GE JKP85, JTP85 User Manual

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JKP85
JTP85

Owner’s Manual

164D4290P042 49-80084 05-01 JR

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Operating Instructions

Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11
Microwave Oven Controls

. . .10–21

Lower Oven Control Panel

. . .22, 23

Lower Oven Controls . . . . . .22–32

Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .30

Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17

Care and Cleaning

Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . .35

Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Oven Lightbulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Self-Cleaning Lower Oven

. . . 31, 32

Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . 36–38

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover

Product Registration . . . . . . 41–42

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Write the model and serial
numbers here:

Model # ____________________

Serial #______________________

You can find them on a label inside
the upper oven on the left side.

Cooking Center

Microwave

The electrical output of the

microwave oven in this cooking

center is 1000 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY

■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.

■Do not place any object between the oven

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

■The oven should not be adjusted or

repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.

■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:

■ door (bent)

■ hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

■ door seals and sealing surfaces.

MICROWAVE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Arcing

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:

■

metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■

foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).

■

metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed
dishes.

■

recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.

Covering

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and
reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with
wax paper allows excess steam to escape.

Shielding

In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked
foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you
use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips
of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before
larger parts.

Standing Time

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts
or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to
set. Standing time is especially important in microwave
cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on
a cooling rack.

Venting

After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the
plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam
can escape.

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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 manual. 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
manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.

■Do not store this appliance outdoors.

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

■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 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 cause severe
personal injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 cancer, 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■

CAUTION:

Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above an oven; children climbing on the
oven to reach items could be seriously
injured.

■Teach children not to play with the

controls or any other part of the
cooking center.

■Large scratches or impacts to glass door

can lead to broken or shattered glass.

■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 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.

■Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

■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 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.

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

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

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 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.

■If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.

■This microwave oven is not approved or

tested for marine use.

■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.

■Do not operate the microwave oven

without the turntable and support in place.

■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.

■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.

■As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

MICROWAVE OVEN

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

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

WARNING!

MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE

■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 1 cup of water—
set the measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 35–45 seconds 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.

■If you use a meat thermometer while

cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.

■Do not use recycled paper products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may also ignite.

■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat

is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor
of the oven or ignite a paper towel.

■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.

■Paper towels, waxed 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.

■Oversized food or oversized metal

cookware should not be used in a
microwave oven. Electrical shock or
fire could occur.

■While paper plates may be used for timed

cooking and defrosting, do not use them
with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave­safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover
with plastic wrap.

■Cookware may become hot because

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

■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly

closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by 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 foil only as directed in this manual. TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less

than 3/4″high; remove the top foil cover

and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.

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If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:

■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges

act like antennas).

■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or

gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.

■Recycled paper towels containing small

metal pieces being used in the microwave.

■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 over-cooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to short
periods of over-cooking. In longer
exposures to over-cooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.

■

Follow these guidelines:

■ Use microwave-safe plastics only and

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

■ Do not microwave empty containers.

■ Do not permit children to use

plastic cookware without complete
supervision.

Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all.

Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup.

After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or
putting anything into it.

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, we
recommend the following before removing
the container from the oven:

■Allow the container to stand in the oven for

30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.

■Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked

containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.

SUPER HEATED WATER

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

■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.

ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

WARNING!

SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN

■ Stand away from the oven when opening

the oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.

■ Do not heat unopened food containers.

Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.

■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.

■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

■ 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 the heating elements.

■ When using cooking or roasting bags

in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.

■ 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.

■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.

Items stored in an oven can ignite.

■ Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

■ After broiling, always take the broiler

pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire
next time you use the oven.

■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch on fire.

■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings

in or near your oven.

■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s

Manual.

■Do not clean the 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 self-clean cycle is used.

■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove

the probe, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.

■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before

starting a self-cleaning cycle.

■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,

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

■Listen for a fan— a fan noise should be

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

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Using the microwave oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the
following controls.

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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).

Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings

Display

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

AUTO SENSOR AND CONVENIENCE
CONTROLS

The top row of pads lists specific items
you may choose to heat or cook.

POPCORN

Use to pop popcorn.

REHEAT

Use when foods need a quick warm up.

POTATO

Use when cooking whole potatoes.

BEVERAGE

Use to heat a cup of coffee or other
beverage.

