Microwave/Convection
Cooking Center
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JTP95
Owner’s Manual
164D4290P051 49-80093 05-01 JR
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–9
Operating Instructions
Lower Oven Control Panel
. . . . .23
Lower Oven Controls . . . . .23–38
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . .36
Microwave Control Panel . .10, 11
Microwave Oven Controls
. .10–22
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 34
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . .16–18
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . .41
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Oven Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Oven Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven
. . 37, 38
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Troubleshooting Tips . . . 43–46
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . Back Cover
Product Registration . . . . . 49, 50
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
inside the upper oven on the
left side.
The electrical output of the
microwave oven in this cooking
center is 1000 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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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 cancer, 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
■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.
■Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
■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:
■ door (bent)
■ hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
■ door seals and sealing surfaces.
WARNING
—To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
■Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. 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.
■Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■Be sure the cooking center is securely
installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached
to the house structure. Weight on the oven
door could cause the oven to tip and result
in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit,
or hang on the oven door.
■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
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment. Do not
repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
■Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—for
example, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.
■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 operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
■Do not leave children alone—children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door. They could damage
the cooking center and cause severe
personal injury.
■
CAUTION:
Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets
above an oven; children climbing on the
oven to reach items could be seriously
injured.
■Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the
cooking center.
■Large scratches or impacts to glass door
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
■Wear proper clothing. Loose-fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
while using the appliance. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements and
may cause severe burns.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering
pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be
put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
WARNING!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■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 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.
■Do not store flammable material in an
oven or near the cooking center.
■Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
■For your safety, 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 or
near the cooking center.
■Do not touch heating elements or 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 oven vent
openings, surfaces near the openings, and
crevices around the oven door.
■
REMEMBER:
The inside surface of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against
foodborne illness.
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…
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Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave
Energy” section in this manual.
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 from paper or
plastic containers before placing bags
in oven.
■Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
■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 any time—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 shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.
■This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
■Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed
jars—will explode and should not be
heated in this microwave oven. Such use of
the microwave oven could result in injury.
■Do not operate the microwave oven
without the turntable and support in place.
■Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute
the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula or breast
milk. The container may feel cooler than
the milk really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
■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 “skin” such
as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples,
chicken livers and other giblets, and egg
yolks should be pierced to allow steam to
escape during cooking.
■Don’t 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.
■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.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
Make sure all 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.”
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring
cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave
35–45 seconds 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.
■If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed 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.
■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
■Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
■Paper towels, waxed 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.
■Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave oven.
Electrical shock or fire could occur.
■While paper plates may be used for timed
cooking and defrosting, do not use them with
Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave-safe
plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with
plastic wrap.
■Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or
vented as directed by 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.
■Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in
the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1
inch away from the sides of the oven.
■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 over-cooking conditions as are glass or
ceramic materials and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of over-cooking. In
longer exposures to over-cooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
■
Follow these guidelines:
■ Use microwave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■ Do not microwave empty containers.
■ Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
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If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.
ARCING
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
■Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like antennas).
■Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
■Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the microwave.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all.
Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving
it or putting anything into it.
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, we
recommend the following before removing
the container from the oven:
■Allow the container to stand in the oven for
30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
■Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
SUPER HEATED WATER
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
■Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
■Light reflection around the door or the
outer case.
■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 using your microwave oven.
It’s similar to the interference caused by
other small appliances and does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
■A dull thumping sound while the oven
is operating.
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
WARNING!
SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN
■ Stand away from the oven when opening
the oven door. Hot air or steam which
escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
■ Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Keep the cooking center clean and free
of accumulations of grease or spillovers,
which may ignite.
■ Never leave the oven door open when you
are not watching the cooking center.
■ Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags
in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
■ Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
■ After broiling, always take the broiler
pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire
next time you use the oven.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
in or near your oven.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s
Manual.
■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-clean cycle is used.
■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the probe, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.
■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting a self-cleaning cycle.
■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
■Listen for a 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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Using the microwave oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
Display
Displays the time during cooking
functions, the power level being used,
the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food
weights, 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).
AUTO SENSOR CONTROLS
The top row of pads lists specific items you
may choose to heat or cook.
POPCORN
Use to pop popcorn.
BEVERAGE
Use to heat a cup of coffee or other
beverage.
REHEAT
Use when foods need a quick warm up.
VEGETABLE
Use when cooking vegetables.
POTATO
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
CHICKEN/FISH
Use when cooking chicken or fish fillets.
ADD 30 SEC
Each time you press this pad the set time is
increased 30 seconds.
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you
two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
pad once for Auto
Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry
and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other foods.
TIME COOK
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
HELP
The help pad displays feature information
and helpful hints. Press the
HELP
pad, then
press a feature pad.
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Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
POWER LEVEL
Press to choose the power level you want to
set. Watch the display while pressing this
pad to select the power level you want to
set. You will also see a defrost level. This
setting will allow you to choose your own
defrost time by using the number pads.
Number Pads
After pressing a function pad, press the
number pads to set the exact amount of
time you want to cook for. For example; if
you press the
1, 2
and
5
pads, you have set 1
minute and 25 seconds.
CLEAR/OFF
Press once to interrupt or change a
function. Press twice to clear the display.
SOUND LEVEL
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.
Press the
SOUND LEVEL
pad Choose 0–3
for mute to loud.
START/PAUSE
After all selections are made, press this pad
to start the oven. The
START/PAUSE
pad
must be pressed to turn on any function.
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking
without opening the microwave oven door
or clearing the display.
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. Press the number pads to
set the time. Press the
KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC
pad. Press the
KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC
pad twice to clear the display.
Does not turn on microwave energy.
This timer cannot be used while the
microwave is being used. Use the lower
oven timer.
