GE JKP77, JKP76 Use and Care Manual
Use and Care Guide
Microwave Cooking Center
GE Appliances
Safety Instructions ................... 2–7
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ........... 6, 36, 39, 42, 43, 45
Clock and Timer ................................... 12, 13
Features....................................................... 8, 9
Lower Oven........................................... 33–48
Baking................................................. 34–37
Broiling................................................ 43, 44
Electronic Controls.................................. 11
Roasting ............................................. 39–42
Roasting with the Probe................. 40–42
Self-Cleaning Oven.......................... 45–48
Shelves ............. 6, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 51
Timed Baking .................................... 36, 37
Microwave Oven ................................. 14–32
Automatic Cooking ......................... 23–30
Automatic Cooking Control Guide...... 25
Automatic Defrosting............................. 21
Automatic Defrost Guide....................... 22
Automatic Roasting......................... 19, 20
Automatic Simmer.................................. 20
Cooking by Temperature....................... 18
Cooking by Time...................................... 17
Defrosting by Time.................................. 16
Double DutyTMShelf......................... 31, 32
Electronic Controls.................................. 10
Probe................................................... 18, 19
Problem Solver ...................... 53, 54
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself............................................ 38
More questions ?…call
GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ................ 49–52
Broiler Pan and Rack .................................. 52
Double DutyTMShelf.................................... 49
Lower Oven Door........................................ 51
Lower Oven Light........................................ 52
Lower Oven Shelves .................................. 51
Microwave Oven......................................... 49
Microwave Oven Lamp ............................. 50
Probe.............................................................. 50
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 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
164D2966P128
Models: JKP76
JKP77
HELP US HELP YOU…
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O
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.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
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.
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.
T o 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.
You’ll find them on a label inside the upper oven
on the left side.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
cooking center. Before sending in this card, please
write these numbers here:
Model Number Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your cooking center.
Be sure your cooking center is register ed.
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 received a damaged cooking center…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the cooking center.
Save time and money .
Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPOR TANT 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-clean 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—To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
• 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.
• 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.
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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• 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 your oven.
• Always keep wooden spoons and plastic
utensils and canned food a safe distance
away from your oven.
• Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your oven.
• Do not store flammable material in an oven or
near the cooking center.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
oven vent
openings, surfaces near
the openings, and
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.
Microwave Oven:
• 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.
Important Safety Instructions
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
—If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 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.
• 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 (other than the metal
shelf) 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.
• 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 a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
• 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.
• 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. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
• “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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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 locks 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.
• Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
• 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.
• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler
pan and other cookware.
• 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
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IF YOU NEED SER VICE…
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 Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Important Safety Instructions If You Need Service
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER
START
1
TIME
COOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
2
3 4 5
6 7
8 9 0
LOWER OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
CLEAR
OFF
MICROWAVE FAN MAY OPERATE WHILE OVEN IS CLEANING.
TIME
DEFROST
TEMP
COOK/HOLD
POWER
LEVEL
AUTO
COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
AUTO
ROAST
HOLD
TIMER
START
1 2
3 4 5
6 7
8 9 0
CLEAR
OFF
BAKE
BROIL
PROBE
AUTO SELF
CLEAN
COOK
TIME
STOP
TIME
CLOCK
TIMER
ON/OFF
3
2
1
27
26
25
24
23
20
21
22
19
18
12
17
16
13
12
15
14
119
4
5
6
7
4
8
10
9
Features of Your Cooking Center
Explained
Features on Page
1 Broiler Pan and Rack—Lower Oven 7, 39, 43,
For use in the lower oven only. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven. 44, 52
2 Double Duty
TM
Shelf—Microwave Oven 6, 31,
For use in the microwave only. Lets you microwave several foods at once. 32, 50
When not in use, remove from the oven.
