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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 tim door open since open-door operation can result in hal_nflfl exposure to microwme energ?'.
www.GEAppliances.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING Groundinglnstructions: This appliance should be serviced only 1)y qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service tZacilitv fox examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or xeplace arty part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this mannal.
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 ava#able, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
vvww.GEAppliances.com MICflOWAVEOVEN 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 even cavity: Do not oxercook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustil)le materials are placed inside rite oxen to thcilitam cooking.
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.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ALLTHESE THINGS ARENORMALWITHYOURMICROWAVE iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Steam or xapor escaping tile dooI: iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Light reflection outeF around from around tile door oi tile case. iiiiiiiiiiii_iii Dimming of die oxen ligtlt and change ira tim 1)lower sound may occ/li while operating at power lexels othei than high. Some TV-radio inmrference might be noticed while using youi microwa_> oven.
www.GEAppliances.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. Stand away flora file oven when opening the ox.en door Hot air or smam which Do not use the oven to dr T newspapers. If oxerheated, they can catch on fire. escapes and/or Nexer lemejars or cans of t_at diippings ira or oven. can cause bums eyes.
Usingthe microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the following controls.
www.GEAppliances.com MicrowaveOvenControlFeaturesand Settings Display 0 NOTE" The time on the microwave display is shown i)) ml))utes and seconds(1:30is 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. X&'atch the display while pressing this pad to select the power level you want to set. _m will also see a deli'ost level.
Changingthe microwave power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for -time Cook, -time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Tochange the power level... [] Press the TIMECOOKpad or the TIME DEFROSTpad. [] Enter [] Press the POWER LEVEL pad. cooking or deli'osting [] Select desired power [] Press the START pad. time. level 1-10. Variablepower levels add flexl_ihty to microwave cooking.
Usingthe timedmicrowave features. OEA..lia.cescom Time Cook I i_i ii ii iiii_ i !ii;_ Allowsyouto microwaveforanytime up to99 minutesand59seconds. [] Power level 10 (High) is a utonmticall_ set, but )ou may change it fin" more flexibility. Y))u may open tile door dm_ing Time ())ok to check tile food. Close tile [] Press tile TIME COOKpad. [] Enter cooking Press tile STARTpad. door and press tile STARTp'ad to I'eS/lIlle cookiilg. time. For example, press I, 5, 0 and 0 fin" 15 minutes.
Using the 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 rnin. Med-High(7) hr 11A-qt.casserole,place 1/4 cupwater. (frozenspears) l O-oz.package 5 to 8 rain. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans (freshgreen) (frozengreen) (frozenlima) 1 lb. cut in half 1O-oz.package l O-oz.package 12 to 17 r'nin, 6 to 9 rain. 6 to 9 min. hr 11½-qt.casserole,place 1/2 cupwater. In 1-qt.
www.GEAppliances.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power. Time Defrost i ¸ ! Allowsyouto defrostfora selectedlengthof time.SeetheDefrostingGuideforsuggested tlYnes. (AutoDefrostexplalbedin theAboutthe autofeaturesection.) [] Press the TIME DEFROSTpad twice. [] Enter [] Press the START pad, ] Ttlrn defrosting tk)od o_,er time. when the 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 The proper essential Mwavs and Covered contninei_ for best and sensor use microwaxe-saie cover them with are containe_ lids or xented plastic wrap.
www.GEAppliances.com Reheat TheReheatfeaturereheatssingleserv/bgsof previouslycookedfoodsor a plateof leftovers. [] ess time more time Place Press starts covered fi)od in tile oven. tile REHEATpad.Tile o',en immediately. Some foods not recommended for use wilh REHEAT--it is best to use 17meCook for these foods: Bread products. Foods that must be reheated [] tlncovei'ed, Tile oven signals when steam is sensed and tile time remaining begins cotmting down. Do not cotmfing open tile down.
Usingthe microwave convenience cooking features. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature maybe very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of coffee or other bexerage. Snacks TheSnacksfeature automatically sets the microwaving tlYnesand power levels to warm a varietyof snack foods. Snacks Guide Food Type 1 Bread, rolls, muffins [] Press the SNACKSpad. [] Select snack b'pe Snacks (;uide).
Usingthe microwave auto feature. .CEA liances.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 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 / enter the tl_neof day or to check the time iiiiii Pressto of ii day while microwaving. [] Press the CLOCK pad. [] Enter time of day. [] Press the START pad or the CLOCKpad.
www.GEAppliances.com ChildLockout Youmay lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or usedby children. _._lell the control panel is locked, an L will be displayed to the extreme right. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CLEAR/OFFpad fin" about 3 seconds. Kitchen timer i̧ ; MIN/SEC Kitchen Timeroperates as a minute timer and can be usedat any time, even when the oven is operating. _._]_en time is up, the 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.
www.GEAppliances.com LowerOvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings Display Shows tile tiIne of day, oven teini)erature, whether the ()veil is in the bake, broil or self:cleaning the [iIlleI" mode oi" atltOIllatic CLEAR/OFFPad Press to cancel ALL o'.en ol)ei'afions except the clock and tiniei: and the tiines set fin. ()veil STARTPad opei'ations. Must be pressed to start any cooking cleaning flulction. NOTE" The t/Yneon the lower oven display is shown in hours andminutes (1.
