Final

115°
125°
145°

175°
115°

190°

190°

175°

Approximate Time

minutes per pound

10-13
13-15
15-17

14-17
12-15

10-12
10-12

Hold”

Minutes

0
0

5-1o

10

0

10

10-15

10-1510-12

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 6)

Your cookbook has information on
Automatic Simmering, including
guides and recipes.

Totai time includes time to bring
food to 180”F. and hold at that

temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto

Roast as explained on page 12.
Display shows “COOL” until food
is 80”F., then switches to show

food temperature until 180”F.

~’ Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 6)

Approx.

Food
Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

Time/Hours Comments

5-7 Add enough liquid to just cover meat.

If adding vegetables make sure they are
completely covered by liquid.

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o Make sure that vegetables and meat are

5-7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least

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

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into
meatiest area of inner thigh from below
end and parallel to leg. lkm over after

1/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.

2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

Oven switches to Hold at 180”F.,
until you remove food and turn off
oven. If stirring is recommended,
you can reset oven by retouching
START. Touch CLEAR/OFF after
cooking.

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Automatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting time and power levels
for you. You choose the appropriate

code number from 1 to 3 for the food
you are defrosting, then enter the
food weight in pounds and tenths
of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below) and touch START. The oven
calculates defrosting time and changes
power levels during defrosting to
give even defrosting results.

How to set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the
guide located at bottom of oven
when you open the door.

minimum and maximum food
weights for each code number. You
will need to know your food weight
and corresponding code before
setting Auto Defrost.

1. Remove food from package,

place in oven on microwave-safe

dish, and close door.

It shows

3. Enter selected Code from guide.
For example, poultry calls for
Code 2.

“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.
“DEF CODE 2“ and “LBS~’

appear on display.

4. Enter weight. For example, touch
Number Pads 1and 2 for weight of

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces—see

Conversion Guide at right).

Note:If “ERROR”appearsondisplay. ‘
check the Code Guide. Make sure

weight corresponds to code number.

llvice during defrosting, the oven

beeps 3 time~,

and oven shuts off. “TURN”
continues to flash until you open
the door. After turning the food,
close door and touch START.

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 3

times. “End” remains on display

and oven beeps every minute until
door is opened or CLEAR/OFF

pad is touched.

tcTuRNs;’flashes

Stand Time

When using the Auto Defrost

feature, it is necessary to allow

food to stand in order to finish

defrosting the interior. You may
take the fd out of the oven if you

wish. And in some cases, it should

stand in your refrigerator. Stand
time recommendations are given

in the guide on the next page.

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4

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2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

“ENTER DEF CODE” flashes.
“AUTO” and “WEIGHT” appear

on display.

Display shows “AUTO” for 4

seconds and then “START” flashes.

5. Touch START pad. Display shows

“DEF TIME, CODE 2, 1.2 lbs:’
and Defrost Time counts down.

l-l

Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.

4-5 .3

6-7 .4

9-1o

11

12-13
14-15 .9

.6
.7

.8

Auto Defrost Guide

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

Chops

Frankfi.mters,

<

Sausage
Ground Meat

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL

Turn over.

1 1

Separate and shield 5 minutes
where necessary.

Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes

pieces.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted 5 minutes

STAND TIME

areas and break
apart.

Beef Patties

Roast

Ribs

1 I I

Turn over.
Turn over and 30 minutes in

shield.
Turn over.

.

Separate patties.

Remove defrosted 10 minutes

1

5 minutes

refrigerator

pieces. Shield if

necessary.
Steak
Stew

I

I Turn over. I

Turn over and Separate and remove
seDarate.

defrosted pieces.

I 5 minutes

5 minutes

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Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast
(breast side

up)

Chicken Pieces

Turn over and
shield.

I lhrn over.

Turn over.

Shield where

necessary.

Separate and remove

10minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

20 minutes in

refrimator
5 minutes

defrosted Pieces.

Cornish Hens
(whole)

Remove wrapper

and turn over.

10minutes;
run cold wdtcr
in cavity.

Cornish Hens (split)

Fish Fillets

Turn over.

Turn over. Separate and remove

5 minutes

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

Separate. Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole Fish Turn over and

shield tail and

I

I

I

I head.

I

Hold under
cold running
water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.

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