GE JKP69 Use and Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

Microwave Cooking Center

Safety Instructions ................... 2–7

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil................... 7, 36, 40–42, 44

Features....................................................... 8, 9

Lower Oven........................................... 31–46

Baking................................................. 35, 36

Broiling, Broiling Guide................... 42, 43

Control Panel............................................ 31

Oven Control, Clock and Timer....... 31–33

Preheating.................................. 25, 35, 43

Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 40, 41

Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 44–46

Shelves.....................6, 34–36, 40, 42–44

Timed Baking .................................... 37, 38

Microwave Oven ................................. 10–30

Automatic Cooking ......................... 21–28

Automatic Roasting......................... 17, 18

Control Panel............................................ 10

Cooking by Temperature....................... 16

Cooking by Time...................................... 15

Defrosting................................... 16, 19, 20

Double Duty™ Shelf........................ 29, 30

Hold Timer ......................................... 12, 13

Problem Solver...................... 51, 52

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself............................................ 39

More questions ?…call

GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000

Care and Cleaning ................ 47–50

Lower Oven Broiler Pan and Grid............ 50

Lower Oven Door........................................ 49

Lower Oven Light........................................ 50

Lower Oven Shelves .................................. 49

Microwave Oven ................................. 47, 48

Consumer Services.................. 55

Important Phone Numbers....................... 55

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

Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

The electrical output of the microwave oven

in this cooking center is 900 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

GE Appliances

Model: JKP69

164D3333P021

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HELP US HELP Y OU…

Before using your cooking center, read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooking center properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, call:

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

How to Remove Packaging Tape.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on cooking center parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

Be sure your cooking center is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you recei ved a damaged cooking center…

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

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.

Save time and money. Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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 be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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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 requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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

WARNING—

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 guide. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking center is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

• Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

To reduce the risk of

• 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.

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR

SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

• Do not leave children alone—children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the cooking center

and even tip it over causing severe personal injury .

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Be sure the cooking center is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit, or hang on the oven door.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE

COOKING CENTER TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

• Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooking center.

• Wear proper clothing. Loose fitting or hanging

garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns.

• Use only dry pot holders—moist or

damp pot holders on hot surfaces may

result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot element.

• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders, and other linens a safe distance from y our o v en.

• 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 store flammable material in an oven or near the cooking center.

• Do not touch heating elements or interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may be

hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact, any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.

Potentially hot surfaces include openings, surfaces near crevices around the oven door.

Remember: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with

well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. 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.

• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.

the openings, and

oven vent

• For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.

• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooking center.

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MICROWAVE O VEN

• This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy” section.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

containers before placing bags in 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 fire. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at any time—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with

the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Foods with unbroken outer “skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-

necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Use metal only as directed in this guide.

TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least one inch away from sides of oven.

• Cookware may become hot because of heat

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

• The oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be

careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

—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. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—

will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave oven. Electrical shock or fire could occur.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any

containers of hot food, including

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

• Plastic Cookware—Plastic cookware designed

for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons:

1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use

them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.

• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on the package. If they are not, plastic

could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

• Use of the DOUBLE DUTY™ shelf accessory.

—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use. —Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor

of the oven. Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The shelf could overheat. Use of the shelf with Automatic Cooking feature is not recommended.

2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwa ving.

3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware

without complete supervision.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for

proper use.

• Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you

leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain

special circumstances, liquids may start

to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN

• Stand away from the cooking center when opening the oven door. The hot air or steam

which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

• Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container

could burst, causing an injury.

• Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.

• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

• Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven.

• Keep the cooking center clean and free of accumulations of grease or spillovers, which may ignite.

• Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the cooking center.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled

when hot, do not let pot holder contact heating units in the oven.

• Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also

a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

• When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,

follow the manufacturer’s directions.

• Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch fire.

• Do not store anything in your oven. These items may catch fire, and plastic items may melt. Always keep the oven clear and free of items that may burn.

• Do not line the oven bottom with aluminum foil. Do not use aluminum foil except as suggested in this guide.

• After broiling, always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease on the

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

• Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door

gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.

• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial

oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the selfcleaning cycle is used.

• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self-cleaning cycle.

• Listen for a fan—a fan noise should be heard

sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not, call for service before self-cleaning again.

• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

turn off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler

pan and other cookware.

IF Y OU NEED SERVICE…

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

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

If You Need Service

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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER

108 9

MICROWAVE OVEN

TIME

COOK

DEFROST

AUTO

DEFROST

COOK

3 4 5

8 9 0

6 7

LOWER OVEN

BAKE

BROIL

STOP

COOK

TIME

3 4 5

1 2

8 9 0

6 7

MICROWAVE FAN MAY OPERATE WHILE OVEN IS CLEANING.

COOK/HOLD

TEMP

POWER

LEVEL

AUTO

HOLD

ROAST

TIMER

START

CLEAR

OFF

AUTO SELF

PROBE

CLEAN

TIMER

CLOCK

ON/OFF

START

CLEAR

OFF

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22 23

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Explained

Features on Page

Explained

Features on Page

1 Microwave Oven 6, 29, 30, 47

Double Duty

For use in the microwave only. Lets you microwave several foods at once. When not in use, remove from the oven.

2 Microwave Oven 6, 16, 17, 48

Temperature Probe

3 Microwave Oven 2

Inside Door Latches

4 Microwave Oven 47

Window with Metal Shield

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

5 Microwave Door Handle 47

Pull the handle to open. The door must be securely latched for the oven to operate.

6 Microwave Oven Shelf 29, 30

Supports For the Double DutyTMShelf

7 Model and Serial Numbers 2 8 Microwave Oven Light 48 9 Microwave Oven Vent 3

10 Microwave Oven Receptacle 16, 17

for the Temperature Probe

11 Oven Grille 50 12 Microwave Oven Controls 10, 12–17,

Shelf

20–22,

26–28

15 Lower Oven Controls 31–33, 35,

37–40,

42, 45

16 Lower Oven Vent 6, 50 17 Lower Oven —

Automatic Light Switch

18 Lower Oven 44–46

Automatic Door Latch

19 Lower Oven Light 50 20 Lower Oven Broil Element 48 21 Lower Oven Shelf Supports 7, 34, 35, 40,

Shelf positions for cooking are 42–44, 49 suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

22 Lower Oven Shelves 7, 34–36, 40,

with Stop-Locks 42–44, 49 Easily removed or repositioned on the shelf supports.

23 Lower Oven Bake Element 48

May be gently lifted for wiping the oven floor.

24 Lower Oven Door Gasket 7, 44

Do not clean.

25 Lower Oven Lift-Off Door 3, 6,

with Broil Stop Position 42–44, 49 Easily removed for cleaning.

26 Lower Oven 7, 40,

Broiler Pan & Grid 42–44, 50 For use in the lower oven only. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

Features of Your Cooking Center

13 Microwave Oven Floor 5, 47 14 Microwave Oven 23, 24

Automatic Cooking Guide

Quick reference for codes for many frequently prepared foods.

