Useand
Care Guide
Microwave Cooking Center
Safety instructions ....................2-7
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum
Foil....................6,
23, 26,28,30
Features
........................................................8,
9
Lower Oven ...........................................20-33
Baking
..................................................2
1-24
Broiling
................................................2
8,
29
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
11
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
10,20, 21,26,28, 31,32
Roasting
..............................................26,
27
Self-Cleaning
Oven...........................30-33
Shelves ..................................20, 21,28,30
Timed Baking .....................................23, 24
Microwave Oven...., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
14-19
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
10
Cooking By Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Double Duty
TM
Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hold Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14,
15
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.
18
Problem
So[ver......................38-4O
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
,,.........,..25
More questions
?...call
GE Answer
Center@
800.626.2000
Care and
cleaning
.................34-38
Broiler Pan and Rack
..,,...............................37
Lower Oven
Door.........................................36
Lower Oven Light ........................................37
Microwave
Oven..........................................34
Microwave Oven Lamp ..............................35
Probe
...............................................................35
Consumer Services ...................43
Important Phone Numbers
,,.....................43
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Removal of Packaging
Tape.........................2
Warranty
....,...................................Back
Cover
The
elecfricaloutput
of the microwave oven
in this cooking center is 800 watts.
(IEC-705
Test Procedure)
Models:
JKP64
GE Appliances
JKP65
MNU064
Re~
7
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your cooking center, read
this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new cooking center properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Remove the packaging tape before
turning on the oven.
The safest way to remove the adhesive left from
packaging tape on new appliances
to
assure no
damage is
done
to the finish of the product is an
application of a household liquid
dishwashing
detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with
a
soft
cloth and
allow
to soak. Wipe
dry
and then
apply
an appliance
polish
to
thoroughly
clean
and
protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed from
the chrotne trim on oven parts cannot be removed
if baked on.
Write down the model and serial
numbers.
You’ll find them on a
label
inside the upper oven
on the
left
side.
These numbers
are
also
on
the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
cooking center. Before sending in this
card,
please
write these numbers here:
Model Number Setial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls
concerning your cooking center.
Be sure your cooking center is registered.
It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the
location of your cooking center should a need occur
for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as
the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has
done so; also send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you
are not the original purchaser please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance
must be registered. Please be certain that it is.
Write
to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a damaged cooking
center...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the cooking center.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists
causes
of minor operating problems that you
can
correct yourself.
PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOD
POSS~LE
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.
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(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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
●
The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor
of California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances,
●
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning
cycle.
Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING—TO reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
●
,se
this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This cooking center is specifically designed to
heat or cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician
in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
●
Make sure children are closely supervised,
when using this appliance.
●
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment grounding conductor
should
be run with the circuit conductors
and
connected
to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the appliance.
●
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended in
this book. All other servicing should be referred to
a qualified technician.
●
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY
AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL
BY REMOVING
THE
FUSE OR
SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
●
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
. Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—for example,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
●
Do not operate this appliance
if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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:
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~ORTANT
SAFETY
mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
●
Do not leave children
alon~hildren
should
not be left alone or unattended in
area
where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the
door.
They could damage the cooking center.
“
CAUTION:
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING
CENTER—
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE COOKING
CEN~R.
TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
●
Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the oven.
●
Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
●
Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while using this appliance.
Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the oven.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
●
Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders
on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot heating element.
●
Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot holders,
and other linens a safe distance from your oven.
●
Always keep wooden spoons and plastic
utensils and canned food a safe distance away
from your oven.
●
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from
your
oven,
●
Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
●
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven when not in use.
●
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
●
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in the cooking center
or
near it.
●
Do not use water on grease
~lres.
Smother fire or flame or use a dry chemical
or foam-type extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
●
Do not touch the heating elements or the
interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may
be hot enough to burn even though they are dark
in color. 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.
Potentially hot surfaces include the oven
vent openings, surfaces near the openings,
crevices around the oven door,
and
the edges of
the door window.
Remember:
The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
●
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina maybe
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat
will be safe to eat.
Nlicrowave Oven:
●
Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section.
●
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend
appliance
if
paper, plastic
or
other combustible
materials are placed inside
the
oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire
twist:ties
and metal handles
from
paper or plastic containers before placing them in
the oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax 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.
–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 overcook potatoes.
They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to
your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by
accident the oven
should
run empty a minute or
two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all times—it saves
energy and prolongs the life of 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,
—If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
●
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed glass
jars—will explode and should not be heated in
this oven. Such use of the microwave oven could
result in injury.
. See
the door surface cleaning instructions
in the Care and Cleaning section of this guide.
●
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even without their
lids; especially meat and
egg mixtures.
●
Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside the
egg
yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
●
Foods with unbroken outer
‘gskin”
such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Q
Do not 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.
(c[~t7tiffued
next
[]czge)
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WORTANT
SAFETY
mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
●
Use foil only as directed
in
this guide. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using metal in the
microwave oven, keep metal (other than the metal
shel~
at least
1
inch away from sides of oven.
●
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the cookware.
●
The oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be
careful touching the
floor
during and after cooking.
●
Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta)
may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods
containing less moisture.
●
Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving
unless
the thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
●
Remove the temperature probe from the
oven when not using it
to cook with. If you
leave the probe inside the oven without inserting
it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy,
it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and
damage oven walls.
●
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.
●
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. For these
reasons:
1)
Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
●
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
-
.
~fBoilable”
cooking
pouches and
tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed on
the 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.
w
Q
Spontaneous boiling—Under certain
special circumstances, liquids may start
to boil during or shortly after removal
from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before
removing the container from the microwave oven.
●
Use of the DOUBLE
DUTYTM
shelf accessory.
—Remove
the
shelf from the oven when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven. Product damage may result.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
—Do not use a microwave browning dish on the
shelf.
The shelf
could overheat.
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,,
f-Cleaning Lower Oven:
*
Stand away from the cooking center when
opening the oven door.
The hot air
or
steam
which escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
●
Do not heat unopened
f~od
containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
●
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
●
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
●
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your oven.
●
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be
handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact
the heating elements.
. Pulling out the shelf to
the
shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
:urfaces
of the door or oven walls.
●
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
c
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of the oven and clean it.
Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use
the pan.
●
Do not store anything in your oven.
These items
may catch on fire, and plastic items may melt.
Always keep the oven clear and free of items that
may burn.
Q
Do not
line
the oven bottom with aluminum
foil.
Do not use aluminum foil except as
suggested in this guide.
●
Do not clean the door gasket.
The
door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move
the
gasket.
●
Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around any part of the
oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage
the inside of the oven when the self-cleaning
cycle is used.
●
Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
●
Wipe up excess spillage before starting the
self-cleaning cycle.
Q
Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove the broiler
pan and other cookware.
●
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
~STRUCTIONS
●
Listen for fan–a
fan noise should be heard
sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not,
call for service before self-cleaning again.
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER
8
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Features
on
Page
1 Inside Door Latches Microwave Oven.
I
2
Window with Metal Shield
Allows
cooking
to
be
34
viewed
while
kee~in~
microwaves
confined in the
oven.
3
Microwave Door Handle
Pllll
the handle
to
open.
34
The
d(>(~r
nllist
be
secllrely
latched
for
the
t>ven
to
operate.
4
Shelf Supports
For
the
D~~tible
DLlty”l
shelf.
19
5 Model and Serial Numbers
6
Light
Microwzlve
Oven.
3s
7 Vent
Microw:lvc
Oven.
—
8
Receptacle for the Temperature Probe
18
~
Microwave
()~,en
controls
10,
12,
13,34
10 Lower oven Controls
I
1-13,34
11
Microwave Oven Floor
I
6,34
.2 oven Vent
Lower
Oven.
37
—
13
Automatic Oven
Lixht
Switch
Lower
Oven.
—
14
Automatic Oven Door Latch
Lower
Oven.
