GE RK962G Use and Care Manual

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Conkn@

Aluminum Foil Appliance Registration

Care and Cleaning 29-32 Control Panel Consumer Services

Energy-Saving Tips Features

Lower Oven

Baking, Baking Guide Broiling, Broiling Guide 25,26 Time Cook

Control Settings Delay Stop/Start

Door Removal Light; Bulb Replacement 19, 30

Roasting, Roasting Guide 23,24 Self-Cleaning Instructions 27,28

Shelves Thermostat Adjustment

Timer

25,29,31

6 7

19-28

20-22 Temperature Probe

21 31

Auto Roast Auto Simmer

Defrosting

Double DutyT” Shelf 16, 17,29 Microwaving Tips

Temperature Cook

Timer

Model and Serial Numbers 2 Problem Solver

Safety Instructions Warranty

Cenkr

1213

Use and Care of

8 9

12-14,29

15 18

33,34

3-5

Back Cover

built-in model

RK962G

The electric output

of the microwave oven

in this appliance

is 700 watts.

Vent Duct

Microwave Oven

Auto Defrost Auto Defrost Guide

9-18

10 11

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

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Help us help you..

Before using your cooking center, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the front of the lower oven behind the

door. These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your cooking center. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service concerning your cooking center.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. . Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

. Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

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.

light

calls

and change

Be sure your cooking center is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering

Please check with your supplier to

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

must be registered.

that it is.

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

you

as the owner.

This appliance

Pl@e

KY40225

you

move, or

be certain

If you received a damaged cooking center . . .

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on pages 33 and 34. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

If you need service...

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

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

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will

SOIVC

the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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

between the oven front face and the door or residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Not Operate

it is damaged. It is particularly

important that the oven door close properly

damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges

(3)

(d) The Oven Should Not

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

and

loosened)

door

seals and

and

any object

allow

soil or cleaner

the oven

that there is no

latches (broken or

sealing surfaces.

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~PO~ANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

~PORTMT

S~TY

N~I~

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

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

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

WARNING–TO

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

. Use

this appliance

intended use

as described in this

only

for ik

manual.

. Be sure

your appliance

properly installed and grounded

by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

. 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

cooking

center

specifically designed to heat or

cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

This appliance should be serviced personnel.

ofly

quaMled

Contact nearest

service

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

Before

performing any

service?

DISCONNECT THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD PANEL

BY REMOVING THE

DI~B~ON

FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors. . Do not operate this appliance if

it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

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

. Do not leave children

alone—

children should not be left alone or unattended in 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 oven.

●

CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE

S~RED

IN CABINETS ABOVE AN

OVEN~DREN CM~G

ON THE OVEN TO REACH

COULD BE

SWOUSLY INWRED.

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.

moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from

steam. Do not let pot hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

your appliance for warming or heating the room.

. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline

or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

clean

and to avoid grease fires.

other flammable materials accumulate in the oven or near it.

●

fires. Smother flaming pan by covering completely with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering

wi~h al

chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

●

or interior surface of oven.

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 and surfaces near the openings, crevices around the oven door and the edges of the door window.

Remember:

of the oven maybe hot when the door is opened.

Use

only dry pot

holders—

holdem

touch

For your safety, never use

Keep hood and grease filters

to maintain good venting

not

let cooking grease or

Do not use water on grease

baking soda or, if

~ilable,

a multi-purpose dry

Do not touch heating elements

These

The inside surface

(continued next page)

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IMPORTANT

●

When cooking pork,

SAFETY

follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be safe to eat.

Microwave Oven:

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 2.

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 bags before placing bags in oven.

–Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper products.

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

–Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven

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

–Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

–Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the

oven and the danger of fire.

by accident the oven should run

INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

●

empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at

times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

●

If materials inside the oven

should 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.

Some products such as whole

eggs and sealed containers-for

example, closed glass jars—may

explode

and should not be heated

in the oven.

●

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 30.

Q Don’t

in narrow-necked

defrost

frown

beverages

botdes (especifly

carbonated beverages). Even if the container is open, pressure can build up. This can cause the

container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

c Use

metal

only

as directed in

cookbook.

Foil strips as used on meat roasts are helpful when used as shown in cookbook.

TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in microwave oven,

for DOUBLE DUTY*

keepmeti

shel~

(inept

at least 1 inch away from sides of oven.

. Cookware may become hot

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

Sometimes, the oven

can become

too

hot to touch.

floor

Be careful touching the oven floor during and after cooking.

not

food you are microwaving the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Remove

probe from the oven when not in use.

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

. Avoid

glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Do not boti

oven.

Pressure the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

F~ds with

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,

~~ic

cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures

to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance manufacturer’s recommendations.

2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

use a thermometer

utiess

the temperature

If you leave the probe

heating baby food in

eggs

in a microwave

wfil bufld

unbroken

up inside

outer

c~kw~e—plastic

sotin

or char

witi

the cookware

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Not

all

plastic wrap

for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

~~Boilable”

cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cookbook. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage beat 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.

. Foods

cooked

as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to pages

instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

Sponmneous

boiling—Under certain special circumstances,

liquids may start to boil during or shortly

afier

removal from the

microwave oven. To prevent burns

is suitable

afier

cooking,

conainers

should

in liquids

and 28 for

(such

Self-Cleaning

●

when opening oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.

●

containers in the oven. Pressure could could burst, causing an injury.

●

unobstructed.

●

buildup.

position while oven is cool.

racks must be handled when hot,

do not let potholder contact

heating units in the oven. . W]ing

stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

. When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,

the manufacturer’s directions.

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

newspapers.

can catch fire,

Use

of the

shelf accessory. –Remove the shelf from oven

when not in use.

DOUBLE DUTYTM

door gasket is essential for a good

seal. Care should be rub, damage or move the gasket.

–Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product

damage may result.

–Use pot holders when

handing

the shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

—Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.

The

shelf could overheat.

hwer

Oven:

Stand away from the oven

Don’t heat unopened food

bdd

up and the container

Keep oven vent ducts

Keep oven free from grease

Place oven rack in desired

out

shelf to the

also

sheti

Do not use your oven to dry

If overheated, they

Do not clean door gasket.

tiken

The

not to

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

●

Clean only

oven.

parts listed in this

Use and Care Book.

●

Before self-cleaning the oven,

remove broiler pan and other cookware.

●

Listen for fan—a

fan noise should be heard sometime during the cleaning

cycle.

If not, call for

service before self-cleaning again.

SAVE THESE

~STRUCTIONS

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Microwaving

~ps

When Power

Microwave Oven

●

Use proper power level as recommended and DO NOT OVERCOOK.

●

Do not operate the oven while empty. 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 all times-saves energy and also ensures good, long-term life of oven.

. Preheat the oven only when necessary. Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating. If you find preheating is necessary, keep an eye on the indicator light, and put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out.

●

Always turn oven OFF before

removing food.

● During baking, avoid frequent

door openings. Keep door open as

short a time as possible if it is

opened.

●

For self-cleaning oven, be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation.

●

Cook complete oven meals

instead of just one food item.

Potatoes, other vegetables, and some desserts will cook together with a main-dish casserole, meat

loaf, chicken or roast. Choose

foods that cook at the same temperature in approximately the same time.

●

Use residual heat in oven whenever possible to finish cooking casseroles, oven meals, etc. Also add rolls or precooked desserts to warm oven, using residual heat to warm them.

Lower Oven

●

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

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze

with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

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

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

● Mper towels, wax paper and

plastic wrap

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

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging.

Cookbook.

● Steam builds up pressure in

foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

Most glass

can be used to cover

Check the

Connected to

the Oven

The panel displays all of the oven

finctions.

disappear and “RESET” appears

in the display. Touch CLOCK pad and set the clock and then touch START pad.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs and you must reset the clock after

touching CLEAR/OFF.

After K seconds, M lights

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Features of Your

Cooting

Center

Microwave Oven

1. Door Handle. Pull handle to

open. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Inside Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

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

4. Light.

5. Oven Vent.

MICROTHERMOMETERTM

Temperature Probe.