3 Temperature Probe 18, 19, 40,
For use in both the microwave oven and the lower oven. 41, 50
4 Inside Door Latches—Microwave Oven 2
5 Window with Metal Shield 49
Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
6 Microwave Door Handle 49
Pull the handle to open. The door must be securely latched for the oven to operate.
7 Shelf Supports For the Double DutyTMShelf 31, 32
8 Model and Serial Numbers 2
9 Light—Microwave Oven 50
10 Vent—Microwave Oven 3
11 Microwave Receptacle for the Temperature Probe 18, 19
12 Oven Grille 45, 50
13 Microwave Oven Controls 10, 12, 13, 49
14 Automatic Cooking Guide 25, 26
Quick reference for codes for many frequently prepared foods.
15 Microwave Oven Floor 6, 49
16 Lower Oven Controls 11–13, 49
17 Oven Vent—Lower Oven 7, 33
18 Automatic Oven Light Switch—Lower Oven 33
19 Automatic Oven Door Latch—Lower Oven 46, 47
Used for self-cleaning only.
20 Lower Oven Receptacle for the Temperature Probe 40, 41
21 Light—Lower Oven 45, 52
22 Broil Element—Lower Oven 50
23 Oven Shelf Supports—Lower Oven 33, 34, 39,
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. 43–45, 47, 48
24 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks—Lower Oven 6, 33, 34, 39,
Easily removed or repositioned on the shelf supports. 43, 44, 51
25 Bake Element—Lower Oven 50
May be gently lifted for wiping the oven floor.
26 Oven Door Gasket 7, 45
Do not clean.
27 Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position—Lower Oven 4, 7, 43,
Easily removed for cleaning. 45, 51
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FEATURES OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL P ANEL
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.
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.
START
1
TIME
COOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
2
3 4 5
6 7
8 9 0
CLEAR
OFF
TIME
DEFROST
TEMP
COOK/HOLD
POWER
LEVEL
AUTO
COOK
AUTO
DEFROST
AUTO
ROAST
HOLD
TIMER
1
2 3 5
6 7 8 9 10
11 12
4
11
Features of Your Control Panels
FEATURES OF YOUR
LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL
NOTE: The controls for the lower oven will not
operate until the digital clock has been set.
01. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have
selected, the time of day and the cooking or
cleaning status.
NOTE: The time on the microwave display is
shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one
minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, the time
is shown in hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour,
30 minutes).
02. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function.
03. BROIL. Press this pad to select the broil function.
04. PROBE. Use with the temperature probe to allow
precise control of internal food temperature.
05. AUTO SELF CLEAN. Press this pad for the
Self-Cleaning mode.
06. COOK TIME. Use to enter the amount of time
required for timed baking or roasting.
07. STOP TIME. Use when baking or cleaning to
enter the time of day you want oven to turn off.
08. CLOCK. Press this pad to enter the time of day or
check the time of day when the display is showing
other information.
09. TIMER ON/OFF. Lets you time any kitchen
function.
10. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking
or cleaning function.
11. NUMBER PADS. Use to set any function
requiring numbers—for example, the time
of day on the clock, the timer, the oven
temperature, the internal food temperature
and the stopping times for Time Bake and
self-cleaning.
12. CLEAR/OFF. Cancels all programs except
clock and timer. Also stops the oven signal
and stops the self-cleaning cycle.
13. OVEN LIGHT. Press this pad to turn the oven
light on and off.
How to Recall a Setting
If you want to check the setting for any function
(such as Bake or Broil), press the pad and it will
appear briefly.
If you want to change the setting, press the pad
and immediately enter the new setting. Then press
the START pad.
For example, to check a baking time that you
set, press the COOK TIME pad, and the time will
show briefly.
To change the baking time, press the COOK TIME
pad and immediately enter a new time. Then press
the START pad.
To change the time of day, all other functions,
including the timer, must be off.
NOTE: During Recall, the active function is not
affected until you make a change and press the
START pad.
