GE JKP69 Use and Care Manual

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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START

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22 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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