7. Receptacle for Temperature

Probe.

DOUBLE-DUTYTM

you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Tips for special

instructions. ) When this shelf is not in use, please remove from the oven.

9. Oven

10. Display and Touch Control Pads.

U. Auto Roast and Auto Defrost

Guides.

for many frequently prepared foods.

Cooking Comple& Reminder (For all AUTO ROAST codes

except codes 6 and 7, TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles.)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Floor.

Quick reference for codes

Shelf. Lets

wfll

beep once a

‘,??

— —-—————————

Model

R~62G

—o

U L..—..A

Self-Cleaning

Oven Set (Clean) Knob.

U. Oven

14. Oven Interior Light Button.

15. Self-Cleaning Oven

Clean Light.

16.

17. Latch.

hck

Temp

(Clean) Knob.

Light.

bwer

Oven

18.

Model

and Serial

located at right side of lower oven frame.

19. Shelf Support.

20. Oven Shelves.

21. Oven Frame.

22. Door Gasket.

Numbers—

23. Window.

24. Door Liner.

25. Broiler Pan and Rack.

26. Oven Vent.

27. Oven “ON” Light.

28. Oven Cycling Light.

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B~H OWNS

Features of Your Touch Control Panel

1. DISPLAY.

Microwave oven:

temperature during cooking power level being used, Auto codes, Auto Defrost food weights, cooking mode and instructions.

Conventional oven:

Bake start and stop times, SelfClean oven clean time, oven door latched message and instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, (or change power level defrosting time). (See page 9.)

3. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power change power level after entering cooking time). (See page 15. )

4. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then enter code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 10. )

AUTO ROAST.

then touch this pad and desired number pad for code to slow cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See page 12.)

Touch AUTO ROAST code 7 and cook by temperature with the temperature probe. Auto Roast code 7 lets you choose the food temperature and power level and even holds your food at that temperature when cooking is completed.

6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change

from automatic power

(High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the microwave oven and

erases all microwave settings (except time of day).

Displays time of day.

Displays time or

finctions,

Displays Time

afier

entering

level

10 (or

Insert probe,

level

8. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, a

hold timer after defrost or as a delay timer before microwave time or temperature cooking. (See page 18.)

CLOCK.

enter time of day or check time of day while cooking. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time was

1, 3 and O and

on display. display directing you to touch the

START pad, thus setting the clock.

To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

Clock must be set before any Conventional Oven Timer function will operate.

10. NUMBER PADS.

pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto codes, food weights for Auto Defrost, conventional oven Bake start and stop times and to change cleaning

time on self-cleaning oven.

Touch this pad to

1:30,

touch number pads

“1:30”

will appear

“START” will flash on

Touch these

11. BAKE TIME.

and then number pads to enter baking or roasting time. The oven turns off automatically at the end of that time if OVEN SET knob is on TIME BAKE.

12. STOP TIME. Touch this

pad and then number pads to enter the time you want oven to finish baking or cleaning. The oven will automatically calculate the correct start time for you.

U. CLEAR. Touch this pad to stop

conventional oven timer and self-clean operation or enter a new clean time.

14. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the microwave oven, the clock and

Conventional Oven Timer functions.

Touch this pad

all

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]

MICROWAVE OVEN

]

Defrosting by

The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See

the cookbook for defrosting

help. To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below.

Step

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2:

pad. Display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

DEF TIME” flashes.

Touch the TIME DEFROST

3?’

“ENTER MICRO

~me

Step 4:

“MICRO DEF TIME” and time, counting down, show on the display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals, flashes then automatically shuts off,

Step 5:

door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time. Touch the START pad.

Step

flashes package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

can be defrosted in the package.

Touch the START pad.

“End:’

Turn package over, close

6: When oven signals and

“End~’

open door, remove

~ps

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is power level lower than 10 (HIGH).

Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power

level

pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently. Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the cookbook seem right for my food?

A. Defrosting times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the cookbook. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Q. Should

thawed before cooking? A. Some foods

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking it while it is still slightly frozen.

cuts the total

all

foods be completely

should

not be

using

SteD

Select

one half of the total

def~osting

the cookbook. For example, touch 3,0 and O for 3 minutes. Display shows “3:00” and “POWER 3.”

“MICRO DEF TIME” flashes.

How to change Power

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

time recommended in

Level

● Family-size, prepackaged

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

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

● Check the cookbook for other

defrosting tips.

Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press the START pad. The

oven

on the timer. If not, reset timer.

You may open the door at

begins operating if time is left

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MICROWAVE OVEN

Automatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

code number you

food of a

below) and touch the START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time

and

defrosting to give even defrosting

results.

You

choose

the appropriate

from

1 to 3 for the food

are

defrosting, then enter the

weight in pounds and tenths

pound (see Conversion

changes power levels during

Guide

How to set Auto Defrost

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

sh~lws

minimum food weights You will need to know the weight of

your food

code

before setting Auto Defrost.

1. Remove

place in oven on microwave-safe

dish and close the door.

and maximum

for each code number.

and

its corresponding

food

from package,

3. Enter selected code from guide. For example, poultry calls for code 2.

“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

“DEF CODE 2“ and

appear on display.

4. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces—see

Conversion Guide at right).

“LBS?’

Note: If “ERROR” appears on display, check the Code Guide. Make sure weight corresponds to code Number.

Twice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 3 times, and oven shuts off. “TURN” continues to flash until you open the door. After turning the food, close the oven door and touch the START pad.

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 3

times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until the door is opened or the CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Stind

When using the Auto Defrost

feature, it is necessary to allow food to stand in order to finish defrosting the food’s interior. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish; in some cases, it should stand in your refrigerator. Recommendations for standing time are given in the guide

on the next page.

Time

“TURN” flashes

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

“ENTER DEF CODE” flashes. “AUTO”

on display.

and “WEIGHT” appear

Display shows “AUTO” for 4 seconds and then “START” flashes.

5. Touch START pad. Display shows

“DEF TIME;’ “CODE LBS?’

and defrosting time,

counting down.

2;’

“1.2

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces

1-2

4-5

6-7

9-1o

11 12-13 14-15

Pounds

.2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

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Auto Defrost Guide

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

CODE FOODS

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Meat

Chops

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Beef Patties Roast

Ribs

Steak Turn over. Stew

Poultrv

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast-side-up)

Chicken Pieces

Cornish Hens

(whole)

Cornish

Hens (split)

0.1-6.0

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate. Remove defrosted

Turn over.

Turn over. Turn over and 30 minutes in

shield. refrigerator Turn over.

Turn over and

separate.

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Remove wrapper and turn over. run cold water

Turn over.

Separate and shield where necessary.

pieces. Remove defrosted

areas and break apart.

Separate patties.

Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Shield where necessary. refrigerator

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity. 20 minutes in

5 minutes

minutes;

in cavity.

5 minutes

—

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, feel meat for warm spots and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.

Seafood 0.1-3.0

Fish Fillets

Shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

lbs.

Turn over.

Separate. Separate and remove 5 minutes

Turn over and

shield tail and cold running

head.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Hold under water.

— —

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MICROWAVE OVEN

Automatic Roasting

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook which came with your oven.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Insert probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven. Cover with wax paper.

until

specified internal

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

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

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

2. At

80°F.,

display switches to

show meat’s internal temperature.

3. When you select Auto Roast codes 1, 2, 3 or 4, and it’s time to turn the roast over, the oven signals

with 3 beeps and “TURN” flashes on the display. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch the START pad. The display will show the meat’s internal temperature. (Note: The oven continues to cook after the not the roast is turned over. )

signal

is heard whether or

Touch “AUTO” appears on display and “ENTER ROAST CODE” flashes.

Touch number pad 2. “ROAST CODE 2“ appears on display and

“START” flashes. Touch START

pad. Display shows “COOL” and

“ROAST CODE 2“ until food

temperature reaches

AU~

ROAST pad,

80°F.