REMINDER
The
REMINDER
feature can be used like an
alarm clock, and it can be used at any time,
even when the oven is operating. The
reminder can be set up to 24 hours later.
DELAY START
Allows you to set the microwave to delay
cooking up to 24 hours.
AM/PM
Allows you to set the microwave for AM or
PM during timed cooking operations.
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED
Press this pad before setting the clock.
The scroll speed of the display can be
changed. Press and hold the
CLOCK/SCROLL
SPEED
pad about 3 seconds to bring up the
display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll
speed.
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Changing the microwave power level.
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook,
Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
To change the power level…
Press the
TIME COOK
pad or the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
pad.
Enter cooking or defrosting time.
Press the
POWER LEVEL
pad.
Select desired power level 1–10.
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Each power level gives you microwave energy a
certain percent of the time.
■
Power level 7
is microwave energy 70%
of the time.
■
Power level 3
is energy 30% of the time.
■Most cooking will be done on
High
(power level 10)
which gives you 100%
power. Power level 10 will cook faster
but food may need more frequent
stirring, rotating or turning over.
A lower setting will cook more evenly
and need less stirring or rotating of the
food. Some foods may have better flavor,
texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. Use a lower power level
when cooking foods that have a tendency
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave
energy cycles off) give time for the food
to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside
of the food. An example of this is shown
with
power level 3
—the defrost cycle.
If microwave energy did not cycle off,
the outside of the food would cook
before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for
various power levels:
■
High 10:
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
■
Med-High 7:
Gentle cooking of meat
and poultry; baking casseroles and
reheating.
■
Medium 5:
Slow cooking and
tenderizing for stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
■
Low 2 or 3:
Defrosting; simmering;
delicate sauces.
■
Warm 1:
Keeping food warm; softening
butter.
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Time Cook I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99
minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High)
is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
Press the
TIME COOK
pad.
Enter cooking time. For example,
press
1
,
5
,
0
and
0
for 15 minutes.
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the
POWER
LEVEL.
pad Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
You may open the door during Time
Cook to check the food. Close the door
and press the
START/PAUSE
pad to
resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
Press the
TIME COOK
pad.
Enter cooking time.
Change power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the
POWER
LEVEL
pad. Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the
TIME COOK
pad again.
Enter the second cook time.
Change the power level if you don’t
want full power. (Press the
POWER
LEVEL
pad. Select a desired power
level 1–10.)
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
Express Cook
This is a quick way to set cooking time for
1–6 minutes.
Press one of the
EXPRESS COOK
pads
(from
1
to
6
) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking
at
power level 10.
For example, press the
2
pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time
is counting down. Press the
POWER LEVEL
pad and enter 1–10.
Add 30 Seconds
You can use this feature two ways:
■It will add 30 seconds to the time
counting down each time the pad is
pressed.
■It can be used as a quick way to set
30 seconds of cooking time. No need
to press the
START/PAUSE
pad, the
oven will start immediately.
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Using the timed microwave features.
Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.
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Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green)
1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen green)
10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
(frozen lima)
10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch 18 to 25 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
1 bunch (1
1
⁄4 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh spears)
1 bunch (1
1
⁄4 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen, chopped)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 1
1
⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(wedges)
7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
1 lb. 6 to 9 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(fresh, whole)
1 medium head 9 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 5
1
⁄2 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
1 to 3 ears 3 to 5 min. In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,
per ear use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup
water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear 5 to 7 min. Place in a round glass baking dish. Cover with vented
2 to 3 ears 2 to 4 min. plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
2 lbs. unshelled 9 to 12 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen)
10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) 11 to 14 min. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole
with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
(fresh, whole, sweet
1 (6 to 8 oz.) 2 to 5 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart,
or white)
in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz. 5 to 8 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
(frozen, chopped, and leaf)
10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Squash
(fresh, summer, and yellow)
1 lb. sliced 4 to 7 min. In 1
1
⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(winter, acorn, or butternut)
1 squash 7 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
(about 1 lb. each) glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.
Time Defrost
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the
auto feature section.)
Press the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
pad
twice.
Enter defrosting time.
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
Turn food over when the oven
signals.
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but
can be changed. You can defrost small
items quickly by raising the power level
after entering the time.
Power level 7
cuts
the total defrosting time in about half;
power level 10
cuts the total time to
approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
Defrosting Tips
■
Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food
has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■
Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave-safe dish.
■
Foods that spoil easily should not be
allowed to sit out for more than one hour
after defrosting. Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria.
■
For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted
before cooking.
■
When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a
few minutes.
Food Time Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1/2 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half the time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
9 to 12 min.
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2 (10-oz. package)
3 to 7 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks (1 lb.)
3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
5 to 8 min. per lb. Turn meat over after first half of time.
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
11 to 16 min. per lb. Use
power level 1.
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and
shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with
table knife.Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
15 to 22 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.
(2
1
⁄
2
to 3 lbs.)
After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Chicken, whole (2
1
⁄
2
to 3 lbs.)
20 to 28 min. Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken
over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in
the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
9 to 16 min. per lb. Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of
time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
5 to 10 min. per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first
half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for
second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Defrosting Guide
At one half of selected defrosting
time, the oven signals TURN. At
this time, turn food over and
break apart or rearrange pieces
for more even defrosting. Shield
any warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the
cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Sensor Cooking
■The proper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
■Always use microwave-safe containers
and cover them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing
plastic containers—they can prevent
steam from escaping and cause food
to overcook.
■Be sure the outside of the cooking
containers and the inside of the
microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads
of moisture turning into steam
can mislead the sensor.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less
than 1.75 ounces or larger than
3.5 ounces. Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the
microwave.
Press the
POPCORN
pad. The oven
starts immediately.
