GE PEB9159SJ2SS, PEB9159SF1SS, PEB9159EJ2ES, PEB9159EJ1ES, PEB9159DJ2WW Owner’s Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . 3-5

USING THE MICROWAVE

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Available Cooking Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Basic Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 10 Microwave Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12 Convection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 Cookware tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Best Method of Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CARE AND CLEANING . . . .18, 19

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . .20, 21

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

CONSUMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . 24

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OWNER’S MANUAL

PEB9159

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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

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ŶThis microwave should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

INSTALLATION

—This product is to be used 3 feet above floor level.

—This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS section on page 4.

—Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

—Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

—Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

—Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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

—Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3” or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

—Recommended clearances: 3 inches on each side, 3 inches on top and 1 inch in the rear.

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

FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION WITH AN APPROVED KIT:

—Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided kit installation instructions.

—Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

—The kit and microwave are approved for installation alone or above any single electric wall oven. Do not mount adjacent (within 2 feet) to any range, cooktop, gas oven, or other microwave.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

—Do not store any materials, other than our recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. Microwave rack should be removed from oven when not in use.

—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

—Do not operate the microwave without food in the oven.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS

—Be careful when opening containers of hot food. Use pot holders and direct steam away from face and hands.

—Vent, pierce, or slit containers, pouches, or plastic bags to prevent build-up of pressure.

—Be careful when touching the turntable, door, or walls of the oven which may become hot during use.

—Liquids and certain foods heated in the microwave oven can present a risk of burn when removing them from the microwave. The potential for a burn is greater in young children, who should not be allowed to remove hot items from the microwave.

OPERATING AND CLEANING

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

—Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

—Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.

—Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock.

—Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.

—Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

WARNING Continued

OPERATING AND CLEANING (continues)

—Do not cover the microwave rack or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.

—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.

—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.in compliance with cookware manufacturers’ recommendations.

—It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

SUPERHEATED WATER

—Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea, are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

—Do not overheat the liquid.

—Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

—Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

—After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

—Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

USE OF THE MICROWAVE RACK ACCESSORY

—Remove the microwave rack from the oven when not in use.

—Use pot holders when handling the microwave rack and cookware. They may be hot.

—Be sure that the microwave rack is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage.

—Do not use the rack in any microwave only model.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

ŶTo prevent risk of electric shock, follow these instructions.

ŶPlug microwave into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

ŶDo not remove the ground prong or use an adapter.

ŶDo not use an extension cord.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

A short power-supply is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

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

(b)Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(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.

NOTICE: PACEMAKERS

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

WARNING This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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USING THE MICROWAVE: Features

Features

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. 1000 Watts

Features of the Oven

	1.	Door Latches.	8.	Tall Rack
	2.	Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be	9.	Short Rack
	viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.		10.	Broiler Element
	3.	Convenience Guide.
			11.	Convection Element

4.Control Panel Display.

5.Door Latch Release. Press latch release to open door.

6.Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.

7.Removable Turntable Support. The turntable support must be in place when using the oven.

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Controls

You can microwave by time or with the convenience features. Not all features on all models.

Profile Model

Café Model

Warm

Mute

Popcorn

Warm

Mute

Beverage

Auto

Auto

Sensor

Auto

Bake

Roast

Beverage

Sensor

Auto

Cook

Defrost

Popcorn

Cook

Defrost

Conv

Broil

Conv

Conv

Conv

Bake

Roast

Broil

Cook

Add

Power

Bake

Roast

Cook

Add

Power

Time

30 Sec

Level

Time

30 Sec

Level

1

2

3

1

2

3

170° F

250° F

275° F

4

5

6

170° F

250° F

275° F

4

5

6

300° F

325° F

350° F

300° F

325° F

350° F

7

8

9

7

8

9

375° F

400° F

425° F

375° F

400° F

425° F

Set

0

Timer

Set

0

Timer

Clock

On/Off

Clock

On/Off

Cancel

Start

Cancel

Start

Off

Pause

Off

Pause

	Control Lock	Control Lock
	Hold 3 Sec
		Hold 3 Sec

Cooking Controls

Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.

Basic Features

COOK TIME	Press pad to enter the desired time cook.
ADD 30 SEC	Starts the microwave in increments of 30 seconds.
POWER LEVEL	Display the power level setting for each cycle. Can be manually adjusted.
SET CLOCK	Press pad to set clock: factory setting is a 12 hour clock display.
START/PAUSE	Starts every function.
CANCEL/OFF	Cancels current selection or turns off the selection.
MUTE	Turns off the end of cycle notification and all microwave alerts.
TIMER/ON/OFF	Can be set for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
EXPRESS COOK	Starts the microwave oven with preset amount of time.
TEMPERATURE	Automatically sets the cook temperature to the preset temperature labelled on the pad.
PRESETS
Microwave Cooking Features
SENSOR COOK	A sensor in the microwave cavity detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the
	cook time accordingly.
POPCORN	Cooks based on user selection of bag size.
BEVERAGE	Cooks based on user selection of beverage size.
AUTO DEFROST	Defrosts based on user selection of food and weight.
Convection Features
CONVECTION BAKE	Circulates hot air through the microwave oven cavity with a fan for baking performance.
AUTO BAKE	Provides suggested cooking times and temperatures for selected food type. Café models only
CONVECTION ROAST	Circulates hot air and microwaves through the microwave oven cavity with a fan for roasting
	performance.
AUTO ROAST	Provides suggested cooking time and temperature for selected food type. Café models only
WARM	Maintain a temperature between 170-190 degrees for a maximum time of 90 minutes.
Broil Feature
BROIL	Uses a thermal element to quickly grill/broil foods.