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FEATURES OF YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTR OL PANEL

01. DISPLAY. Displays the time or temperature

during cooking functions, the power level being used, the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking mode and instructions.

NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour, 30 minutes).

02. TIME COOK. Press this pad before entering

the time for cooking at Power Level 10. You may change the power level after entering the cooking time.

03. TIME DEFROST. Press this pad before

entering the time for thawing at automatic Power Level 3. You may change the power level after entering defrosting time.

04. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a temperature that you set. Once the food reaches this temperature, the oven switches to the hold setting and maintains that temperature until you open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

05. POWER LEVEL. Press 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.

06. AUTO COOK. Press this pad and then the

number pad for the desired Code number. The oven automatically sets the Power Levels and the cooking times.

07. AUTO DEFROST.Press this pad, then the

Code number and the food weight. The oven automatically sets the Power Levels and the defrosting time.

08. AUTO ROAST. Insert the probe, press this pad,

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

09. HOLD TIMER. Press to set the timer or the

holding time; does not turn on microwave energy.

10. START. After all selections are made, press this

pad to start the oven.

11. NUMBER PADS. Press these pads to enter the

cooking time, the defrosting time, the temperature, the Power Level, the Auto Codes or the food weights for Auto Defrost.

12. CLEAR/OFF. When pressed, it shuts off the oven

and erases all settings.

2 3 5

6 7 8 9 10

11 12

NOTE: The microwave oven fan operates during microwave cooking and is also used to cool the control. Heat from the lower oven, along with heat from the microwave oven, may also cause the fan to operate. The fan may operate with both ovens off and will turn itself off.

Control Lockout

The control can be locked so the touch pads cannot be activated when pressed. Press START 3 times to activate the control lockout feature. To turn this feature off press CLEAR/OFF 3 times.

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MICROWAVE TIPS

Features of Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Microwave Tips

• Make sure all the cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most

glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water— set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave for 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around the door or the outer case.

• Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

• Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. See the cookbook.

• 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.

• The microwave fan may operate with both ovens off. It is cooling the control and will turn itself off.

• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

• A dull thumping sound while the oven is operating.

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HO W T O USE THE HOLD TIMER

The hold timer operates without microwave energy and 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.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Press the HOLD TIMER pad.

2. Press the number pads 3, 0 and 0 (to

set 3 minutes and no seconds).

Using a Holding Time

The hold timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Programming Delayed Cooking

1. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes

and 99 seconds, press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and enter the Cook Time or the temperature.

2. Press the HOLD TIMER pad and

enter the number of minutes to delay cooking.

NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook function, be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the START pad.

3. Press the START pad. The display shows

the time counting down.

4. When time is up, the oven control

signals.

3. Press the START pad. The timer will

count down to zero and then cooking will begin.

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How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

1. Take casserole from freezer and

place in oven.

2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad.

3. Press the number pads 1, 5, 0 and 0

to set 15 minutes defrosting time.

4. Set the standing or Hold Time by

pressing the HOLD TIMER pad.

5. Press the 1, 0, 0 and 0 pads to hold

for ten minutes.

6. Press the TIME COOK pad.

7. Press the 2, 5, 0 and 0 pads to set 25

minutes of cooking time.

8. Press the START pad.

Questions and Answers

As each function is automatically performed,

the oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

9. When time is up, the oven control signals and the

oven automatically shuts off.

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3, but can be changed by pressing the

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.

How to Use the Hold Timer

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 Time Defrost and the amount of time. Then program Hold Timer and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great 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 frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

1. Place the package of frozen

strawberries in the oven and close the door.

2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad.

3. Select one half of the total defrosting

time recommended. For example, press 4, 0 and 0 to set 4 minutes.

4. Press the START pad. When the

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

Defrosting Tips

5. Turn the package over, close the door and

repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of the defrosting time. Press the START pad.

6. When the oven control signals, open the

door, remove the package and separate the strawberries to finish defrosting.

To change the power level after setting the defrosting time, press the POWER LEVEL pad,

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

• Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.

• Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

• For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

Questions and Answers

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

What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power

level lower than 10 (HIGH).

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the

power level after entering the time by pressing the desired power level pad. Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in half; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

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COOKING BY TIME

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

The oven shuts off automatically.

Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

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

1. Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwavesafe. Place the cup in the oven and close the door.

2. Press the TIME COOK pad.

3. Select your cook time. Press

1, 2 and 0 to set 1 minute and 20 seconds.

How to Use the Time Cook II F eature

The Time Cook II feature 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.

1. Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and close the door.

2. Press the TIME COOK pad.

3. Select your cook time. Press

2, 1 and 5 to set 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

4. Press the TIME COOK pad

again.

5. Set your second cook time.

Because automatic Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no

need to change the power level.

4. Press the START pad.

5. When time is up, the oven control

signals. The oven then shuts off.

6. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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

press the desired number for the new power level.

6. Press the START pad.

7. When time is up, the oven control

signals. The oven then shuts off.

8. Open the door.

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,

simply close the door and press the START pad to resume cooking. If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

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

press the desired number for the new power level.

Defrosting by Time Cooking by Time

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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

The Temperature Probe

Cable end

A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new cooking center. The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using the Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast microwave oven functions.

Temperature probes provided with other products, such as those used for ovens, are designed to withstand high temperatures. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe.

Sensor

Handle

To use your probe properly in a roast, see the Automatic Roasting section.

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 the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

• Use a lower power level; it will heat food more evenly though requiring more time.

• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. The probe may break off if you attempt to push it into frozen foods.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

1. Insert the temperature probe into the

roast and attach the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.

2. Press the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

3. Press 1, 5 and 0 for 150°F.

4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.

Press 5 for medium power.

When 150°F. is reached, the oven control signals and “HOLd” will be on the display. The oven will then hold the temperature.

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 also difficult 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 press the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

to cook precisely with the probe.

and frozen foods are

It’s

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in the food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, damage may occur

to the probe and oven.

Q. After I followed the steps and pressed the START

pad “ERROR” flashed on the display and the oven control signaled. What’s wrong?

A. “ERROR” flashes if you set the temperature either

below 80°F. or above 199°F. The oven display will show you, between the flashing of “ERROR,” what incorrect entry was made. To re-enter, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

5. Press the START pad. If the internal

temperature of the roast is less than 80°F., the display will show “COOL”; if the roast’s internal temperature is 80°F. or above, the display shows the temperature counting up.

6. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop

the cycle.

7. Remove the probe and the roast from

the oven.

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A UT OMATIC ROASTING

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

Cook/Hold, 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.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Wax paper

Place tender beef roast on a microwave-safe rack 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.

Pork or ham roasts need no trivet. Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and cover with plastic wrap. Allow room for probe when covering.

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 comes with your oven.

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on the oven wall.

