General Electric PEB1590DMBB User Manual
Microwave Oven
Sensor Convection
MFL38211602 49-40549-1 07-08 JR
PEB1590
Owner’s
Manual
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Safety Information
Arcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . 6
Important Safety
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Microwave-Safe Cookware . . . . . 5
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Instructions
Best Method of
Cooking Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing Power Level . . . . . . . 13
Combination Features . .10, 18, 19
Convection Features . . . 10, 17, 19
Cooking Options . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Features of Your Oven . . . . . . 8, 9
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .21, 22
Beeper Volume . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Child Lock-Out . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cooking Complete
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . .22
Display Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
OFF/CLEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
START/PAUSE . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Sensor Microwave
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14–16
Time and Auto
Microwave Features . . . . 9, 11, 12
Care and Cleaning
Inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Stainless Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call For Service . . . 26
Things That Are Normal
With Your Microwave Oven . . . 27
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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You can find them on a label
when the door is open.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
section above.
■ This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
section on page 6.
■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
■ This product is to be used 3′ above floor level.
■ Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3″ or
more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance in normal usage.
■ Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
■ This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven
when not in use.
— 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.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession
on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use
TIME COOK
for additional
cooking time.
■ When using the convection or combination cooking
functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will
become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers
of food and accessories such as the oven shelf.
■
Thermometer—
Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave or
combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause
arcing
and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn
off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.
WARNING!
(a) Do Not Attempt
to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place
any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate
the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
■ Do not store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
■ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
■ Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
■ Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
■ For countertop installation:
— Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
■ For built-in installation with approved trim kit:
— Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
— Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath this microwave oven.
■ It is important to keep the area clean where the door
seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—
for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result in injury.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the OFF/CLEAR button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
■ The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
■ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■ Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
FOODS
■ 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 boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
■ Operating the microwave with no food inside for
more than a minute or two may cause damage to
the oven and could start a fire. It increases the
heat around the magnetron and can shorten the
life of the oven.
■ Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as
potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks
should be pierced to allow steam to escape
during cooking.
■
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
— Do not overheat the liquid.
— Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
— Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
— After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
■ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may
tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the
Care and cleaning of the microwave oven
section
for instructions on how to clean the inside of
the oven.
■ Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when warming
formula. The container may feel cooler than the
formula really is. Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked
bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is opened, pressure can build up.
This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful
when opening any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at
least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature
of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Do not operate the oven without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable
must be unrestricted so it can rotate.
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in
or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds at
high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
■
Sometimes the oven floor, turntable and walls
can become too hot to touch. Be careful touching
the floor, turntable and walls during and after
cooking.
■ If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Use of the shelf accessory:
— Remove the shelf from the oven when
not in use.
— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
— Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly
inside the oven to prevent product damage.
— Do not cover the shelf or any part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the microwave/convection oven.
■ Do not use your microwave/convection oven to
dry newspapers.
■
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic
wrap so steam can escape.
■
Do not use paper products when the microwave/
convection oven is operated in the convection or
combination mode.
■ Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in the
microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1″ away
from the sides of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance. (See
EXTENSION
CORDS
section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
NOTE: Do not use an adapter plug with this
appliance.
WARNING!
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful in using them.
If an extension cord is used—
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance;
The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet;
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the
microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.
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Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves.
However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
NOTICE—PACEMAKERS
About the features of your oven.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the Oven
Door Latch Release Handle.
Door Latches.
Window with Metal Shield.
Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
Control Panel and Selector Dial.
Removable Turntable.
Turntable and support
must
be in place when using the oven. The
turntable may be removed for cleaning.
Removable Turntable Support.
The turntable
support must be in place when using
the oven.
Shelf.
Use when convection or combination
cooking. (Do not use when microwave
cooking.)
Optional Accessories:
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
Choose the appropriate Installation Kit below to
convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.
For 27″installations:
Model Kit
PEB1590DMBB JX1527DMBB
PEB1590SMSS JX1527SMSS
PEB1590DMWW JX1527DMWW
For 30″installations:
Model Kit
PEB1590DMBB JX1530DMBB
PEB1590SMSS JX1530SMSS
PEB1590DMWW JX1530DMWW
NOTE: Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside
walls of the microwave oven. The rating plate is located on
the face of the oven (visible when the door is open).
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You can cook by microwave, convection or combination.
About the cooking features of your
microwave/convection oven.
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Cooking Controls
Selector Dial
Microwave Cooking Time and Auto Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time
Press once or twice
EXPRESS cook/Add 30 sec. Starts immediately!
DEFROST
Press once (Time) Amount of defrosting time
Press twice (Auto) Food weight
POWER level Power level 1–10
Sensor Features
Press Turn and push dial to enter Option
POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time
Press once or twice
REHEAT Starts immediately! more/less time
BEVERAGE Starts immediately!
COOK Food type 1–7 more/less time
Convection Cooking
Press Turn and push dial to enter
CONVECTION cook Oven temperature and cook time
Combination Cooking
Press Turn and push dial to enter
COMBINATION cook Oven temperature and cook time
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Do not use the shelf when
microwave cooking.
Always use the shelf when
convection cooking.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Heat Source
Microwave energy.
Heat Conduction
Heat produced
within food by
instant energy
penetration.
Benefits
Fast, high efficiency
cooking. Oven and
surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
Cooking Method
Hot air circulates
around food to
produce browned
exteriors and seal
in juices.
Heat Source
Circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Heat conducted
from outside of food
to inside.
Benefits
Aids in browning
and seals in flavor.
Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens.
Cooking Method
Microwave energy
and convection heat
combine to cook
foods in up to
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Source
Microwave energy
and circulating
heated air.
Heat Conduction
Food heats from
instant energy from
penetration and heat
conducted from
outside of food.
Benefits
Shortened
cooking time from
microwave energy,
plus browning and
crisping from
convection heat.
Always use the shelf when
combination cooking.
Available cooking options.
Microwave Cooking
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along
with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping
to perfection.
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air
inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A fan
gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food,
producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to
develop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically
by sensor.
Sensor
microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.
The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
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