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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven 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 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not operate the oven without the oven rack (turntable) in place. The oven rack (turntable) must be unrestricted so it can turn. ■ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! ■ When microwaving, place all foods and FOODS containers on the white ceramic tray. ■ Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. ■ Do not boil eggs in this oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Do not operate the oven without food inside. This may cause damage to the oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, Microwave- Make 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is open, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.
Customer Information Advantium Oven Introduction Congratulations! You are now part of the cooking revolution! As part of the vision to help consumers live better, easier lives, GE Appliances introduces the revolutionary GE Advantium oven with Speedcook technology. This new oven roasts, grills, bakes, browns and broils, just like your conventional oven—only faster—and with delicious results. You also save time because Advantium requires no preheating.
What is Advantium? Advantium Oven Getting to know Advantium The new Advantium oven uses breakthrough Speedcook technology to harness the power of light. The Advantium oven cooks the outside of foods much like conventional radiant heat, while also penetrating the surface so the inside cooks simultaneously. While halogen light is the primary source of power, a “microwave boost” is added with certain foods. Foods cook evenly and fast, retaining their natural moisture.
Advantium Quick Start Advantium Oven Set the clock POWER LEVEL TIMER REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OPTIONS HELP OS RN T ELECT TU MICRO WAVE OVEN LIGHT START 1. Turn the selector dial to set the hour. Press the dial to enter. PAUSE BACK MICRO EXPRESS P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK When you first plug in the oven or after a power outage: CLEAR OFF S S T O E NT 2. Turn the dial to set the minute. Press the dial to enter. OPTIONS To change the time: 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2.
Speedcook Menu Guide Advantium Oven After pressing the SPEEDCOOK button, the oven will prompt you to make several selections, such as the example below. Display prompts POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK RE P RECIPE ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK S S T O E NT CLEAR OFF 1. Turn the dial until CHICKEN appears. Press the dial to enter. 2. Turn the dial until BONELESS BREASTS appears. Press the dial to enter.
Oven Features Advantium Oven Oven features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Rack (Turntable) Upper Halogen Lamps The oven rack (turntable) must always be in place, on the oven floor, for all cooking. Be sure the oven rack (turntable) is seated securely over the square spindle in the center of the oven. Operate when using speedcook.
Oven Features Advantium Oven With your Advantium oven, you can cook with high-intensity halogen lights and/or conventional microwave energy. SPEED COOK POWER LEVEL TIMER REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OVEN LIGHT OPTIONS HELP OS RN T ELECT TU MICRO WAVE START PAUSE BACK MICRO EXPRESS RE P RECIPE SS TO ER Cooking controls CLEAR OFF E NT Selector Dial SPEEDCOOK/REPEAT LAST Press this button to access the pre-set speedcook menu. Press and hold for 3 seconds to repeat the last cooking selection.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven CAUTION: When using speedcook programs, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! Using speedcook features Prior to the first use of your oven, the clock must be set. See the Advantium Quick Start section. Before you begin, make sure the oven rack (turntable) is in place. Use the black metal tray (baking sheet), the black grill tray (baking sheet) or your own glass or ceramic cookware. The oven rack (turntable) must always be in place when using the oven.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven To ensure consistent and even browning when cooking foods directly on the black metal tray, arrange food as shown below. Cooking tips for great tasting results Foods can touch but should not overlap.
Speedcooking OPTIONS Advantium Oven Advantium uses power from high intensity halogen lights and microwaves to cook food from the top, bottom and interior simultaneously to seal in moisture and flavor. Speedcook power level POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OVEN LIGHT START PAUSE BACK RE P RECIPE OS RN T ELECT TU ER SPEED COOK S S T O E NT CLEAR OFF When using the pre-set menu foods, the power levels are already selected for you.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven ■ Follow cookware suggestions on the oven display or in the Cookbook or Cooking guide. Speedcook cookware ■ Cookware will become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware. ■ Place food directly on the black trays when cooking. OPTIONS ■ Use the black metal flat tray in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray. ■ Be sure to select a size that will rotate easily.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Speedcook recipe— to enter and save POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK CLEAR OFF S S T O E NT Create up to 30 of your own Speedcook recipes, or customize an existing custom recipe to suit your tastes. Once it’s done, your food cooks just the way you want it every time! 6. Turn the dial to change the lower power level. Press the dial to enter.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven OPTIONS To adjust or change stored custom speedcook recipes: Speedcook recipe— to adjust or change POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS 2. Turn the dial until RECIPE appears. Press the dial to enter. OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK OVEN LIGHT P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK 1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button. CLEAR OFF S S T O E NT 3. Turn the dial to the recipe you want to change. Press the dial to enter.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Custom speedcook recipes Custom Recipe Name 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Things that are normal Cooking Times Oven Heat ■ When speedcooking preprogrammed foods, you may see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display several seconds after you press START. The oven automatically senses the electrical voltage level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up or down for proper cooking. ■ No preheating time is required. The oven begins cooking immediately. Fan/Grill ■ The door and inside of the oven will be very hot.