SNACKS

Use to warm a variety of snack foods.

COOK

Use to automatically set the cooking times
and power levels for a variety of foods.

TIME DEFROST

Use Time Defrost for most other foods.

AUTO DEFROST

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry
and fish.

TIME COOK

Allows you to microwave for any time up
to 99 minutes and 59 seconds.

POWER LEVEL

Press to choose the power level you want
to set. Watch the display while pressing
this pad to select the power level.

Number Pads

After pressing a function pad, press the
number pads to set the exact amount of
time you want to cook for. For example; if
you press the

1, 2

and 5pads, you have set

1 minute and 25 seconds.

CLEAR/OFF

Press once to interrupt or change a
function. Press twice to clear the display.

START

After all selections are made, press this
pad to start the oven. The

START

pad must

be pressed to turn on any function.

KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC

Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes
and 59 seconds. Press the number pads to
set the time. Press the

KITCHEN TIMER

MIN/SEC

pad. Press the

KITCHEN TIMER

MIN/SEC

pad twice to clear the display.

Does not turn on microwave energy.

This timer cannot be used while the
microwave is being used. Use the lower
oven timer.

DELAY START

Allows you to set the microwave to
delay cooking up to 24 hours.

ADD 30 SEC

Each time you press this pad the set
time is increased 30 seconds.

CLOCK

Press this pad before setting the clock.

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Changing the microwave power level.

The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.

To change the power level…

Press the

TIME COOK

pad or the

TIME

DEFROST

pad.

Enter cooking or defrosting time.

Press the

POWER LEVEL

pad.

Select desired power level 1–10.

Press the

START

pad.

Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time.

■

Power level 7

is microwave energy 70%

of the time.

■

Power level 3

is energy 30% of the time.

■Most cooking will be done on

High

(power level 10)

which gives you 100%
power. Power level 10 will cook faster
but food may need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning over.

A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with

power level 3

—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.

Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:

■

High 10:

Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

■

Med-High 7:

Gentle cooking of meat
and poultry; baking casseroles and
reheating.

■

Medium 5:

Slow cooking and
tenderizing for stews and less tender
cuts of meat.

■

Low 2 or 3:

Defrosting; simmering;

delicate sauces.

■

Warm 1:

Keeping food warm; softening

butter.

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Using the timed microwave features.

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Time Cook I

Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 59 seconds.

Power level 10 (High)

is automatically set,

but you may change it for more flexibility.

Press the

TIME COOK

pad.

Enter cooking time. For example,
press 1, 5,0and 0for 15 minutes.

Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the

POWER

LEVEL.

pad Select a desired power

level 1–10.)

Press the

START

pad.

You may open the door during Time
Cook to check the food. Close the
door and press the

START

pad to

resume cooking.

Time Cook II

Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:

Press the

TIME COOK

pad.

Enter cooking time.

Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the

POWER

LEVEL

pad. Select a desired power

level 1–10.)

Press the

TIME COOK

pad again.

Enter the second cook time.

Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the

POWER

LEVEL

pad. Select a desired power

level 1–10.)

Press the

START

pad.

At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.

Express Cook

This is a quick way to set cooking time for
1–6 minutes.

Press one of the

EXPRESS COOK

pads
(from 1to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking
at

power level 10.

For example, press the

2

pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

The power level can be changed as time
is counting down. Press the

POWER LEVEL

pad and enter 1–10.

Add 30 Seconds

You can use this feature two ways:

■It will add 30 seconds to the time

counting down each time the pad is
pressed.

■It can be used as a quick way to set

30 seconds of cooking time. No need
to press the

START

pad, the oven will

start immediately.

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Using the timed microwave features.

Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

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Vegetable Amount Time Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Med-High (7)

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green)

1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green)

10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

(frozen lima)

10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen, chopped)

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(wedges)

7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 51⁄2to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn

(frozen kernel)

10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 3 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup

water. Rearrange after half of time.

(frozen)

1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in a round glass baking dish. Cover with vented
2 to 3 ears 2 to 4 min. plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.

per ear

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole

with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole, sweet

1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart,

or white)

in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen, chopped, and leaf)

10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer, and yellow)

1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(winter, acorn, or butternut)

1 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
(about 1 lb. each) glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.

Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

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A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.

Time Defrost

Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the
auto feature section.)

Press the

TIME DEFROST

pad twice.