4. After a preprogrammed food temperature is reached, the oven beeps 3 times and “End” appears on the display.

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Auto Roast Guide

● Use containers and coverings as directed at

roast before cooking.

●

Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast guide.

Food

Beef

Tender Roast

Rare Medium

Well

Pork

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 Whole Turkey (up to 12

(Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and

Turkey Breast

(Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area. )

*Recommended standing time before serving.

lbs.)

pamllel

lbs.)

to leg.)

remperatur(

1 2 3

5 5

Final

1 15° 125° 145°

175°

15°

190° 190°

175°

left.

Place probe correctly in

Approximate Time minutes per pound

10-13 13-15

1s-17

14-17 12-1s

10-12 10-12

10-12

Hold*

fiinutes

o 0

5-1o

10-1s

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast code 6)

The cookbook has information on automatic simmering, including guides and recipes.

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

Set Automatic Simmer like Auto Roast as explained on page 12. Display shows “COOL” until food is 80°F., then shows food temperature, counting up to 180°F.

Automatic Simmer Guide

Approx.

Food Beef

Pot Roast 5-7

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler/Frver

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

StocklVegetable

Split Pea

Time/Hours

S-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

(Auto

Roast code 6)

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid,

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from

top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible,

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after

1/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat are

covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least

2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

The oven switches to Hold at

180°F., until you remove food and turn the oven off. If stirring is recommended, you can reset the oven by retouching the START pad. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

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Cooking by Temperature

Temp Cook/Hold

(Auto Roast Code 7)

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods.

Use Auto Roast code 7 and the temperature probe to Temp Cook/Hold. This takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to the “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

You might prefer to use Auto Roast code 7 to enter a desired food temperature, power temperature for up to twelve hours after food is done.

level

or Hold

The Temperature Probe

SENSOR

TWO POSITION CABLE

CLIP

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food; it must be used when using Auto Roast codes 1 through 7.

A two-position clip attaches to the side of a dish to help keep the probe in position when temperature cooking foods such as chili or soup. To use your probe properly in a

roast, follow the directions on page 12.

HANDLE

END

Howto

Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

in roast and attach the probe securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step

pad. “AUTO” appears on the display and “ENTER ROAST CODE” flashes.

Step 3:

“ROAST CODE 7“ appears on the display and “ENTER MICRO

TEMP” flashes.

Step 4: Touch 1,2 and 5 for

“MICRO TEMP

and “POWER 10” show on display.

Step 5:

pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

“MICRO TEMP and “POWER 5“ show on display.

Step 6:

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

Step 7: When the oven will sound and display

“HOLD?’ The oven will then hold the temperature.

Step 8: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

Step 9:

from the oven.

Insert the temperature probe

2: Touch the AUTO ROAST

Touch the number pad 7.

125°F.

COOK:’ “125F”

Touch the POWER LEVEL

“ENTER POWER” flashes.

COOK:’ “125F”

Touch the START pad. If

80°F.,

the display will

80°F.

125°F.

is reached,

Remove probe and food

Questions and Answers Q. Are there

Temp Cook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash

after I touched the START pad?

A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the AUTO ROAST pad and forget to use the probe.

Can I leave the probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No, if the probe touches the

oven wall, it may damage the oven.

any foods I can’t

Cooking Tips

●

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

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

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

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Cooking by

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

The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is

recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cookbook.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup by following the steps below:

Step 1:

add 1 teaspoon stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-

safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page 6). Place cup in the oven and close the door.

Step 2:

Display shows

10:’

TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Touch 1, 2 and O for one minute and 20 seconds. “MICRO COOK

TIME” flashes and “POWER 10” and

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for

Fill a cup

Touch the TIME COOK pad.

“: O“ and “POWER

“ENTER MICRO COOK

Select your cooking time.

“1:20”

appear on display.

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coffee

2/3

full of water,

instant coffee and

this

cup of

coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step 4:

“MiCRO

10” and time, counting down, show

on display. Step 5: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes shuts off.

Step 6:

Using the

Touch START pad.

COOK

Open the door.

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TIME;’

“End~’

Cook II

“POWER

Oven

Feature

The Time Cook 11 feature lets

you set two time cooking functions

within one program. This is ideal when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad. Display shows “:

10:’

TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows

“POWER

TIME” flashes. Step 4: Touch TIME COOK pad.

Display shows “:

10!’

TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

Place food in oven in

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER MICRO COOK

Select your cooking time.

“2:15”

and

10?’

“MICRO COOK

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER MICRO COOK

Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power

After setting the cooking time, touch the POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power

level.

hvel

Step

6: Touch the START pad.

Step 7: “MICRO COOK TIME the first power level and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step

8: At the end of the first programmed cook time, the second power level, II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes The oven shuts off.

Step 10:

“MICRO COOK TIME

“End~’

Open the door.

1:’

Questions and Answers

I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

Since house power varies due to time or location, many recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for the minimum time given, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads

and selected my power level. When I touched the START pad, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

Before setting the time on the number pads, touch the TIME COOK pad. Otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.

I want to cook on a power

level

other than 10 (High). What

do I need to do?

To cook on a power level other

than High, first touch the TIME COOK pad and set the desired cooking time. Touch the POWER LEVEL pad. “POWER 10” appears on the display. Enter new power level number and touch

Q. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food? A. Yes.

simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless

. .

‘lmelsremainingontimer

To resume cooking,

the

START pad.

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MICROWAVE OVEN

How to Use the Double Duty

Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

● Use pot holders when

handling metal shelf and

cookware. They may be hot.

. Do not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in the microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some from the cookbook which came with your oven. It is important to arrange foods properly, as shown on the next page. Cookware size is also important; select from among the suggestions below. Also, food size should be considered; foods

over 4 inches high, or 3

are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Do not use the oven shelf to cook

batters and dough foods, and

uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch. Follow the cookbook’s directions in cooking these foods.

techni~ues

will differ

pounds

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes,

ch~k

to w that they WN on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave-safe.

Cookware for heating or reheating include a 1 cup measuring cup,

9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch

pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small,

individual ceramic or plastic bowls

or divided plates. ‘

Shelf

fit

together

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l\l

To position the DOUBLE DUTY shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf

support guides fit guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the

shelf should fit snugly in place, be

level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

the Shelf

onto

the support

the

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with the oven

shelf,

especially when heating

larger amounts of food. The extra

steam generated from cooking multiple foods may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.

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

Turn the oven off if arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on four shelf supports, and not touching oven walls.

all

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How to Heat or Reheat

Similar~pes

of Food

Two plates of leftovers

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

maybe

How to Reheat Several Different

When heating several different types of food together, foods which must be served hot should be placed on the oven floor, while foods which are only warmed should be placed on

the shelf. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be aff~ted by the size of the food and its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add smaller or less

dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated food continue cooking.

Reheating two casseroles

should be less than 4 inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide in cookbook for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times

together. Microwave at High (10),

reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also,

heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

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Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See Heating Guide

in cookbook. ) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (floor especially) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

of Foods Together

(height

Two

frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners

(10

to U oz. each)

serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes. If there are any foil covers, remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally.) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right side of shelf and the second dinner on left side of floor. Microwave at High (10) for 6

minutes. Reverse positions (top to

bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 6 minutes. Check dinners for

doneness. If one dinner seems done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor 1 to 2 more minutes.

Place on floor

which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on shelf those foods which need only to be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

are both ready to

large

or dense foods

iess

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[

How to Use the Minute/Second

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to

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a 3-Minute

How to Defrost, Hold and

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Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Take casserole from freezer

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Phone Call

1. Touch the MIN/SEC TIMER

pad. The display shows “: 0’

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

3. Touch START pad. Display shows time counting down.

“3:00” and “TIMER:’

and

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step 6: Touch the TIME COOK pad. The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

COOK TIME” flashes.

Step

minutes of cooking time. “MICRO COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER

on display.

10?’