If you open the door while POP is displayed,
ERROR will appear. Close the door, press the
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20—30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing the
POPCORN
pad, press
the
9
pad immediately after the oven
starts for an extra 20 seconds. Press the
9
pad again to add another 10 seconds
(total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing the
POPCORN
pad, press
the
1
pad immediately after the oven
starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.
Press the
1
pad again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds
less time).
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
(less time) (more time)
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Beverage
Press the
BEVERAGE
pad to heat a cup of
coffee or other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature
may be very hot. Remove the container
with care.
Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Place covered food in the oven.
Press the
REHEAT
pad. The oven
starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the
START/PAUSE
pad
immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If the food
is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for
more time. Reheated foods may have wide
variations in temperature. Some areas may be
extremely hot.
Some foods not recommended for use with
REHEAT—It is best to use Time Cook for
these foods:
■Bread products.
■Foods that must be reheated
uncovered.
■Foods that need to be stirred or
rotated.
■Foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating.
How to Change the Automatic Settings:
To reduce time by 10%:
Press the
1
pad after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press the
9
pad after the feature pad.
(less time) (more time)
Vegetables
Use the Vegetables feature to cook 4–16 ounces
of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.
For fresh vegetables, add 2
tablespoons of water per serving. For
frozen vegetables, follow package
instructions for adding water. Cover
with lid or plastic wrap. Place
vegetables in the oven.
Press the
VEGETABLE
pad once for
fresh vegetables, twice for frozen
vegetables, or three times for canned
vegetables. The oven starts
immediately. The oven signals when
steam is sensed and time remaining
is counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the
START/PAUSE
pad
immediately.
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook
for more time.
How to Change the Automatic Settings:
To reduce time by 10%:
Press the
1
pad after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press the
9
pad after the feature pad.
(less time) (more time)
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.
To reduce time by 10%: Press the 1 pad after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press the 9 pad
after the feature pad.
Potato
The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.
Pierce skin with fork and place
potatoes on the turntable. If cooking
three or more potatoes, arrange in a
star pattern.
Press the
POTATO
pad. The oven
starts immediately. The oven signals
when steam is sensed and the time
remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the
START/PAUSE
pad
immediately.
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook
for more time.
(less time) (more time)
Chicken/Fish
Use the Chicken/Fish feature to cook 1–8 pieces
of chicken or 4–16 ounces of fish.
Place covered chicken or fish in the
oven. Press the
CHICKEN/FISH
pad
once for chicken pieces or twice for
fish. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press the
START/PAUSE
pad
immediately.
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook
for more time.
(less time) (more time)
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The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press Defrost Auto/Time once for
Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.
Defrost Auto/Time
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up
to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other
frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the
defrosting times and power levels to give
even defrosting results for meats, poultry
and fish.
Press the
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
pad
once.
Using the Conversion Guide at right,
enter food weight. For example,
press pads
1
and
2
for 1.2 pounds
(1 pound, 3 ounces).
Press
START/PAUSE.
Time Defrost is explained in the
Using the
timed microwave features
section.
■Remove meat from package and place
on microwave-safe dish.
■Twice during defrost, the oven signals
TURN.
At each
TURN
signal, turn the
food over. Remove defrosted meat or
shield warm areas with small pieces
of foil.
■After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds
and ounces, the ounces must be
converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
Weight of Food Enter Food Weight
in Ounces (tenths of a pound)
1–2 .1
3.2
4–5 .3
6–7 .4
8.5
9–10 .6
11 .7
12–13 .8
14–15 .9
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Using the other microwave features.
Cooking Complete Reminder: To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and
beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the time
of day while microwaving.
Press the
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED
pad.
Enter time of day.
Select
AM
or
PM.
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad or the
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED
pad.
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can
be changed.
Press and hold the
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED
pad about 3 seconds to bring up the display.
Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE
allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing
the display.
Help
The
HELP
pad displays feature
information and helpful hints. Press the
HELP
pad, then select a feature pad.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the
microwave to delay cooking up to
24 hours.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Enter the time you want the oven to
start. (Be sure the microwave clock
shows the correct time of day.)
Select
AM
or
PM.
Select any combination of Defrost
Auto/Time and Time Cook.
Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
The Delay Start time will be displayed
plus
DS.
The oven will automatically start
at the delayed time.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing the
CLOCK/SCROLL SPEED pad.
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Child Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or
used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press
and hold the
CLEAR/OFF
pad for about
3 seconds.
When the control panel is locked, an
L
will be displayed to the extreme right.
Sound Level
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press the
SOUND LEVEL pad. Choose 0–3 for mute to loud.
Display On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press
and hold the
0
pad for about 3 seconds.
The Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
Kitchen Timer
Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer and can
be used at any time, even when the oven is
operating.
How to use as a minute timer:
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
Enter time you want to count down.
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
When time is up, the oven will signal.
To turn off the timer signal, press the
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the
timer is operating.
To cancel the timer during the
countdown press the
KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC
pad.
Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, and can be used at any time, even when
the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be
set up to 24 hours later.
Press the
REMINDER
pad.
Enter the time you want the oven to
remind you. (Be sure the microwave
clock shows the correct time of day.)
Select
AM
or
PM.
Press the
REMINDER
pad. When
Reminder signal occurs, press the
REMINDER
pad to turn it off. The
Reminder time may be displayed by
pressing the
REMINDER
pad.
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show
that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder
before it occurs, press the REMINDER pad, then 0.
The REM indicator will no longer be lit.
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Microwave terms.
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■ the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.
■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■ foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■ metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
■ recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic
wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish
cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner
so excess steam can escape.
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Lower Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-
cleaning mode and the times set for the
timer or automatic oven operations.
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).
