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Microwave Cooking Center

Safety instructions ....................2-7

Anti-Tip Bracket ...................................2, 4,36

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

to Excessive Microwave Energy .................2

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil

24,25,27,34,35

Clock and Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Electronic Control Features 10

Features

Lower Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-28

Adjusting Oven Thermostat ..................21

Baking

1-24

Broiling

7,28

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,21,22,25,26

Roasting

5,26

Shelves ............................................7, 20,23

Automatic Baking ....................................22

Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16

Automatic Defrosting ......................1 1-13

Automatic Reheat ....................................1 5

Cooking By Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Cooking by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Surface Cooking . . 17, 18

Preparation

Flooring .............................................................7

Leveling .............................................................7

Problem

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Page 1: ...Automatic Defrosting 1 1 13 Automatic Reheat 1 5 Cooking By Temperature 16 Cooking by Time 14 Minute Timer 11 Probe 16 Surface Cooking 17 18 Preparation Flooring 7 Leveling 7 Problem Sohrer 37 38 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and cleaning 29 36 Broiler Pan and Rack 32 Continuous Cleaning 34 Cooktop 29 32 Lower Oven Door 33 Lower Oven Light 32 Microwave Oven 29 Burner Grate...

Page 2: ...WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other Immediately call your gas supplier from a flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s of this or any other appliance instructions WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to ...

Page 3: ... you the location of the gas cut off valve and how to shut it off if necessary Have your cooking center installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Any adjustment and service should by performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians Be sure all packing materials are removed from the cooking center before operatin...

Page 4: ...and or hang on the door broiler drawer or cooktop They could damage the cooking center and even tip it over causing severe personal injury Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in the cooking center or near it CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER OR ON THE COOKTOP CHILDREN CLIMBING C THE COOKING CENTER TO REACH IT...

Page 5: ...by food in glass jars even without their lids especially meat and egg mixtures Do nut 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 d...

Page 6: ...s ignition of flammable materials and spillage turn cookware handles toward the side or back of the range without extending over adjacent burners 6 Never block the vents air o enings of the range They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop and at the top of the oven door Do no...

Page 7: ...hing hot surfaces of the door or oven walls When using cooking or roasting bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Do not use oven cleaners on the oven inside or any of the continuous cleaning surfaces Continuous cleaning surfaces can be identified by their rough surface finish IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FLOORING...

Page 8: ...FEATu s OF YOUR COo G CENTER tlmfJ Appearance may vary slightly 8 ...

Page 9: ...y removed for cleaning 33 23 Broiler Pan and Rack 5 Microwave Oven Light 25 27 28 32 I 6 Cooking Guide Microwave Oven only 4 27 28 24 Broiler Drawer 25 Anti Tip Device I 7 Receptacle for the Temperature 16 Probe Microwave Oven only 4 36 See the Installation Instructions 26 Removable Lower Oven Bottom 8 Microwave Oven Vent 1 35 20 32 2 9 Display and Electronic Control 10 12 Panel Microwave Oven onl...

Page 10: ... enter cooking times defrosting times temperature power levels weight of food when using Auto Defrost and the minute timer 5 START After all selections are made use this pad to start the microwave oven 6 TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as a kitchen timer a hold timer after defrost or as a delay timer before microwave timer or temperature cooking Press this pad to set the m...

Page 11: ...t s similar around the door levels other than high to the interference caused by Light reflection around the door A dull thumping sound while the other small appliances and or the outer case oven is operating does not indicate a problem with your oven HOW TO USE THE MINUTE TIMER When the microwave oven is not in use the control panel can serve as a convenient timer and will signal when through To ...

Page 12: ...ght will continue to flash in the display When the pre programmed defrosting time has run out the oven control will beep and the word END will appear in the display Stand Time When using the Auto Defrost feature it is necessary to allow food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior You may take the food out of the oven if you wish In some cases it should stand in your refrigerator Stand...