Enter defrosting time.

Press the

START

pad.

Turn food over when the oven
signals.

Press the

START

pad.

Power level is automatically set at 3, but
can be changed. You can defrost small
items quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time.

Power level 7

cuts

the total defrosting time in about half;

power level 10

cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.

Defrosting Tips

■

Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food
has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.

■

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

■

Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria.

■

For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.

■

When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes.

Food Time Comments

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)

1/2 min.

Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)

3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time.

Fish and Seafood

Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)

9 to 12 min.

Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)

3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.

Fruit

Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package)

3 to 7 min.

Meat

Bacon (1 lb.)

3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Franks (1 lb.)

3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

Ground meat (1 lb.)

5 to 8 min. per lb. Turn meat over after first half of time.

Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork

11 to 16 min. per lb. Use

power level 1.

Steaks, chops and cutlets

5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and

shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with
table knife.Let stand to complete defrosting.

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up

15 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.

(21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Chicken, whole (21⁄2to 3 lbs.)

20 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken

over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

9 to 16 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of

time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.

Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)

5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first

half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for
second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.

Defrosting Guide

At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and
break apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces
of foil.

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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.

The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the
cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Sensor Cooking

■The proper containers and covers are

essential for best sensor cooking.

■Always use microwave-safe containers

and cover them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing
plastic containers—they can prevent
steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.

■Be sure the outside of the cooking

containers 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.

Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less
than 1.75 ounces or larger than

3.5 ounces. Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the
microwave.

Press the

POPCORN

pad. The oven

starts immediately.

If you open the door while POP is displayed,
ERROR will appear. Close the door, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:

If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20—30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.

To add time:

After pressing the

POPCORN

pad, press
the 9pad immediately after the oven
starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press the

9

pad again to add another 10 seconds

(total 30 seconds additional time).

To subtract time:

After pressing the

POPCORN

pad, press
the

1

pad immediately after the oven
starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
Press the

1

pad again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).

Covered

Vented

Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.

Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 1.75
to 3.5 ounces.

(less time) (more time)

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Reheat

The Reheat feature reheats single servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.

Place covered food in the oven.
Press the

REHEAT

pad. The oven

starts immediately.

The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the

START

pad

immediately.

After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If the food
is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for
more time. Reheated foods may have wide
variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.

Some foods not recommended for use with
REHEAT—It is best to use Time Cook for
these foods:

■Bread products.

■Foods that must be reheated

uncovered.

■Foods that need to be stirred or

rotated.

■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp

surface after reheating.

How to Change the Automatic Settings:

To reduce time by 10%:

Press the 1pad after the feature pad.

To add 10% to cooking time:

Press the 9pad after the feature pad.

(less time) (more time)

Potato

The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.

Pierce skin with fork and place
potatoes on the turntable. If cooking
three or more potatoes, arrange in a
star pattern.

Press the

PO TATO

pad. The oven
starts immediately. The oven signals
when steam is sensed and the time
remaining begins counting down.

Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the

START

pad

immediately.

If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook
for more time.

(less time) (more time)

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Using the microwave convenience cooking features.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

Beverage

Press the

BEVERAGE

pad to heat a cup of

coffee or other beverage.

Snacks

The Snacks feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to warm a
variety of snack foods.

Press the

SNACKS

pad.

Select snack type 1–6 (see the Snacks
Guide).

Enter the number of items or the
food weight in ounces.

Press the

START

pad.

Hint: You can press and hold the SNACKS pad
during cooking to display the remaining
microwaving time.

Snacks Guide

Food Type Quantity or Weight
1 Bread, rolls, muffins

1 to 4

2 Sandwiches

1 to 2

3 Pizza (leftover slices)

1 to 4

4 Dessert toppings

1 to 4

5 Soup

8 to 40 oz.

6 Cheese dip

4 to 16 oz.

Cook

The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for a variety of foods.

Press the

COOK

pad.

Select food type 1–9 (see the Cook
Guide below).

Enter weight in ounces.

Press the

START

pad.

Hint: Press and hold the COOK pad during
cooking to display the remaining cook time.

Cook Guide

Food Type Weight Comments

1 Canned Vegetables

4 to 20 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with lid or vented

plastic wrap.