“ENTER MICRO

7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25

10”

appear

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes

5. Touch the reset the display to microwave cook or defrost programs.

Using a Hold

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding, or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the cookbook.

“TIMER:’ and displays”:

M~/SEC

TIMER pad to

,he

clock or the

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O:’

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time or code. If you enter Auto Roast code 7 to temp cook, you must also enter a food temperature. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER pad and enter

number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer counts down to zero and cooking begins. When using Auto Roast pad, be sure probe is in food before

pressing START pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER 3

DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for

15 minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step

4: Set standing or holding time by touching the TIMER pad. The display shows

“: O“ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step

for ten minutes. on the display and “TIME” flashes.

:’

“ENTER MICRO

“ti:OO”

level

MIN/SEC

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

“10:00”

appears

Step

8: Touch the START pad. “MICRO DEF TIME” and counting down, show on display. As each function is automatically performed, the oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven signals, flashes “End” and shuts off.

“15:001’

Questions and Answers Q.

What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

Sometimes you may only

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Using Your Oven

Your oven is designed to give you the best results in baking, broiling and roasting when used as recommended. Before using your oven, read the directions for setting and using controls and the timer.

all

of the

Oven Light

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. When the oven door is closed, you can use the

switch to turn the light on and off.

The switch is located on the lower left of the control panel under the OVEN SET knob.

Oven Shelves

The shelves are designed with

locks which from coming out of the oven or

tilting when food is placed on

them. The shelves must be placed

correctly on the shelf supports.

To remove,

pull forward with stop-locks along top of shelf support.

To replace,

locks resting on shelf supports and push toward rear of oven until it falls into correct position under shelf supports.

prevent~he

lift up rear of shelf and

insert shelf with

stop-

shelves

stop-

Shelf Positions

Oven Controls

The controls for the oven are marked OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP. The OVEN SET control has settings for BAKE, TIME BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN (for lower oven) and OFF. When you turn the knob to the desired setting, the proper heating units are then activated for that operation.

The OVEN the temperature you set, from WARM and also at CLEAN lower oven.

TEMP control maintains

(150°F.)

to BROIL (550°F.),

(880°F.

) for

Conventional Oven

The Conventional Oven Timer is designed to automatically start and stop certain oven functions (TIME BAKE or CLEAN). Clock must set before Conventional Oven Timer will operate.

To set Clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then number pads to enter time of day. For example, if time is

1:30,

touch number pads 1,3 and O

and

“1:30”

will appear in display. Touch START pad and clock will be set.

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The oven has four shelf supports marked A (bottom), B, C and D (top). Shelf positions for cooking food are suggested on Baking, Roasting and Broiling pages.

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OWN

Bating

See Baking Guide on page 22.

When cooking a food for the first time in your new oven, use the time given on recipes as a guide. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may

“drifi” from the factory setting

and

difference in timing of 5 to 10 minutes between an old and a new oven is not unusual. You may be inclined to think that the new oven is not performing correctly; however, your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is apt to be more accurate than the oven it replaced.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

Step 1:

certain to leave about 1 inch of space between pans and walls of oven for good circulation of heat. Close oven door. During baking, avoid frequent door openings to prevent undesirable results.

Place food in oven, being

Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it to turn

off automatically) or Delay Start

and Stop (setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off at a preset stop time) will be described.

How to Set

tiediate

Start and Automatic Stop

N~E:

sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day.

Immediate Start is simply setting the oven to start baking now and turn off at a later time automatically. Remember, foods continue cooting

afier

Before beginning, make

controls are off.

Step

3: Touch number pads to enter desired baking time. For example, touch 3, 0 and O for 3 hours baking time. “Bake Time” and “3:00” are displayed.

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

“Bake Time” and the baking time,

counting down, are displayed.

Step 2:

to BAKE and the OVEN knob to temperature given on your recipe or in the Baking Guide.

Step

at minimum time given on recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Switch off heat and remove food.

How to

The Conventional Oven Timer control allows you to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you set.

Turn the OVEN SET knob

TEMP

3: Check food for doneness

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Bake

Step 1:

to TIME BAKE. Turn OVEN

TEMP knob to oven temperature,

for example

stirt immediately and will stop at

time you have set.

Step

pad. Time of day remains on the

display and “Enter Bake Time” and

“: O“ appear.

Turn the OVEN SET knob

250”F.

The oven will

2: Touch the BAKE TIME

tie

Step

5: When baking is oven signals, displayed and oven shuts off.

Step

6: Touch the CLEAR pad, open the oven door and remove food.

“End” and “Bake” are

completd,

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How to Set Delay

Stirt

and Stop

Delay Start and Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than

the present time of day.

For example: Let’s say it’s dinner time is shortly after The recipe suggests 3 hours baking time at

250°F.

Here’s how:

2:00 and

7:00.

“Bake Time” and “3:00” are displayed.

Step 6:

oven automatically figures the start time so oven will turn off when you want baking to be completed.

Touch the START pad. The

Step 1:

to TIME BAKE. Turn the OVEN

TEMP

recommended temperature.

Step 2:

Time of day remains on display and

“Enter Bake Time” and “: O“ appear.

Step 3:

O for 3 hours baking time.

Turn the OVEN SET knob

knob to

Touch the BAKE TIME pad.

Touch number pads 3,0 and

250°F.

Step 4:

“Enter Bake Stop Time” and “: O“

appear on display.

Step 5:

O to enter the oven to turn off.

“7:00” and “Bake Stop Time” are

displayed.

Touch the

Touch number pads 7,0 and

7:00

S~P

TIME pad.

for the time you want

“4:00” and “Bake Start Time” are

displayed. In this example, baking will begin at 4:00 and oven will turn off at

7:00.

men

baking time is completed, oven signals, displays “End Bake” and shuts off.

Step

7: Touch the CLEAR pad, open door and remove food from oven.

Remember, food will continue to cook in a hot oven even after oven is turned off.

Note: “E EE” appears on display when you touch the START pad if you have set a stop time that is less than the time of day plus the bake

time. Touch the CLEAR pad and begin again.

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Baking Guide

Aluminum pans conduct heat

quic~y.

For most conventional glass cookware generally absorb baking, light, shiny finishes generally give best results because crusts. Reduce oven heat they help prevent

overbrowning.

For best browning results, we recommend dull bottom surfaces achieved by preheating cast-iron for cake pans and pie plates. cookware.

2. Dark or non-shiny finishes and heat, which may result in dry, crisp

25°F.

lighter crusts are desired. Rapid browning of some foods can be

3. Preheating the oven is not

always

necessary, especially for foods

which cook longer than 30 to 40

minutes. For foods with short cooking times, preheating gives best appearance and crispness.

4. To prevent uneven heating and to save energy, open the oven door as little as possible when checking food.

Fond

Bread

Biscuits (

Coffee

Corn Gingerbread

Muffins

Popovers Quick loaf bread

Yeast bread Plain rolls

Sweet rolls

Cakes

(without shortening) Angel Jelly roll Sponge

Cakes

Bundt cakes

Cupcakes

Fruit

Layer

Layer, Loaf

Brownies Drop

Refrigerator Rolled or sliced

Fruits, Other Desserts

Baked

Custard

Puddings, Rice

and

Pies Frozen

Meringue One crust

Two Pastry

Miscellaneous

Baked potatoes Scalloped dishes

Souffles

cake

bread

food

cakes

chocoldte

apples

Custard

crust

shell

k-in.

thick)

or muffins

(2 loaves)

COrsfainer

Shiny

Cookie Sheet

Shiny Metal

satin-finish bottom

Cast

Shiny Metal

satin-finish bottom

Shiny Metal Muffin Pans

Deep Glass or Cast-Iron Cups

Metal or Glass

Metal or Shiny Oblong

Shinv

Aluminum Tube Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal

Metal or Ceramic Shiny Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Shiny Metal satin-finish bottom Shiny satin-finish bottom Metal

Metal or Glass

Cookie Sheet

Cc~okie

Glass Glass Custard Cups (set in pan Glass Custard Cups

CasserOk

Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet Spread Glass or Satin-finish Metal Glass or