Cooking by Temperature Automatic Roasting

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

1. Press the AUTO ROAST pad. Press

number pad 2. Press the START pad. The display shows “COOL” and “CODE 2” until the food temperature reaches 80°F.

2. At 80°F., display switches to show

the meat’s internal temperature.

A utomatic Simmer Auto Roast Code 6

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F. and hold at that temperature until done.

Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast. See the Auto Roasting section. The display shows “COOL” until the food is 80°F., then switches to show food temperature until 180°F. is reached.

3. When you select Auto Roast Codes 1, 2, 3 or 4, the

oven control signals with 4 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 press the START pad.

NOTE: The oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.

4. After a pre-programmed food temperature is

reached, oven control beeps 3 times and the oven shuts off.

The oven switches to “HOLd” at 180°F. until you remove the food and turn the oven off. If stirring is recommended, you can reset the oven by re-pressing the START pad. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

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A UT O R OAST GUIDE

Use containers and coverings as directed in the Automatic Roasting section. Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking.

Approximate Time

Food Code Final Temperature* (minutes per pound) Hold Minutes** Beef

Tender Roast

Rare 1 115°F. 10–13 0 Medium 2 125°F. 13–15 0 Well 3 145°F. 15–17 5–10

Pork

Loin Roast 4 175°F. 14–17 10 Precooked Ham 1 115°F. 12–15 0

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 lbs.) 5 190°F. 10–12 10 Whole Turkey (up to 12 lbs.) 5 190°F. 10–12 10–15

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

Turkey Breast 4 175°F. 10–12 10–15

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

* Meat cooked to a final temperature of 140°F. or less may still contain bacteria.

** Recommended standing time before serving.

A UT OMATIC SIMMER GUIDE

Auto Roast Code 6

Approx.

Food Time/Hours Comments Beef

Pot Roast 5–7 Add enough liquid to just cover the meat. If adding vegetables make sure they

are completely covered by liquid.

Chili 5–8 Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chicken

Stewing 4–6 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.

Broiler/Fryer 3–4 Same procedure as above.

Ham or Pork

Roast 4–6 Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable 7–10 Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Split Pea 5–7 Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

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A UT OMATIC 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 food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see the Conversion Guide) and press the START pad. The oven calculates the Defrosting Time and changes the power levels during defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

1. Remove food from package, place in

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

2. Press the AUTO DEFROST pad.

3. Enter the selected code from guide. For example, poultry calls for

Code 2.

4. Enter the weight. For example, press the number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces—see the Conversion Guide).

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

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

5. Press the START pad.

Twice during defrosting the oven control signals 4 times, “TURn” flashes 4 times and oven shuts off. “TURn” remains on display. Open the door, attend your food (see the Automatic Defrost Guide), close the door and press the START pad.

When Defrosting Time is completed, the oven control signals 4 times. The oven control signals every minute until door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed.

Automatic Roasting Automatic Defrosting

Stand Time

When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior. Y ou may tak e the food out of the o v en if you wish. In some cases, it should stand in your refrigerator . Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

Conv ersion Guide

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

Ounces Pounds

1–2 .1

3.2 4–5 .3 6–7 .4

8.5

9–10 .6

11 .7 12–13 .8 14–15 .9

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A UT OMATIC DEFROST GUIDE

Recommended Min./Max.

Code Foods Weight First Signal Second Signal Stand Time

1 Meat 0.1–6.0 lbs.

Chops Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes Sausage pieces.

Ground Meat Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes

and break apart. Beef Patties Turn over. Separate patties. 5 minutes Roast Turn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes

shield.

Ribs Turn over. Remove defrosted 10 minutes

pieces. Shield if

necessary. Steak Turn over. 5 minutes Stew Turn over and Separate and remove 5 minutes

separate. defrosted pieces.

2 Poultry 0.1–6.0 lbs.

Whole Chicken Turn over and Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

Turkey Breast Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes in (breast side up) necessary. refrigerator

Chicken Pieces Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

Cornish Hens (whole) Remove wrapper 10 minutes;

Cornish Hens (split) Turn over. 5 minutes

3 Seafood 0.1–3.0 lbs.

Fish Fillets Turn over. Separate and remove 5 minutes

Shrimp, Scallops Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes

Whole Fish Turn over and Hold under

shield. run cold water

in cavity.

defrosted pieces.

and turn over. run cold water

in cavity.

defrosted pieces.

shield tail and cold running head. water.

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A UT OMATIC COOKING

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. 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.

Because most cooking containers must be covered during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty™shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended Foods Not Recommended

Foods that must be cooked uncovered, foods that

A wide variety of foods including meats, fish casseroles, vegetables, leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked.

require constant attention, foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking, and foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after Auto Cooked.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe should be Temp Cooked or Auto Roasted.

It is best to Time Cook them.

cooking should not be

Automatic Defrost Guide Automatic Cooking

Easy to Use Keep Door Closed

Simply press three control pads—AUTO COOK, desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food.

Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’ is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and press the START pad immediately.

A uto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy

automatic

Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

results with a number of foods.

When codes 2 through 9 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ on the display is then replaced by countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

A guide behind the oven door lists cooking codes for frequently prepared fresh or uncooked foods and appropriate codes are recommended in the recipes and cooking guide in the Automatic Cooking section.

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How to Auto Cook

A UT OMATIC COOKING

(continued)

1. Place covered food in oven.

2. Press AUTO COOK pad.

3. Press number pad for desired code.

4. Press the START pad.

The word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows on display, steam sensor is activated. Do not open door . Opening

door may affect cooking performance.

The oven control sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’ is replaced by if necessary . minute until door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed.

How to Adjust the Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if Code 5 cooks your chicken more than you like it, set code 51 next time and you’ll get 20% shorter cooking time.

1. Press the AUTO COOK pad.

2. Press number pads 5 and 1 in

that order.

If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.

In this example, code 59 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 5 would provide.

indicating

Time

Cook

. Rotate or stir food,

When done, oven control signals every

3. Press the START pad. Do not open

door until first oven control signal, then rotate dish 1/2 turn if necessary.

4. Close door and press START pad to

finish cooking.

• Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

• Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

• Add 1/4–1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.

• Most foods should be covered with lid to dish or wax paper to prevent spattering to keep oven clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.

• Be sure outside of container and inside of 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 cook times to suit your individual tastes. See Automatic Cooking Code section.

• Use of Automatic Cooking feature with DOUBLE DUTY™ shelf is not recommended.

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A UT OMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

NOTE: Oven will not accept “ Auto Cook Code” if the oven is hot. If the words “Auto Cook Delay” appear, you must cool the oven befor e using Auto Cook or you may choose to use Time or Temperature Microwave Cooking.

“Auto Cook”

Food Code Container Approx. Time Comments Canned Foods

Thin foods such as 1 Microwave-safe 2–3 min./cup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper. soup, broth, gravy. container matched to

size of food.