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USING THE MICROWAVE: Optional Cooking Options

Available Cooking Options

Microwave Cooking

Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor. Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
Microwave energy	Microwave energy.	Heat produced	Fast, high efficiency
is distributed evenly		within food by	cooking. Oven and
throughout the oven		instant energy	surroundings do
for thorough, fast		penetration.	not get hot.
cooking of food.			Easy clean-up.

Do not

when

microwave cooking.

Convection Baking and Convection Roasting

During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 170°F to 425°F may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
Hot air circulates	Circulating heated	Heat conducted	Aids in browning
around food to	air.	from outside of food	and seals in flavor.
produce browned		to inside.	Cooks some foods
exteriors and seal			faster than regular
in juices.			ovens.

Always use the racks when convection cooking.

Convection Roast Cooking

Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits
Microwave energy	Microwave energy	Food heats from	Shortened
and convection heat	and circulating	instant energy from	cooking time from
combine to cook	heated air.	penetration and	microwave energy,
foods in up to		heat conducted	plus browning
one-half the time		from outside of	and crisping from
of regular ovens,		food.	convection heat.
while browning and
sealing in juices.

Always use the provided racks when combination cooking. Do not use any other metal while cooking.

Broiling Cooking

Broil and uses the upper heater elements to broil food similar to a conventional oven.

				Always use the tall rack
Cooking Method	Heat Source	Heat Conduction	Benefits	when broiling.
Warm air circulates	Circulating heated	Warmth conducted	Keeps hot, cooked
around food to keep	air (Convection).	from outside of food	foods at serving
previously cooked		to inside.	temperature.
food warm.

NOTE: Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or convection roast (combination). The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

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Basic Features

Cook Time

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

Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.

1.Press the COOK TIME button.

2.Enter cooking time.

3.Change Power Level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Enter power level 1-10.)

4.Press the COOK TIME button again to set a second cook time (if desired) that will be excuted after the first cook time expires.

5.Change Power Level for second cook time if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Enter power level 1-10.)

6.Press the START/PAUSE button to start cooking.

Cook

Time

You may open the door during Cook Time to check the food. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Add 30 Sec

It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each	Add
time the pad is pressed. Each touch will add 30	30 Sec
seconds, up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
The oven will start immediately when pressed.

Changing the Power Level

The power level may be entered or changed before entering the time for Cook Time.

1.Press COOK TIME.

2.Enter cooking time.

3.Press POWER LEVEL to select power level.

4.Press START.

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 HI which gives you 100% power. HI power level 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.

Power

Level

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:

HI: 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 MICROWAVE: Basic Features

Basic Features (Cont.)

Set Clock					Set
Press pad to set clock.					Clock
Factory setting is a 12 hour clock display.
Start/Pause					Start
Starts every function.
					Pause
This pad will also resume the function if cycle is stopped
in the middle of operation. Will also stop function if
selected in the middle of an operation.
Cancel/Off				Cancel
Cancels current selection or turns off the selection					Off
		Control Lock
				Hold 3 Sec
Insert Food Reminder
A reminder will show on the display if the user tries to	microwave oven within 5 minutes prior to starting the
start the cooking cycle without placing food inside the	cooking cycle.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven	you either open the oven door or press the CANCEL/
will display “Food is ready” and beep once a minute until	OFF button.
Mute					Mute
Turn off the end of cycle notification and all microwave
alerts.
Timer On/Off					Timer
The timer does not start or stop the microwave.
Can be set for up to 99 min and 99 seconds.					On/Off
Microwave/cooking cycles can be in operation while
timer is on.

Express Cook

Pressing number pad buttons 1 through 6 will activate Express Cook, and food will be cooked on microwave mode for a time of 1-6 minutes, depending on what number was pressed (1 = 1 minutes, 2 = 2 minutes, etc.).

1	2	3
170° F	250° F	275° F
4	5	6
300° F	325° F	350° F

Temperature Presets

Pressing and holding number pad buttons 1 through 9 during a Convection Bake or Convection Roast mode will activate the Temperature Presets and the temperature will be set to the temperature displayed below the button pushed.

1	2	3
170° F	250° F	275° F
4	5	6
300° F	325° F	350° F
7	8	9
375° F	400° F	425° F

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Microwave Cooking Features

Humidity Sensor

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

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

ŶThe proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.

ŶAlways 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.

ŶBe 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.