Page 13: ...s defrosted pieces Whole Chicken Turn over and shield Turn over Turn over and shield 10 minutes run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast breast side up Shield where necessary Separate and remove defrosted pieces 20 minutes in refrigerator 5 minutes I Chicken Pieces Turn over Cornish hens whole Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold water in cavity lCornishhens split I Turn over I 5 minutes...

Page 14: ...e Time Cook 1 function press the POWER LEVEL pad then press the desired number pad for the new power level Time Cook 1 and 2 Two Stage Cooking To program the oven for two stage cooking use the Time Cook 1 and 2 functions For Example to cook an item for 4 minutes on high HI then cook for 8 minutes on medium 50 m 1 Press the number pads 4 0 and O NOTE Since Time Cook 1 is the most common function th...

Page 15: ...e Cook 1 Indicator Light will flash and the Time Cook 2 Indicator Light will glow During the second cooking stage the Time Cook 2 Indicator Light will flash AUTOMATIC REHEAT The Reheat time feature is a time saving convenience useful for heating small amounts of food or beverages The Reheat time function has six different preprogrammed reheating times Press the REHEAT TIME pad from one to six time...

Page 16: ...one temperature The number 1 is already programmed therefore enter only the second and third numbers of the desired temperature 5 Press the START pad The word COOL will appear and remain in the display until the internal temperature of the food reaches approximately 85 F The display will then count up in 5 increments until the preset temperature is reached The Temp Cook Indicator Light will contin...

Page 17: ... COOKING Electric Ignition Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition eliminating the need for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames In case of a power outage you can light the surface burners with a match Hold a lighted match to the burner then turn the knob to the LITE position To avoid burning your hand use extreme caution when lighting burners this way To Light a Burn...

Page 18: ... for surface cooking saucepans coffee and teapots Glass conducts heat very slowly Heatproof Glass Ceramic Can be used for either surface or oven cooking It conducts heat very slowly and cools very slowly Check cookware manufacturer s directions to be sure it can be used on gas cooktops Stainless Steel This metal alone has poor heating properties and is usually combined with copper aluminum or othe...

Page 19: ... 60 seconds Power Outage CAUTION DO NOT MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO Resumption of electrical power when the OVEN OPERATE THE ELECTRIC IGNITION OVEN TEMP control is in any position other than OFF will DURING AN ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE result in automatic ignition of the oven or broiler burner and could cause severe bums if at the time you were attempting to light the burner with a match An oven burner in ...

Page 20: ...ntified in this illustration as A bottom B C and D top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections Oven Vent Your oven is vented through duct openings at the If left too close to the vent center rear of the cooktop Do not block these ducts Plastic items may melt when cooking in the oven it is important that the flow of hot air from the oven and fresh air ...

Page 21: ...justment carefully loosen approximately one turn but do not completely remove the two screws that hold the skirt to the knob Hold the knob blade in one hand and the outer skirt in the other hand To raise the oven temperature move the pointer in the direction of the arrow for RAISE To lower the temperature move the pointer in the direction of arrow for LOWER Each mark will change the oven temperatu...

Page 22: ... clock ure that the oven light is off Turn the OVEN SET knob to because the heat from the bulb will AUTOMATIC Turn the OVEN speed harmful bacteria growth TEMP knob to the oven temperature for example 250 F The oven will start immediately and will stop at the time you have set How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Delay Start and Automatic Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and ...

Page 23: ...For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies Shiny b...

Page 24: ...aluminum cookie sheet for baking since recommended will usually be crisper thinner and the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than crust the cookie sheet helps retain it recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never cover a shelf entir...

Page 25: ... TEMP 3 Turn the OVEN SET knob to MANUAL and the OVEN TEMP knob to 325 F Small poultry may be cooked at 375 F for best browning 4 Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for t...