2 Frozen Vegetables

4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Follow package instructions

for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fresh Vegetables

4 to 16 oz. Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water

for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Potatoes

8 to 40 oz. Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.

5 Fish

4 to 16 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

6 Chicken Pieces

4 to 40 oz. Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap

or wax paper.

7 Ground Meat

8 to 48 oz. Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with lid

(beef, pork, turkey)

or vented plastic wrap.

8 Bacon

2 to 10 oz. Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer.Cover each layer with a paper

towel.

9 Pizza (frozen,

4 to 16 oz. Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.

microwaveable)

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The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press Defrost Auto/Time once for
Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.

Auto Defrost

Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up
to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other
frozen foods.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.

Press the

AUTO DEFROST

pad once.

Using the Conversion Guide at right,
enter food weight. For example,
press pads 1and2for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).

Press

START.

Time Defrost is explained in the

Using the

timed microwave features

section.

■Remove meat from package and place

on microwave-safe dish.

■Twice during defrost, the oven signals

TURN.

At each

TURN

signal, turn the
food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces
of foil.

■After defrosting, most meats need to

stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.

Conversion Guide

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

Weight of Food Enter Food Weight

in Ounces (tenths of a pound)

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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Using the other microwave features.

Cooking Complete Reminder: To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute
until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Clock

Press to enter the time of day or to check the time
of day while microwaving.

Press the

CLOCK

pad.

Enter time of day.

Press the

START

pad or the

CLOCK

pad.

Display On/Off

To turn the clock display on or off, press
and hold the 0pad for about 3 seconds.
The Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.

Sound Level

The beeper sound level can be adjusted.

Press the 8 pad. Choose 0–3 for mute
to loud.

Delay Start

Delay Start allows you to set the
microwave to delay cooking up to
24 hours.

Press the

DELAY START

pad.

Enter the time you want the oven to
start. (Be sure the microwave clock
shows the correct time of day.)

Select your desired cooking
program.

Press the

START

pad.

The Delay Start time will be displayed.
The oven will automatically start at the
delayed time.

The time of day may be displayed by
pressing the

CLOCK

pad.

NOTE: You cannot use DELAY START with
POPCORN or REHEAT.

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Child Lock-Out

You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or
used by children.

To lock or unlock the controls, press
and hold the

CLEAR/OFF

pad for about

3 seconds.

When the control panel is locked, an

L

will be displayed to the extreme right.

Kitchen Timer

Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer and can
be used at any time, even when the oven is
operating.

How to use as a minute timer:

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC

pad.

Enter time you want to count down.

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC

pad.

When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press the

KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC

pad.

NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the
timer is operating.

To cancel the timer during the
countdown press the

KITCHEN TIMER

MIN/SEC

pad.

Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, and can be used at any time, even when
the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be
set up to 12 hours later.

Press the

DELAY START

pad.

Enter the time you want the oven to
remind you. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)

Press the

DELAY START

pad. When

Reminder signal occurs, press the

DELAY START

pad to turn it off. The
Reminder time may be displayed by
pressing the

DELAY START

pad.

NOTE: REM will remain on the display to show
that the Reminder is set until the Reminder time
is reached and the door is opened or CLEAR/OFF
is pressed.

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Using the lower oven controls.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the
following controls.

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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).

Lower Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings

Display

Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self-cleaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.

If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the
display and the oven control signals, this
indicates a function error code. Press the
CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one

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

If your oven was set for a timed oven
operation and a power outage occurred, the

clock and all programmed functions must be reset.

The time of day (may be incorrect) will flash
in the display when the there has been a
power outage.

BROIL HI/LO Pad

Press this pad to select the broil function.

BAKE Pad

Press this pad to select the bake function.

SELF CLEAN Pad

Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the

Using the self-cleaning

lower oven

section.

OVEN LIGHT Pad

Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.

Number Pads

Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock,
the timer, the oven temperature, the start
time and length of operation for timed
baking and self-cleaning.

CLEAR/OFF Pad

Press this pad to cancel

ALL

oven

operations except the clock and timer.

START Pad

Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad

Press this pad to select the timer feature.

DELAY START Pad

Use along with

COOKING TIME

or

SELF

CLEAN

pads to set the oven to start and

stop automatically at a time you set.

COOKING TIME Pad

Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.

CLOCK Pad

Press this pad before setting the clock.

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Special features of your lower oven control.

Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.

The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.

When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.