Thick foods such 1 Microwave-safe 4 min./cup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper. as canned ravioli, container matched to chunky soups, beef size of food. stew, all canned vegetables.

Leftovers 1 Microwave-safe 4 min./cup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper.

container matched to size of food.

TV Dinners 2 Cook in container 8–10 min. If foil tray is no more than 3/4" deep, (except for those (see comments). remove foil top, return to original box with pasta) and reclose box. If tray is more than 1"

Frozen Entrees 2 Cook in container 17–20 min.

(see comments). depending

on size

Frozen Pouch 23–8 min. When microwaving meals containing 2 Meals pouches, make 1-inch slit in center of

Frozen Lasagna 5 1 or 11⁄2qt. casserole 10–20 min. Remove lasagna from foil tray and place

with lid to dish. in microwave-safe dish and cover. Let

Casseroles

With precooked 4 2–3 qt. casserole with 12–16 min. ingredients in a white lid to dish. sauce such as tuna noodle casserole, turkey tetrazzini.

With raw ingredients 6 2–3 qt. casserole with 16–24 min. such as hamburger lid to dish. patty stew, scalloped potatoes, seafood casseroles.

deep, remove food and place in microwave-safe dish and cover. If dinner is in paper board container, remove from box and cook in original container.

each pouch. Place pouch containing meat on microwave-safe plate, with remaining pouch on top. Flex pouch before serving.

stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Automatic Cooking Automatic Cooking Control Guide

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A UT OMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

(continued)

“Auto Cook”

Food Code Container Approx. Time Comments Meats and Seafood

Chicken pieces 5 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 8–20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters. (up to 3 lbs.) dish

Fish fillets (1 lb.) 1 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 6–9 min. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.

dish Meat loaf (11⁄2lbs.) 9 10-in. pie plate 25–30 min. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Hamburger patties 3 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 7–9 min. Cover with wax paper. When oven

(4–5) dish signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Sausage patties 5 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 7–9 min. Cover with wax paper. When oven

(1 lb.) dish signals, rotate dish 1/2 turn. Pork chops 6 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 22–25 min. Baste with barbecue sauce. Cover with

(4-1" thick) dish wax paper. When oven signals, rotate

dish 1/2 turn.

Spareribs 7 13 x 9 x 2-in. glass 1 hr. 30 min.- Cover tightly with plastic wrap, venting (up to 3 lbs.) dish 1 hr. 45 min. one corner. When oven signals, rearrange

ribs.

Swiss steak (11⁄2lbs.) 7 3-qt. casserole 60–65 min.

with lid Chuck roast 7 13 x 9 x 2-in. glass 65–90 min. Cover with plastic wrap, venting one

(up to 5 lbs.) dish corner. Shrimp (up to 1 lb.) 4 11⁄2-qt. glass dish 4–6 min.

with lid

Rice

Regular, raw, 9 2-qt. casserole with lid 21–28 min. Follow instructions on rice package. 1 cup

Instant, 1 cup 1 2-qt. casserole with lid 5–8 min. Follow instructions on rice package.

Vegetables

Fresh such as carrots, 2 2-qt. casserole with lid 10–15 min. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. artichokes, cauliflower broccoli, brussels sprouts (1 lb.)

Baking potatoes, 9 None 8–16 min. Pierce with fork and place on oven floor 2–4 depending in a square arrangement. Turn potatoes

on number over when oven signals and remaining

time is displayed.

Frozen block such as 1 11⁄2-qt. casserole 8–10 min. Add 2 tablespoons water. peas, green beans, with lid spinach, broccoli

Lima beans 1 11⁄2-qt. casserole 12–13 min. Add 1/4 cup water.

with lid Frozen pouch such 2 Lay pouch on 7–9 min. Make 1" slit in pouch before cooking.

as broccoli in butter microwave-safe dish Stir well before serving. sauce, corn, peas

Fruit

Baked apples, 4 1 2-qt. casserole with lid 12–14 min. Core apples and fill with butter and

brown sugar.

If after completion of Auto Cook Cycle food needs additional warming,

simply re-cover food and use Auto Cook Code #1.

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CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results.

• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if

it’s microwave safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob. Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Automatic Cooking Control Guide Containers and Covers

• Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for

best results.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before

placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide section.

Paper plates—while they may be

used for Time and Temperature Cooking and Defrosting, do not use them with automatic cooking. Use microwav e-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper .

For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray. Thick entrees may take longer to cook—see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide.

For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and close ends of box.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.

Follow Automatic Cooking Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover casserole meat and vegetables with sauce. If they are not cool, it is better to use Time Cook.

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Meat, Fish and Poultry

A UT OMATIC COOKING

MEATS AND MAIN DISHES

For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf

microwave-safe containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook Code 4. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook Code 9. Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken breasts and pieces or turkey parts should be placed in a microwave-safe square or oblong dish. Cover with plastic wrap. If cooking bag is used for whole chicken, shield breast bone with small strip of foil. Microwave using Auto Cook Code 5.

Fish fillets, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit. Cover with plastic wrap. Use Auto Cook Code 1.

Spareribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with plastic wrap. Make sure liquid covers meat. Microwave using Auto Cook Code 7. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

Pork chops automatically cook well in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave using Auto Cook Code 6. Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed.

Chuck roasts should be placed in a cooking bag with 1/2 cup water. Cut slits in top of bag as directed on package. Place in a microwave-safe dish. Use Auto Cook Code 7.

How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes

To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking.

1. Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients

at different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.

2. Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate

in size to the food amount. Use 3-qt. containers or smaller.

3. For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or

plastic wrap (no vents). For cheese or crumbtopped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

4. Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool

slightly before adding other ingredients.

5. Meats and vegetables should be submerged

in liquid.

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A UT OMATIC COOKING VEGETABLES

Fresh or Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables

Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes Automatic Cooking Vegetables

Whole or large halves of vegetables such as

cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook Code 2. Use a round container close to the size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Pieces or slices of vegetables require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use appropriate size covered container. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 2. Microwave dry root vegetables like carrots on Auto Cook Code 2, stirring after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Recover and press the START pad to finish cooking.

Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container (at least half full) and covered with lid or plastic wrap. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water . Microwave on Auto Cook Code 1. Stir before serving.

Pouches of frozen vegetables should be slit 1/2″ in center and placed on microwave-safe plate. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 2. Flex pouch before serving.

Precooked/canned vegetables should be placed in round container. Container should be no more than 1/3 full. Microwav e on Auto Cook Code 8. Stir before serving.

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A UT OMATIC COOKING FRUITS & DESSERTS

Fruits Desserts and Breads

Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat

accompaniment. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. each) drained pineapple chunks.

Mix together 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple. Top with mixture of 2 cups butteryflavored cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on Auto Cook Code 2.

Baked Apples automatically cook well using Auto Cook Code 1. Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container. Use Auto Cook Code 1 for baked pears also.

Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. Grease bottom and sides of microwave-safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut. Carefully pour batter from one box (2-layer size) cake mix over nuts, cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 6. Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool.

Caramel Biscuit Ring: Spread 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in 8 inch round glass dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Arrange 1 can (10 oz.) refrigerated biscuits around edges and place drinking glass, open end up, in center. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 3. Invert onto serving plate, letting dish stand over ring a few minutes before removing.

Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving, especially if sugar is added. Cover; use Auto Cook Code 2 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on display. Press the START pad and finish cooking.

Bacon and Cheese Topped Cornbread: Distribute 1/2 cup chopped crisp fried bacon and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese in well greased 8 inch round glass dish. Carefully pour batter from 1 pkg. (8-1⁄2 oz.) cornbread mix over above ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Auto Cook Code 6. Rotate 1/2 turn after oven signals and time remaining appears on display. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting.

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HO W T O USE THE DOUBLE DUTY

SHELF

Automatic Cooking Fruits and Desserts How to Use the Double Duty™ Shelf

The Double Duty™ shelf is specifically designed for added heating and reheating capacity. More

than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the Double Duty™ shelf,

it is important to arrange foods properly as shown in this section. Cookware size is important; see the suggestions below. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 4 inches high, or 3 are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with the shelf, especially when heating

larger amounts of food. The extra steam generated from cooking multiple foods may make containers hotter than with regular microwaving.

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.

⁄2pounds

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

NOTE:

• Your Double Duty™ shelf is designed for use in the microwave oven only; do no use it in the lower

oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

• Use the shelf only when cooking food on two levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor.

• Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

• Use pot holders when handling the Double Duty™ shelf and containers. They may be hot.

• Do not store microwave browning dish on the Double Duty™ shelf.

• Use of the Double Duty™ shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended.

• Do not use the Double Duty™ shelf to cook

batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch.

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that

they will fit together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave-safe.

Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes, 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Positioning the Shelf

To position the Double Duty™ shelf, tip the back

slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

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 supports and not touching oven walls.

To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when you are not using it.

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Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

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HO W T O USE THE DOUBLE DUTY™ SHELF

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How to Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food

Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together.

Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 4 inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangement of foods, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Microwave at High (10), reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners (10 to 12 oz. each) can be ready to

serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are foil covers, remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally.) Place in oven with one TV dinner or entree on right side of the shelf and the second dinner or entree on left side of the floor. Microwave at High (10) for 6 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 6 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor 1 to 2 more minutes.

How to Heat or Reheat Several Differ ent 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, you may need to start reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes ahead of time, then add smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems underheated but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).

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 floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

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FEATURES OF YOUR

LO WER OVEN O VEN CONTR OL PANEL

How to Use the Double Duty™ Shelf Features of Your Lower Oven Control

01. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have

selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.

02. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the

time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts.

03. DECREASE. Short taps to this pad decrease

the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to decrease the time or temperature by larger amounts.

04. BAKE. Press to select the bake function.

05. BROIL. Press to select the broil function.

06. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press to select the self-

cleaning function. See the Operating the SelfCleaning Oven section.

07. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or

cleaning function.

08. COOK TIME. Press for Timed Baking

operations.

09. STOP TIME. Use along with COOK TIME to set

the oven to start automatically at a time you select and AUTO SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you select.

10. TIMER ON/OFF. Press to select the timer

function. The timer does not control oven operations. The timer can time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

11. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven

operation except the clock and timer.

12. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.

13. OVEN LIGHT. Press to turn the oven light on

and off.

8 9 10

If “F–and a number or letter” flash on the display, and the control beeps, this indicates function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow

the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the oven and call for service.

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LO WER OVEN CONTR OL, CLOCK AND TIMER

Clock

The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day clock cannot be changed during Baking, Broiling or

Delay Start.

To Set the Clock

1. Press CLOCK.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to set the time of day. If the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad is not pressed within one minute after you press CLOCK, the display reverts to the original setting. If this happens, press CLOCK and reenter the time of day.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply press CLOCK.

The time of day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.

3. Press START. This enters the time and

starts the clock.

Timer Preheat Notification Tone

You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time, until the last minute is reached. The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached. When the timer reaches “ : 0,” “TIMER” flashes in the display and the control will beep 4 times followed by one beep every minute until TIMER ON/OFF is pressed.

When you set an oven temperature the oven automatically starts to heat. When the temperature inside the oven reaches your set temperature the control beeps and the display flashes “BAKE PrE.”

How to Set the Timer

1. Press TIMER ON/OFF.

2. Press the INCREASE pad to set the

amount of time on the timer.

3. Press START.

After pressing START, “SET” disappears; this tells you the time is counting down, although the display does not change until one minute has passed.

4. When time is up, the oven control

signals until you press TIMER ON/OFF. Display then shows the time of day.

NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven. The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.

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INCREASE or DECREASE Pad Speed

You can change the response speed of these pads in 10 increments.

While the oven is off and the time of day shows in the display, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE pads at the same time for 2 or 3 seconds; “Adj” will flash in the display. The speed levels range from LO to HI; LO is the slowest speed and HI is the fastest.

Use the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the response rate of these pads. Press START to store the new speed and return to the time of day display.

Power Failure

Lower Oven Control, Clock and Timer

If “PF” appears in the display, you had a power

failure. When the power went out, the current time was stored in the control’s memory. Then, when the power was restored, the time of day was continued.

For example, after a 5-minute power interruption, your clock will be 5 minutes slow.

To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct time of day by pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. Press START.

To check the time of day when the display is showing other information, simply press CLOCK.

The time of day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I came home, the display showed “PF”

instead of the time. What happened?

A. Your home had a brief power failure while you

were gone. Nothing is wrong with your clock— just reset it.

Q. Can I change the clock while I’m cooking food

in the lower oven?

A. No. The clock cannot be changed during any

program that uses the oven timer or the display. You must either stop those programs or wait until they are finished before changing the time.

If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may wish to blank the time of day on your oven.

If so, press and hold CLOCK, then press STOP TIME. Although you cannot see it, the clock maintains the correct time of day. It will reappear for the duration of any function that displays a start time and stop time.

Pressing CLOCK will make the time of day reappear. NOTE: The time of day cannot be changed during a

lower oven cooking operation.

Q. Can I check the time of day while the display is

showing timer function?

A. Yes. Simply press CLOCK and the time of day

shows for as long as your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.

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USING Y OUR LOWER O VEN

Before Using Your Oven

1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how

to set them properly.

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 information and tips that follow.

4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,

especially during the first weeks of using your new oven.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they will stop before coming completely out from the oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them.

When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven. This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.

To remove a shelf from the oven, pull the shelf toward you, tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.

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 three hours. See the Operating the SelfCleaning Oven section.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

Bump

To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop-locks (curved extension of the 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 goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back.