31.32
[Jsed
for
self-cle:~ning
only.
IS
Broil Unit Lower Oven.
30
16 Light
Lc)wer
Oven.
17 Oven Shelf Supports
L~~wer
Oven.
Shelf
~~ositions”
for
cooking
:ire
sLlggested
in the
Baking,
Roasting
and
Broiling
sectic>ns.
18
Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks
Lower
Oven.
EiLsi]Y
removed
or
repositioned”
on
the shelf
sLipports.
j
~
Bake
Unit
L(~wer
Oven.
30
May
be
gently
Iiitcd
for
wiping
the oven
fl(~(~r.
z()
Oven Door Gasket
D()
not
~le~lll.
7.36
2
]
I,ift.Off oven Door with Broil
Stop
Position
Lower Oven.
E2Lsi]y
renloled
for
cleaning.
4.7,
~g,
30.36
I
22
Temperature
Probe
18
For
LISe
in the
nlicrowa~’e
oven
only.
23
Double
Duty’’’”
Shelf
Micr(~w[ive
Oven
only.
19,
35
24 Broiler Pan and Rack Lower Oven
(~nly.
7, 26, 28,
Do
nc>t
cletin
in the
self-cleanin~
c~ven.
29,
37
9
FEATURES OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY.
Displays the time or temperature
during cooking functions, the power
level
being
used, the cooking mode
and
instructions.
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 is shown in
hours and minutes (1
:30
is one hour, 30 minutes).
2.
TIME COOK.
Press this pad before entering
the time for cooking at Power Level
10.
You
may change the power level after entering the
cooking time.
3. TIME DEFROST. Press this pad before
entering the time for thawing at automatic
Power Level 3. You may change the power
level after entering defrosting time.
4. TEMP COOK. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a temperature that you set.
Once the food reaches this temperature, the oven
switches to the hold setting and maintains that
temperature until you open the door or press the
CLE,4WOFF pad.
5.
HOLD TIMER.
Press to set the timer or the
holding time; does not turn on microwave energy.
6.
POWER LEVEL.
Press this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (HIGH) for
cooking or Power Level 3 (LOW) for defrosting.
7.
START.
After all selections are made, press this
pad to start the oven.
8.
NUMBER PADS.
Press these pads to enter the
cooking time, the defrosting time. the temperature,
and the power
level.
9.
CLEAWOFF.
When pressed,
it
shuts off the oven
and erases all settings.
MICROWAVE OVEN
—
NOTE:
The microwave oven fan operates during
microwave cooking and is also used to cool the
control. Heat from the lower oven, along with heat
from the microwave oven, may also cause the fan to
operate. The fan may operate with both ovens off and
will turn itself off.
10
FEATURES OF YOUR
LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANE
NOTE: The controls for the lower oven will not
operate until the digital clock has been set.
1. DISPLAY.
Displays the time of day, the time
or temperature during cooking, the cooking mode
and
tells you what to do next.
NOTE:
The time on the microwave display is
shown in
minutes
and seconds ( 1
:30
is one minute,
30
seconds), On the lower oven. the time is shown
in hours
and
minutes ( 1
:30
is one hour.
30
minutes).
2. INCREASE/DECREASE. Short taps
to
the pad
either increase or decrease the time or temperature
by
small
amounts. Press
and
hold the
pad
to either
increase or decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
3. BAKE. Press this pad to select
the
buke
function.
4. BROIL. Press this
pad
to
select
the
broil
function.
5. CLEAN. Press this pad for the Self-Cleaning
mode.
6.
START. Must be pressed to start
any
cooking
or
cteaning
function.
7. COOK TIME. Use to enter the amount of time
re(]uired
for timed baking or roasting.
ti.
STOP TIME. Use when
baking
or cleaning to
enter the time of day
yOLI
want oven to turn off.
9. TIMER ON/OFF. Lets you time any kitchen
function.
10.
CLEAWOFF. Cancels
alt
programs except
clock
and
timer. Also stops the oven signal
and stops the
Setf-Cleaning cycle.
11. CLOCK. Press this
pad
to enter the time of
day
or
check the
time
of
day
when
the
display is showing
other information.
12. OVEN LIGHT.
Press
this
pad
to turn the oven
light on
and
off.
If “F-” and a number flash in the display, and
the oven control signals, this indicates function
error code.
Press
the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Atlow
the
oven to cool for
one
hour. Put the oven back into
operation.
If
the
func(ion
error code repeats.
discc~nnect
the
power
to
the
o~en
and
call
f’or
service.
LOWER OVEN
Q
9
0
FFFF
d
CLOCK
X MICROWAVE FAN MAY OPERATE
WHILE OVEN IS CLEANING.
How to Recall a Setting
If
yoLl
want to check the setting for any function
(such
as
Bake
or Broil), press the pad and it
witl
appear briefly.
If
yoLl
want to change the setting, press the pad
and
immediately enter the new setting. Then press
the START pad.
For example, to check a baking time that you
set, press the COOK TIME pad, and the time
wilt
show briefly.
To change the baking time, press the COOK TIME
pad
and immediately enter a new time. Then press
the START pad.
To
change the time of day,
all
other functions,
including the timer, must be off.
NOTE: During Recall, the active function is not
affected until you make a change and press the
START pad.
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CLOCK
Am
TWER
Clock
NOTE: The clock must be set before
the
controls for
Then, all lights go off and “RESET” appears in the
the lower oven will work.
upper display, and
“PF”
(for Power Failure) appears in
When
power is first connected to your cooking
center
,
the lower oven display.
or after a power failure of any kind, the digital display
Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad on the microwave control
on both the microwave and lower oven control panels
panel and the microwave oven is ready to use.
shows lighted 8’s and 18’s plus all oven functions for
Before using the lower oven, the electronic digital
about 15 seconds.
clock must be set.
How to Set the Clock
Quick Set-Clock
1.
Press the CLOCK pad.
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to
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2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
A
pad to set the time of day.
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enter the time.
3. Press the START pad.
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3. Press the START pad. This enters
START
the time and starts the clock.
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1.
Press the CLOCK pad.
Timer
The clock doubles as a minute timer.
You may The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
program it to time cooking or other household until the last minute is reached. The seconds will not
activities for up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
be displayed until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches “ : O,” “TIMER” flashes in
the display.
How to Set the
Timer
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1.
Press the TIMER ON/OFF pad,
TIMER
ON/OFF
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2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
A
pad to set the time of day. If you make
a mistake, press the TIMER ON/OFF
~
pad twice and begin again.
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3.
Press the START pad.
After pushing the START pad, the flashing colon tells
you the clock is counting down, although the display
does not change until 1 minute has passed.
4.
When time is up, the oven control signals until you
press the TIMER ON/OFF pad. Display then shows
the time of day.
NOTE:
The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not affect the timer.
1
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ll~CREASE~ECREASE
Pad
Speed
You can
change
the response
speed
of
these
pads in
I () increments.
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While
the
o~en
is
off
and the time
Use
the
INCREASE/DECREASE
A
of
day
shows in the display, press
pad
to
change
the
response rate of
and hold both the INCREASE
and
these
pads.
Press the START pad
~
DECREASE
pads
at
the same time
to
store the new speed and return
for
2
or
3
seconds. The speed
to
the time of
day
display.
~
levels range from 1,() to
Hl;
LO is
v
the
slowest speed and HI is the
fastest.
Power Failure
If’
4’PF”
appears in the display, you
had a
powJer
failure.
When
the
power
went
out.
the current time
was
stored
in
the
control’s memory. Then. when the
p(;wer
was
res[ored.
the
time
of
da>
was continued.
For example,
after a S-minute power interruption,
your
clock
will
be
5 minutes slow.
To reset the
clock,
press
the
CLOCK
paci.
Enter
the
correct
lime
of day b) pressing
the
lNCREASE/DECREASIi
pad.