Page 26: ...ulate and brown the meat Type Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Veal shoulder leg or loin Pork loin rib or shoulder Ham precooked Poultry Chicken or Duck Chicken pieces Turkey ROASTING GUIDE Oven Temperature 325 325 325 325 325 325 350 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Well Done Well Done To Warm Well Done Well Done ...

Page 27: ...en continue to cook to prefen ed doneness 6 Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF Remove the broiler pan from compartment and serve food immediately Leave pan outside compartment to cool Use of Aluminum Foil 1 You can use aluminum foil to line Without the slits the foil will your broiler pan and broiler rack prevent fat and meat juices from However you must mold the foil draining to the broiler pan The t...

Page 28: ... Bread Toast or 2 4 slices c Toaster Pastries 1 pkg 2 English Muffins 2 split c Lobster Tails 2 4 B 6 to 8 oz each First Side Time Minutes Second Side Time Minutes Comments I 3 Arrange in single layer I Space evenly Up to 8 patties take 6 7 about same time 8 9 9 12 13 10 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 12 14 16 18 Steaks less than l inch cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat 15 25 30 35 2...

Page 29: ...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 Amia 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 AmiQ brand cleanser After using this cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instr...

Page 30: ...gularly and of course after spillovers m Wash them in hot soapy water or with cleansing powders and rinse with clean water Dry the grates with a cloth do not put them back on the range wet When replacing the grates be sure they re M positioned securely over the burners Although they re durable the grates will gradually lose their shine regardless of the best care you can give them This is due to t...

Page 31: ...brasive cleansers 4 9 Q I because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners If the holes become clogged 1 clean them with a small sewing needle or a small safety pin b i Do not attempt to clean burners in an automatic dishwasher Loosened food soil can clog burner holes and the strong action of the dishwasher detergent can damage the burner heads Before putting the burners back sha...

Page 32: ...disconnect electrical power to range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet Let the bulb cool completely before removing it Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb will break Broiler Pan and Rack Lower oven After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Do not store a soiled bro...

Page 33: ...for easier cleanup Inside of door You may wipe spots with hot soapy water or clean with a commercial oven cleaner NOTE Soap left on liner causes additional stains when the oven is reheated Outside of door Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door Rinse well For stubborn spots use a solution of v...

Page 34: ...ny reason Use care in removing and replacing the oven bottom and shelves and in placing and removing dishes and food to avoid scratching rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous finish on the oven walls To Clean the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Let range parts cool before handling We recommend rubber gloves be worn when cleaning 2 Remove shelves and cookware including the broiler pan and rack 3 Soil...

Page 35: ...n bottom has a porcelain enamel finish To make cleaning easier protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with high acid content Hot fruit fillings or foods that are acid in content such as milk tomato or sauerkraut and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface If a sp...

Page 36: ...ove the template and place the bracket on the floor with turned up flange to the front Lineup holes in the bracket with marks on the floor and attach with two screws provided The bracket must be secured to a solid floor If attaching to a concrete floor first drill 3 16 pilot holes using a masonry drill bit 4 Level the cooking center if necessary by adjusting the four leg levelers with a wrench A m...

Page 37: ...securely closed Another function was pressed Press the CLEAR OFF pad to cancel it s Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature Temperature probe not inserted properly during Temp Cook functions The CLEAIUOFF pad pressed accidentally Not enough time set because starting temperature of foods varied widely c Varying density and amount of foods will sometimes require more cooking time Prob...

Page 38: ...fety pin Make sure you do not enlarge the holes Burners may not be fitted correctly onto the mounting brackets Remove and reinstall them tmouerlv m A Yellow flames B Yellow tips on inner C Soft blue flames Call for service cones Normal for LP gas Normal for natural gas Q If burner flames look like A call for service Normal burner flames should look like B or C depending on the type of gas you use ...

Page 39: ...ng or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure t o call 800 TDD GEAC 800 81313 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free information or service kitchen for pccsons with limited mobili y To obtain these items fi ce of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feel...

Page 40: ... 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem co...

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