oe.com Safety Instructions Operating Microwave Microwave °,..q .......... Instruc_tions Control Panel Oven Controls 9-9 .... ..... 10, 11 10-91 I,ower Oven Control Panel .... Lower Oven Controls ........ Lower Oven Thermostat ........ 99, 93 99-39 30 Self-Cleaning Lower Oven Sensor Controls ............ 31,39 16, 17 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and Grid Door . ...................... .... ........... 35 33 Shehes 36 Troubleshooting Tips ......
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! For your safety;, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUtiONS TOAVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ;_; Do not attempt to operate fills oxen with the door open since open-door operation can result in hal_nflfl exposure to microwaxe energ?'.
ge.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING Groundinglnstructions: This appliance grounded, must metallic, be connected permanent ;_;This appliance should be serviced only 1)y qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service thcilitv for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or tei)lace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with weft-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
ge.com MICROWAVE OVEN Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" section in this manual Toreduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: _i:,:Do not ox_rcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combnstible materials are placed inside tile oxen to fi_cilitam cooking. E:,:Remo_e wire twist-ties flom paper or plastic containers before placing bags ix] o\>n.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! MICROWA VE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure aft 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.
ge.com _fi:,: Plastic cookware - Plastic cookware Follow these guidelines: designed for microwaxe cooking is xerv useflll, but should be used caIeflllly. Exert microwaxe-satb 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, tile food and cookware could ignite.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ALLTHESE THINGS ARENORMALWITHYOURMICROWAVE Steam or xapor escaping tile door iJght reflection otlteF case. around from around tile door or tile Dimming of file oxen ligtlt and change ira the blower sound may occtli while operating at power lex_ls other than higil. _f?:': Some TV-radio inmrference might be noticed while using youi microwa_> oven.
ge.com WARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWEROVEN t Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. E:,:Stand away flora file oven when opening the oven door Hot air or smam which escapes and/or can cause bums eyes. to hands, fi_ce N Kee I) the ox.en x.ent unobstructed. _{_Kee I) the ox.en free fiom gTease buildup.
Usingthe microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the following controls.
ge.com MicrowaveOvenControlFeaturesand Settings Display 0 NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds(1.30 is one minute, 30 seconds).On the lower oven, time/s shown in hours andminutes (1.30is one hour, 30 mlbutes). @ POWER LEVEL Press to choose tile power level you want to set. Watch the display while pressing this pad to select tile power level you want to set. _m will also see a deti'ost level.
Changingthe microwave power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for 77meCook, -time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Tochange the power level... [] Press the TIMECOOKpad or the TIME DEFROSTpad. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: [] Enter _: High 10: Fish, bacon, boiling liquids. [] Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
Usingthe timedmicrowave features, gecom Time Cook I Allowsyouto microwaveforanytime up to99 minutesand59seconds. Power level 10 (High) is atm)maticall) set, but you may change it fin" more flexibility. [] Press Y)u may open Cook to check door [] Press the TIME COOKpad. [] Enter cooking time. For example, press I, 5, 0 and 0 fi)r 15 minutes. [] Change power lexel if you don't want flfll powe_: (Press tile POWER LEVELpad. Select a desired power level 1-10.) the and I'eS/lIlle STARTpad.
Usingthe timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For -time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments Asparagus (freshspears) 1lb. 7 to 10 rain. Med-High(7) In 11½-qt.casserole,place 1/4 cupwater. (frozenspearst lO-oz,package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (freshgreen) (frozengreen) (frozenlimat 1 lb. cut in half 1g-oz.package 1g-oz.package 12 to 17 rain. 6 to 9 rain. 6 to 9 rain. In 11½-qt.casserole,place 1/2 cupwater. In 1-qt.
ge.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power. Time Defrost Allowsyouto defrostfora selectedlengthof time.SeetheDefrostingGuideforsuggested times.(AutoDefrostexplainedin theAboutthe autofeaturesection.) !ii;:::/iliiiIi ii /iiI!ii:iiiiiiii!i _i_ i _ i _ i _ i _ i _ i_ _ [] Press [] Enter [] Press tile ] Tt/Fn TIMEDEFROSTpad tile defrosting t_ce. dine. o_,er when tile o'_en signals.