‘1’0
check the time of
da?
when
the display is
)wing
other information,
silnply
press the
~l,OCK
pad.
The
time 01’ day shows for as long as
jour
finget-
is on the pad.
plus
3
additi(~ll~ll
se~(~l~~ls.
If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may
wish to blank the time of
day
on your oven.
If
so.
press
and hold the CLOCK pad, then press the
STOP TIME pad. Although you cannot see it, the
clock maintains the correct time of day. It will
reappear
-
for the duration
of
any
function
that
displays
a Start Time and Stop Time.
Pt-essir~g
the CLOCK pad will make the time of
day
reappear.
NOTE: The
time
of day cannot be changed
durirl&
a
lower oven cooking operation.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I came home, the display showed
“PF”
instead of the time. What happened?
A.
Your home had a brief power failure while you
were gone. Nothing is
wrong
with your
clock-
just reset it.
Q. When changing the time of day,
if”
I press the
CI.OCK
pad and then discover that the time
shown is right, do I have to reset the clock?
A. No.
The
original
titne
of day will reappear in a
couple of minutes.
Q.
Can
I change the clock while I’m cooking food
in the lower oven?
A. No.
The clock cannot be changed daring any
program that uses the oven timer or the display.
You must either stop those programs or wait
until
they are finished before changing the time.
Q. Can I check the time of day while the display is
showing timer function?
A. Yes.
Simply press the CLOCK pad and the time of
day shows
for
as long as your finger is on the pad,
plus 3 additional seconds.
MICROWAVE
TWS
● Make sure
all
the 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
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testing and a glass
measurin
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cup filled
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with one cup water— ‘
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set the measuring cup
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either in or next to the
dish. Microwave for 1 minute 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.
● Paper towels, wax 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.
● Some microwaved foods require stirring,
rotating or rearranging. See
the cookbook.
“
Steam builds up pressure in foods which
are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
Pierce potatoes, egg yolks
and
chicken livers
to prevent bursting.
All these things are
normal
with
your microwave oven:
● Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
● Light reflection around the door
or the outer case.
● A dull thumping sound while the
oven is operating.
● Dimming of the oven light and
change in the blower sound may
occur while operating at power
levels other than high.
● The microwave fan
may
operate
with both ovens off. It is cooling
the control and will turn itself off.
● Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed while
usin&
your microwave oven. It’s similar
to the interference caused by
other small appliances and
does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
HOW TO USE THE HOLD TIMER
The hold timer has three timing functions:
●
It operates as a minute timer.
●
It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
● It can be set to delay cooking.
The hold timer operates without microwave energy.
How
to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
❑
1.
Press the HOLD TIMER pad.
HOLD
TIMER
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3.
Press the START pad. The display
START
shows the time counting down.
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2. Press the number pads 3,0
4. When time is up, the oven control signals.
and O (to set 3 minutes and
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‘oseconds)
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Using a Holding Time
The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between
microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
NOTE:
When delaying the
Temp
Cook function,
press the TIME COOK or the
TEMP COOK pad and be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the
enter the Cook Time or the temperature. Press the
START pad.
HOLD TIMER pad and enter the number of minutes
to delay cooking. Press the START pad. The timer will
count down to
zero
and
then cooking will begin.
How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost
a
frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
1.
Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
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2.
Press the TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
DEFROST
D
HOLD
TIMER
5.
Press the
D
TIME
COOK
7. Press the 2, 5, 0 and O pads to set 25 minutes
of
cooking time.
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8. Press the START pad.
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START
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As each function is automatically performed,
the oven display shows instructions entered and
the function.
9. When time is up,
the
oven control signals and the
oven automatically shuts off.
NOTE: Foods that
s~oil
easily
such as
milk,
e~~s,
fish, stuffings,
poult~y
and
po~k
should not be
~~owed
4.
Set
the standing or Hold Time by
to sit for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
pressing the HOLD TIMER pad.
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.
, 0,
0
and O pads to hold for ten minutes.
6. Press the TIME COOK pad.
Defrosting is automatically set on Power
Level 3,
but can be changed by pressing the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.
Questions and Answers
Q.
What will happen if I accidentally reverse my
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost
A.
The oven will automatically rearrange your
a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need
program. Defrosting will always come first, then
to do is program in Time Defrost and amount
hold. and then the cooking function.
of time. Then program Hold and the amount of
time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.
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—
DEFROSTING BY TIME
The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy
thawing of frozen food and is one of the great
advantages of a microwave oven.
Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting,
but you may change this for more flexibility.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost frozen strawberries by following the
steps
below.
1.
Place the package of frozen strawberries in the
oven and close the door.
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2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
DEFROST
3.
Select one half of
the
total defrosting time
recommended. For example, press 4, 0 and
O to set 4 minutes.
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4. Press the START pad. When the
START
cycle is completed, the oven control
signals and the oven automatically
shuts off.
5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining half of the
defrosting time. Press the START pad.
6. When the oven control signals, open the door,
remove the package and separate the strawberries
to finish defrosting.
To change the power level after setting the
defrosting time, press the POWER LEVEL pad,
then press the desired number for a new power
level.
Press the START pad.
Defrosting Tips
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● For even defrosting,
some foods need to
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be broken up or
separated part of the
Q
Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If
the
food
is in a
foii
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
Questions and Answers
Q.
When I press the START pad, I hear a
dull,
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
thumping noise. What is it?
A. Yes,
but they will need more frequent attention
A.
This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
than usual. Raise the power level after entering the
oven is using a power level lower than
10
(HIGH)
time by pressing the desired power level pad.
Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about
in 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate
or stir food frequently.
The time cooking feature allows
you
to select the
3.
Select your cook time. Press 1, 2 and O to set
cooking time.
1 minute and 20 seconds.
The oven shuts
off
automatically.
Because automatic Power Level 10 (High)
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
is recommended for this cup of coffee,
there is no
cooking,
but you may change this for more flexibility.
need to change the power level.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup
of
coffee
by following the directions below.
1. Fill
a
cup
2/3
full of water,
add 1 teaspoon of instant
coffee
and
stir to dissolve.
Use a cup that has no
metal
decoration
and
is
microwave-safe.
Place
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4. Press the START pad.
START
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,&
5.
When time is up, the oven control signals.
The oven then shuts off.
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6. Open the door.
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,
the
CLIp in the oven
and
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,
close
the door.
simply close the door and press the
START
pad to
resume cooking.
[f
there is not time remaining on the
D
2. Press
the
TIME COOK pad.
timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
TIME
COOK
To change the power level after setting the
Cook Time,
press the POWER LEVEL pad, then
press
the
desired number for the new power level.
ow
to Use the Time Cook 11 Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time
cooking functions within one program.
This is ideal
when you want to change power levels during your
cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.
1. Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and
close the door.
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2. Press the TIME COOK pad.
3.
Select your cook time.
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and 15 seconds.
4.
Press
the TIME COOK
pad
again.
5. Set your
second
cook time.
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6. Press the START pad.
START
7. When time is up, the oven control signals.
The oven then shuts off.
8. Open the door.
If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food,
simply close the door and press the START pad to
resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the
timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.
To change the power level after setting the
Cook Time, press the POWER LEVEL pad, then
press the desired number for the
new
power
level.
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COO~G
BY
TEMPEWTU~
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. TEMP
COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically
switches the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and
maintains that temperature
until
you either open the door or press the
CLEAWOFF pad.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food
thermometer that gauges the
internal temperature of your food;
it must be used when using the
Temp Cook or microwave oven
function. A temperature probe has
been provided for use in your new
microwave
ove]l.
Sensor
Temperature
probes provided with
other products, such as those used
for ovens, are designed to
withstand high temperatures.
Use of probes other than the one
provided with this product may
result in damage to the probe.
How to Temp Cook a Rolled
Beef’
Rib Roast to Medium
1.