Shelf Positions Oven Vent Duct

The oven is vented through a duct that’s located on the left side of the oven just above the door. Moisture

The oven has four shelf supports identified in this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).

Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.

and vapors from the oven are vented through it when the oven is in use. Never cover the hole in the duct. To do so prevents it from functioning properly during cooking and cleaning.

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BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.

How to Set Your Oven for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The last

temperature used will appear in the display . Continue pressing until the desired temperature is displayed.

Press START. When the oven starts to heat, the words “BAKE” and “TEMP” the temperature you hav e set and the changing temperature, starting at 100°F., will be displayed. When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound and “BAKE PrE” (preheated) flashes in the display . The display then shows the set temperature continuously.

If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.

4. Press CLEAR/OFF when baking is finished and

then remove the food from the oven.

NOTE:

• You may set the timer to the desired cooking time. See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.

• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

To change the oven temperature during the bake cycle, press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to set the new temperature.

Using Your Lower Oven Baking

Oven Shelves

Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations while the oven is cool. The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired. As a general rule, place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.

Type of Food Shelf Position

Angel food cake A Biscuits or muffins B or C Cookies or cupcakes B or C Brownies B or C Layer cakes B or C Bundt or pound cakes A or B Pies or pie shells B or C Frozen pies A (on cookie sheet) Casseroles B or C Roasting A or B

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.

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BAKING

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Baking Pans Pan Placement

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

• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.

• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.

• Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking in glass baking dishes reduce the temperature by 25°F.

• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F. to prevent over-browning.

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1- to 1 as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other.

Cookies Aluminum Foil

When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.

Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet.

For best results during baking, use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.

Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food.

⁄2-inch space between pans as well

Pies Cakes

For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.

When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products. A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended.

Don’t Peek

Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as “bake 30-40 minutes.”

DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer. Your baking results may also be affected.

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TIMED BAKING

How to Set Your Oven for Timed Bake

The oven control allows you to turn the oven on automatically at a specific time that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now) and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time) are described in the following two sections.

NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day.

NOTE: “START” will flash if you are using timed baking and do not press START after entering the baking temperature.

How to Set the Oven for a Specific Amount of Time

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on. The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a

selected length of time. At the end of cooking time, the oven will go into a hold temperature of 150°F. until you press CLEAR/OFF.

1. Press BAKE. The last oven

temperature used appears in the display.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad if a temperature other than the one displayed is desired.

3. Press COOK TIME. NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of cooking time.

The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed.

If you do not press CLEAR/OFF the oven will NOT turn off and will remain in the cook and hold mode.

NOTE:

• The low temperature zone of this oven (between 150°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.

To set the clock, first press CLOCK. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the time of day. Press START.

Baking Timed Baking

6. At the end of the programmed amount

of time “150” and “HOLD” will show in the display indicating that the oven is holding at 150°F. Press CLEAR/OFF to turn the oven off and clear the display.

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5. Press START. The display shows the

oven temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown.

The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time.

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TIMED BAKING

(continued)

How to Set the Oven to Delay the Start of Cooking

Easy Steps:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

select oven temperature.

3. Press COOK TIME.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

set the length of cooking time.

5. Press STOP TIME.

6. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

set the desired stop time.

7. Press START.

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the

correct position before you turn the oven on.

1. Press BAKE. The last oven

temperature used appears in the display.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad if a temperature other than the one displayed is desired.

3. Press COOK TIME. NOTE: If your recipe requires

preheating, you may need to add additional time to the cooking time.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of cooking time.

5. Press STOP TIME. “STOP TIME”

and the earliest stop time you can set appear in the display.

The control automatically sets the earliest stop time by adding the cook time to the time of day. You can change the stop time by pressing the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired stop time appears in the display. “START” flashes reminding you to press START.

6. Press START. The oven automatically

sets the start time based on the cook time and stop time you entered. The display will show the start time and the stop time.

If you would like to check the times you have set, press STOP TIME to check the stop time you have set or press COOK TIME to check the length of cooking time you have set.

When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set, the display will show the temperature set and the cooking time countdown.

7. At the end of timed baking “150” and

“HOLD” will show in the display indicating that the oven is holding at 150°F. Press CLEAR/OFF to turn the oven off and clear the display.

If you do not press CLEAR/OFF the oven will NOT turn off and will remain in the cook and hold mode.

NOTE:

• The low temperature zone of this oven (between 150°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil.

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ADJUST THE O VEN THERMOSTAT—

DO IT YOURSELF!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. We recommend that you

use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it, 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 thermostat 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.

We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,

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

To Adjust the Thermostat:

1. Press BAKE.

2. Select an oven temperature between

500°F. and 550°F.

3. Immediately, before “ON” appears,

press and hold BAKE for about 4 seconds. The time display will change to the oven adjustment display. When “Adj” shows in the display adjust the oven temperature.

4. The oven temperature can be

adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or (–) 35°F. cooler. Press the INCREASE pad to increase the temperature in 5 degree increments. Press the DECREASE pad to decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments.

5. When you have made the adjustment,

press START to go back to the time of day display. Use your oven as you would normally.

NOTE:

• This adjustment will not affect the Broiling or SelfCleaning temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a power failure.

• Pressing CLEAR/OFF or any function pad while in the adjust thermostat mode will cancel the mode and any changes made to the thermostat will not be saved.

Timed Baking Adjust the Oven Thermostat

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ROASTING

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 Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.

How to Set Your Oven for Roasting

1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating

is necessary.

2. Check the weight of the

meat. Place the meat fat side up, or poultry breast side up, on roasting grid in a shallow pan. The melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible. (The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)

Most meats continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven. The internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).

Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached.

3. Press BAKE.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to set the temperature.

5. Press START.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan. This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.

6. Press CLEAR/OFF when roasting

is finished.

To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle, press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to set the new temperature.

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Questions and Answers

Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a

meat thermometer?

A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the

completion of cooking time is recommended. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide section. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to

carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to

20 minutes after removing them from the oven. Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

ROASTING GUIDE

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time

I cook a roast or poultry? A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. Q. When buying a roast, are there any special

tips that would help me cook it more evenly? A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,

or buy rolled roasts.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil ‘‘tent’’ when

roasting a turkey? A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it

unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown

the meat.

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting. Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.

Roasting Roasting Guide

Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal

Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature °F. Meat 3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.

Tender cuts; rib, high quality 325° Rare: 24–33 18–22 140°–150°† sirloin tip, rump or top round* Medium: 35–39 22–29 150°–160°

Well Done: 40–45 30–35 170°–185°

Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder* 325° Rare: 21–25 20–23 140°–150°†

Medium: 25–30 24–28 150°–160°

Well Done: 30–35 28–33 170°–185° Veal shoulder, leg or loin* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180° Pork loin, rib or shoulder* 325° Well Done: 35–45 30–40 170°–180° Ham, precooked 325° To Warm:

Poultry 3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.

