ge.com Safety Instruc_tions © ......... 2-9 Operating Instruc_tions Lower Oven Control Panel ...... 93 Lower Oven Controls ....... 93-41 Lower ()yen Thermostat ....... 39 Microwave Microwave Control Panel Oven Controls Probe ................... Sabbath Feanlre 33, 36 96, 97 Self-Cleaning Lower Oven Sensor Controls ........... . . . 40, 41 16-18 Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and Grid .......... Door . ..................... 44 43 Light Bulb ..................... Microwave ()yen .............
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNING! For your safe_, 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 this ox>n with the door open since open-door operation can result in ha_3nfld exposure to microwaxe energ?.
ge.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING-cro,nding Instr, ctions: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring sysmm, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors grounding appliance. and connecmd to the equipment mrminal or lead on the _: Do not store this appliance outdoors.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. WARNIN61 SAFETY PRECAUTI'ONS Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or fiat 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. ;f; Use onl V di T pot holders--moist or damp pot holders on hot surt_aces ma V result in burrls from smam.
ge.com MICflOWAVEOVEN Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" section in thb manual. Toreduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: _ Do not overtook appliance food. Carefully attend if pat)el, plastic or oilier combustible mamIials are placed inside file oxen to Pacilitam cooking. _fi:,i Some products such as whole eg_:s and sealed containers for example, closed jals will explode and should not be heamd in this microwaxe oxen.
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 ARCING If Vou see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: _::Metal, such as twist-des, poulu T pins or gold-rimmed dishes in file microwm_. _;_Metal or foil touching J; Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in tile microwax>. tile side of tile oven. _:;Foil not molded to food (upturned act like antennas).
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. ALLTHESE THINGS ARENORMALWITHYOURMICROWAVE Steam or xapor escaping tile door iJght reflection outeF case. around from around tile door or tile Dimming of die oxen ligtlt and chang_ in the blower sound may occ/li while operating at power le_>ls other than high. Tile microwave fan m W operate with both oxens off. It is cooling tile control and will mm itself off. ;f; Some TV-radio inmrference might be nouced while using your microwm> oven.
ge.com WARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWEROVEN 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 flom tile oxen when opening tile oxen dooI: Hot air or steam which escapes can cause bums and/or eyes. to hands, tare _i:,:Do not heat unopened food containers. Plessnle could build/l I) and file container could burst, causing an iI_nry.
Usingthe microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOKING MicrowaveOvenControlFeaturesand Settings Display Displays the time dtu_ing cooking flmcfions, the power level being used, the Auto Codes, the Auto Defl'ost fi)od weights, the cooking mode and instructions. NOTE: Thetkne on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds(1.30is one mlhute, 30 seconds).On the lower oven, time is shown in hours andmlhutes (1.
ge.com MicrowaveOvenControlFeaturesand Settings • POWER LEVEL Press to choose tile power level you want to set. _*\'atch tile display while pressing this pad to select tile power level you want to set. You will also see a defl'ost level. This setting will allow wm to choose veto" own defl'ost power level by using tile nmnber pads. 0 O 0 REMINDER Tile REMINDER featm'e alam/clock, and it can be used at any time, even when tile oven is operating.
Changingthe microwave power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for -time Cook, -time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. Tochange the power level... CDCE)CE)CDCE) (X)CD(E)CDCD EXPR_S_O_ DmAWH_Fr [] Press the [] Enter [] Press [] Select [] Press Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: TIMECOOKpad. cooking time. _ High 10: Fish, bacon, boiling liquids. POWERLEVELpad.
Usingthe timedmicrowave features, gecom Time Cook I Allowsyouto microwaveforanytime up to 99minutesand99seconds. Power level 10 (High) is a utonmfically set, but }ou ma} change it for more flexibility: [] Press the TIME COOKpad. [] Enter cooking [] Press the START/PAUSE pad. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the fi)od. (:lose the door and press the START/PAUSEpad t(> I'eS/lllle coo]Orig. time. For exami)le, press 1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.