Insert the temperature probe into the roast and
attach the cable end of the probe securely into
the receptacle in the oven wall. Close the door.
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2. Press the TEMP COOK pad.
TEMP
COOK
3-2
and
5 to set
125°F.
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4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad.
Press 5 to set medium power.
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LEVEL
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5. Press the START pad. If the internal
START
temperature of the roast is less than
80°F.,
the display will show “COOL”:
if the roast’s internal temperature is
800F.
or above, the display shows
the temperature counting up.
6. When
125°F.
is reached, the oven control signals
and “HOLd” will be in the display. The oven will
then hold the temperature.
7. Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad to stop the cycle.
8. Remove the probe
and
the roast from the oven
Cooking Tips
● Use a lower power level; it will heat food more
● Be sure
frozen
food has been completely defrosted
evenly though requiring more time.
before inserting probe. The probe may break off if
●
Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
you attempt to push it into frozen foods.
even heating.
Questions and Answers
Q. After I followed the steps and pressed the
START pad “ERROR” flashed on the display
and the oven control signaled. What’s wrong?
A.
“ERROR” flashes if you set the temperature
either below
80°F.
or above
199°F.
The oven tells
you, between the flashing of “ERROR,” what
incorrect entry was made. To
re-enter,
press the
CLEAWOFF
pad and begin again.
Q. Why did “PRObE” flash after I pressed the
START pad?
A.
“PRObE”
will
flash
if you don’t seat the cable end
of the probe securely into the receptacle in the
oven wall or if you press the TEMP COOK pad
and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not
inserted in the food?
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A. No,
if it touches the oven wall, damage may
occur to the probe and oven.
● Use the shelf only when cooking food on
2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed
directly on the oven floor.
● Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven. Product damage may result.
● Use pot holders when handling the metal shelf
and containers. They may be hot.
● Do not store a microwave browning dish on the
metal shelf.
The wire shelf is specifically designed for added
capacity heating and reheating in your microwave
oven.
More than one food may be heated or reheated
and ready to serve at the same time.
Do not use the oven shelf to cook batters and
dough foods and also uncooked foods which need
to be prepared from scratch.
positioning the Shelf
To position the Double
Duty””’
Next, lower the front until the shelf
When properly positioned. the
shelf,
tip the back slightly
and
fit support guides fit onto the support shelf should fit snugly in place, be
the shelf’ support guides onto the
guides located at each side of the
level and not touch the back wall
support guides located on each
oven in the front.
of the oven.
side of the oven in the rear.
If arcing occurs when using the
shelf
to
cook more than one food
at the same time, turn the oven off.
Make sure the shelf is positioned
right-side-up on
all
four shelf supports
and not touching oven walls.
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To prevent arcing,
remove the
shelf when you are not using it.
How to Heat or Reheat Several Different Types of Food Together
When heating several different types of food
Heat or reheat
together,
it is important to remember that foods
different types of
absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates
food at High (10).
can be affected by the size of the food and its starting
To determine heating
temperature.
times,
add
times for
Because of the varying rates,
you may need to start
all foods together.
reheating larger or more dense foods a few minutes
After half of the time,
ahead of time, then add smaller or less dense foods.
stir or rearrange foods
Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems
(do not reverse positions). Check foods (floor
undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,
especially) after 3/4 of the total time and remove
let the
underheated food continue cooking.
any which are done. Continue cooking others.
Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.
Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop
properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory
or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
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USING YOUR LOWER OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1.
Look at
the
controls. Be sure you understand
NOTE:
how to set them properly. Read over the directions
for the Oven Controls so you understand how to
● You
may
notice a “burning” or
“oily”
smell the
first
few
times you turn your oven on. This is
use them.
normal in a new oven
and
will disappear in a short
2. Check the inside of the oven. Look at the shelves.
time. To speed the process, set a self-clean
cycle
for
Take a practice run at removing and replacing them
a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the
Self-
properly, to give sure, sturdy support.
Cleaning Oven section.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
● A fan may automatically turn on
and
off to cool
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
especially during the first weeks of using your
continue
to
run even after the oven is turned off.
new oven.
Oven
Shelves
The shelves are designed with
stop-locks so that when placed
correctly on the shelf supports,
they will stop before coming
completely out from the oven, and
will not tilt when removing food
from or placing food on them.
To remove a shelf
from the oven,
pull it forward to the stop-locks
and lift the front of the shelf. Be
certain that the shelf is cool before
touching it.
To replace the shelf
in the oven,
tilt the shelf up at the front and
slide the curved extension of the
shelf under stop-lock on shelf
support. Then slide the shelf all the
way into the oven.
When placing cookware on a shelf,
pull the shelf out to the “stop”
position. Place the cookware on
the shelf, then slide the shelf back
“into the oven. This will eliminate
reaching into the hot oven.
Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
Oven Light Switch
The light comes on automatically when the door is
opened and turns off when the door is closed.
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Use the OVEN LIGHT pad on the
~’~-
OVEN lower oven control panel to turn the
‘Q-
LIGHT
light on when the door is closed.
NOTE:
The oven light will turn off automatically and
cannot be turned on during the self-clean function.
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NOTE:
When the oven is hot, the front of the If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
cooking center gets hot too.
the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy
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Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
~~urse~finstructions
on how to adjust the thermostat.
using an oven control system. We recommend that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks to
become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
How
to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns,
place the shelves in the
4.
Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad when baking is finished
correct position before you turn the oven on. and then remove the food from the oven.
1.
Press the BAKE pad.
NOTE:
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad.
●
You may set the timer to the desired cooking time.
The last oven set temperature appears in the See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.
display. Continue pressing until the desired
● A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool
temperature is displayed.
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
3. Press the START pad. When the
oven
starts to heat,
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
the words “BAKE” and
“TEMP”
and
the
changing
temperature, starting at
100°F.,
will be displayed.
To change the oven temperature during
When the oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone
the bake cycle,
press the BAKE
pad
and then the
will sound and a
“PrE”
flashes in the display. The
INCREASE/DECREASE pad to get the new
display then
shows
the set temperature continuously.
temperature.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf
or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake
A
1
Biscuits or muffins B or C
Cookies or cupcakes
B or C
Brownies
B or C
Layer cakes
B or C
place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
Bundt
or pound cakes
A or B
shelf
~ositions
B or C. See the chart for
su~~ested
L
-.
shelf positions.
Pies or pie shells
B or C
Frozen pies
A (on cookie sheet)
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Casseroles
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Bor
C
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Roasting
A or B
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
For most casseroles and roasts, preheating is not
means bringing the oven up to the specified
necessary. For ovens without a preheat indicator light
‘temperature before putting in the food. To preheat,
or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After the oven is
set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting
preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly as
a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
possible to prevent heat from escaping.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
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next page)
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads.
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BAK~G
(continued)
Baking
Pans
Pan Placement
Use
the proper
baking
pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
.
Dark,
rough
or dull pans absorb heat resulting
in
a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
●
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in
a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
●
Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced
25°F.
depending on the food that is being
cooked. This is not necessary when baking pies or
casseroles. Use the recommended cooking time in
the recipe.
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each
other or the walls of the
oven. Allow
1-
to
1
‘h-inch space between pans as
well as from the back of the oven, the door and the
sides. If you use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other.
Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a
jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls
or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
9
0
Pies
Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or
dull
pans
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
22
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil maybe used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer
for
the estimated cooking time and do DO
NTOT
open the door to check until the
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
minimum time. Opening the oven door frequently
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
as “bake 30-40 minutes.”
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
How to Time Bake
Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically.
To set the clock,
first press the CLOCK pad.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
Press the number pads until the correct time of day
shows the correct time of day.
is displayed. Press the START pad.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns,
place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of Cook Time,
the oven will hold at
150°F.
until you press the
CLEAWOFF pad.
1.
Press the BAKE pad.
(
1
I
BAKE
I
\
J
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired temperature is displayed in the lower
left display.