Chicken or Duck 325° Well Done: 35–40 30–35 185°–190° Chicken pieces 350° Well Done: 35–40 185°–190°

Turkey 325° Well Done: 18–25 15–20 185°–190°

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above. †The U. S. Department of Agriculture says

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

“Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some

17–20 minutes per pound (any weight)

10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs. In thigh:

115°–125°

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BROILING

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.

If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer about 1/8 inch thick.

Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.

How to Set Your Oven for Broiling

1. Press BROIL.

2. If you want LO Broil, press BROIL

again (alternates between LO Broil [450°F.] and HI Broil [550°F.]).

3. Press START.

Position the broiler pan on a shelf on the recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is done on the C position, but if your ov en is connected to 208 v olts,

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.

Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling. Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide.

Turn the food, then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness.

4. Press CLEAR/OFF when broiling

is finished.

NOTE: Both the lower oven and the microwave fans may operate during long-term broil. This is normal, and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

Use of Aluminum Foil

You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.

Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown

as they should?

A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may

be low. In these cases, preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing the broiler pan with food in the oven. Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn the food only once during broiling. You may need to move the food to a higher shelf position.

Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a

grid in the pan?

A. Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan.

As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan, thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking.

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling? A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to

evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the meat with a fork allows juices to escape. Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork.

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BROILING GUIDE

• Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan.

• The oven door should be open to the broil

stop position.

• For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent piercing the meat and losing juices.

• If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.

Quantity and/or Shelf First Side Second Side

Food Thickness Position Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. (about 8 C 41⁄

thin slices)

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) Space evenly. Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick C 10 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time.

Beef Steaks

Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium (1 to 11⁄2lbs.) C 8 6 through before browning. Pan frying Well Done C 12 11 is recommended.

Rare 11⁄ Medium (2 to 21⁄2lbs.) C 15 14–16 Well Done C 25 20–25

Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices C or D 11⁄2–2 1/2 Space evenly. Place English muffins Toaster Pastries 1 pkg. (2) cut-side-up and brush with butter, English Muffins 2 (split) C or D 3–4 if desired.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread

Fish 1-lb. fillets 1/4 to C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully. Brush

Ham Slices 1 inch thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side

(precooked) for 11⁄2inch thick or home cured ham. Pork Chops 2 (1/2 inch thick) C 10 10 Slash fat.

Well Done 2 (1 inch thick), B 13 13

Lamb Chops

Medium 2 (1 inch thick), C 10 9 Slash fat. Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10

Medium 2 (11⁄2inches thick), C 14 12 Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14

Wieners and 1-lb. pkg. (10) C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausages in half similar precooked lengthwise; cut into 5- to 6-inch pieces. sausages, bratwurst

inches thick C 10 7–8 Slash fat.

(2 to 21⁄2lbs.), per side for cut-up chicken. Brush split lengthwise each side with melted butter. Broil

(6 to 8 oz. each) turn over. open. Brush with melted butter before

1/2 inch thick with lemon butter before and during

about 1 lb.

• When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat will soil the oven.

• The broiler does not need to be preheated. However, for very thin foods, or to increase browning, preheat if desired.

• Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing cooking time given in this guide 1

⁄2times per side.

• Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without over-browning them.

• If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher.

41⁄

Arrange in single layer.

skin-side-down first.

broiling and after half of broiling time.

cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to increase browning.

Broiling Broiling Guide

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Before a Clean Cycle

Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours

We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.

1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware

and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

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

lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning

to prevent staining.

Oven vent

Oven front frame

Area outside the gasket

Openings

in door

Oven door

gasket

Oven

vent

grille

Oven

light

Area

inside

gasket

the

3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and

the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the selfclean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth. Do not clean the gasket.

Clean the top, sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or

oven cleaners.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place. Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the

fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact, well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door. To help prevent water from

getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door as far as it will go.

4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven

light is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately. The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.

A combination of any of these products plus the high clean-cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven.

Important:

The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

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How to Set the Oven to Start Cleaning Now

Easy Steps:

1. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

change the clean time.

3. Press START.

1. Follow the steps in the Before a Clean

Cycle section.

2. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. The

display will show the last clean time used. You can change the clean time to any time between 1 depending on the amount of soil in your oven.

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to change the amount of cleaning time.

⁄2to 4 hours,

NOTE:

• The display will flash “DOOR” and the control will

beep 3 times if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

• Both the lower oven fan and the microwave fan may

operate during the self-clean function and continue to operate until the oven temperature has cooled. This is normal, and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

How to Set the Oven to Delay the Start of Cleaning

4. Press START.

“LOCKED” flashes in the display while the door locks automatically. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED light goes off.

5. When the LOCKED light is off, open

the door.

Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven

Easy Steps:

1. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN.

2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

change the clean time.

3. Press STOP TIME.

4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to

change the stop time.

5. Press START.

Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.

1. Follow the steps in the Before a Clean

Cycle section.

2. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. The

display will show the last clean time used. You can change the clean time to any time between 1 depending on the amount of soil in your oven.

⁄2to 4 hours,

3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE

pad to change the amount of cleaning time.

4. Press STOP TIME. “STOP TIME”

and the earliest stop time you can set appear in the display. The earliest stop time will be the clean time selected plus the time of day.

Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to change the stop time to a later time of day if desired.

5. Press START.

“LOCKED” flashes in the display while the door locks automatically. The display will show the start time and the stop time. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED light goes off.

6. When the LOCKED light is off, open the door. NOTE: The display will flash “DOOR” and the

control will beep 3 times if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

To Stop a Clean Cycle

1. Press CLEAR/OFF. 2. When the oven has cooled below the locking

After Self-Cleaning

(continued)

temperature and the LOCKED light goes off, open the door.

You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.

If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle.

Questions and Answers

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

day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. 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.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs

during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven off.

Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCKED” is off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q. Is the “crackling” or “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 will be an odor during the first few

cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning.

NOTE:

• No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks.

• If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled

surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating

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

Q. 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, the oven shelves will lose

their luster and become hard to slide. To make the shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the

self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will lose

some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.

Control Panel

Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven Care and Cleaning

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and

water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.

Microwave Oven

Outside

• Clean the outside of the microwave oven with soap and a damp cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with 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 interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

• Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor. That’s because there’s little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some spatters wipe up with a paper towel, some may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse and dry.

Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily. When the window is soiled, wash

it with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they will damage the finish.

A 50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.

Wipe metal and plastic parts on the inside of the door frequently. Use a damp cloth to remove all soil.

Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders or steel and plastic pads. They may mar the surface.

Door Surface

• When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

If you use a Brown ’N Sear Dish:

• Use Bon Ami on the bottom of the Brown ’N Sear Dish can cause stains to bake onto the oven floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bon Ami cleanser. After using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following cleanser instructions carefully.

DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

brand cleanser. High heat generated

brand

Microwave Oven Double Duty Shelf

Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Microwa ve Oven Light

To replace microwave o ven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

1. Remove grill above microwave oven. To do so,

open microwave oven door, then remove the 3 screws from the bottom of the grill.

2. Remove the light cover by removing the 3 screws.

(continued)

3. Remove the tape around the base of the light. The

tape is there to prevent the light from loosening during shipment and door closings. Removing the tape might be difficult.

4. Unscrew the bulb carefully. Use a cloth to protect

your hands in case the glass breaks. NOTE: The light bulb is not standard. Replace it

with a similar 125-volt, 20-watt bulb, which is available from your GE supplier.

5. Screw replacement bulb into socket and replace

light cover and grill. Reconnect power to cooking center.

Microwa ve Oven Probe

The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.

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

Lower Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil element.

Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the

oven floor. If spillovers, residue or ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water.

Broil element

Bake element

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Lower Oven Lift-Off Door

The oven door is removable,

but it is heavy. You may need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door.

To remove the door, open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges.

NOTE:

• Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame as the hinge could snap back and pinch fingers.

• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel on the frame.

To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull them back out.

TO CLEAN THE DOOR: Inside of the door:

• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated.

• The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap-filled scouring pad.

• Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.

NOTE: The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation.

Inside gasket Gasket Outside gasket

Care and Cleaning

Lower Oven Shelves

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.

Outside of the door:

• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door.

• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.

• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.

The oven shelves may be cleaned in self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and

become hard to slide. Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide more easily.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Lower Oven Broiler Pan and Grid

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven.

Remove the grid from the pan. Carefully pour out the grease in the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot soapy water with a soap-filled scouring pad.

Lower Oven Light

(continued)

If food has bur ned on, sprinkle the grid with deter gent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned-on foods.

Both the broiler pan and grid can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid in the oven.

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the selfcleaning oven.

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electric power for your cooking center at the main fuse or circuit breaker.

Be sure to let the light cover and light b ulb cool completely before removing or replacing them. When in use, light bulbs can become warm enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid touching warm light bulbs with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed.

The oven light bulb is co v ered with a removable glass cover which is held in place with a wire. Remove the oven door , if desired, to reach the cover easily.

To remove:

• Hold your hand under the cover so it doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of the same hand, firmly push back the wire until it clears the cover. Lift off the cover.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

• Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

• Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps in place. When in place, the wire holds the cover firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the center of the cover.

• Connect electric power to the cooking center.

Metal Parts Glass Window

Do not use steel wool, abrasives, ammonia or commercial oven cleaners. To safely clean surfaces; wash, rinse and then dry with a soft cloth.

To clean the outside of the oven window, use a glass cleaner. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

Do not allow the water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the glass while cleaning.

Wire cover holder

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

“F–AND A NUMBER • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one OR LETTER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the

CONTROL PANEL ON • The START pad not pressed. MICROWAVE OVEN

WILL NOT OPERATE

FOODS OVERCOOKED • Not enough time set when using the Time Cook function because starting OR UNDERCOOKED IN MICROWAVE OVEN • Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.

“PROBE” APPEARS • The probe not inserted properly into the receptacle or food. ON THE DISPLAY

“ERROR”APPEARS • When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less ON THE DISPLAY

MICROWAVE OVEN LIGHT • Replace the bulb. DOES NOT WORK

STRONG ODOR IN • An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first LOWER OVEN few times the oven is used. This is temporary.

FAN NOISE WHEN USING • A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is THE LOWER OVEN normal, and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.

“BURNING” OR “OILY” • This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process, ODOR EMITTING set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the SelfFROM LOWER OVEN Cleaning Oven section. WHEN TURNED ON

LOWER OVEN • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat— TEMPERATURE TOO Do It Yourself section. HOT OR TOO COLD

DISPLAY GOES BLANK • The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

hour. Place the oven back into operation. failure code repeats, call for service.

• Door not securely closed.

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

• Numbers not entered after pressing the TIME COOK pad.

• Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

• The CLEAR/OFF pad pressed accidentally.

• No code number entered after pressing the AUTO COOK, AUTO ROAST or AUTO DEFROST pad.

temperature of foods varied widely.

• Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. See the Auto Roast section.

• Incorrect power level entered.

• Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in the recipe.

• Too many dishes in the oven at the same time.

• Food not thoroughly defrosted.

• Improper use of coverings.

• Dish not covered as directed when using the Auto Cook function.

• Humidity or moisture in the oven will lessen the cooking time in the Auto Cook

function. Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of containers are dry.

• Some standing time is recommended for certain vegetables cooked in the Auto

Cook function.

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

pad has been pressed.

than 80°F. or more than 199°F.

• Door was opened during the “AUTO” cycle of the Auto Cook function. Close

the door and press the START pad.

Care and Cleaning Problem Solver

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PROBLEM SOLVER

(continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

DISPLAY FLASHES • Power failure. Reset the clock. LOWER OVEN LIGHT • Light bulb is loose or is burned out.

DOES NOT WORK

LOWER OVEN WILL • Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown NOT OPERATE oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main

FOOD DOES NOT • BROIL and START not pressed. BROIL PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST • BAKE and START not pressed. OR BAKE PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN

LOWER OVEN WILL NOT • Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions. SET A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

LOWER OVEN NOT CLEAN • Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section. AFTER CLEAN CYCLE

“DOOR” FLASHES IN • Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected. THE LOWER DISPLAY

“LOCKED” FLASHES IN • Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation. THE LOWER DISPLAY

LOWER OVEN DOOR • When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature the door WILL NOT OPEN AFTER can be opened. A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE

• The OVEN LIGHT pad is defective.

• The oven is in the Self-Clean function.

circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven fuse (a cartridgetype) 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 not left ajar as recommended.

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

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

• Cookware is not suited for broiling.

• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler grid has not been fitted properly and slit.

• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.

• Roasting pan is too small.

• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do It Yourself section.

• Improper cookware is being used.

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

prior to self-cleaning.

• AUTO SELF CLEAN and START not pressed.

• The door is opened. Close securely.

• Heavily soiled ovens require 4 hours of clean time.

• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle.

If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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Problem Solver

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We’ll Be There

With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center® information service is available to help. Your call—and your question— will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center® service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

Consumer Services

For Customers With Special Needs…

TBXTOLITE ON WALL

800.626.2000

6’ 10"

1’ 0"

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

SCALE 1’

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request information or service.

SINGLE CONTROL FAUCET

1/8

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2’ 6"

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2’ 10"

Service Contracts

800-626-2224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Parts and Accessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances

can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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Y OUR GE

MICRO WAVE COOKING CENTER

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NO T COVERED

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

• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer Center

800.626.2000 consumer information service

• Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

that fails because

magnetron tube

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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the 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 tra v el costs to y our home .

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

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

You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities as 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 the product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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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 you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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Part No. 164D3333P021 Pub No. 49-8762

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Printed in LaFayette, GA

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