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 cup water. (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 tl_nes. (AutoDefrostexplainedin theAboutthe autofeaturesection.) ODQdDQdD ill ° _ / ii iii i _ ii _ [] Press the DEFROSTAUTO/TIME pad twice. [] Enter [] Press the START/PAUSE pad.
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 _Sdwa_,s and Covered use coxer sensor illici'owa_e-sate thenl wrap, plastic containers--they Nexer ti'OIll cont;lineis lids or xented with plastic steaIll c_)oking use fight sealing can pre, escal)ing, and ent _'ood cerise to o_ ercook.
ge.com Beverage Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup ot coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with care. Reheat TheReheatfeaturereheatssingleservingsof previouslycookedfoodsor a plateof leftovers. [] FolioO E$ $ COOK (lesstime) (moretime) [] Place Press starts coxered fi_od in tile oxen. tile REHEATpad. Tile oxen immediately. Tile oxen signals when steam sensed and tile time remaining begins co/mting is down.
Usingthe microwave sensorcooking features. Toreduce time by 10%: Press the 1pad after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press the 9pad after the feature pad. Potato ThePotato feature cooks 1/2-2 lbs.of potatoes. (Z) (?D [] three EXPRESSCOOK eSS IIFllel im0re Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable. If cooking or illoi'e potatoes, ari'ange in a star pattern. time [] Press the POTATOpad. The oven starts immediately.
Usingthe microwave auto feature, ge.oom The Defrost Auto/time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/77MEonce for Auto Defrost or twice for -time Defrost. Defrost Auto/Time OQQQQ EXPRess _OK _XP_S_O0__E_ C_ E_SS _0_ _X_R_ COOK @ UseAuto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up to 6 pounds.Use time Defrost formost other frozenfoods.
Usingthe other microwave features. Cooking Complete Reminder: Toremind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFFpad. Clock i !i! __i_ _7i_ (ZXZXZXZPQ , _iii_ iI _i__ ! il/ Pressto enter the trine of day or to check the ttme of day while microwaving. [] Press the CLOCK pad. [] Enter time of day. [] Press AM/PM/SCROLL SPEEDpad to select AM or PM.
ge.com Child Lockout Youmaylockthecontrolpaneltopreventthe microwavefrombeingaccidentallystartedor usedbychildren. To lock and hold 3 seconds. or unlock the the controls, _4q/en the control panel is locked, an L will be displa}ed to tile extrelne fight.
Microwave terms. Definition Arcing Arcing is the microwave _?_the temperature i_:i}i metal te_n probe or toil touching fi>il that is not molded fin" sparks in the oven. Arcing staying in the oven but not inserted i i i i _: recycled paper b)': in the food. the side oI the oven. to tood (upturned edges act like antennas). i{_:imetal such as twist-ties, poult_ T pins, gol&fimmed ii is caused towels containing dishes. small metal pieces.
Usingthe lower oven controls, gecom Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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 z Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At theendofa timedcycle,3 shortbeepswill soundfollowedbyonebeepeven/6secondsuntil theCLEAR/OFF padis pressedThiscontinuous &secondbeepmaybe canceled To cancel [] the 6-second [] beep: Press the BAKE and BROILHI/LO pads at the salne dine fin _3 seconds until the display sh(m's SF Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad. The displa)shows CON BEEP (continuous beep). Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad again. The display shows BEEP.
Using the SabbathFeature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (on some models) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE" The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The bulb maybe removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
Usingthe Sabbathfeature. 9e.cem How to Exit the Sabbath Feature [] Press the CLEAR/OFFpad. [] If the oxen is cooldng, wait ibr a random dela} period of approximately 30 seconds to l minute, tmtil only D is in the [] display. [] Press and hold both the BAKE and BRO/L HI/tO pads, at the same time, until the display shows SF. [] _q_ START Press STARTpad.