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the
oven and call for service.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed
functions must be reset.
The time of day (may be incorrect) will flash in the
display when there has been a power outage.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
CONVECTION BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select baking with the
convection function.
CONVECTION ROAST Pad
Press this pad to select roasting with the
convection function.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock, the timer,
the oven temperature, the internal food
temperature, the start time and length of
operation for timed baking and self-cleaning.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel
ALL
oven operations
except the clock and timer.
PROBE Pad
Press this pad when using the probe to cook
food to the desired internal temperature.
(For use in the lower oven only.)
SELF CLEAN Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the
Using the self-cleaning
lower oven
section.
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn the oven light on or off.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with
COOKING TIME
or
SELF
CLEAN
pads to set the oven to start and stop
automatically at a time you set.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
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Special features of your lower oven control.
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day. They remain in the
control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.
If you wish to turn
OFF
this feature, follow
the steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
DELAY START
pad until
no shdn
(no shut-off) appears in
the display.
Press the
START
pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this
to use the Centigrade selections.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad. The
display will show
F
(Fahrenheit).
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad again. The
display will show
C
(Centigrade).
Press the
START
pad.
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock down the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad. The
display will show
LOC OFF.
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad again.
The display will show
LOC ON.
Press the
START
pad to activate
the control lockout feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
To unlock the control, repeat steps 1
and 2. Press the
START
pad when the
display shows
LOC OFF.
When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed the display will show
LOC.
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect
the CLOCK, KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and OVEN
LIGHT touch pads.
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous
6 second beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows
CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
again. The display shows
BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep every
6 seconds.)
Press the
START
pad.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.
If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
CLOCK
pad once. The
display will show
12 hr.
If this is
the choice you want, press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to
change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show
24 hr.
If this is the choice you want,
press the
START
pad.
Press the
CLOCK
pad again to black-
out the clock display. The display
will show
OFF.
If this is the choice
you want, press the
START
pad.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you
will not be able to use the Delay Start function.
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Special features of your lower oven control.
Cook and Hold
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.
This feature can be used only at the end
of Timed Baking using Automatic Stop.
To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows
SF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
The display will show
Hld OFF.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show
Hld ON.
Press the
START
pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
Using Convection Conversion
By using the Convection Conversion feature you
can automatically convert the oven temperature
from regular baking to Convection Bake
temperatures.
To convert the oven temperature for
convection baking, follow the steps below.
Press and hold the
CONVECTION
BAKE
pad for 4 to 5 seconds.
CON Con Bake
will show in the display.
Using the number pads, enter
the temperature recommended
in the recipe.
Press the
START
pad.
The display shows the converted
(reduced) temperature. For
example, if you entered a recipe
temperature of 350°F., the display
will show
325°F.
when it is converted.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when
baking is finished.
NOTE: Conversion must be set each time you
want to use it. It is not held in memory.
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To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.
To remove a shelf,
pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace,
place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
The lower oven has 7 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE: A cooling 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.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D
Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes, layer
cakes, pies
Casseroles C or D
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.
The control will beep when the oven is preheated
and the display will show your set temperature.
This may take approximately 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pans should not touch each
other or the walls of the oven. If you need
to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 1
1
⁄2″between pans, from
the front, back and sides of the wall.
Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. If you
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of
the oven.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.
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Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) E 10 7 Space evenly. Up to
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick E 10 9 8 patties take about
the same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare 1″ thick E 8 6 Steaks less than 1″
Medium 1 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs. E 10 8 thick cook through
Well Done E 12 10 before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
Rare 1
1
⁄2″ thick E 10 8
Medium 2 to 2
1
⁄2
lbs. E 15 14–16
Well Done E 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole C 25 10 Reduce time about 5
2 to 2
1
⁄2 lbs., to 10 minutes per side
split lengthwise for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Lobster Tails 2–4 C 13–16 Do not Cut through back of
6 to 8 oz. each turn shell. Spread open.
over. Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick E 5 5 Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.
Ham Slices 1″ thick D 5 5 Increase time 5 to
(precooked) 10 minutes per side
for 1
1
⁄2″ thick or
home-cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) E 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15
Lamb Chops
Medium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done to 12 oz. E 12 10
Medium 2 (1
1
⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 14 12
Well Done E 17 12–14
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Using the lower oven.
How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Place the meat or fish on the broiler
grid in the broiler pan.
Follow suggested shelf positions in
the
Broiling Guide.
If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.
Press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad once for
HI Broil.
To change to
LO Broil,
press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad again.
Press the
START
pad.
When broiling is finished, press
the
CLEAR/OFF
pad.
NOTE: Broil will not work if the temperature
probe is plugged in.
Leave the door open to the broil
stop position. The door stays open
by itself, yet the proper temperature
is maintained in the oven.
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To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct
time of day for the automatic oven timing
functions to work properly. The time of
day cannot be changed during a timed
baking or self-cleaning cycle.
Press the
CLOCK
pad.
Press the number pads.
Press the
START
pad until the time
of day shows in the display.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER
ON/OFF
pad.
Press the number pads until the
amount of time you want shows in
the display. For example, to set 2
hours and 45 minutes, press
2, 4
and
5
in that order. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours
and minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. If you
make a mistake press the
KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF
pad and begin again.
Press the
START
pad.
When the timer reaches
:00
, the
control will beep 3 times followed
by one beep every 6 seconds until
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following
the steps in the Special features of your lower
oven control section under Tones at the End of
a Timed Cycle.
The timer is a minute timer only.
The timer does not control oven
operations. The maximum setting on
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.
To Reset the Timer
If the display is still showing the time
remaining, you may change it by pressing
the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad, then
press the number pads until the time
you want appears in the display.