12 Hour Shut-Off

With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.

If you wish to turn

OFF

this feature, follow

the steps below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

DELAY START

pad until

no shdn

(no shut-off)appears in the

display.

Press the

START

pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.

Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection

Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Centigrade selections.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad. The

display will show F(Fahrenheit).

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad again. The

display will show C(Centigrade).

Press the

START

pad.

Control Lockout

Your control will allow you to lock down the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad. The

display will show

LOC OFF.

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad again.

The display will show

LOC ON.

Press the

START

pad to activate
the control lockout feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed the display will show

LOC

.

To unlock the control, repeat steps 1 and

2. Press the

START

pad when the display

shows

LOC OFF

.

NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect
the CLOCK, KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and OVEN
LIGHT touch pads.

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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle

At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds
until the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This
continuous 6 second beep may be canceled.

To cancel the 6 second beep:

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad. The display shows

CON BEEP

(continuous beep). Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad

again. The display shows

BEEP.

(This cancels the one beep every
6 seconds.)

Press the

START

pad.

12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out

Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.

If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

CLOCK

pad once. The

display will show

12 hr.

If this is

the choice you want, press the

START

pad.

Press the

CLOCK

pad again to change
to the 24 hour military time clock. The
display will show

24 hr.

If this is the

choice you want, press the

START

pad.

Press the

CLOCK

pad again to black-out
the clock display. The display will show

OFF.

If this is the choice you want, press

the

START

pad.

NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.

Cook and Hold

Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.

This feature can be used only at the end
of Timed Baking using Automatic Stop.

To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows

SF.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

The display will show

Hld OFF.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show

Hld ON.

Press the

START

pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

Using the lower oven.

You can use aluminum foil to line the 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 essentially
frying, not broiling.

Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.

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.

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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.

Before you begin…

The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.

When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.

To remove a shelf,

pull it toward you, tilt

the front end up and pull it out.

To replace,

place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.

How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.

Press the

START

pad.

Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad when

cooking is complete.

Shelf Position

Type of Food 27” Oven 30” Oven

Frozen pies B or C C or D
(on cookie sheet)

Angel food cake, A B
bundt or pound cakes

Biscuits, muffins, B or C C or D
brownies, cookies,
cupcakes, layer
cakes, pies

Casseroles B or C C or D

Preheating and Pan Placement

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.

Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible.

Pans should not touch each other or the
walls of the oven. If you need to use two
shelves, stagger the pans so one is not
directly above the other, and leave
approximately 1

1

⁄2″between pans, from

the front, back and sides of the wall.

Aluminum Foil

Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.

NOTE: A cooling 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.

Seven shelf positions are shown.
Some models have 4 or 6 positions.

To preheat, set the oven at the
correct temperature. The control
will beep when the oven is
preheated and the display will
show your set temperature. This
may take approximately 10 minutes.

How to Set the Oven for Broiling

Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.

Follow suggested shelf positions in
the

Broiling Guide.

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.

Press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad once for

HI Broil.

To change to

LO Broil,

press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad again.

Press the

START

pad.

When broiling is finished, press
the

CLEAR/OFF

pad.

Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.

Broiling Guide

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Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Shelf First Side Second Side

Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments

Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 E 10 7 Space evenly. Up

Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick E 10 9 to 8 patties take

about the same
time.

Beef Steaks

Rare 1″ thick C 6 5 E 8 6 Steaks less than
Medium 1 to 1

1

⁄2 lbs. C 8 6 E 10 8 1″ thick cook

Well Done C 12 11 E 12 10 through before

browning.

Rare 1

1

⁄2″ thick C 10 7–8 E 10 8 Pan frying is

Medium 2 to 21⁄2 lbs. C 15 14–16 E 15 14–16 recommended.
Well Done C 25 20–25 E 25 20–25 Slash fat.

Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 C 25 10 Reduce time about

2 to 21⁄2 lbs., 5 to 10 minutes
split lengthwise per side for cut-up

chicken. Brush
each side with
melted butter.
Broil skin-side­down first.

Lobster Tails 2–4 B 13–16 Do not C 13–16 Do not Cut through back of

6 to 8 oz. each turn over. turn over. shell. Spread open.

Brush with melted
butter before
broiling and after
half of broiling
time.

Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick C 5 5 E 5 5 Handle and turn

very carefully.
Brush with lemon
butter before and
during cooking, if
desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.

Ham Slices 1″thick B 8 8 D 8 8 Increase time 5 to
(precooked) 10 minutes per

side for 1

1

⁄2″thick

or home-cured ham.

Pork Chops 2 (1/2″thick) C 10 10 E 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13 D 15 15

Lamb Chops

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

1

⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12 E 14 12

Well Done B 17 12–14 E 17 12–14

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Using the lower oven clock and timer.

To Set the Clock

The clock must be set to the correct
time of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.

Press the

CLOCK

pad.

Press the number pads.

Press the

START

pad until the time of

day shows in the display.

Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.

To Set the Timer

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad.

Press the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. For example, to set 2
hours and 45 minutes, press

2, 4

and 5in that order. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours
and minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. If you
make a mistake press the

KITCHEN

TIMER ON/OFF

pad and begin again.

Press the

START

pad.

When the timer reaches

:00

, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad
is pressed.

The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your lower
oven control section under Tones at the End of
a Timed Cycle.

The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven

operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

To Reset the Timer

If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad, then
press the number pads until the time
you want appears in the display.

If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad
and then pressing the number pads to
enter the new time you want.

To Cancel the Timer

Press the

KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF

pad twice.

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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for

more than 1 hour before or after cooking. 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.

How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop

The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59 minutes

should be changed to hours and
minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. The
oven temperature and the cooking
time that you entered will be
displayed.

Press the

START

pad.

The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.

The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the

display.

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop

You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.

Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.

Press the

BAKE

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.

Press the

COOKING TIME

pad.

NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59 minutes
should be changed to hours and
minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. The
oven temperature and the cooking
time that you entered will be
displayed.

Press the

DELAY START

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to turn
on and start cooking.

Press the

START

pad.

NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.

If you would like to check the times you
have set, press the

DELAY START

pad to
check the start time you have set or press
the

COOKING TIME

pad 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
changing temperature (starting at
100°F.) and the cooking time
countdown.

At the end of timed baking, the oven will
turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.

Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad to clear the

display.

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Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.

Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.

NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.

To Adjust the Thermostat

Press the

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows

SF.

Press the

BAKE

pad. A two digit

number shows in the display.

Press

BAKE

once to decrease
(-) the oven temperature, or
twice to increase (+).

The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter
or (-) 35°F. cooler. Press the number
pads the same way you read them.
For example, to change the oven
temperature 15°F., press 1and

5.

When you have made the
adjustment, press the

START

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

The type of margarine will affect baking performance!

Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.

Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.

Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affect the texture and flavor of
baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.

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

Before a Clean Cycle

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

Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all
cookware and any aluminum foil from
the oven.

The oven shelves can be self-cleaned, but
they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide.

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

Make sure the oven lightbulb cover
(on some models) is in place and the
oven light is off.

IMPORTANT:

The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
oven. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time, if a time other
than 4 hours is needed.

Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. You
can change the clean time to any time
between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending
on how dirty your oven is.

Press the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off,

open the door.

■The words

LOCK DOOR

will flash
and the oven control will signal if you
set the clean cycle and forget to close
the oven door.

■To stop a clean cycle, press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. When the

LOCKED

DOOR

light goes off indicating the
oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, open the door.

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

How to Delay the Start of Cleaning

Press the

SELF CLEAN

pad.

Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time.

Press the

DELAY START

pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.

Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.

Press the

START

pad.

The door locks automatically. The display
will show the start time. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
temperature and the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes off.

When the

LOCKED DOOR

light is off,

open the door.

After a Clean Cycle

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

If white spots remain, remove them with a soap­filled steel wool pad and 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.

■You cannot set the oven for cooking

until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.

■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you

can press the

CLOCK

pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the

COOKING

TIME

pad.

■ If the shelves become hard to slide,

apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and
wipe the edges of the shelves with the
paper towel.

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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center.

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 (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.

Microwave Oven

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cooking.
Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or
in the dishwasher.

The turntable and support can be broken
if dropped. Remember, do not operate
the microwave oven without the turntable
and support in place.

To replace the support, place its center
post in the hole. Turn the support
around until it seats into place.

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 if they are wiped up
soon after the food is removed. 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.

Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can break off the pad, causing electrical shock.