~
3. Press the COOK TIME
Dad.
I
J
COOK
L
NOTE:
If your recipe requires
TIME
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the
length of the
Cook Time.
4. Press the
INCREASE~ECREASE
pad until the
desired length of baking time is displayed.
5. Press the START pad. The display shows the time
of day, the oven temperature that you set and the
Cook Time that you entered counting down.
6.
The oven will continue to cook for the programmed
amount of time, then hold at
150°F.
n
7.
Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad to turn
C~;;R
the oven off and to clear the display
if necessary. Remove the food from
the oven. Remember, foods that are
left in the oven continue cooking
after the controls are off.
NOTE:
Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure that oven light is off because heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
(continued next page)
23
—
K
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TIMED
BAHNG
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Quick Reminder
1.
Press the BAKE pad.
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to
select the oven temperature.
3. Press
the
COOK TIME pad.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to set
the length of cooking time.
5. Press the STOP TIME pad.
6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
7. Press the START pad.
To avoid possible burns,
place the shelves in the
correct position before you program the oven.
You can set the oven control to turn the oven on
automatically, cook for a specific length of time and
then switch to the reduced “hold temperature”
automatically!/.
For
example:
Let’s say it’s
2:00
and dinner time is
shortly after
7:00.
The”recipe suggests 3 hours baking
time at
325°F.
Here’s how:
n
1.
Press the BAKE pad.
BAKE
n
2. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
A
pad until “325°” is displayed.
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~
v
n
3,
COOK
TIME
Press the COOK TIME pad.
NOTE:
If your recipe requires
preheating,
yoLl
may need to add
additional time to the length
of”
the
Cook Time.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
“3HR:OO”
appears in the display. A Cook Time
of
3
hours now appears in the display.
n
5. Press the STOP TIME pad. “SET
STOP
STOP TIME” and the earliest Stop
TIME
Time you can set appear in the
display. In this example,
“5:00”
and
“STOP TIME” appear in the lower
right display.
6. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad to change
the Stop Time.
NOTE:
If you entered an impossible Stop Time
and Cook Time combination (one that requires an
earlier start time than the current time of day) then
“Err START TIME” and “STOP TIME” flash on the
display. Press the COOK TIME pad and enter the
correct Cook Time.
7. Press the START pad. At
4:00,
the oven will
turn on automatically. The oven will cook for
the programmed
3
hours and then hold at
150°F.
n
8. Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad to turn
C~:~R
the oven off and to
clear
the display
if necessary. Remove the food from
the oven.
NOTE:
Foods that spoil easily such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour 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.
The
Hold Feature
Your oven will automatically hold food after
The oven temperature will hold at
150°F.
until you
completing Timed Bake or Delayed Timed
press the
CLEAWOFF
pad.
Bake functions.
For best cooking results, remove the food from the
At the end of a Timed Bake or Delayed Timed Bake
oven immediately after the Stop Time is reached.
function, the temperature setting automatically lowers
to
1500F.
24
ADJUST THE OVEN
THE~OSTAT
(Do
It
Yourse~!J
You may feel that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced.
We recommend that you
use your new oven for
a
few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes
as
a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
If you think
it is
too
hot. adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If
you think it is
too
cool, adjust the thermostat to make
it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers,
such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
To Adjust the Thermostat:
1.
Press the BAKE pad.
1
f
2. Select
an
oven temperature between
500°F.
and
550°F.
3.
Immediately, before “ON” appears, press and hold
the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds. The time
display will change to the oven adjustment display.
4. The oven temperature can be adjusted up to
(+)
35°F.
hotter or (-)
35°F.
cooler. Press the
INCREASE pad to increase the temperature in 5
degree increments. Press the DECREASE pad to
decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments.
[—~
5. When you have made the
m
adjustment, press the START pad
to go back to the time of day
display. Use your oven as you
would normally.
NOTE:
● This adjustment will not affect the Broil or Clean
temperatures. It will be retained in memory after a
power failure.
● Pressing the CLEAWOFF pad or any function pad
while in the adjust thermostat mode will cancel the
mode and any changes made to the thermostat
will
not be saved.
25
ROASTING
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender
meat
or
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for
poultry
can
be
roasted uncovered in your oven.
meats. Therefore, oven controls are set for BAKE or
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
steady, keep spattering to a minimum. indicating the oven is
wGrking
properly. ) Roasting is
easy; just follow these directions:
1.
Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessary.
2.
Check the weight
of
the meat. Place it,
fat side up, (or for
poultry
breast-side-
up) on a trivet in a
shallow pan. The
melting fat will baste
the meat. Select a
I
~[~
Dan
as close to the
~ize
of the meat as possible. (The broiler pan with
rack is a good pan for this. ) Line the broiler pan
with aluminum foil when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats, or basting food during cooking. Avoid
spilling these materials inside the oven or inside the
oven door.
f—~
3. Press the BAKE pad.
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4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
II
A
pad until the desired temperature
is displayed.
~
5. Press the START
uad.
When the oven
I
I
starts to heat, the words “BAKE” and
u
~
v
“TEMP” and the changing oven
temperature, starting at
100°F.,
will be
displayed. When the oven reaches the
temperature you set, a tone will sound.
n
6. Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad when
C~;~R
roasting is finished.
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)
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to
10°F.;
to compensate
for
temperature increase, if desired,
remok’e
the roast from the oven sooner (at 5° to
10°F.
less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
NOTE:
● You may wish
to
use Timed Baking, as described
in the
B~king
section of this book. to turn oven on
and hold at
150°F.
● A fan
may
automatically turn on and
off
to cool
internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven it
turned
off.
● Remember that
food
will continue to cook in the
hot oven and therefore should be removed when
the desired internal temperature has been reached.
To change the oven temperature during
roasting,
press the BAKE pad and then the
INCREASE/DECREASE pad to get the new
temperature.
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per even doneness. Some commercial frozen poultry can
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
be cooked successfully’ without thawing. Follow the
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts). directions given on
the
package
label.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A.
Checking the finished internal temperature at
the completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 lbs.. check with thermometer
at half-hour intervals after half the cookhg time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A.
Roasts are easier to
slice
if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook
a roast or poultry?
A.
It is rarely necessary to preheat your oven. Preheat
only
fo~
very-small roasts, which cook in
a
short
length of time.
Q. When buying a
-
roas~
are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes.
Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when
roasting a turkey?
A.
Sealing the foil will. steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
Type
ieat
Tender
cuts;
rib,
high quality
sirloin tip, rump or top round*
Lamb
leg
or
bone-in shoulder*
Veal shoulder, leg or loin*
Pork
loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham,
Drccooked
Poultry
Chicken or
Duck
Chicken pieces
Turkev
ROASTING
GU~E
Oven
Temperature
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
350°
325°
Doneness
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well
Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
Well Done:
Well
Done:
Well Done:
Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5 Ibs.
6 to 8 lbs.
24-33
i
8-22
35-39 22-29
40–45
30-35
21-25
20–23
25-30
24-28
30-35
28-33
35–45
3040
35-45
3040
17–20 minutes
per pound (any weight)
3
to 5 lbs.
Over 5 Ibs.
35-40
30-35
35-40
10 to 15 Ibs.
Over 15 lbs.
18-25
15-20
Internal
Temperature “F.
1400–150”~
150°–1600
170°–1850
140”–1500t
150°–1600
1700–1 85°
170°–1800
1700–1 80°
1 150–1 20°
185°–1900
185°–1900
In thigh:
185°–1900
*For
bo[leles~
rolled
roasts over
6
inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to
times given
above.
tThe
U. S. Department
of
Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only
140°F.
means some
food poisoning organisms
may
survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book.—Your
Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
27
BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil unit in
the oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these
directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum.
1.
If
the meat
has
fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart.
If
desired, the
fat
may be trimmed, leaving layer
about
I/8
inch
thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan.