If the remaining time is not in the display
(clock, delay start or cooking time are in
the display), recall the remaining time by
pressing the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad
and then pressing the number pads to
enter the new time you want.
To Cancel the Timer
Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad twice.
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NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59 minutes
should be changed to hours and
minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes.The
oven temperature and the cooking
time that you entered will be
displayed.
Press the
START
pad.
The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired baking time. Maximum time
that can be entered in minutes is 59.
Cooking times more than 59 minutes
should be changed to hours and
minutes. For example, enter 90
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. The
oven temperature and the cooking
time that you entered will be
displayed.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the oven to turn
on and start cooking.
Press the
START
pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press the
DELAY START
pad to
check the start time you have set or press
the
COOKING TIME
pad to check the
length of cooking time you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at
100°F.) and the cooking time
countdown.
At the end of timed baking, the oven will
turn off. The end of cycle tone will sound.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display.
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For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness.
The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
NOTE: The probe is for use in the lower oven only.
Use of probes other than the one
provided with this product may result in
damage to the probe.
Use the handles of the probe and plug
when inserting and removing them from
the meat and outlet.
■
To avoid damaging your probe, do not use
tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.
■
To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is
completely defrosted before inserting.
■
To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the
probe from the outlet until the oven has
cooled.
■
Never leave your probe inside the oven during
a self-cleaning cycle.
■
Do not store the probe in the cooking center.
The temperature probe has a
skewer-like probe at one end and a
plug at the other end that goes into
the outlet in the oven.
After preparing the meat and placing it
on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid,
follow these directions for proper probe
placement.
Lay the probe on the outside of the
meat along the top or side and mark
with your finger where the edge of
the meat comes to on the probe. The
point should rest in the center of the
thickest meaty part of the roast.
Insert the probe completely into the
meat. It should not touch the bone,
fat or gristle.
For roasts with no bone, insert the probe
into the meatiest part of the roast. For
bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe
into the center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.
Insert the probe into the center of dishes
such as meat loaf or casseroles. When
cooking fish, insert the probe from just
above the gill into the meatiest area,
parallel to the backbone.
Insert the probe into the meatiest part of
the inner thigh from below and parallel
to the leg of a whole turkey.
How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe
Insert the probe into the meat.
Plug the probe into the outlet in the
oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the
way in. Close the oven door.
Press the
PROBE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired internal food or meat
temperature.
Press the
BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
The display will flash if the probe is inserted into
the outlet and you have not set a probe
temperature and pressed the START pad.
When the oven starts to heat, the word
LO
will be in the display.
After the internal temperature of the meat
reaches 100°F., the changing internal
temperature will be shown in the display.
When the internal temperature of the
meat reaches the temperature you
have set, the probe and the oven
turn off and the oven control signals.
To stop the signal, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Use hot pads to
remove the probe from the food. Do
not use tongs to pull on it—they
might damage it.
To change the oven temperature during
the Roast cycle, press the
BAKE
pad and
then the number pads to set the new
temperature.
■
If the probe is removed from the food before
the final temperature is reached, a tone will
sound and the display will flash until the probe
is removed from the oven.
■
You can use the timer even though
you cannot use timed oven operations.
Probe
Cable
Handles
Plug
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Using the lower convection oven.
The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of
time while using convection cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection heating element.
Adapting Recipes…
You can use your favorite recipes in the
convection oven.
When baking, reduce baking
temperature by 25°F.
No need to preheat when cooking longer
than 15 minutes.
■
For more information on adapting recipes, see
the Convection Cookbook.
■
Use pan size recommended.
■
Some package instructions for frozen casseroles
or main dishes have been developed using
commercial convection ovens. For best results
in this oven, preheat the oven and use the
temperature on the package.
To help you understand the difference
between convection bake and roast and
traditional bake and roast, here are some
general guidelines.
Convection Bake
■
Ideal for evenly browned baked foods cooked
on multiple shelves.
■
Good for large quantities of baked foods.
■
Good results with cookies, biscuits, muffins,
brownies, cupcakes, cream puffs, sweet rolls,
angel food cake and bread.
Heat comes from the heating element in
the rear of the oven. The convection fan
circulates the heated air evenly over and
around the food. Preheating is not
necessary with foods having a bake time
of over 15 minutes.
Convection Roast
■
Good for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.
Heat comes from the top heating
element. The convection fan circulates
the heated air evenly over and around the
food. Meat and poultry are browned on
all sides as if they were cooked on a
rotisserie. Using the roasting rack
provided, heated air will be circulated
over, under and around the food being
roasted. The heated air seals in juices
quickly for a moist and tender product
while, at the same time, creating a rich
golden brown exterior.
When you are convection roasting it is
important that you use the broiler pan
and grid and the special roasting rack for
best convection roasting results. The pan
is used to catch grease spills and the grid
is used to prevent grease spatters.
Place the meat on the special roasting
rack. The rack holds the meat. The rack
allows the heated air to circulate under
the meat and increase browning on the
underside of the meat or poultry.
■Place the shelf in the lowest shelf
position (A).
■Place the grid on the broiler pan and
put the roasting rack over them making
sure the posts on the roasting rack fit
into the holes in the broiler pan.
In a convection oven, a fan
circulates hot air over, under and
around the food.
This circulating hot air is evenly
distributed throughout the oven
cavity. As a result, foods are evenly
cooked and browned—often in less
time than with regular heat.
(appearance may vary)
Roasting rack
Grid
Post
Broiler pan
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Cookware for Convection Cooking
Before using your convection oven, check
to see if your cookware leaves room for air
circulation in the oven. If you are baking
with several pans, leave space between
them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch
each other or the walls of the oven.