Glass or Satin-finish Metal

Set on Oven Glass or Metal Pan Glass

Pan

with

Irmr or Glass

Pdn

with

Lnaf P~ns

Glass

Loaf Pans

Muffin

Pan

with

Pans

Pan

Pdn

Casserole

Metal

Pans

Oblonr or Muffin pans

Ceramic

Metil

Muffin Pans

Pan

Metal

Pan with

or Glass

Loaf Puns

Sheet

Metal Parr

ofhnt water)

tocrustedges

Satin-f’inish

Shelf

Position

B, C B, A

B B

A, B

B B

A. B A, B

B. A

A, B

B B B

B, C B. C

B, C B, C

A, B, C

A B, A A, B

A, B, C A, B, C

Oven

Temperature

4750

4000 350°-4000

400°-4500

350°

400°-4250

375” 3500-375° 375°-4250

375” -425° 3500-375”

325°-3750 375°-400”

325°-350”

325°-3500 350°-3750 275°-3000

3500-375° 350” -375°

350°

325°-350”

350°-4000

400°-4250

375”-4000

350°-4w0

300”-350”

325°

400°-4250

325°-3500 400°-4250 400”-425°

450°

325°-4000

325°-3750

300°-3500

Time,

Minutes

15-20 20-30 20-40

45-55 20-30

45-60 45-60 45-60

10-25 20-30

30-55

10-15

45-60

45-65 20-25

hrs,

2-4

20-35 25-30 40-60

25-35

10-20

6-12

7-12

30-60 30-60

50-90

45-70

15-25

40-60 40-60

12-15

60-90

30-60 30-75

Comments

Canned, refrigerated biscuits take

to4

minutes less time.

Preheat cast-iron pan

Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin

bake at

mix,

350°F.

then at

metal

Dark browning.

Fortbin rolls, Shelf B may be used.

For thin rolls. Shelf B mav be used.

Two-piece pan is convenient, Line pan with wax paper.

Paper liners produce moister crusts. Use individual cakes.

Bar cookies from mix use same time Use

25°F.

Reduce temp. custard. Cook bread or rice pudding with custard base 80

Large

time. To quickly brown meringue, use

4t30°F. Cus@rd

temperature, longer time.

[rrcrease :]r

or glass give deepest

300°F.

and Shelf B for small or

ShelfC and increase temp.

to50°F. for more browning.

pies

use40t3°F.

for 8 to 10 minutes.

fillings require lower

time for Iargeramounts

sizes.

forcrispcrust

450°F.

for 25 minutes,

for 10 to 15 minutes.

to 300°F. for

large

90 minutes.

and increased

Page 23

Roasting

Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which

should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. When

roasting, it is not necessary to

sear, baste, cover or add water

to your meat.

Roasting is really a baking procedure used oven controls are set to BAKE or TIME BAKE. (You may hear a

slight

ci,cking sound, indicating the

oven is working properly. ) Roasting

is easy; just follow these steps:

Step 1:

place, fat-side-up, on roasting rack

in a shallow pan. (Broiler pan with

rack is a good pan for this. ) Line broiler pan with aluminum foil when

using pan for marinating, cooking

with fruits, cooking heavily cured

meats, or for basting food during cooking. Avoid spilling these

materials on oven liner or door.

Step 2:

A or B position. No preheating is

necessary.

Check weight of meat, and

Place in oven with shelf in

for

meats. Therefore,

Step

4: Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven. Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to the temperature increase, if desired, remove the roast from the oven when its internal temperature is 5° to less than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide.

N~E:

BAKE, as described on pages 20 and 21, to set oven to turn on and off automatically.

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

For Frozen

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

. Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow directions given on packer’s label.

10°F;

to compensate for

10°F

You may wish to use TIME

Roask

Que4ions

it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer?

It is recommended that you check the meat’s internal temperature at the completion of cooking. Temperatures are shown in Roasting Guide on next page. For roasts over 8

Ibs.,

time, check meat thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Why is my roast crumbling

when I try to carve it? A. Roasts are easier to slice if

allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing from oven. Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry?

A. It is rarely necessary to preheat

your oven; only for very small roasts, which cook a short length of time.

Q. When buying a roast, are

there any special tips that would help it cook more evenly?

A. Yes.

thickness as possible, or buy rolled roasts.

Can I seal the sides of my foil

“tent” when roasting a turkey? A.

Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat.

and

Awers

cooked at

Buy a roast as even in

300°F.

for reduced

(<ontinued

next page)

Step

3: Turn OVEN SET knob to BAKE and OVEN

325°F.

Small poultry maybe cooked

375°F.

for best browning.

TEMP

knob to

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Roasting Guide

Roasting

Position oven shelf at B for small roasts (3 to 7 pounds) and at A for larger roasts.

Place meat fat-side-up, or poultry breast-side-up, on broiler pan or other shallow pan with trivet. Do

not cover. Do not stuff poultry until

just before roasting. Use meat

thermometer for more accurate doneness. (Do not place thermometer in stuffing. )

3. Remove fat

and

drippings as

necessary. Baste as desired.

Standing

for roasts

time recommended

i~10

to 20 minutes. This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to

10°F.;

to compensate for the increase in temperature, if desired, remove the roast from the oven when its internal temperature is 5°

10°F.

less than temperature

shown on the Roasting Guide.

5. Frozen roasts can be conventionally roasted

10 to 25

minu~es addition~l time~er

bv adding

pound to times given in guide for refrigerated roasts (10 minutes

additional time per pound for

roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts. ) Defrost poultry before roasting.

Type Meat

Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin tip.

rump or top round*

leg

or bone-in shoulder*

Lamb

leg

Veal shoulder,

Pork h~in,

Ham,

precnoked

Ham, raw *For boneless rolled roasts over 6-inches

thick. add 5 times given

POultry

Chicken

Chicken pieces

Turkey

or loin*

rib or

shrrulder*

10 minutes per pound to

ab(]ve.

or Duck

Oven

Temperature

325°

325”

325°

350°

325°

Doneness

Rare:

Medium:

Done:

Well

Rare: Medium:

Well Done: Well Done: Well Done: To Warm:

Well Done:

Well Done: Well Done:

Well Done:

Approximate Roasting Time in Minutes

to 5 Ibs.

24-30 30-35 35-45

21-25 20-23 25-30 30-35

35-45 35-45

10 minutes per pound

Under 10 lbs. 20-30

to 5 Ibs.

35-40 35-40

10 to 15 lbs.

20-25

oer

Pound

(any

6 to 8 Ibs.

18-22

22-25 28-33

24-28 28-33

30-40 30-40

weight)

to 15 Ibs.

17-20

Over 5 lbs. 30-35

Over 15 Ibs.

15-20

Internal

Temmrature ‘F

1300-140” 150°- 160° 170°-1850

130°-1400 150°- 160° 170°-1850

170°-1800 170°- 180° 125°-

130°

1700

185”- 190° 185°- 190°

In thigh:

185°-1900

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Broiling

OVEN

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

Step

If meat has fat or gristle near

edge,

cut vertical slashes through

bo~h

about 2“ apart. If

. . . . . .

may be trimmed, about 1/8” thick.

Step 2:

in broiler pan which comes with range. Always use rack so fat drips into broiler pan; otherwise juices may become hot enough to catch fire.

Step3: hsition

shelf position as su~ested in

Guid~

is done on shelf position C, but if your range is connected to 208 volts, you may wish to use a higher

position.

Place meat on broiler rack

shelf on recommended

on next

pag~

desired,-fat

Ieavlng

Most

a layer

Broiling

broilingw

Step 6: Turn food only once during cooking. Time foods for first side per Broiling Guide.

Turn food, then use times given for second side as a guide to preferred doneness. (Where two thicknesses and times are given together, use first times given for thinnest food.)

Step 7:

to OFF. Serve food immediately, and leave pan outside oven to cool during

Turn OVEN SET knob

m~al

for easiest cleaning.

