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Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook/Hold)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display ‘‘End’’ and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.

Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle
before oven will start any temperature or
Combination Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal food

temperature. The probe must be used when cooking
by temperature in microwave, convection or
combination modes.

6. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven

floor when using convection or combination cooking.
Remove the shelf when microwave-only cooking.

7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. 

For detailed information on each feature, 
see Your Touch Control Panel section.

8. Vent Fan and Light Controls. 
9. Grease Filters.

10. Cooktop Light.
11. Oven Floor.
12. Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip pan and a 

spatter shield. See Convection Broiling section 
for instructions.

NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the left side wall of the control panel
seen when the door is open.

VENT FAN

LIGHT

HI

LO

OFF

ON

NIGHT

OFF

AUTO START

REMINDER

CLEAR

OFF

START

COMBINATION

AUTO ROAST

COOK

CONVECTION

BROIL

COOK

MIN/SEC

TIMER

4

5

0

8

1

6

7

9

3

2

CLOCK

AUTO DEF.

POPCORN

AUTO COOK

AUTO REHEAT

MICROWAVE SENSOR  

MICROWAVE 

(USE PROBE)

TEMP COOK

HOLD

ADD 30

SECONDS

POWER

LEVEL

TIME COOK

I & II

TIME 

DEFROST

ENTER
WEIGHT

CONV
PRE

COMB
COOK

DEF

FOOD

BROIL
TEMP

POWER

TIME

CODE

3

2

1

11

10

9

4

5

6

This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance 
with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.

C.F.M.
at 0.10 WG
234 Vert.
239 Hor.

SONES
6.0 Vert. 
6.3 Hor.

10

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

9

12

1

EXPRESS COOK

4

EXPRESS COOK

7

2

EXPRESS COOK

5

EXPRESS COOK

8

3

EXPRESS COOK

6

9

ADD

30 SEC

POWER

LEVEL

CLEAR

OFF

START

MINUTE

DELAY
START

0

DISPLAY ON/OFF

KITCHEN

TIMER

SURFACE

LIGHT

CLOCK

NIGHT
LIGHT

VENT FAN

SOUND

LEVEL

BEVERAGE

REHEAT

POPCORN

COOK

COOK

BROIL

TIME

DEFROST

AUTO

DEFROST

MICRO

COOK

TEMP

COOK/HOLD

COOK

ROAST

OFF-ON

OFF-ON

OFF-LOW-HIGH

CODES: 0-1-2-3

REMINDER

PROBE

PROBE

COMBINATION

CONVECTION

SENSOR COOKING

MICROWAVE

SELECTIONS

8

7

Do not use for microwave-only cooking.

Summary of Contents for 164D2966P147

Page 1: ... 15 Auto Defrost 18 19 Beverage 20 Cook 22 Cooking by Temperature 17 Cooking by Time 14 15 Cooking Complete Reminder 10 Defrosting by Time 16 Delay Start Reminder 15 Delayed Cooking 13 Kitchen Timer 13 Microwaving Tips 6 Popcorn 20 Power Levels 7 13 17 Reheat 21 Oven Shelf 4 12 20 22 24 27 31 Probe 4 8 11 13 17 25 27 31 Problem Solver 34 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and C...

Page 2: ...o 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 microwave If you notice this interference check that the microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the receiving a...

Page 3: ...ng properly or if it has been damaged or dropped See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this guide This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children To reduce the risk of fire in the ove...

Page 4: ...he heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Do not store any materials other than our recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning section s for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Thermometer Do no...

Page 5: ...p is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Use of the shelf accessory Never use the shelf for microwave only cooking Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave only cooking Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for Convection and Combination cooking Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They will be hot Do not use the broiler pan or spatte...

Page 6: ... to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging Check the Cooking Guide Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens To obtain service see the Consum...

Page 7: ...off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels POWER LEVEL BEST USES 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 such as stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 3 Defrosting without cooking simmering del...

Page 8: ... and 1 30 will appear in display Then touch START or CLOCK pad To reset or change time simply repeat above process 14 REHEAT Touch this pad for quick reheating of prepared foods No need to touch START the oven will start immediately 15 COOK Touch this pad the number pad for the desired code number then START The oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed power levels and determines the proper...

Page 9: ...robe When You Plug in the Oven Clock Display On Off Feature PRObE Appears on the Display when Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast or Temp Cook Hold function is being used Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle The display panel displays 88888 18 POWER and all of the oven functions After 15 seconds all lights disappear and RESET appears in the upper portion Touch the CLEAR...

Page 10: ...rip pan and a spatter shield See Convection Broiling section for instructions NOTE Oven light and oven vent s are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Rating plate is located on the left side wall of the control panel seen when the door is open VENT FAN LIGHT HI LO OFF ON NIGHT OFF AUTO START REMINDER CLEAR OFF START COMBINATION AUTO ROAST COOK CONVECTION BROIL COOK MIN SEC TIMER 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...s alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels according to the weight of the food Just enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of pounds and touch the START pad The oven automatically calculates the correct defrosting time and power levels The Delay Start Reminder feature lets you program the oven to star...

Page 12: ...usting is important Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust GLASS OR GLASS CERAMIC casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to the cleanability of glass Combination C...

Page 13: ...ST and enter cook time or temperature Touch KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking When delaying Temp Cook Hold or Combination Roast cooking be sure probe is in food Touch START Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin How to Defrost Hold and Micro Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for 25 min...