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.

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.

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.

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® brand cleanser. High heat
generated 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®
brand 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.

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Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

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

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
it has an extremely low resistance to
abrasion.

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.

Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models)

The oven door is removable for easier
access to the lightbulb.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door,

open it to the broil
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.

Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame.

To replace the door,

make sure the hinges
are in the broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.

To clean the 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.

■ The area outside the gasket and

the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.

To clean the 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. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.

■ If any stain on the door vent trim is

persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.

■ 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, cleaning

powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.

The oven door is removable for easier
access to the lightbulb.

Do not lift the door by the handle.

To remove the door:

Fully open the door.

Pull the hinge locks down toward
the door frame, to the unlocked
position. This may require a tool.

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

Close door to the door removal
position, which is halfway between
the broil stop position and fully
closed.

Lift door up and out until the hinge
arm is clear of the slot.

To replace the door:

Firmly grasp both sides of the door
at the top.

With the door
at the same
angle as the
removal
position, seat the
indentation of the
hinge arm into the
bottom edge of the
hinge slot. The notch in the hinge
arm must be fully seated into the
bottom of the slot.

Fully open the door.

Push the hinge locks up against the
front frame of the oven cavity, to the
locked position.

Close the oven door.

Hinge lock (unlocked position)

Slot

Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models)

Care and cleaning of the cooking center.

Hinge arm

Removal position

Locked position

Sealed hinge arm

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Hinge arm

Indentation

Bottom

edge

of slot

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.

Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, 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.

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Oven Shelves

(lower oven)

Clean the oven shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves and rack with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth.

To make the shelves slide more easily
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.

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NOTE: The oven shelves may be
cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.
However, the shelves will darken in
color, lose their luster and become
hard to slide if cleaned during the
self-cleaning cycle.

Control Panel

Broiler Pan & Grid

(lower oven)

Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a
self-cleaning oven.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.

Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.

If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent 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 may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.

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

Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the cooking center.

After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from 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.

To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake
element. Clean with warm soapy water.

Oven Lightbulb

(on some models)

NOTE: The glass cover (on some models) should
be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves
may offer a better grip.

Before replacing the bulb, disconnect
electrical power to the oven at the main
fuse or circuit breaker panel. Let the bulb
cool completely before removing it. For
your safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a
damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break.

To remove:

Turn the glass cover counterclockwise
1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover
clear the grooves of the socket. Remove
the bulb.

To replace:

Put in a new 40-watt appliance bulb. Place
the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves
of the socket. Turn the glass cover
clockwise 1/4 turn.

NOTE:

■

A 40-watt appliance bulb is smaller than a
standard 40-watt household bulb.

■

Install and tighten the cover clockwise.

■

Reconnect electrical power to the oven.

■

For improved lighting inside the oven, clean
the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth.
This should be done when the oven is
completely cool.

Bulb

Socket

Tab

Maximum
length

31⁄2”

Glass cover

Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Control panel on

You forgot to press the • Press the

START

pad.

microwave oven START

pad.

will not operate

Door not securely closed. • Make sure the microwave oven door is closed.

Another function was pressed. • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad twice to cancel it and begin again.

The

CLEAR/OFF

pad was • Begin again.

pressed accidentally.

Oven controls • While using Time Defrost numbers not entered after
improperly set. pressing the

AUTO DEFROST

pad.

“SENSOR ERROR”

During a sensor • The microwave oven door should not be opened

appears in the

function the microwave before the time begins to count down in the display.

microwave oven

oven door was opened

display

too soon.

Microwave oven light

Light bulb is loose • Call for service.

does not work

or defective.

Foods overcooked or

Varying density and amount • Varying density and amount sometimes require more

undercooked in the

of foods being cooked. cooking time.

microwave oven

Food not turned or stirred • Turn or stir food and begin again.
as called for in the recipe.

Too many dishes in the • Do not overload your microwave oven.
oven at the same time.

Food not thoroughly defrosted. • See the

Using the microwave sensor controls

section.

Improper cookware or • See the

Microwave safe cookware section of the

coverings being used.

Important Safety Instructions

section.

Humidity or moisture in • Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of
the oven will lessen the the containers are dry.
Sensor cooking time.

Food not allowed to stand. • Some standing time is recommended for certain

vegetables cooked with the Sensor Controls.