Use of Aluminum Foil

Questions & Answers

Why should I leave the door

closed when broiling chicken? A. Chicken is the only food

recommended for closed-door broiling. This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil. Closing the door holds more heat in the oven which allows chicken to cook evenly throughout.

When broiling, is it necessary

to always use a rack in the pan? A. Yes.

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

Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?

A. No.

and allows them to evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn meat with tongs; piercing meat with a fork allows juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish, brush each side often with butter.

Using the rack suspends

Salt draws out the juices

—

Step 4:

(except when broiling chicken). The door stays open by itself, yet

the proper temperature is maintained

in the oven.

Step 5:

OVEN Preheating units is not necessary.

(See notes in Broiling Guide.)

Leave door ajar a few inches

Turn both OVEN SET and

TEMP

knobs to BROIL.

If desired, broiler pan may be lined with foil and broiler rack may be covered with foil for broiling. ALWAYS BE CERTAIN TO MOLD FOIL THOROUGHLY TO BROILER RACK, AND SLIT

FOIL~

SLITS IN RACK. Broiler rack is

designed to minimize smoking and spattering, and to keep drippings cool during broiling. Do not stop fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. This prevents the broiler rack from serving its purpose and allows juices to become hot enough to catch fire.

2. DO aluminum foil on shelf. To do so may result in improperly cooked foods, damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven.

CONFORM WITH

placea sheet of

Why are my meats not turning

out as brown as they should? A. In some areas, the power

(voltage) to the range maybe low. In these cases, preheat the broil unit for 10 minutes before placing

broiler pan with food in oven.

Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position. Broil

for longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide. Turn food

onlv

once

Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent meat from sticking?

A. No. The broiler rack is designed

to reflect broiler heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent meat from sticking to the surface. However, spraying the broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make cleanup easier.

durin~ broiling.

(c[~ntinucd

next page)

Page 26

Broiling

Guide

Broiling

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

2. Oven door should be ajar for all foods except chicken; there is a special position on door which holds door

3. For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around outside edges of meat.

k.ood Bacon

Grmrnd

Well Done

Beef Steaks

Rare

Medium Well Done

Rare Medium Well Done

Chicken

Bakery Products

Bread (Toast) or Toaster Pastries

English Muffins

b)hster

8 oz.

Ham Slices

(precooked)

Pork Chops

Well Done

hmh

Medium Well Done

Medium

Well Done

Wieners

precooked sausages, bratwurst

Beef

Tails

each)

Chops

and similar

oDen

correctlv.

Quantity and/or Thickness

1/2

lb. (about 8

tbin slices)

I lb.

patties)

%-in.

to I k

21A Ibs.),

Ibs,

thick

Ibs,)

thick

)

l/z- to

l-inch thick

I%-in.

(2 to 2fi

1 whole

(2 to

split lengthwise

1 lb. fillets %-to l/z-in. thick

l-in, thick

2 (% inch) c

2 (1-in, thick)

about 1 lb.

2(1 inch)

about 10 to 12 oz.

(Ifi inch) c

about 1 lb.

l-lb. pkg. (10)

I I

To slash, cut crosswise through 6. Broiler does not need to be

outer fat surface just to the edge of preheated. However, for very thin the meat. Use tongs to turn meat foods, or to increase browning, over to prevent piercing meat and

losing juices.

4. If desired, marinate meats or

preheat if desired.

Frozen

steak

can be

conventionally broiled by chicken before broiling, or brush positioning the oven shelf at next with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 lowest shelf position and increasing minutes only.

5. When arranging food on pan, do not let fatty edges hang over sides, which could soil oven with fat dripping.

cooking time given in this guide

172

times per side.

8. If your oven is connected to 208

volts, rare steaks may be broiled by

preheating broil heater and

positioni~g

the oven shelf one

position higher.

Shelf

Position

k-irst

Side Second Side

Time, Minutes Time, Minutes

‘/2

3 E

Comments

Arrange in single

layer.

c c

c c c

%-2

4-5

7-8

14-16

20-25

IO-15

1/2

3-4

13-16

5 5

8 8

Do not

turn over.

4-7

4-6

12-14

1-2

Space evenly.

Up to 8 patties

Steaks less than 1 inch cook through before browning. Pan frying is recommended.

Slash fat.

Reduce times about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut-up chicken. Brush each side with melted butter, Broil

down first and broil with door closed.

Space evenly. Place English muffins cut-side-up and brush with butter, if desired.

Cut through back of shell. Spread open. Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half

Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired. Preheat broiler

Increase times 5 to 10 minutes per side for lfi-inch thick or home cured.

Slash fat.

Slash fat

If desired, split sausages in half

lengthwise; cut into 5 to 6 inch pieces

tike

about same time

increase browning.

skin-side-

time.

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OVEN

Opemting

Before Setting Oven

Controls, Check These Things:

Step 1:

Remove broiler pan, broiler rack and other cookware from the oven. (Oven shelves may be left in oven. Note: Shelves will discolor during the self-clean cycle. )

Step

Wipe up heavy soil on oven bottom. If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to prevent staining.

-!,

A. Oven Front Frame B. Oven Door Gasket C. Openings in Door D. Oven Light

Step

●

Clean spatters or spills on oven

front frame (A) and oven door outside gasket (B) with a dampened cloth. Polish with a dry cloth. Do

not clean gasket (B). Do not allow

water to run down through openings

in top of door (C). Never use a commercial oven cleaner in or

around self-cleaning oven.

●

Clean top, sides and outside front

of oven door with soap and water.

Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.

. . . . . . . . .

—

the Self-Cleaning Oven

—

——

-—

—-—

How to Set Oven

for Cleaning

Step 1:

Tttrn

OVEN SET and OVEN

TEMP knobs to CLEAN.

will snap into final position when

the CLEAN location is reached.

Step

Slide Latch Handle to the right as far as it will go.

“3:00~’

appear on display. The oven is programmed to clean

for 3 hours, but you may change the cleaning time to first touching the CLEAR pad and then the number pads.

enter a clean time less than 1 Y2 or more than 41/2 hours.

“CLEAN TIME” and

“OVEN DOOR LATCHED”

1Y2

“E EE” appears on display if you

Controls

4~2

hours by

Step

To begin cleaning immediately,

touch START. Display shows stop time-in this example, 3 hours from the time cleaning operation starts.

No other function of the Conventional Oven can be used until the cleaning cycle is over and the oven door is unlatched. You may use the Microwave Oven during cleaning time.

N~E:

The fan in Microwave Oven

comes on when lower oven door is

latched and

know clwning h= started when Cleaning light glows. The fan will stop when the cleaning cycle ends.

To delay start of cleaning: Step 1:

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 2:

Touch STOP TIME pad and number pads for the time of day you want cleaning to be finished.

ST~T

is pressed. You

self-

Step

Close oven door and make sure

oven light (D) is off.

Display shows the time you

programmed oven to stop cleaning, “STOP CLEAN TIME” and “OVEN DOOR

LATCHED:’

(c’[~ntinued rlext p<lg(’)

Page 28

LOWER OVEN

Operating the

Step

Touch START pad. Display shows the time of day the oven will begin cleaning,

“OVEN DOOR LATCHED” and

the current time of day. NOTE: Oven automatically figures

the starting time so cleaning will

end when you want it to.

FO11

“START CLEAN

These Steps after

self-cleaning Oven

TIME;’

Self-Cleaning

After cleaning is complete, the oven door will stay locked until the oven cools and the LOCKED light goes off. This takes about 30 minutes.

Step 1:

When the LOCKED light is off, slide the Latch Handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.

Step

Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF.

Step

Turn OVEN

Step 4:

Touch CLEAR pad.

TEMP

knob to WARM.

(continued)

Questions and Answers

Q. If

the oven clock is

can I still self-clean my oven? A. No. The Automatic Oven Timer

uses the oven clock to help start and stop the self-cleaning cycle.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should

be used around any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not thoroughly rinse the oven with

water, wiping it absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Can

I clean the Woven Gasket

around the oven door? A. No,

a good oven seal and care must be

taken not to rub, damage or move

this gasket.