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Make sure the oven rack (turntable) and white ceramic tray are in place. Place food or microwavable container directly on the white ceramic tray to cook your food. Using the microwave features The oven rack (turntable) must always be in place when using the oven. The white ceramic tray should always be in place when microwaving. Cookware ■ Make sure that cookware is suitable for microwaving.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Use Time Cook to microwave food that is not in the recipe section. Time Cook POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK CLEAR OFF S S T O E NT ■ The power level is automatically set at high, but you can change it for more flexibility. 1. Press the MICROWAVE/OVEN LIGHT button. 2. Turn the dial to TIME COOK and press the dial to enter. 4.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Create and store up to 10 of your own microwave recipes. Microwave recipe— to enter and save POWER LEVEL TIMER OPTIONS HELP 2. Turn dial until RECIPE appears. Press the dial to enter. OS RN T ELECT TU MICRO WAVE OVEN LIGHT START PAUSE BACK MICRO EXPRESS P RE RECIPE SS TO ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK 1. Press the MICROWAVE/OVEN LIGHT button. CLEAR OFF E NT 3. Turn dial until CUSTOM#:EMPTY appears. Press the dial to enter. 4. ENTER COOK TIME appears.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Microwave recipe— to adjust or change POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK P RE RECIPE 6. Turn the dial to select the POWER LEVEL and press the dial to enter. 1. Press the MICROWAVE/OVEN LIGHT button. 7. Recipe Added. Press START to Run appears. To begin cooking, press the START/PAUSE button or press the CLEAR/OFF button to store the recipe without cooking. 2.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Auto defrost POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK CLEAR OFF Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds. S S T O E NT 1. Remove food from the package and place it on a microwave-safe dish. 2. Press the MICROWAVE /OVEN LIGHT button. 3.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Defrosting tips Use AUTO DEFROST for meat, poultry and fish. Use TIME DEFROST for most other frozen foods. ■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be time defrosted in the package, but foods should be taken out of the package when using DEFROST (AUTO). Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. ■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Microwave sensor cooking The sensor feature detects the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion— it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Advantium’s microwave mode features sensor cooking. The oven automatically senses when food is done and shuts itself off—eliminating the need to program cooktimes and power levels. To use all sensor programs 1. Press the MICROWAVE/OVEN POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS START PAUSE LIGHT button. BACK RE P RECIPE OVEN LIGHT ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK OS RN T ELECT TU S S T O E NT CLEAR OFF 2.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Things that are normal Interference Oven Heat ■ TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave. Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances, it does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position of the TV/radio antenna. ■ Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Oven mitts may be needed to handle the cookware.
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Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven “YOUR FOOD IS READY” Clock: The clock must be set before you can use your oven for the first time (see Quick Start for instructions). Features under the OPTIONS button POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS OVEN LIGHT OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK P RE RECIPE ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK CLEAR OFF S S T O E NT 1. To change the clock time, press the OPTIONS pad and turn the dial to CLOCK. Press the dial to enter. 2.
Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven Use this feature to find out more about your oven and its features. Help POWER LEVEL TIMER MICRO WAVE OPTIONS HELP MICRO EXPRESS OS RN T ELECT TU START PAUSE BACK RE P RECIPE OVEN LIGHT ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK S S T O E NT The display will show a description for the program you have chosen. 1. Press the HELP button. CLEAR OFF 2. Turn the dial to select the feature name. Press the dial to enter. Features found in the HELP function.
Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started or used by children. Child lock-out POWER LEVEL TIMER OPTIONS HELP OS RN T ELECT TU MICRO WAVE OVEN LIGHT START PAUSE BACK MICRO EXPRESS P RE RECIPE SS TO ER SPEED COOK REPEAT LAST MANUAL COOK CLEAR OFF E NT Use this feature anytime you need a general purpose timer. It can even be used while cooking in the oven.
Care and Cleaning Advantium Oven Helpful hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to clean the inside Clean the inside of the oven often for proper heating performance. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a warm soapy cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Care and Cleaning Advantium Oven Baking sheets (cooking trays) To prevent breakage, allow the trays to cool completely before cleaning. Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. White ceramic tray for microwaving Halogen lamp covers Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasives, as they may damage the finish. A soap-filled scouring pad may be used to clean the trays.
Care and Cleaning Advantium Oven How to clean the outside We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Case Clean the outside with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Grill Use warm soapy water and a dishcloth to wipe off the grill.
Troubleshooting Advantium Oven Questions? Use this problem solver Problem Possible Causes What To Do/Explanation There is no oven light on during microwave cooking This is normal. The glass is too dark for a microwave light. • Press MICROWAVE/OVEN LIGHT button to light the oven. Light during a speedcook cycle dims and cycles on and off, even at full power levels This is normal. Power level has been automatically reduced because the oven is hot. • This is normal.
Troubleshooting Advantium Oven Questions? Use this problem solver Problem Possible Causes What To Do/Explanation The display is blank The clock display has been turned off. • Check the OPTIONS menu for clock display settings. Turn the display on. “CONTROL IS LOCKED” appears in display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock the control. Control display is lighted yet oven will not start Clock is not set. • Set the clock.
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