Page 14: ...evel 1 10 5 Press START START MICRO COOK Using the Micro Cook II Feature The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place the food in the oven in a microwave safe container and close the door Step 2 Touch MICRO COOK Step 3 Select your first cook time Fo...

Page 15: ...XPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a m Step 1 Touch DELAY START pad Step 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day The remind...

Page 16: ...Power Level 1 Press TIME DEFROST 2 Select defrosting time 3 Press POWER LEVEL 4 Select desired power level 1 10 5 Press START Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Tightly closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted as directed by package Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size ...

Page 17: ...oneness for many foods Use Temp Cook Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature The Micro Cook setting is recommended for batters doughs frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe Temp Cook Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and main...

Page 18: ...h START pad When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR OFF pad is touched START AUTO DEFROST AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you Use the Auto Defrost Guide Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths ...

Page 19: ... Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Shield where 20 minutes breast side up necessary run cold water in cavity Chicken Pieces 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish Hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity Cornish Hen...

Page 20: ... I touched the POPCORN pad the oven signalled and HOT appeared in the display and the feature would not operate Why A If the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 the sensor will not operate properly as the oven does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used SENSOR COOKING BEVERAGE The Beverage program makes it simple to heat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage Use a cup that ...

Page 21: ...s feature It is best to use Micro Cook Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch the REHEAT pad No need to touch START the oven will start immediately Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Example Place covered food in oven Touch REHEAT pad No need to...

Page 22: ...sed Simply touch 3 control pads COOK desired CODE and START The word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door is opened close the door and touch START immediately Cook Codes Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy au...

Page 23: ...nd touch START Match the amount of food to the size of container Fill containers at least 1 2 full Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry After completion of Cook cycle if food needs additional cooking return food to oven and use Micro Cook to finish cooking SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE Food Cook Code Servings Serving Size Comments Canned Vegetables 1 1 to 4 4 oz Use microwave saf...

Page 24: ...e desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that order To enter time less than one hour for example 30 minutes touch 0 3 and 0 Step 6 Touch START pad When cooking is completed the display shows End and the oven signals and turns off START START COOK For best results 1 P...

Page 25: ... temperature selected is shown on the display Step 5 Touch START pad When food reaches preselected temperature display shows End oven signals and turns off START COOK Questions and Answers Q After I preheated my oven I tried to set cooking time but nothing happened What is the problem A Until you open the oven door or touch the CLEAR OFF pad the oven remains in the preheat mode and no further inst...

Page 26: ... you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically Step 4 Open the oven door and place the food in the oven Step 5 Close the oven door Set the desired cooking time in hours and minutes by touching number pads in sequence beginning with hours For example to set 2 hours and 30 minutes touch number pads 2 3 and 0 in that order To enter time less than one hour for example 30 ...

Page 27: ...nation ROAST pad once for cooking your roast to MEDium doneness Touch the pad twice for cooking to WELL Step 3 Touch START When food reaches the programmed temperature for proper degree of doneness the oven will sound and display Hold The oven will then hold the temperature for up to one hour continued next page 27 How to Combination Temperature Cook Step 1 Insert probe in food as directed in the ...

Page 28: ...rature probe gives very accurate results but this time it didn t What happened A If the temperature probe is positioned touching fat or bone an inaccurate reading may result Be sure to place the probe in solid muscle usually the thickest meatiest part of the roast or poultry or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole Q Meats often take longer than indicated in the guides to reach the desired int...

Page 29: ...r pads in sequence For 25 minutes touch 2 5 0 and 0 Step 8 Touch the START pad Step 9 When broiling is completed the oven signals and flashes End Oven light and fan shut off START BROIL Q May I use aluminum foil to line the drip pan and spatter shield A Yes if you mold the foil thoroughly to the spatter shield and slit it to conform to the slots in the shield Without the slits the foil will preven...

Page 30: ...s N N Sauces and Toppings N N Soups and Stews A N Meats Defrosting N N Roasting A A Poultry Defrosting N N Roasting A A Fish and Seafood Defrosting N N Cooking A N Casseroles A A Eggs and Cheese Scrambled Omelets N N Quiche Souffle A A Vegetables Fresh N N Breads Quick A A Yeast N A Muffins Coffee Cake A A Desserts Cakes Layer and Bundt A A Angel Food and Chiffon N N Custard and Pudding N N Bar Co...

Page 31: ...end avoid dropping temperature probe Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher Shelf Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven Broiler Pan Spatter Shield and Drip Pan After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remo...

Page 32: ... ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground Fig 1 exists before use Reusable Grease Filters To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease Filter To remove grease filter grasp the finger hold on the filter and slide to the rear Then pull filter downward and to the front ...

Page 33: ...partment cover and replace screw Connect electrical power to microwave oven REMOVE SCREW Oven Light To replace your oven light first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place Next remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing Replace burned out bulb with a 40 ...

Page 34: ... inserted for a program that does not use the probe Error APPEARS During Cook Reheat Beverage or Popcorn program the door was opened before ON DISPLAY steam could be detected or steam was not detected in maximum time HOT APPEARS This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200 degrees and ON DISPLAY the door is opened One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the tempe...

Page 35: ...our question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple y...

Page 36: ... product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical...

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