Usingthe microwave sensorcooking features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Sensor Cooking essential for best i_i A]wa,s t/se and Covered coxer sensor illiCi'Owa_e-sate then_ wrap. plastic containers--they Nexer ti'OIll con,;IhleIs lids or xented with plastic steaIll c()oking use fight sealing can pre, escal)ing, and ent _'ood cerise to o_ ercook.
ge.com Reheat " REHEAT A I ) TheReheatfeaturereheatssingleservl}_gs of previouslycookedfoodsor a plateof leftovers. [] OSS Ilme [[lOre time [] Place co',ered fi)od in tile o',en. Press tile REHEATpad.Tile o',en starts imn_ediatelv. Tile oven signals when steam is sensed and tile time remaining begins co/mting down. Do not open tile oven door tmtil time is co/mting down. If tile door is opened, close it and press tile START pad immediately.
Usingthe microwave convenience cooking features. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature maybe very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage Snacks TheSnacksfeature automatically sets the microwaving tithes and power levels to warm a varietyof snack foods. Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread, rolls, muffins [] Press the SNACKSpad. [] Se'ect snack type '-6 Snacks (;uide).
Usingthe microwave auto feature, ge.oom The Defrost Auto/77me feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO DEFROSTonce for Auto Defrost or twice for -time Defrost. Auto Defrost UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up to 6 pounds.Use time Defrost formost other frozenfoods. Conversion Guide If the weight _lil(1 Auto Deti'ost autonmficallv sets the ot/nces, comerted defl'osfing times and power levels to give even defl'osting results fin" meats, poultry and fish.
Usingthe other microwave features. Cooking Complete Reminder: Toremind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFFpad. Clock i/iii ) !!! i_ iiiiiii:ii ilii Iiiili Presstoenterthet/_neof dayor tocheckthetime of daywhilemicrowaving. [] Press [] Enter [] Press CLOCKpad. the time of day. the STARTpad CLOCKpad. or the Display On/Off To Um_ the clock display on or off, press and hold the 0 pad for about 3 seconds.
ge.com ChildLockout Youmay lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or usedby children. _._qlell tile control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to tile extrenle right. To lock or unlock tile controls, press and hold tile CLEAR/OFFpad fin" about 3 seconds. Kitchen timer iiiiJ i !i!!i!iii MIN/SEC Kitchen Timeroperates as a minute timer and can be usedat any time, even when the oven is operating. X._]/en time is up, tile oven will signal.
Usingthe lower oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the following controls.
ge.com LowerOvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings Display Shows the tiIne of day, oven tenlperamre, whether the ()veil is in the bake, broil or CLEAR/OFFPad Press to cancel ALL o',en oi)eradons except the clock and tinIeI: self:cleaning nlode and the tiines set fi)r the [iIl/eI" oi" atltOIllatic ()veil opei'ations. STARTPad Must be pressed to start any cooking cleaning flUlCfion. NOTE."The t/Yneon the/ower oven disp/aVis shown in hours andminutes (1.30is one hour, 30 mlbutes).
Special features of your lower oven control Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated. When the display shows your choice, press the STARTpad. The special features will remain in memory after a power failure.
ge.com Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At theendofa timedcycle,3 shortbeepswill soundfollowedbyonebeepevery6 seconds untiltheCLEAR/OFF padis pressedThis continuous&secondbeepmaybecanceled To cancel [] the 6-second [] beep: Press the BAKE and BROILHI/LO pads at the same time fin 3 seconds until the displa) shows SF Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad. The display shows CON BEEP (continuous beep). Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display shows BEEP.
Usingthe lower oven. To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired posifion before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop befin'e coming completely out, and will not tilt. _\ hen [)lacino_ and removing, cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. [] NOTE:A coofing fan may automatically turn on and off to cool flTtemal parts.
ge.com How to Set the Oven for Broiling Leavethe dooropen to the broil stopposition. Thedoorstays openby itself, yet the proper temperatoreis ma/btainedin the oven. NOTE:Foodcanbe broiled with the door closed,but it may not brownas well because the ovenheat/bgelementwill cycleon and off. If your oven is connected to 208 volts,rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positionflTg the oven shelf one position highe_ [] Place tile meat or fish (m g_id in tile broiler pm_.