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.
www.GEAppliances.com Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At theendofa timedcycle,3 shortbeepswill soundfollowedbyonebeepeven/6seconds untiltheCLEAR/OFF padispressedThis continuous&secondbeepmaybecanceled To cancel _!_!_ii __i;ili@i /_ i i_ [] the 6-second [] Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad. The display shows CON BEEP (continuous beep). Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display shows BEEP. (This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds.) [] Press the START pad.
Usingthelower oven. To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired posifion before you turn the oven on. F= r + + i + [] Before you begin... The shelves have Stol>locks, m that when l)la('ed correctly on the SUl)l)orts, they will stop heft)re coming completely out, and will not tilt. _._hen I)lacin°_ and removing, cookware, pull the shelf otlt to the bump on the shelf support. Topreheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
www.GEAppliances.com Hew to Set the Oven for Bre#ing Leave the door open to the broil stop position. Thedoorstays open by itself, yet the proper temperatureis mabtained in tire oven. broilingtiroes.Thisguideisbasedon meat:s _at refrigeratortemperature.
Usingthe lower oven clock and timer. ToSet the Clock Tile clock must be set to tile correct time oI day fi:,r tile automatic oven Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of da,A tinting fimctions to work i)roperly. Tile time ot day cannot be changed during a timed baking or sell=cleaning wcle. [] Press tile CLOCKpad. [] Press tile immber [] Press the START pad until the time of (la_ shows in tile display. [] Press tile STARTpad. pads.
Usingthe lower oven timed baking and masting features. www.GEAppl_nce_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. How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Theoven wi// turn on/?nrnedlatelyand cook for a selected length of t/me.
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. . oEA,,,i..ces oom The oven door must be closed and aft controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle We recoinn/end with an open ventilation seltk'lean your venting window tim or hood cycle. a during the not Do kitchen or using Clean fii_t ()veil tile broiler pan, broiler grid, all and any ahuninunl foil fl'oni the ()veil. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.
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) [] Press the SELF CLEAN pad. [] Using the nunlber pads, desired clean time. The door will show enter the possible locks a utoinafically. The display the start tiIne. It will not be to open the tenlperature [] [] Press the DELAYSTART pad.
Be sure electricai power is off and aft surfaces are coo/before cleaning any part of the cooking center, Hew to RemovePackaging Tape To assl_re m_o dm-_]_ge _ff d_e prodl_ct, the :_dhesive to die {impish way to remove packagim_g tape le{_ {_'om _e_ r appham_ces hol_seho]d is deice the sa{est om_ is am_ applic_titm of_ dis]]washh_g dete_ge]_t, ]iqldd NOTE: Thep/ast_"tape (on some models)must be removed from aft chrome trim. It cannotbe removedif it is bakedon.
Careand cleaning of the cooking center. Lift-Off Oven Door Thedooris veryheavy.Be carefulwhen removingand liftingthe door. To replace Donot lift thedoorbythehandle. Slot [] Fimfl) at the [] _ith door grasp top. both sides of the door Toremovethedoor: [] Fully open [] Pull the hinge locks down toward the door flame, to the unlocked position. Hingelock Pull hinge locks down to unlock the door: [] [] doo_: A tool, such as a small sanle angle the remo\_d screwdriver; may be required.
www.GEAppliances.com Lower Oven Light Bulb (onsomemodels) | z a/2 Maximum( length NOTE:Theglasscover(onsomemodels)should beremovedonlf/whencold Weannglatexgloves mayoffera bettergrip. | | Before : replacing electricnl _ , ,, power fllse or circuit bulb cool breaker with a damp will break. Socket _eceo[a{ e befi)re do not cloth. discmmect oxen panel.
Careand cleaning of the cooking center. Oven Shelves floweroven) (]lean 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 doting the self-cleaning cycle.
Before YouCall For Service... www.GEAppliances.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 What To Do Controlpanelon You forgot to press the • Press microwave START pad. oven Door not securely Another The function closed. was pressed. CLEAR/OFFpad was pressed tile START pad. • Make sure tile microwave oven door is dosed.
Before YouCall For Service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do • Press hotH: "F-- and a number or You have a function letter" flash error lower oven display in the code. If the function CLEAR/OFFpad. the Put the oxen * Disconnect code repeats, least :ill power 30 seconds ftulctiou Display flashes Power Unable Oven lower to getthe oven display not failure. control pressed pads were tile BAKE * The properly, at the cooking tin" one for power.
www.GEAppliances.com iii ! Possible Lower oven light does not work Lower oven will notself-clean Causes What To Do Light bulb is loose or defective. * Tighten Pad operating * Call for service. light is broken. oven temperature too high the bulb. * See the Using the self-cleaning Iower oven section, Oven controls improperly set. The or replace * Alh)w is the oven and to cool reset the controls. to set a self-clema operation.
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