Covered

Vented

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

Sensor Cook

To use the Sensor Cook feature:							Sensor
1.	Press the SENSOR COOK button to select Food						Cook
	code.
2.	Press START.
Food			Press pad this	Weight/Portion
			number of times
Potato			1	1-4	Pcs, 8-10 Oz./Pcs
Fresh Vegetables			2	1-4	Cup, 250 ml/Cup
Frozen			3	1-4	Cup, 240 ml/Cup
Vegetables
Ground Meat			4	4-32 Oz
Fish			5	4-24 Oz.

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USING THE MICROWAVE: Microwave Cooking Features

Microwave Cooking Features (Cont.)

Popcorn

To use the Popcorn feature:

1. Press the POPCORN button until bag size appears.

Press pad this number	Popcorn Weight
of times
1	1.75 Oz
2	3.0 Oz
3	3.5 Oz

2. Press START.

Popcorn

Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.75, 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Beverage
To use the Beverage feature:							Beverage
1. Press BEVERAGE button until size appears.
Press pad this				Size of Beverage
number of times
	1			4 Oz.
	2			8 Oz.
	3			12 Oz.
Press START.
Auto Defrost								Auto
To use the Auto Defrost feature:
								Defrost
1. Press the AUTO DEFROST button to select Food
code.
Food			Press pad this		Weight/Portion
			number of times
Meat			1		0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Poultry			2		0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Fish			3		0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
2.	Enter weight.
3.	Press START.

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Convection Features

Convection cooking uses a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 170°F to 425°F may be set. A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist interiors.

Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food, some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

For Best Results…

The rack is required for good air circulation and even browning.

Always use the provided racks when convection cooking. We recommend the tall rack for cookies and the short rack for cakes, pizza, biscuits and pies. Do not use both racks at once.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

Convection Bake

To use the Convecation Bake feature:

1.Press the CONVECTION BAKE button.

2.Enter the temperature.

3.Press START.

4.If desired, a cook time may be set by pressing the COOK TIME button. This can be done before or after preheat.

5.Wait for preheat tone, then insert food.

6.Press START.

7.The current oven temperature (during preheat) or the set oven tempearature (after preheat) can be recalled at any time by pressing POWER LEVEL.

Conv

Bake

Auto Bake (Café Model only)

To use the Auto Bake feature:

1.Press the AUTO BAKE button to select Food code.

2.Enter weight or portion for French Fries menu only (other menu’s weight/portion already set).

3.Press START.

4.Wait for preheat tone then insert food.

5.Press START.

6. A default time and temperature will be set based on the food selection, but it can be changed at any time.

Auto

Bake

Food	Press pad this	Weight/Portion
	number of
	times
Frozen Pizza	1	10 Oz.
Muffins	2	6	Pcs, 85g/Pcs
Biscuit/Dinner Roll/Bread	3	7	Oz.
Stick
Frozen French Fries	4	4-16 Oz.

Warm

To use the Warm feature: Warm

1.Press the WARM button once to warm food on low.

2.Press the WARM button twice to warm food on high.

3.Press START.

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Convection Features

Convection Roast Cooking offers the best features of microwave energy and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully. Any oven temperature from 170°F to 375°F may be set.

For Best Results…

The rack is required for good air circulation and even browning.

Always use the provided rack when combination cooking. Do not use any other metal. We recommend placing the meat inside of a glass dish on top of the short rack.

See the Cookware Tips section for information on suggested cookware.

Convection Roast

To use the Convecation Roast feature:

1.Press the CONVECTION ROAST button.

2.Enter the temperature.

3.Press START.

4.If desired, a cook time may be set by pressing the COOK TIME button. This can be done before or after preheat.

5.Wait for preheat tone, then insert food.

6.Press START.

7.The current oven temperature (during preheat) or the set oven tempearature (after preheat) can be recalled at any time by pressing POWER LEVEL.

Conv

Roast

Auto Roast (Café Model only)

To use the Auto Roast feature:

1.Press the AUTO ROAST button to select Food code.

2.Enter weight.

3.Press START.

4.Wait for preheat tone then insert food.

5.Press START.

Food	Press pad this	Weight/Portion
	number of
	times
Beef	1	2.0 - 4.0 lbs.
Whole Chicken	2	2.5 - 6.0 lbs.
Turkey Breast	3	3.0 - 6.0 lbs.
Pork	4	2.0 - 4.0 lbs.

Broil Features

6. A default time and temperature will be set based on the food selection, but it can be changed at any time.

Auto

Roast

Broil

To use the Broil feature: Broil

1.Press the Broil button.

2.Enter the cooking time.

3.Press START.

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Cookware Tips

Convection Bake Cooking or Warming

Metal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning or crusting is important.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust.

Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass.

Convection Roast Cooking

Glass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use

items with metal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf, damaging the cookware, the shelf or the oven.

Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is not recommended for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

Cookware	Microwave	Convection	Convection
		Bake or Warm	Roast
Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic	Yes	Yes	Yes
(Pyrex ®, Fire King ®, Corning Ware ®, etc.)
Metal	No	Yes	No
Non Heat-Resistant Glass	No	No	No
Microwave-Safe Plastics	Yes	No	Yes*
Plastic Films and Wraps	Yes	No	No
Paper Products	Yes	No	No
Straw, Wicker and Wood	Yes	No	No
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F.

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