Q. After having just used the oven, the LOCKED light came on and I could not move the

Latch Handle. Why?

A. After several continuous

temperature bakings or the LOCKED light may come on. The oven door can’t be latched for self-cleaning while the LOCKED light is on. If this happens, let the oven cool until the LOCKED light goes off. Then the oven door can be latched for self-cleaning,

Q. What should I do if excessive

smoking occurs during cleaning?

and you should switch the OVEN

SET knob to OFF. Open windows to rid room of smoke. Allow the oven to cool for before opening the door. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

this gasket is essential for

This is caused by excessive soil,

at least one hour

not

working,

high-

broilings,

Q. Is the “crackling” sound I hear during cleaning normal?

A. Yes.

and cooling during both the

cooking and cleaning functions. Q. Should there be any odor

during the A. Yes, there maybe a

during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning.

on the enamel surface of my oven? A. This is a normal condition

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

oven after cleaning? A.

a deposit which is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or

cloth.

easily. What is the matter? A.

shelves may become so clean they do not slide easily. If you wish shelves to slide more easily, after each self-clean cycle, dampen fingers with a small amount of free cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf supports.

gray after the self-clean cycle. Is

this normal?

A. Yes.

the shelves may lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.

This is the metal heating

clean cycle?

slight

odor

What causes the hair-like lines

Why do I have ash left in my

Some types of soil will leave

My oven shelves do not slide

After many cleanings, oven

salt-

My oven shelves have become

After the self-clean cycle,

Page 29

GE~ML

Care and Cleaning of Your Cooking Center

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

BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR COOKING CENTER.

Control Panel

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils around the control panel. They might damage it.

Clean the panels with a lightly dampened cloth. DO NOT USE cleaning sprays or large amounts of soap and water. These can cause problems with the control mechanisms.

Microwave Oven

Oven Lamp

To replace first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker

Remove the grille by removing the 3 screws on top and the bottom of the grille, using blade-type screwdriver.

Microwave Oven lamp,

panel.

the

3 screws on

DOUBLE

DUTYTM

Shelf Accessory

Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

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

clean in self-cleaning oven.

Do not

Precautions for Use of Metal

Use metal only as directed in the cookbook. Metal trays no more than 3/4” deep may be used for TV dinners, and the metal temperature

probe is designed for microwave oven use. Always keep metal at

least one inch away from sides of oven.

Cleaning—Outside

Temperature Probe

The probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling it. Do not twist it. Avoid dropping it. Clean as soon as possible after use. Wipe it with a metal parts with a plastic scouring pad if necessary. Rinse and dry. (You may also wash the probe in an automatic dishwasher. )

Muminum

sudsy

cloth, then rub

Foil on

Shelves—

why you shouldn’t we it

DO N~ place a sheet of aluminum foil on any shelf in either your Microwave or Conventional Oven. If you do, your foods may not cook

properly. The oven finish may be damaged, and there may bean increase in heat on the outside surfaces of the oven.

The lamp is located on the

behind the grille. Gently twist the

white silicone adhesive attached to the bulb prevent Unscrew the bulb a bulb of

available from your

supplier. Screw

and

power to cooking center.

damage during shipping.

the

replacement bulb in socket

replace grille.

bulb to break the

and

socket. present to

and

same

type and

Re-connect

Icft

replace with

wattage,

Hotpoint

side

Clean the outside of your 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.

Cleaning—Inside

Keep your microwave oven clean and sweet-smelling.

oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with

solution of baking soda and

water keeps the interior fresh.

Opening the

Page 30

Care

Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor.

That’s because there’s little heat except in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some spatters wipe up with a paper towel, some may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a then rinse and dry.

NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily.

Wash window, when it’s soiled, 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.

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.

Using a Brown ‘N Sear Dish? Use Bon heat generated on the bottom of the Brown ‘N Sear dish can cause scorched appearing stains to bake onto the floor if grease is present. These may be removed with Bon

Ami@

After using this cleaner, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.

and

Ami@

brand cleanser. High

brand cleanser.

Cleaning

sudsy

cloth,

Your

Cooking

Conventional Oven

Center

Adjusting Oven Thermostat

I;dented

Area

The temperature on your new oven has been accurately set at the factory. However, if your food consistently browns too much or too little, you may make a simple adjustment behind your OVEN

TEMP

knob. To readjust your

thermostat:

●

Rotate OVEN CLEAN position and pull knob off the shaft, revealing area behind knob.

. Insert the tip of a 3/16” standard screwdriver into the indented area directly under the notch and turn in the desired direction. Be careful not to scratch glass control panel.

●

To increase oven temperature, move

dial

one notch counterclockwise. To lower oven temperature, move dial one notch clockwise. (Each notch represents approximately

●

Return knob to the range by matching the flat area of the knob to the shaft.

● Recheck oven performance

before making an additional

adjustment.

TEMP

knob to

(continued)

15°F.)

Oven Vent Duct

The oven is vented through a duct that’s located on the right side of the oven just above the door handle (see page 7). Moisture and vapors from the oven are vented through it when oven is in use. Never cover the hole in the duct. Doing so prevents it from functioning properly during

cooking and cleaning.

Lamp Replacement

CAUTION: Before replacing your oven lamp bulb, disconnect

the electric power for your cooking center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

to let the lamp cover and bulb cool completely before removing or

replacing them.

The oven lamp (bulb) is covered with a glass removable cover which is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove oven door, if desired, to reach cover easily.

To remove:

● Hold hand under cover so it

doesn’t fall when released. With fingers of same hand, firmly push back wire bail until it clears cover. Lift off cover. DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS TO REMOVE COVER.

. Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.

To replace cover:

●

Place it into groove of lamp

receptacle. Pull wire bail forward

to center of cover until it snaps into

place. When in place, wire holds cover firmly. Be certain wire bail is in depression in center of cover.

●

Connect electric power to oven.

Be sure

Page 31

Use of Aluminum Foil in Broiling

If you wish, you may line the broiler pan with aluminum foil and cover the rack with it for broiling. ALWAYS BE SURE TO MOLD THE FOIL THOROUGHLY TO THE BROILER RACK AND SLIT

THE FOIL TO CONFORM WITH

SLITS IN THE RACK. fat and meat juices from into the broiler pan prevents the rack from serving its purpose and MAY LET JUICES BECOME

HOT ENOUGH TO CATCH FIRE.

Stopping

dr~inin~

Removable Oven Door

To remove door,

position, or where you feel hinges catch slightly. Grasp door at sides; lift door up and away from hinges.

To replace door,

sides. Line up door with hinges

and push door firmly into place,

open to BROIL

grasp door at

Page 32

GENERAL

Cleaning Guide—Conventional Oven

(Microwave Oven cleaning instructions are on pages 27 and 28.)

N~E: ht

oven parts cool before touching or handling.

PART

Bake

Unit

Broil

Broiler Pan

Oven Control Knobs

Outside Glass Finish

Metal, including

Chrornc Side Trims and Trim Strips

Porcelain Enamel Surface*

Inside Oven Door*

Oven Gasket* Oven Liner*

Shelves (See Self-Cleaning Oven Directions.)