Usingthe lower oven clock and timer. ToSet the Clock Tile clock must be set to tile correct time oI day for tile autonmtic oven Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of da,_ tinting fimctions to work properly, Tile time ot day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning cycle. [] Press tile CLOCKpad. [] Press tile number [] Press the START pad until the time of da)shows in the display, [] Press tile STARTpad. pads. To Set the Timer Press the KITCHENTIMERON/OFF pad.
Usingthe lower oven timed baking and masting features.(onsome models) ge.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to s# for more than 1hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
Adjust the lower oven thermostat--Do it yourself! Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven. These thermometers may vary20-40 degrees.
Usingthe self-cleaning lower oven. gecom The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle _(,\'e reconm/end with an open ventilation seltk'lean Do y(:,ur kitchen venting window or using tim or hood cycle. dtwing a the fi_t not tlse Clean the ()veil door Make Remoxe cookware the Wipe up heavy soil on flTeoven bottom. tile broiler pan, broiler grid, all and am' almninmn fi)il fl'om o_en.
Usingthe self-cleaning lower oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Hew to Belay the Start of Cleaning (available onJKP86models only) The door locks automatically: The display will show the start tiIne. It will not be SELFCLEANpad. [] Press [] Using the nunlber pads, desired clean tiine. [] Press the OEL4gSTART earliest start tiine you the enter the l)ad" The can set will appear in the displa).
Camand cleaningof the cookingcenter, Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning go.corn anv part of the cooking center. How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefldly grasp a comer of the protective ,tlshi _ )ing, film with _our, fingers and slowl_ peel it fl'om the appliance surflme. Do not use at V sharp items m remove tile fihn. Remo_e all of the film before using tile appliance tor tile first time.
Careand cleaning of the cooking center. Lift-Off Oven Door Thedooris veryheavy.Be carefulwhen removingand liftingthe door. Donot lift thedoorbythehandle. Slot the door: [] Fimll) at tile [] _'_ith door grasp top. both sides of tile door Toremovethedoor: [] Fully open tile [] Pull tile hinge locks down toward tile door flame, to tile mllocked position. Hingelock Pull hinge locks down to unlock To replace [] [] dora: A tool, such as a small may be required.
ge.com Lower Oven Light Bulb (onsomemodels) | z NOTE: Theglass cover (onsome models)should be removedon/}/when cold Weannglate;(gloves may offer a better grip. | | 31/2, Maximum Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power m the oven at the main fllse or drcuit breaker panel. I,et the bulb cool completely befi)re removing it. For yore" safety, do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth. If you do, the bulb will break. i | Tm'n 1/4 the turn glass cover tmtil clear the grooves the bulb.
Careand cleaning of the cooking center. Oven Shelves floweroven) Clean NOTE:The oven shelves may be cleaned h7the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves will darken h7 color, lose their luster and become hard to slide ff cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.
Before YouCall For Service... ge.com Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes Controlpanelon You forgot microwave START pad. oven Door The to press not securely Another What To Do function the closed. was pressed. CLEAR/OFFpad was pressed • Press tile START pad. • Make sure tile microwave oven door is closed. • Press tile CLEAR/OFF pad twi(e to cancel it and beg_n again.
Before YouCall For Service... Troubleshooting tips "F-- and a numberor letter"flash in the lower oven display Possible Causes What To Do You have a function error code. • Press houI; If the • Disconnect function code repeats, CLEAR/OFFpad. the Put least the oxen all power _40 secouds ftulctiou Display flashes Power failure.
ge.com iii i iiiI!iiiiillllllllllllllli Possible Lower oven light does not work Lower oven will not self-clean Causes What To Do Light bulb is loose or defective. * Tighten Pad operating * Call for service. light is broken. Oven controls improperly set. or replace tile bulb. * See tile Using the serf-cleaning The oven temperature * Alh)w tile oven is lower oven section. to cool and reset tile controls. too high to set a self-clem_ operation.
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