Clock and timer

A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

do not work or

blown or the circuit breaker

display goes blank

tripped.

Controls improperly set. • See the

Using the clock and lower oven timer

section.

for the lower oven clock.

• See the

Display On/Off

section for the microwave oven clock.

The clock is in the • See the

Special features of your lower oven control

black-out mode. section for the lower oven clock.

• See the

Display On/Off

section for the microwave oven clock.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

“F— and a number or

You have a function • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool for one

letter” flash in the

error code. hour. Put the oven back into operation.

lower oven display

If the function code • Disconnect all power to the cooking center for at
repeats. least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the

function error code repeats, call for service.

Display flashes

Power failure. • Reset the lower oven clock.

Unable to get the

Oven control pads were • The

BAKE

and

BROIL HI/LO

pads must be pressed

lower oven display

not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.

to show “SF”

Lower oven temperature

Oven thermostat needs • See the

Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

too hot or too cold

adjustment. section.

Lower oven will

A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

not work

be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

Lower oven control

You forgot to enter • Press the

BAKE

pad and desired temperature or the

signals after entering

a bake temperature

SELF CLEAN

pad and desired clean time.

cooking time or

or cleaning time.

delay start

Food does not bake or

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

roast properly in the

Shelf position is incorrect • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

lower oven

or the shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

cookware of improper size
being used.

Oven thermostat needs • See the

Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

adjustment. section.

Food does not broil

Door not open to the broil stop • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

properly in the

position as recommended.

lower oven

Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the

BROIL HI/LO

pad.

Improper shelf position • See the

Broiling Guide.

being used.

Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
for broiling.

Aluminum foil used on the the • See the

Using the lower oven

section.

broiling pan and grid has not
been fitted properly and slit
as recommended.

In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.

• Broil for the longest period of time recommended
in the

Broiling Guide.

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Lower oven light does

lightbulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.

not work

Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service.

Lower oven will

Oven controls • See the

Using the self-cleaning lower oven

section.self-

not clean

improperly set.

“Crackling” or

This is the sound of the metal • This is normal.

“popping” sound

heating and cooling during

in the lower oven

both the cooking and
cleaning functions.

Excessive smoking in

Excessive soil. • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Open the windows to rid the

the lower oven during

room of smoke. Wait until the

LOCKED DOOR

light goes

a clean cycle

off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Lower oven door will

Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

not open after a
clean cycle

Lower oven not clean

Oven controls improperly set. • See the

Using the self-cleaning lower oven

section.

after a clean cycle

Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean

cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.

“LOCK DOOR” flashes

The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.

in the lower oven

selected but the door is not

display

closed.

LOCKED DOOR light

The oven door is locked • Press the

CLEAR/OFF

pad. Allow the oven to cool.

is on when you want to

because the temperature

cook in the lower oven

inside the oven has not
dropped below the locking
temperature.

Power outage,

Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset

clock flashes

it by pressing the

CLEAR/OFF

pad, setting the clock

and resetting any cooking function.

“Burning” or “oily”

This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a

odor emitting from

and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the

Using the self-

oven vent when using cleaning lower oven

section.

the lower oven

Strong odor in the

An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.

lower oven

around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.

Fan noise when using

A cooling fan may • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.

the lower oven

automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts.

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ensure that your product is registered, or register
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the

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GE Built-In Microwave Cooking Center Warranty.

■Service trips to your home to teach you how to use

the product.

■Improper installation.

■Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or

used for other than the intended purpose or used
commercially.

■Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit

breakers.

■Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods

or acts of God.

■Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

What GE Will Not Cover:

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. 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, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

All warranty service provided by our Factory Service
Centers, or an authorized Customer Care

®

technician.
To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact us
at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES.

Staple your receipt here.

Proof of the original purchase

date is needed to obtain service

under the warranty.

For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:

One Year Any part

of the microwave cooking center which fails due to a defect in materials

From the date of the

or workmanship. During this

full one-year warranty,

GE will also provide,

original purchase free of charge,

all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.

Limited Additional A replacement magnetron tube

the magnetron tube fails because of a

Four-Year

manufacturing defect. During this

limited additional four-year warranty,

you

For the second through

will be responsible for any labor or in-home service.

the fifth year from date
of the original purchase

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Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and
use the form in this Owner’s Manual.

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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures 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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