Paper and Plastic
Heat-resistant paper and plastic
containers that are recommended
for use in regular ovens can be used in
convection ovens. Plastic cookware that is
heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F.
can also be used.
Metal and Glass
Any type of cookware will work in your
convection oven. However, metal pans
heat the fastest and are recommended
for convection baking.
■
Darkened or matte-finished pans will bake
faster than shiny pans.
■
Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.
When baking cookies, you will get the
best results if you use a flat cookie sheet
instead of a pan with low sides.
For recipes like oven-baked chicken,
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot
circulate well around food in a pan with
high sides.
How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting
Press the
CONVECTION BAKE
or
CONVECTION ROAST
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
To change the oven temperature, press
the
CONVECTION BAKE
or
CONVECTION
ROAST
pad and then the number pads to
set the new temperature.
When the oven starts to heat the changing
temperature, starting at 100°F., will be
displayed. When the oven reaches the
temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad when
finished.
NOTE:
■
You will hear a fan while cooking with
convection. The fan will stop when the door is
opened but the heat will not turn off.
■
You may hear the oven clicking during baking.
This is normal.
Multi-Shelf Baking
When convection baking with only 1 shelf, follow
the shelf positions recommended in the Using the
lower oven section.
Because heated air is circulated evenly
throughout the oven, foods can be baked
with excellent results using multiple
shelves.
Multi-shelf baking may increase cook
times slightly for some foods but the
overall result is time saved. Cookies,
muffins, biscuits, and other quickbreads
give very good results with multi-shelf
baking.
When baking on 3 shelves, place one
shelf in the bottom (A) position, one on
the third (C) position and one in the 5th
(E) position.
Multi-shelf positions
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Using the lower convection oven.
How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe
The display will flash
PROBE
and the oven
control will signal if the probe is inserted
into the outlet, and you have not set a
probe temperature and pressed the
START
pad.
Place the shelf in the lowest position
(A). Insert the probe into the meat.
Plug the probe into the outlet in the
oven. Make sure it is pushed all the
way in. Close the oven door.
Press the
CONVECTION ROAST
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
Press the
PROBE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired internal meat temperature.
Press the
START
pad.
When the oven starts to heat, the word
LO
will be in the display. After the internal
temperature of the meat reaches 100°F.,
the changing internal temperature will be
shown in the display.
When the internal temperature of
the meat reaches the temperature
you have set, the probe and the oven
turn off and the oven control signals.
To stop the signal, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Use hot pads to
remove the probe from the food. Do
not use tongs to pull on it—they
might damage it.
CAUTION: To prevent possible burns, do not
unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the
oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in the
cooking center.
NOTE:
■
If the probe is removed from the food before
the final temperature is reached, a tone will
sound and the display will flash until the probe
is removed from the oven.
■
You will hear a fan while cooking with this
feature. The fan will stop when the door is
opened but the heat will not turn off.
■
You can use the timer even though you cannot
use timed oven operations.
For best results when roasting large
turkeys and roasts, we recommend
using the probe included in the
convection oven.
To change the oven temperature
during the Convection Roast cycle,
press the CONVECTION ROAST pad
and then press the number pads to
set the new desired temperature.
Convection Roasting Guide
Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp.
Beef Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare 20–24 325°F. 140°F.†
Top Sirloin Medium 24–28 325°F. 160°F.
(3 to 5 lbs.) Well 28–32 325°F. 170°F.
Beef Tenderloin Rare 10–14 325°F. 140°F.†
Medium 14–18 325°F. 160°F.
Pork Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) 23–27 325°F. 170°F.
Chops (1/2 to 1″ thick) 2 chops 30–35 total 325°F. 170°F.
4 chops 35–40 total 325°F. 170°F.
6 chops 40–45 total 325°F. 170°F.
Ham Canned, Butt, Shank (3 to 5 lbs. fully cooked) 14–18 325°F. 140°F.
Lamb Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium 17–20 325°F. 160°F.
Well 20–24 325°F. 170°F.
Seafood Fish, whole (3 to 5 lbs.) 30–40 total 400°F.
Lobster Tails (6 to 8 oz. each) 20–25 total 350°F.
Poultry Whole Chicken (2
1
⁄2 to 3
1
⁄2 lbs.) 24–26 350°F. 180°–185°F.
Cornish Hens Unstuffed (1 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs.) 50–55 total 350°F. 180°–185°F.
Stuffed (1 to 1
1
⁄2 lbs.) 55–60 total 350°F. 180°–185°F.
Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.) 24–26 325°F. 180°–185°F.
Turkey, whole*
Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.) 8–11 325°F. 180°–185°F.
Unstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.) 7–10 325°F. 180°–185°F.
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.) 16–19 325°F. 170°F.
* Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent over-
browning and drying of skin.
† The 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.)
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Using the lower oven timed features
for convection baking.
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You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not
turn off.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily–such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for
more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that
the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking
time the oven will turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
CONVECTION BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Press the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time. The
minimum cooking time you can set
is 1 minute.
The oven temperature that you set and
the cooking time that you entered will be
in the display.
Press the
START
pad.
The display shows the oven temperature
that you set and the cooking time
countdown. The display starts changing
once the temperature reaches 100°F.
At the end of timed convection bake
the oven will turn off. The end of
cycle tone will sound. Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad 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.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the oven control to delay-start the
oven, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
Make sure the clock shows the correct
time of day.
Press the
CONVECTION BAKE
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired oven temperature.
Press the
COOKING TIME
pad.
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
Press the number pads to set the
desired cooking time.
Press the
DELAY START
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
time of day you want the oven to
turn on and start cooking.
If you would like to check the times you have set,
press the DELAY START pad to check the start
time you have set or press the COOKING TIME
pad to check the length of cooking time you have
set.