LOWER OVEN
OVEN
LIGHT
START
1 2
3 4 5
6 7
8 9 0
CLEAR
OFF
BAKE
BROIL
PROBE
AUTO SELF
CLEAN
COOK
TIME
STOP
TIME
CLOCK
TIMER
ON/OFF
If “F–and a number” flash on the display,
and the control beeps, this indicates function
error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. 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.
1
2 3 5
6 7 8 9 10
11
13
4
12
12
CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock
NOTE: The clock must be set before the controls for
the lower oven will work.
When power is first connected to your cooking center
or after a power failure of any kind, the digital display
on both the microwave and lower oven control panels
shows lighted 8’s and 18’s plus all oven functions for
about 15 seconds.
Then, all lights go off and “RESET” appears in the
upper display, and “PF” (for Power Failure) appears in
the lower oven display.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad on the microwave control
panel and the microwave oven is ready to use.
Before using the lower oven, the electronic digital
clock must be set.
How to Set the Clock
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Press the number pads the same way you
read them. For example, to set 12:34,
press the number pads 1, 2, 3 and 4 in
that order.
If number pads are not pressed within
two minutes after you press the CLOCK
pad, the display reverts to the original
setting. If this happens, press the CLOCK
pad and enter the numbers again.
3. Press the START pad. This enters the
time and starts the clock.
START
1
CLOCK
Quick Set–Clock
1. Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Press the number pads to enter the time.
3. Press the START pad.
Timer
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.
How to Set the Timer
1. Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad.
2. Press the number pads for the hours
and minutes, just the way you read
them. For example, to enter 2 hours
and 45 minutes, touch 2, 4 and 5 in
that order.
If you make a mistake, press the TIMER ON/OFF pad
twice and begin again.
3. Press the START pad.
After pushing the START pad, the flashing
colon tells you the timer 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 the TIMER ON/OFF pad. 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.
START
2
TIMER
ON/OFF
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Clock and Timer
Power Failure
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 the CLOCK pad. Enter the
correct time of day by pressing the appropriate
number pads.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press the
CLOCK pad. The time of day shows for as long as
your finger is on the pad, plus 3 additional seconds.
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 the CLOCK pad, then press the
STOP TIME pad. 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 the CLOCK pad will make the time of
day reappear.
NOTE: The time of day cannot be changed during a
lower oven cooking operation.
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. When changing the time of day, if I press the
CLOCK pad and then discover that the time
shown is right, do I have to reset the clock?
A. No. The original time of day will reappear in a
couple of minutes.
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.
Q. Can I check the time of day while the display is
showing timer function?
A. Yes. Simply press the CLOCK pad and the time of
day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad,
plus 3 additional seconds.
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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
HOW TO USE THE HOLD TIMER
The hold timer has three timing functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The hold timer operates without microwave energy.
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).
3. Press the START pad. The display shows
the time counting down.
4. When time is up, the oven control signals.
START
1 2
3 4 5
6 7
8 9 0
HOLD
TIMER
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Using a Holding Time
The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between
microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK pad and
enter the Cook Time or the temperature. Press the
HOLD TIMER pad and enter the number of minutes
to delay cooking. Press the START pad. The timer will
count down to zero and then cooking will begin.
NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook function,
be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the
START pad.
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.
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.
Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my
defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically rearrange your
program. Defrosting will always come first, then
hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost
a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need
to do is program in Time Defrost and amount
of time. Then program Hold and the amount of
time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.
Microwave Tips How to Use the Hold Timer
TIME
DEFROST
1 2
6 7
HOLD
3 4 5
8 9 0
TIMER
TIME
COOK
START
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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.
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.
START
TIME
DEFROST
Defrosting Tips
• 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
microwave-safe. 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.
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.
How to Use the Time Cook II Feature
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.
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
TIME
COOK
START
TIME
COOK
1 2
6 7
3 4 5
8 9 0
START
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