Usingthe proofingand warming features. Theproofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to Set the Oven for Proofing [] Place the coxered on rack g or C. dough in the oxen NOTE: For best results, cover the doughwith a cloth or with graased plastlc wrap (the plastic may need to be anchoredunderneath the container so the ovenfan will not blow it off). [] Press tile WARM/PROOF pad t_ce.
Usingthe lower oven. To avoid possible 9ecom burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... t1"--_ _'_-/J'$ ,11_L_J f- i, " _, i# LU- --A"Y%JI Tile shelves have stop-locl_s, so that when placed correcth' on tile suppol_s, they will stop befiwe coming completely out, and will not tilt. _v\]len pull plating and the shelf out removing to tile cookware, bump on To remove a sheff, pull it toward you, tilt the fl'ont end up and pull it out.
Usingthe lower oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Leavethe dooropen to the broil stop position. Thedoorstays openby itself, yet the proper temperatureis maintainedin theoven. NOTE:Foodcanbe broiled with the door dosed, but it may not brownas we//because the ovenheatingelement wi// cycleon and ofL [] NOTE."Broil will not work ff the temperature probe is plugged fiT. [] Place the meat or fish on the grid in the broiler pan, F()llow suggested shelf the Broiling Guide.
Usingthe lower oven clock and timer, ge.com To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day fin" the autonmtic o_en Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of da_ tinting flmcfions to work properly: The time of day cannot be changed dm_ino_ a timed baking or sel6cleaning cycle. [] Press the CLOCKpad. [] Press the nmnber [] Press the START pad tmtil the of da) shows in the display, [] Press tile STARTpad.
Usingthe lower oven timed baking and masting features. NOTE."Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth. Be sure that How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop i !! Theoven will turn on i?nmediatelyand cook for a selected length of time.
Usingthe lower ovenprobe. 9e.oo,, For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact aloneness you want. NOTE.."Theprobe/s for use in the lower ovenonly _-q_,_ Use ot probes other than the one provided with this product may result dan/age to the probe. Use the handles of the probe when inserting and rem(Mng the meat and outlet.
Usingthe lower convectionoven. Convection Fan NOTE:The In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the food This circulating hot ak is evenly distn_)uted throughout the oven cavitg As a result, foods are evenly cooked and browned--often in less time with convection heat. convection and off while hot air in the cooking o_,en. The convection tim will c_cle to best on distribute oven tim shuts off when the oven door is opened.
ge.com ConvectionRoast Roastingrack _!_Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered Tile convection tim circulates tile heated air evenly over and around tile fi)od. Grid Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a Broilerpan rotisserie. Using tile roasting rack provided, heated air will be circulated ovei; under and around tile food being roasted.
Using the lower convection oven. How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe Tile display oven inserted For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend ushTgthe probe included d7the COl?Veotio!? will flash control into set a probe PROBE and will signal tile if the outlet, tile })robe ] is and you have and pressed temperature not temperatm'e tile temperature you probe tile have ()_Pn tile set, tile ()_ tt/rll signals. START pad.
Usingthe lower oven timed features for convectioncooking, ge.co,, Youwill hear a fan while cookingwith these features. Thefan will stop when the door is opened,but the heat will not turn off,, NOTE Foodsthat spoil easily--such as milk, eggs,fish, stuffings,poultry and pork--should not be allowed to sit for more than I hour before or after cooking,Roomtemperaturepromotesthe growth of harmful bacteria.Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speedharmful bacteria growth.
Usingthe lower oven timed features for convectioncooking. CONVECTION How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Youcanset the ovencontrol to delay-startthe oven, cookfor a specificlength of time and thenturn off automatica//}4 (Z)QQG)G) Make sure the clock shows the correct of da}. QCDG) [] @/ 38 [] Press tile STARTpad. NOTE:An attention tonewill soundif youare using timedbakingor roastingand do not press the STARTpadafter enteringthe bakingor roastingtemperature. \_]leIl die o\eIl ttlrIls oil at
Adjustthe lower oven thermostat--Do it yourself! ge.com You may 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 vary 20-40 degrees. NOTE.