Always use the rack so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch on fire.
3. Position shelf on the recommended shelf position
as suggested
in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling
is
done on
C
position, but if your oven is connected to
208
volts, you may wish to use a higher position.
4. Leave the door open to
the broil stop position.
The
door stays open by itself, yet
the proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
.
5. Press the BROIL pad.
1
f
I
BROIL
I
6. Tapping the BROIL pad alternates between
LO Broil
(450°F.)
and HI Broil
(550°F.).
NOTE:
Use LO Broil to cook foods such as
poultry or thick pork chops thoroughly without
over-browning them.
7. Press the START pad.
8. Turn the food only once during the broiling.
Time the foods for the first side according to the
Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for
the
second side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
(Where two thicknesses arid times are given together,
use the
first
times given for the thinnest food. )
9. When broiling is finished press the CLEAR/OFF
pad. Serve the food immediately, and leave the
pan outside the oven to cool
during
the meal
for
easiest cleaning.
NOTE: Both the lower oven and the microwave fans
may operate during long-term broil. This is normal,
and the fans may continue to run even after the oven
is turned off.
Use of Aluminum
I’oil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the
broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to
catch
on fire. If you do not
cut the slits. you are frying, not broiling.
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Questions
and
Answers
Q.
Do I
need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
meat
f“rom
sticking?
A.
No.
The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
heat.
thus keeping the surf-ace cool enough to
prevent meat from sticking to the surface.
Howeler,
spraying the broiler rack lightly with a
vegetable cooking spray before cooking
witl
make
clean-up easier.
Q.
\Vhen
broiling, is it necessary to always use a
A.
rack in the pan?
A. Yes.
Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan.
thus
keepin&
meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack
and
stay
cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
28
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No.
Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate.
Always
salt
after cooking.
Tul”n
meat
with tongs: piercing meat with
a
fork
also al tows
juices to escape. When broiling poultry or fish,
brush each side often with
bUtter.
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown
as
they should?
In
some areas, the power
(vottage)
to the range
may
be
low.
In
these cases,
prehefit
the broil
unil
for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan
with
food in oven. Check to see if you are
usin&
the
recommended shelf position. Broil
for
tongest
period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide.
Turn
the
food only once during broiling.
1.
Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes
with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking
and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded
lower part
of
the pan.
2.
The
oven door
should
be open
to
the broil
stop position.
3.
For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the
outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise
-
through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the
meat. Use tongs to turn meat over to prevent
piercing the meat and losing juices.
4.
If desired, marinate meats or chicken before
broiling, or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to
10 minutes only.
5.
When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty
edges hang over the sides. These could soil the
oven bottom.
6.
The broiler does not need to be preheated.
However, for very thin foods, or to increase
browning, preheat if desired.
7.
Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning
the oven shelf at next lowest shelf position and
increasing cooking time given in this guide
1
k
times per side.
8.
If your range is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf on position higher.
=
Quantity andor
Shelf
Thickness
Positiol
1/2
lb.
(about
8
c
thin slices)
1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to
3/4
inch thick C
First Side
Second Side
rime, Minutes
4%
Food
Time, Minute
Comments
Arrange in single layer.
Bacon
Space evenly. Up to
8
patties
take about same
time.
Ground
Beef
Well Done
B&f
Steaks
Rare
Medium
~ell
Done
Rare
Medium
Well
Done
Chicken
J
1 inch thick
c
(1 to
1X
lbs.)
c
c
1X
inch thick c
(2 to
2X
lbs.)
c
c
1 whole
A
(2 to
2X
lbs.),
split lengthwise
6
8
12
10
15
25
5
6
11
7–8
14-16
20-25
Steaks less than 1 inch
thicktook
through before browning. Pan
frying is recommended,
Slash fat.
35
10–15
Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per
side for cut-up chicken. Brush each
side
with melted butter-
Broil
skin-side&wn
first.
Bakery Products
Bread (Toast) or
Toaster Pastries
English Muffins
+
2 to 4 slices C or D
1
pkg. (2)
2 (split) C or D
24
B
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1%–2
34
1/2
Space evenly.
~ace
English
muffins cut-side-up
and
brush
with butter. if desired.
Lobster Tails
13-16
Do not
turn over.
Cut through back of shell. Spread
Dpen.
Brush with melted butter before
broiling and after
hdf
of broiling time.
Handle and turn very carefully.
Brush with lemon butter before
and
during cooking, if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase browning.
[ncrease
time 5 to 10 minutes per side
for 1
g
inch thick or home cured ham.
Slash fat.
Fish
5
5
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well
Done
88
10
13
10
13
Slash fat.
Lamb” Chops
Medium
Well Done
!edium
2(1 inch thick),
c
about 10
to
120Z.
c
2(1
%
inch thick),
c
10
12
14
17
9
10
12
12-14
,/ell
Done
about 1 lb.
B
l-lb. pkg. (10)
c
Wieners
and
similar precooked
sausages,
bratwurst
6
1-2
If desired, split sausages in
half lengthwise; cut into 5-to
6-inch pieces.
29
O~EWTING
THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Normal
Cleaning Time:
3
hour~
Quick Reminder:
1.
prepare the oven for cleaning.
2.
Close
the oven door.
3. Press
the
CLEAN pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
to set the Clean Time.
5. Press the START pad.
Before a Clean Cycle
The range must be completely cool in order to set
the
self-clean cycle.
1.
Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware
and
any
aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t
withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in
the self-cleaning
oven. However,
they
will
dal-ken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. Wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil after self-cleaning
to make shelves slide more easily.
2. Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If
you
use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning
to prevent staining.
NOTE: Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any
soil
willburn
off when the units are heated. The bake
unit can be
lifted gently to clean
the
oven floor. If
spillover,
residue, or ash accumulate around the bake
unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.
Oven —
vent
grille
Oven —
front
frame
o
—o
v
P
7
1
-Oven
light
Openings
Oven door
in door
gasket
3.
Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and
the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened
cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door
outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the
self-
clean cycle. On these areas, use detergent and hot
water or
a
soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well
with a vinegar and water solution. This will help
prevent a brown residue from forming when the
oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth.
Do not clean the gasket. Never use a commercial
oven cleaner in or around the self-cleaning oven.
Clean
the top, sides and outside front of the oven
door with soap and water. Also use soap and water
to clean under the oven vent grille. Do not use
abrasives or oven cleaners.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.
Do not rub or clean the door
gasket—
the fiberglass material of the gasket has an
extremely low resistance to abrasion.
.4n
intact
and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for
energy-efficient oven operation and good baking
results. If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should have it replaced.
Do not let water run down through openings in
the top of the door.
To
help
prevent water from
getting in these slots when cleaning, open the door
as far as it will go.
4. Close the oven door and make sure the oven
light is off. If the oven
light
is not turned off,
the life of the bulb will
be
shortened or it may
burn out immediately. The door latches
automatically after the clean cycle is set.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven
protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.
A combination of any of these products plus the
high clean-cycle temperature may damage the
porcelain finish of the oven.
30
——
How to Set Oven for Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1.
Prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Close the oven
door
completely.
3. Press the CLEAN pad.
4. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE pad until
the desired Clean Time appears.
5. Press the START pad.
If the oven is too hot and
you
start
to
set a clean
cvcle.
the word “OFF” will
app~ar
in the display. Allow-
additional time for
coolin&
before you try to
set the cycle.
1.
Follow directions to prepare the oven for cleaning.
m
2.
Press the CLEAN pad.
3.
Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
pad until the desired Clean Time is
displayed in the lower left display.
Clean Time is normally
3
hours. You
can change the Clean Time to
anywhere between 2 and 4 hours,
depending on how dirty your oven is.
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4. Press the START pad.
START
The lower right display shows the calculated Stop
Time. “LOCKED” flashes in the display while the
door locks automatically, then it appears steadily. It
will not be possible to open the oven door until the
temperature drops below the lock temperature and the
LOCK light goes off.