Press the
START
pad.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are
using timed baking and do not press the START
pad after entering the baking temperature.
When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100°F.)
and the cooking time countdown.
At the end of timed convection bake the
oven will turn off. The end of cycle tone
will sound.
Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad to clear the
display if necessary. When baking is
finished, remove the food from the
oven. Remember, even though the
oven shuts off automatically, foods
continue cooking after the controls
are off.
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Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few
weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust
the thermostat yourself.
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be
retained in memory after a power failure.
To Adjust the Thermostat
Press the
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads at the same time for 3 seconds
until the display shows
SF.
Press the
BAKE
pad. A two digit
number shows in the display.
Press
BAKE
once to decrease
(-) the oven temperature, or
twice to increase (+).
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter
or (-) 35°F. cooler. Press the number
pads the same way you read them.
For example, to change the oven
temperature 15°F., press
1
and
5.
When you have made the
adjustment, press the
START
pad to go back to the time of
day display. Use your oven as
you would normally.
NOTE: The thermostat adjustment for Baking
will also affect Convection Baking or Convection
Roasting.
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher fat product.
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low fat spreads. The lower the fat
content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.
Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on the
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affect the texture and flavor of
baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least
70% vegetable oil.
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The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
Before a Clean Cycle
We recommend venting your kitchen
with an open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood during the
first self-clean cycle.
Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid,
probe, all cookware and any aluminum
foil from the oven.
The oven shelves and convection
roasting rack can be self-cleaned, but
they will darken, lose their luster and
become hard to slide.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Clean the top, sides and outside of the
oven door with soap and water.
Make sure the oven light bulb cover
(on some models) is in place and the
oven light is off.
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
oven. Move birds to another well
ventilated room.
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven
bottom.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time, if a time other
than 4 hours is needed.
Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours. You
can change the clean time to any time
between 3 hours and 5 hours, depending
on how dirty your oven is.
Press the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the clean time remaining. It will
not be possible to open the oven door
until the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the
LOCKED
light
goes off.
When the
LOCKED
light is off, open
the door.
■The words
LOCKED DOOR
will flash
and the oven control will signal if you
set the clean cycle and forget to close
the oven door.
■To stop a clean cycle, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. When the
LOCKED
light goes off indicating the
oven has cooled below the locking
temperature, open the door.
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The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly.
How to Delay the Start of Cleaning
Press the
SELF CLEAN
pad.
Using the number pads, enter the
desired clean time.
Press the
DELAY START
pad. The
earliest start time you can set will
appear in the display.
Using the number pads, enter the
time of day you want the clean cycle
to start.
Press the
START
pad.
The door locks automatically. The display
will show the start time. It will not be
possible to open the oven door until
the temperature drops below the lock
temperature and the
LOCKED
light
goes off.
When the
LOCKED
light is off, open
the door.
After a Clean Cycle
You may notice some white ash in the
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after
the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-
filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture.
These deposits are usually a salt
residue that cannot be removed by
the clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean
cycle, repeat the cycle.
■You cannot set the oven for cooking
until the oven is cool enough for the
door to unlock.
■ While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can press the
CLOCK
pad to display
the time of day. To return to the
clean countdown, press the
COOKING
TIME
pad.
■ If the shelves become hard to slide,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and
wipe the edges of the shelves with the
paper towel.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances 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 (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
Microwave Oven
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the
turntable into water just after cooking.
Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or
in the dishwasher.
The turntable and support can be broken
if dropped. Remember, do not operate
the microwave oven without the turntable
and support in place.
To replace the support, place its center
post in the hole. Turn the support
around until it seats into place.
Inside
Keep the microwave oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a
few minutes after cooking helps air out
the interior. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking soda and
water keeps the interior fresh.
Spills and spatters are easy to remove
from walls and floor if they are wiped up
soon after the food is removed. 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.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can break off the pad, causing electrical shock.
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.
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.
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 sponge 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®
brand cleanser. After using this cleanser,
rinse and dry thoroughly, following
cleanser instructions carefully.
Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any
part of your microwave oven.
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Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack
(lower oven)
Clean the oven shelves and the
convection roasting rack with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves and rack with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE: The oven shelves and convection roasting
rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.
However, the shelves will darken in color, lose
their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned
during the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the shelves slide more easily
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel.
Roasting rack
Oven shelf
Care and cleaning of the cooking center.
The gasket is designed with a gap at
the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—
it has an extremely low resistance to
abrasion.
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.
To clean the 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.
■ The area outside the gasket and
the door liner can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.
To clean the 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. Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.
■ If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
■ Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for easier
access to the light bulb.
Do not lift the door by the handle.
To remove the door,
open it to the broil
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and off
the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame.
To replace the door,
make sure the hinges
are in the broil stop position. Position the
slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over
both hinges.
Press down and pull out.
Removable Lower Oven Floor
To remove the oven floor:
Remove the oven door using the
instructions in the
Lift-Off Oven Door
section of this manual.
Press down and pull out the
removable oven floor.
Clean the oven floor with warm
soapy water.
When re-installing the oven floor be
sure to slide it all the way to the back
of the oven.
IMPORTANT:
Always replace the
removable floor before the next use.
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Probe
(lower 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
cooking center.
Control Panel
It’s a good idea to wipe the control
panel after each use. Clean with mild
soap and water or vinegar and water,
rinse with clean water and polish dry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or
oven cleansers on the control panel—they
will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution
of vinegar and hot water works well.
Broiler Pan & Grid
(lower oven)
Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a
self-cleaning oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven. Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid
anywhere in the cooking center.
After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
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Care and cleaning of the cooking center.
Lower Oven Light Bulb
NOTE: The glass cover (on some
models) should be removed only when
cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a
better grip.
CAUTION
: Before replacing your
oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical
power to the oven at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.