Usingthe self-cleaning lower oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation tim or hood (hwing the fi_st sel6clean cycle. j Wipeup heavysoil on the oven bottom. Remoxe tile broiler probe, all cookware foil from tile oxen. pan, broiler grid, and am almninum Do not abrasives use or oven cleanei's.
_e.COIB The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning [] Press the SELFCLEANSTD/LOW pad on('e a 4-hotli" clean twice fi>r a 3-hour clean OQQQQ QOQ tk)I" tiille oi" time. A 3-hem sell:clean time is i'ecolillil ended fi)r use when _oc_ocK cleaning small, contained spills. A seltk'lean time of 4 hom_ or longer is recommended tot a dirtier oxen. V2] QQQQQ QQQ The door locks automatically.
Careand cleaning of the cooking center. Be sure electrical power is off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center. How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no dmnage is done to tile finish of tile product, tile safest way to remove tile adhesive left ti'om packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply wifl/a soft cloth and allow to soak. _.
ge.com Lift-Off Oven Door Thedooris veryheavy.Be carefulwhen removingandliftingthedoor. [] Donot lift thedoorby thehandle. Slot Toremovethe door: position, seat the indentation of [] Fully open [] Pull the hinge locks down toward the door fl'ame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flatblade screwdrivei; Inay be required. the hinge arm into the bottom Hingelock Pull hinge locks down to unlock the doo_: [] Firefly grasp both sides of the door at the top.
Care and cleaning of the cooking center. Broiler Pan & Grid floweroven) Donot dean the broiler pan or grid in a self-cleaning oven. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the even. _Mter broiling, fl'om the oven. pan. (_arefully tile pan into a remove tile broiler pan ]_emove the grid fl'om the [)our out the grease fl'Oln proper containe_: _,V_sh and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic sco/Mng pad.
go.corn = _ecee[acle SOCKe[ Lower Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The glass cover (on some models) should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. ii ) [i7 CAUTlON. sefore replacing your ,ecepton,o oven/ightbu/b, disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or .... , circuit breaker panel Be sure cool / Glasscnver to let the For y(/ur with light (over not touch and bulb Usegl0ves completely bare safb_', hands do or a damp a hot bulb cloth.
Before you call for service... 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 Control panel on microwave oven You forgot to press the START/PAUSE pad. * Press tile START/PAUSEpad, will not operate Door * Make sure tile mi(rl)wave not securely Another closed. fmaction was pressed. (wen (l()l)r is (l()sed. * Press the CLFJIR/OFFpad twice to cancel it and begin again.
ge.com Possible Lower oven control signals after entering cooking delay time or What To Do Causes the BAKE pad and desired temperature SELFCLEANpad and desired clean time. You forgot to enter a bake temperature or clemfing time. • Press or tile start Food does not bake or • See tile Using the lower oven section. Shelf position is incorrect or the shelf is not level. • See tile Using the lower oven secti(m.
Before you call for service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Lower oven Oven thermostat * See tile Adjust the lower oven thermostat--Do it yourself! temperature too hot or too cold needs Lower oven will not work A fuse hi your home blown or the circuit adjustment, breaker oven willnot self-clean may be controls improperly The oven high to set a self-cleml set.
ge.com ! Lower oven light does not work Possible Causes What To Do Light bulb is loose or defective. * Tighten Pad operating * Call for set\ice. light is broken. "F-- and a number or letter" flash in the You have a function error code. lower oven display If the function code or replace the bulb. * Press the CLEAR/OFFpad. _Mlow the oven to cool for one houn Put the oven back into operation. repeats. • Disconnect all power to the cooking center least 30 seconds and then reconnect power.
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