*Spi]tage {Jf

immediately,

tind

Unit

and

Rack

n]arlnadcs, fruit juices,

with care being taken not to touch any hot portion 01” the oven. When the surface is cool, clean and rinse,

MATERIALS TO USE

● Soap

and

StJap

Water

and

Water

and W~tcl

iind

Water

and

Water

tirrd Watct

and

Water

t(lllluto

Sct>uring Pad

Pod

WatcI

SaUccS and basting

● Soap-Filled

● Plastic Scouring

● Dishwasher-Satb

Mild Soap and

● Soap

● Paper Towel

● Dry Cloth

●

● Soap

(;

ENERAL DIRECTIONS

Do not cietirr [he

NOTE: The residue

Drain

lit and cool” pan and

coo}. ) Sprinkle (m dctcrgcnt. Fill

the

over

O~ION:

{~fl

Pull

to match Ilut arcu

sure

Wash all

bake

unit

bokc

or ash

accumukitcs ~ruurrd (he bake

or broil unit. Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated.

unit is

nol

rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven

rack. Let

knobs.

both

The broiler

Wash

stand

pan

gently. but do not soak. Dry and return control knobs to oven, making

on the knob

glass with cloth

dti[npencd

hinged and cannot be lifted to clean the oven floor. If spillover,

unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.

pan

with warm water and spread damp cloth or paper towel

Ii)r a I&w

and rack

minutes. Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry,

may tilsn be

and

cleaned in a dishwasher.

shaft.

in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If

knohs (m the c,mtrol panel arc removed. do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while

abrasives, ammonia,

NorI”

clc~rrin~.

USE

steel

wnol,

acids

Wash, rinse,

and

then polish with a dry cloth,

commercial oven cleaners.

Tbcsc

might

damage the

t“inish.

NOT

pnwders nr

‘rhcsc might

USF; cleaning

harsh abrasives.

scratch the

enamel.

(wcrr.

On this

clcancd if the

cooking

getting soap

clean ONLY

c)vcn

is in the

function. wipe the door with soap

~nd wotcr on

tbc gasket Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials

Cool

bcfi)re nl~ilot

soil

cleaning. Frcqucn[ wiping with soap

clcani

rrgs. Be

inc.

usc vou]- scli’-clcani nu cvclc

sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid additional stains. For very heavy

1)0 NOT clean microwave o}en shelf in

self~clcanirrg

oven.

materials containing acids

If acids should spill on the oven while it is hot, use a dry

towel

paper surface

or cloth to wipe up right away. When the

has cooled, wash and rinse.

For other spills, such as fat smatterings, etc., wash with soap

and

water when cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth.

the

dunr liner outside the gasket. The door is automatically

scll~clctirring

cycle. If spillover or spattering should occur in

and

f)r

in the rectangular flanges on the door.

water. DO NOT rub or damage gasket, Avoid

the gasket.

and

water will prolong the time between

often.

Your shelves can be cleaned with the self-cleaning function

in the oven. For heavy soil, clean by hand, using any and all mentioned materials, Rinse thoroughly to remove all

materials

may

cause discoloration. Spillovers should be wiped Up

after cleaning.

Page 33

Questiom?

Use This Problem Solver

Microwave Oven

PROBLEM

CONTROL PANEL ON, YET OVEN WILL

OPERATE

FOODS

OVERCOOKED

OR UNDERCOOKED

MICROWAVE OVEN FAN COMES ON WHEN OVEN IS OFF

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

START pad not touched.

● Door not securely closed.

● Another function was touched. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad to cancel.

● Numbers not entered after touching TIME COOK pad.

. Finished temperature not entered afier entering Auto Roast code 7.

● CLEAR/OFF pad touched accidentally.

. No code number entered after touching

●

Not

enough time set when using Time Cook function because starting temperatures

of foods varied widely.

●

Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.

● Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check cookbook or Auto Roast section

of this book. . Incorrect power level entered.

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

●

Too many

●

Food not thoroughly defrosted.

●

Improper use of coverings. Check cookbook and this book for instructions.

●

Microwave Oven fan is used during self-cleaning of Conventional Oven to keep

dishes in oven at same time.

AU~

ROAST or

AU~

DEFROST pad.

components cool. Microwave power is not on.

“PROBE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

“ERROR” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

Conventional Oven

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL

OPERATE

OVEN LIGHT

DOES

WORK

ELE~RONIC

TOUCH PADS

WILL NOT WORK

. Probe not inserted properly into oven receptacle or food.

●

Probe not used, although

When using Auto Roast code 7 to

of less than

80°F.

or more than

AU~

ROAST pad has been touched.

Temp

Cook/Hold, you have entered a temperature

199°F.

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker, depending on the nature of the power supply. If a circuit breaker is involved, reset it. If the control box uses fuses, the oven fuse (a cartridge-type) should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH one of these procedures, the fuse blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service. NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their building management perform this check before calling for service.

●

Oven controls not properly set.

●

Door left in locked position after cleaning.

●

Light bulb is loose or burned out.

●

Button operating oven light is defective.

●

Clock not set. Touch CLOCK pad and enter time.

ELE~~CAL

CIRCUITS. If, after doing

(continued next page)

—

Page 34

The Problem

Conventional Oven

I I

Solver

(continued)

PROBLEM

ELE~RONIC

DISPLAY PANEL GOES BLANK OR BLINKS

FOOD DOES

BROIL PROPERLY

FOOD DOES

ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY

OVEN WILL

SELF-CLEAN

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

If the display panel cannot be reset by touching pads, then electrical

service to your residence has caused interference signals on the main power line. Disconnect your cooking center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Wait one minute and

reconnect power. Reset the clock.

●

OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL.

TEMP

. OVEN

●

Door not left ajar as recommended.

knob not set correctly.

. Improper shelf position is being used. Check Broiling Guide.

●

Necessary preheating was not done.

●

Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

●

Cookware is not suitable for broiling.

●

Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and

●

OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE.

●

OVEN

●

Shelf position is incorrect. Check Roasting or Baking Guide.

●

Oven

●

Roasting pan is too small.

Improper cookware is being used.

A foil tent

Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.

●

Latch Handle is not moved all the way to the right.

●

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

TEMP

knob not set correctly.

shelf is not level.

was not used when needed to slow down browning.

slit.

self-cleaning.

●

START pad not touched.

OVEN DOOR

WON’T LATCH

●

indicates oven is too hot from previous use and door won’t door wide, then Latch Handle can be moved.

●

OVEN DOOR

. Oven hasn’t cooled to a safe temperature.

WON’T UNLOCK FAN STAYS ON WHEN

DOOR IS OPENED

●

Microwave power is not on unless Microwave Oven is in operation.

All these things are normal with your Microwave Oven:

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

If vou need more

hel~..

call, toll free: GE Answer

Turn OVEN SET knob to CLEAN. Glowing Locked Light after knob is turned

latch.

To cool oven, open

OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before Latch Handle can be moved. Latch Handle not moved all the way to the right.

Self-cleaning lower oven uses Microwave Oven fan to keep components cool.

●

Dull

thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

Dimming oven

in blower sound may occur

fight

and change

while

operating at power levels other than High.

Center@

/ 800.6262000/ consumer information service

● 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.

Page 35

Wdll

Be There

With the purchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive

the assurance that if

~nce,

we’ll be there. Al you have to do is

you ever need information or

cdl—toll-free!

assis-

GEAnswer Centera

80~626.2000

In-Home Repair Service

800-GE-CARES

f100-432-273~

our consumer service

,–

will provide expert repair service on

your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled al a time Many ~;k; (J~)usumer

operated

today ven days, !):()()

our

youI appliaucc inside and out-so

most repairs can be handled in

one

that’s c(mven

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You

can have the secure feeling that

GE ~onsumer

after your Hotpoint product

there warranty expires. Purchase a

contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year con-

tract, you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

Service will still be

Whatever your question about

Hotpoint major appliance,

~ente@ information service is avail-

able to help. Your cdl—and your question-will be answered

and courteously. And you can

time.

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Parts

andAccessories

800-626-2002

Individuds ow

parts or accessories sent

their home, free of’ shipping charge! Our parts system provides access over 47,000” Genuine Renewal Parts . . . and dl are fully warranted. Mastercard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this dures intended to be any user. Other servicing should be referred to qualified ser-

vice personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper may cause unsafe operation.

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Page 36

YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE COOKING CENTER

Save

proof of original purchase date

WARRANTY

such as

your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

part of

cooking center that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

The GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

the

microwave

tube

This warranty is extended to

the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

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

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

. Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care@)

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

Some

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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

Manager—Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 164 Pub.

No.

39-4673

7-90

states

do not

D2092P174

allow

the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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