For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb
with bare hands or a damp cloth.
To remove:
Turn the glass cover
counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the
tabs of the glass cover clear the
grooves of the socket.
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb by pulling it straight out.
To replace:
Use a new 120-volt, 35-watt
Halogen bulb.
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove
the bulb from its packaging. Do not
touch the bulb with bare fingers.
Push the bulb straight into the
receptacle all the way.
Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.
For improved lighting inside the
oven, clean the glass cover frequently
using a wet cloth. This should be
done when the oven is completely
cool.
Reconnect electrical power to
the oven.
Bulb
Socket
Tab
Glass cover
Receptacle
Use gloves
or cloth
Receptacle
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Control panel on
You forgot to press the • Press the
START/PAUSE
pad.
microwave oven START/PAUSE
pad.
will not operate
Door not securely closed. • Make sure the microwave oven door is closed.
Another function was pressed. • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad twice to cancel it and begin again.
The
CLEAR/OFF
pad was • Begin again.
pressed accidentally.
Oven controls • While using Time Defrost numbers not entered after
improperly set. pressing the
AUTO DEFROST
pad.
“SENSOR ERROR”
During a sensor • The microwave oven door should not be opened
appears in the
function the microwave before the time begins to count down in the display.
microwave oven
oven door was opened
display
too soon.
Microwave oven light
Light bulb is loose • Call for service.
does not work
or defective.
Foods overcooked or
Varying density and amount • Varying density and amount sometimes require more
undercooked in the
of foods being cooked. cooking time.
microwave oven
Food not turned or stirred • Turn or stir food and begin again.
as called for in the recipe.
Too many dishes in the • Do not overload your microwave oven.
oven at the same time.
Food not thoroughly • See the
Using the microwave sensor features
section.
defrosted.
Improper cookware or • See the
Microwave safe cookware section of the
coverings being used.
Important Safety Instructions
section.
Humidity or moisture in • Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of
the oven will lessen the the containers are dry.
sensor cooking time.
Food not allowed to stand. • Some standing time is recommended for certain
vegetables cooked with the Sensor Controls.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lower oven control
You forgot to enter a • Press the
BAKE
pad and desired temperature or the
signals after entering
bake temperature or
SELF CLEAN
pad and desired clean time.
cooking time or
cleaning time.
delay start
Food does not bake or
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
roast properly in the
Shelf position is incorrect • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
lower oven
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the
Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not broil
Door not open to the • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
properly in the
broil stop position as
lower oven
recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the
BROIL HI/LO
pad.
Improper shelf position • See the
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the
Broiling Guide.
Clock and timer
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work or
blown or the circuit breaker
display goes blank
tripped.
Controls improperly set. • See the
Using the clock and lower oven timer
section.
for the lower oven clock.
• See the
Display On/Off
section for the microwave oven clock.
The clock is in the • See the
Special features of your lower oven control
black-out mode. section for the lower oven clock.
• See the
Display On/Off
section for the microwave oven clock.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lower oven
Oven thermostat • See the
Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
temperature too
needs adjustment. section.
hot or too cold
Lower oven will
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
not work
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the lower oven
section.
Lower oven will not
The probe is plugged into • Remove the probe from the oven.
self-clean
the outlet in the oven.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the self-cleaning lower oven
section.
“Crackling” or
This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound in
metal heating and cooling
the lower oven
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking in
Excessive soil. • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Open the windows to
the lower oven during
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the
LOCKED
light
a clean cycle
goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean cycle.
Lower oven door will
Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
not open after a
clean cycle
Lower oven not clean
Oven controls improperly set. • See the
Using the self-cleaning lower oven
section.
after a clean cycle
Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
“LOCKED DOOR”
The self-clean cycle has • Close the oven door.
flashes in the lower
been selected but the
oven display
door is not closed.
LOCKED light is on
The oven door is locked • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Allow the oven to cool.
when you want to cook
because the temperature
in the lower oven
inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lower oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service.
“F— and a number or
You have a function • Press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad. Allow the oven to cool for one
letter” flash in the
error code. hour. Put the oven back into operation.
lower oven display
If the function code repeats. • Disconnect all power to the cooking center for at
least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the
function error code repeats, call for service.
Display flashes
Power failure. • Reset the lower oven clock.
Unable to get the
Oven control pads were • The
BAKE
and
BROIL HI/LO
pads must be pressed
lower oven display
not pressed properly. at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
to show “SF”
“Probe” appears
This is reminding you to • Enter a probe temperature.
in the lower
enter a probe temperature
oven display
after plugging in the probe.
Power outage,
Power outage or surge. • Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes
it by pressing the
CLEAR/OFF
pad, setting the clock
and resetting any cooking function.
Steam from the
When using the convection • This is normal.
vent when using
feature, it is normal to see
the lower oven
steam coming out of the oven
vent. As the number of shelves
or amount of food being
cooked increases, the amount
of visible steam will increase.
“Burning” or “oily”
This is normal in a new oven • To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from
and will disappear in time. minimum of 3 hours. See the
Using the self-cleaning
oven vent when using lower oven
section.
the lower oven
Strong odor in the
An odor from the insulation • This is temporary.
lower oven
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
Fan noise when using
A cooling fan may • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.
the lower oven
automatically turn The convection fan will be on during convection
on and off to cool functions and will run until the function is over or
internal parts. the door is opened.
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From the date of the
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your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) during normal
business hours.
Real Life Design Studio
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GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call
800.TDD.GEAC (800.833.4322).
Extended Warranties
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Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800.626.2224 during normal business hours.
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.
Parts and Accessories
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Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes
(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at
800.626.2002 during normal business hours.
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause
unsafe operation.
Contact Us
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If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details
including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances, Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