5. When the LOCK light is off, open the door.
NOTE:
Both the lower oven fan and the microwave
fan may operate during the self-clean function and
continue to
ouerate
until the oven temperature has
cooled. This
is
normal,
and
the fans
m-ay
continue
to run even after the oven is turned off.
To Stop a Clean Cycle
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1.
Press the CLEAWOFF pad.
2. Wait until the oven has cooled below locking
CLEAR
temperature. You will not be able to open the
OFF
door right away unless the oven temperature is
at a safe level.
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31
O~EWTING
TI%E SELF-CLEANING
OVEN
(continued)
After Self-Cleaning
You
may
notice some white ash in the oven.
Just
wipe
If
the
oven is not
clean
after one clean cycle.
it up with a
dtimp
cloth after
the
oven
cools.
repeat
the
cycle.
If
white
spots
remain.
remove
them with a soap-filled
NOTE: No functions can be
programmed
before
the
steel
wool pad.
Be
sure
to rinse
thorougil]y
with a
door automatically unlocks.
~lnegar
:Ind
water mixture. These deposits
are
USUallY
u
salt residue that
cannot
be removed by the
clean
cycle.
How
to
Set
Delay
Start of Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1.
Prepare the oven
for
cleaning.
2. Close the oven door complete).
3.
Press the CLEAN pad.
4. Press the
INCREASE/DECREAS12
p~id
un[il
the
desired Clean Time appears.
5,
Press the STOP TIME pad.
6. Press the
lNCREASE/DECREASE
pad until
the desired Stop Time
appears
in the display.
7. Press the START pad.
Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the
clean
cycle automatically
at
a later time
than
the
present
titne
of day.
NOTE:
Before beginning. make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
1.
Foltow
steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.
(—)
2. Press the CLEAN pad.
I
CLEAN
I
n’
3.
Press the INCREASE/DECREASE
A
pad to enter the desired Clean Time.
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4. Press the STOP TIME pad.
STOP
TIME
The earliest Stop Time will be the
Clean Time selected plus the time
of day.
For example:
If the Clean
Time” is 3 hours and the time of day
is
6:00,
the Stop Time that appears
on the display will be
9:00.
5. Press the lNCREASE/DECREASE pad
to
change
the Stop Time to
a
tater
time of
day
if desired. For
eXample:
If
yoLl
set
Stop
Titne
tit
1
I
:00,
oven
will
s[art
clean cycle at
8:00
and
end
at
I 1
:()().
The door latches automatically..
n
6. Press
[he
START
pad.
START
7.
The
lower
tcft
display shows
the
Clean
Time
and
the lower right display shows the
Stop
Time.
“LOCKED..
flashes in the display
while
the door
locks automatically, then it appears steadily.
1(
will
not
be
possible to open the oven door until the
tetnperature
drops below the
lock
temperature and
the lock light
goes
off.
\Vhen
the lock light is off,
open
(he
door.
NOTk;:
Both the
Iowet-
oven fan
and
the
microwa~’e
fan may operate during the self-clean function and
continue to operate until the oven temperature has
cooled. This is normal,
and
the
f’ans
may continue
[o
run even after the oven is turned off.
32
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A.
If the clock is not set to the correct time of day
you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
Q.
Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No
cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the
oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A.
This is caused by excessive soil. Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled
and the word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe
up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q.
Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
.
.
.
Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating
and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes,
there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also
c~use
a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A.
This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven
after cleaning?
A.
Some types of soil will leave a deposit which
is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A.
Q.
A.
After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning function
dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking oil
and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they
contact shelf supports.
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
Yes.
After the self-clean cycle, the shelves may
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
33
CA~
Am
CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important
so
your cooking center will give
you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in
caring
for
it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.
Control Panel
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
use. Clean with
mild
soap
and
water or vinegar
and
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers
water, rinse with clean water
and
polish dry with a
on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
soft
cloth.
A
50/50
solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
Microwave Oven
Outside
“
Clean
the
outside of the microwave oven with
soap and a damp cloth, then rinse with a damp
cloth and dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp
cloth.
Chrome is best wiped with
a
damp cloth and
then with a dry towel.
Inside
● Keep the microwave oven clean and
sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after
cooking helps air out
the
inside of the microwave.
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of
baking
soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
● Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls
~nd
floor.
That’s because there’s little heat except
in the food, or sometimes in the cookware. Some
spatters wipe up with a paper
towel,
some may
require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with
a
sudsy
cloth, then rinse and dry.
Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside
of the door daily. When the window is soiled, wash
it with a damp
cloth,
Rinse thoroughly
and dry.
Wipe metal and plastic parts on the inside of the
door frequently.
Use a damp cloth to remove all soil
Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders or
steel and plastic pads. They may mar the surface.
Door Surface
● When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
spon&e
or soft cloth.
If you use a Brown ‘N Sear Dish:
● Use Bon
Ami’~’
brand cleanser. High heat generated
on the bottom of the Brown ‘N Sear Dish
can
cause stains to bake onto the oven
floor
if
grease
is present. These may be removed with Bon
Ami’K’
brand cleanser.
●
After using this cleanser, rinse
and
dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do not
Llse
it on the
painted surfaces such
as
the
wtills-it
may scratch
the paint.
DO NOT USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART
Ok’
YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
34
Double Duty
ShelFM
Microwave
Oven
Your shelf accessory is designed for use in the
microwave oven only; do not use it in the lower
m~
oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf.
Arcing could
occur.
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Clean
the
shelf with mild soap and water or
in the dishwasher.
Do
not clean in the self-cleaning oven.
Microwave Oven
I.amp
To replace the microwave oven lamp, first
disconnect the power at the main fuse or the
circuit breaker panel.
Remove
the grill above the microwave oven. To
do
so, open the microwave oven door, then remove
the 2 screws from the bottom of the grill.
2. Remove the light cover by removing the 2 screws.
3. Remove the tape around the base of the light. The
tape is there to prevent the light from loosening
during shipment and door closings. Removing the
tape might be difficult.
4. Unscrew the bulb carefully. Use a cloth to protect
your hands in case the glass breaks.
NOTE: The light is not stand~d. Replace it with a
similar 125-volt, 20-watt bulb, which is available
from your GE supplier.
5. Screw the replacement bulb into the socket and
replace the light cover and grill. Reconnect the
power to the cooking center.
Probe
Microwave Oven
The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and
water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the
temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn
spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry.
Do
not immerse the temperature probe in water.
Do not store the temperature probe in the oven.
(continued next page)
35
CA~
AND CLEANING
(continued)
Lift-Off Oven Door
Lower Oven
The oven door is removable,
but it is heavy. You
may
need
help
removing
and
replacing
the
door.
Do not lift the door
by
the handle.
This
can
cause
the
(TIaSS
to
break
or can cause
;anlage
to the door.
To
remove the door,
open it a
few
inches
to
the special stop
l~osition
that will hold the door
~)pen.
Grasp
firmly
on each side
and lift the door straight up and
off the hinges,
NOTE:
● Be careful
not
to place hands between the
hinge
and
the oven door frame
as
the hinge
could
snap back
and pinch fingers.
●
V’hi
le
working in
the
oven
area,
cover the hinges
with
towels
or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To
replace the door,
make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at
the
same
time. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them
back
out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of the door:
● Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
● The area outside the gasket
ctin
be cleaned with a
scouring pad.
● Do not rub or clean
the
door gasket—the fiberglass
material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential
for
energy-efficient
oven operation
and
good baking results. If you
notice
the
gasket
becoming worn.
frayed
or
damaged
in any way or
if
it has become displaced
on
the door.
yoL[
should have it replaced.
NOTE: The
gasket
is designed with
a
gap
at the
bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Inside Gasket
Gasket
Outside Gasket
I
I
I
I
Outside of the door:
● Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides
and
front
of the oven door. Rinse well. You
may also use a glass cleaner
to
clean the
glass
on the
outside of the door.
● Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing
acids
may
caLIse
discoloration and should be wiped
LIp
immediately.
‘When
surface is cool, clean and rinse.
● Do not use oven cleaners. cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives
on
the outside of the door.
Oven
Shelves
Lower Oven
Clean
the shelves with a mild abrasive cleanser.
After
cleaning, rinse
the shelves with clean water
and
dry
with a clear, cloth.
To
remove heavy, burned-on soil,
use
soapy metal
The oven shelves
may
be cleaned in self cleaning
pads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinse
oven.
However, they will darken, lose their luster and
and dry.
become hard to slide.
Jvipe
the shelf supports with
cooking oil after self-cleaning to make shelves slide
more easily.
36
~roiler Pan and Rack
Lower Oven
After broiling,
remove the broiler pan from the
oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour
out
grease
from the
pan
into a proper container. Wash
and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot
water with a
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle
the
rack with
detergent
while hot and cover with
wet
paper
towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove
burned-on
foods.
The broiler pan may
be
cleaned with a commercial
oven cleaner. Do not use
an
oven cleaner on the rack.
Both the broiler pan and rack can also be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in
the cooking center.
Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the
self-cleaning oven.
Light Replacement
Lower
Oven
CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb,
disconnect the electric power for your oven at the
main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to
let
the light cover and bulb cool completely
before removing or replacing them. When in use, light
bulbs can become warm
enough
to break if touched
with a moist cloth or towel. When cleaning, avoid
~.}uching
warm
lights
with cleaning cloths if the light
/er
is removed.
The oven light (bulb) is covered with a glass removable
cover which is held in place with a wire. Remove the
oven door, if desired, to reach the cover easily.
To remove:
●
Hold
your hand under the
‘/
cover so it doesn’t fall
when released. With
fingers of the same hand,
@Q
@
,:,,p@
)
~~
firmly push back the wire
G
until it clears the cover.
I “
i
Lift off the cover.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.
●
Replace bulb with 40-watt home appliance bulb.
To replace cover:
●
Place it into the groove of the light receptacle. Pull
the wire forward to the center of cover until it snaps
in place. When in place, the wire holds the cover
firmly. Be certain the wire is in the depression in the
center of the cover.
● Connect electric power to the oven.
Glass Surfaces
Painted Surfaces
To clean the outside glass finish, use a
glass
cleaner.
Painted surfaces include the control panel. Clean
Rinse and polish with a dry
cloth.
Do not allow the
these areas with soap and water or a vinegar and
water or cleaner to run down inside openings in the
water solution.
Do not use commercial oven
top of the oven door while cleaning.
cleaners, cleansing powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted surface.
Oven Vent Duct
The oven is vented through a duct that’s located on the left side of the oven
just above the door. Moisture and vapors from the oven are vented through
L*
when
oven
is i
n
use,
Never cover the hole in the duct. TO do so Prevents it
in
functioning properly during cooking and cleaning.
(contittued next page)
B
●
o
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
r
Microwave Oven
PROBLEM
CONTROL PANEL ON,
YET, OVEN WILL
NOT OPERATE
FOODS
OVERCOO~D
OR UNDERCOOKED
“PROBE” APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY
“ERROR’7APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
The START pad not pressed.
●
The
door not securely closed,
● Another function was pressed. Press the CLEAWOFF pad to cancel.
● Numbers not entered after pressing
the
TIME COOK pad.
● Finished temperature not entered after pressing the TEMP COOK pad.
●
Probe is still plugged into the oven receptacle. Remove it.
● The CLEAWOFF pad pressed accidentally.
●
Not enough time set when using Time Cook function because starting
temperatures of foods varied widely.
●
Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time.
●
Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish. Check the cookbook or
Temperature Cooking section of this guide.
● Incorrect power
level
entered.
●
Dish not rotated, turned or stirred as called for in recipe.
Q
Too many dishes in the oven at the same time.
●
Food not thoroughly defrosted.
●
Improper use of covering. Check the cookbook and this guide for instructions.
—
●
The probe not inserted properly into the oven receptacle or food.
Q
The probe not used, although the TEMP COOK pad has been pressed.
●
When using the Temp Cook function, you
have
entered a temperature of less
than
80°F,
or more than
199°F.
38
1
Lower Oven
PROBLEM
“F-” AND A NUMBER
FLASH IN THE DISPLAY
‘OVEN WILL
NOT OPERATE
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
~uNTROLS
WILL NOT WORK
CONTROL PANEL
GOES BLANK
OR BLINKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
●
If the
display flashes “F-” and a number, you have a function
error
code.
Press the
CLEAWOFF
pad. A11ow the
oven
to cool 1 hour. Place the oven
back into operation.
If
the function error occurs again, disconnect all power
to the oven and call for service.
●
Difficulty
may be in the main distribution panel
of
your
house
by a blown
oven circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the
main fuse or the main
circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply,
If
a circuit breaker is
involved, reset it. If the control box uses
tises,
the oven fuse (a cartridge-type)
should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR
WITH
ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS. If after doing one of these procedures, the fuse
blows or circuit breaker trips again, call for service.
NOTE: Apartment tenants or condominium owners should request their
building management to perform
this
check before calling for service.
●
The oven controls are not properly set.
●
The door is still locked. Let the oven cool to a safe temperature.
c
Light bulb is loose or is burned out.
● The OVEN LIGHT pad is defective.
● The oven is in the Self-Clean function.
●
Clock not set. Press the CLOCK pad and enter the time. Press the START pad.
●
If it cannot be reset by pressing pads, electrical service to your residence has
caused interference signals on the main power line. Disconnect your cooking
center
at
the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Wait
one
minute and reconnect
power. Reset the clock.
(continued
next
[)ocqe)
39
THE
PROBLEM
SOLVER
(continued)
Lower Oven
PROBLEM
“BURNING”
OR
“OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN
WHEN TURNED ON
OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
IN OVEN
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
IN OVEN
OVEN WILL
NOT SELF-CLEAN
OVEN DOOR
WILL NOT UNLOCK
STRONG ODOR
FAN NOISE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
● This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time.
To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of
3
hours.
See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
● The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the
Oven
Thermostat—
Do
It
Y~~urse~section.
● BROIL and START
pads
not pressed.
●
The door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
● Improper shelf position
is
being used. See the
Broilin&
section.
● Necessary preheating was not done.
●
Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
● Cookware is not suited
for
broiling.
●
Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and s] it.
●
BAKE and START pads are not pressed.
●
Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.
● Roasting pan is too small.
● Improper cookware is being used.
● The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven
Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
●
A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning.
●
Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.
●
Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up
prior to self-cleaning.
● The CLEAN and START pads are not pressed.
●
The door is opened. Close securely.
●
The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature.
●
An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for
the first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
●
A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal,
and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE
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cancelled
check -
COOKING CENTER
here. Proof of original purchase date
WARRANTY
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
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WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This warranty is extended to
For one year from date of original
the original purchaser and any
purchase, we will provide, free of
succeeding owner for products
charge, parts and service labor in
purchased for ordinary home use
your
home to repair or replace
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
any part of the microwave
and Washington,
D.C.
In Alaska the
cooking center
that fails because
warranty
is
the same except that it
of a manufacturing defect.
is LIMITED because you must pay
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
to ship the product to the
sewice
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
For the second through fifth year
All warranty service will be
from date of original purchase, we
provided by our Factory Service
will provide, free of charge, a
Centers or by our authorized
replacement
magnetron tube
if
Customer
Care@’
sewicers
during
the magnetron tube fails because
normal working hours.
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the
sewice
trip to your home
Should your appliance need
and service labor charges.
sewice, during warranty period or
beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to teach
you how to use the product.
Read
your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities as
described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
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Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states
do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other, rights which
va~
from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty,
write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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