Page 1: ...owave AUTO ROAST feature plo Microwave AUTO START feature p13 Microwave COOK CODETM feature p16 Howto operatethe self cleaning loweroven p30 Questions Usethe ProblemSolver p34 Your Direct Line to General Ekxtric I The Answer Center 800 626 XW GE NE RAL EIECTRIC 4q w2a ...
Page 2: ...Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your Cooking Center The electric output of this microwave oven is 625 watts Be sure your oven is registered It is important that we the manufacturer know the location of your Cooking Center should a need occur for adjustments Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner Please check with your supplier to be...
Page 3: ...rsting VvhenPbwerk Connected to the Oven The panel displays four 8 s and all of the oven functions on the lower portion After 15seconds all lights disappear and PF appears in the upper portion Touch the CLEAR OFF pad and the oven is then ready for use and the clock can be set If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence reoccurs and you must reset the clock after touching CLEAR OFF PRECAUT...
Page 4: ... ON THE BACKSPLASHOF A RANGE CHILDRENCLIMBINGON THE RANGE TOREACH ITEMSCOULDBESERIOUSLY INJURED c Wearproperclothing Loose fittingor hanginggarmentsshould neverbe worn while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severeburns c Use only dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from stea...
Page 5: ...ecome hot because of heat transferred from the heated food This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil Potholdersmaybe needed to handle the utensil Sometimes the ovenfloor can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking Do not use anythermometer in foodyou are microwaving unlessthe thermometerisdesigned or recommen...
Page 6: ...heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improveefficiency c Neverleavesurface units unattendedat high heat settings Boilover causessmoking andgreasy spilloversthat maycatch on fire s Be sure drip pans and vent ducts are not coveredand are in place Theirabsenceduringcookingcould damage range parts and wiring Donst w...
Page 7: ...water in a covered pan Watch foods when bringing them quickly to cooking temperatures at high heat When food reaches cooking temperature reduce heat immediately to lowest setting that will keep it cooking Use residual heat with surface cooking whenever possible For example when cooking eggs in the shell bring water to boil then turn to OFF position to complete the cooking Always turn surface unit ...
Page 8: ...ove from oven 11 Readout Display and Touch Control Pads 12 Cooking Guide Quick reference for Codes for many frequently prepared foods 13 Model and Serial Numbers Located inside upper oven on left G c 6 c L k 14 Oven Set Knob 15 Oven ON Light 16 Oven Temp Knob 17 Oven Cycling Light 18 Automatic Oven Timer Clock Minute Timer 19 Oven Timer Dial ZO tch Release Button 1 tcho 22 Self Cleaning Oven Clean...
Page 9: ...d and then enter time of day For example if time is 1 30 touch number pads 1 3 and Oand 1 30 will appear in display Start will flash on display directing you to touch START thus setting the clock To reset or change time simply repeat above process NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time time of day temperature Power Level and Cook Codes AUTO START Allows YOU to program your o...
Page 10: ...n microwave safe dish Insert probe from the front horizontally into center meaty area not touching bone or fat Cover with wax paper Poultry pork or ham roasts need no trivet Add cup water to roast dish cover with plastic wrap For cooking bag method see Cookbook Insert probe into center meaty area Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wa...
Page 11: ...require meat to be turned over more often than glass trivets do because the grid design and legs let the bottom of the meat stay cooler than glass trivets do Q When I m cooking with Auto Roast why doesnl my roast continue to cook during the holding time A When your food reaches finished temperature the oven automatically switches to a lower power level The even temperature that s maintained in the...
Page 12: ...n be frozen in shallow foil trays and heated for later use Do not heat on DOUBLE DUTTM shelf TV dinners can be microwaved using wire shelf if metal tray is returned to box before placing on wire shelf Select foods which microwave well Pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press START I hear a d...
Page 13: ...A lTO START Step 1 Enter your desired cooking program Step 2 Touch AUTO START pad instead of START pad Step 3 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure your micro wave oven clock shows the correct time of day Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will automatically start at the desired time 13 Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time ...
Page 14: ...uiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Always insert probe into the center of meaty areas take care not to touch the fat or the bone Insert probe as horizontally as possible into foods as directed in the recipes Make sure the handle does not touch the food Use the clip to keep the probe in place while he...
Page 15: ...time by touching MIN SEC TIMER 0 appears on display and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display Step 6 Touch TIME COOK pad The display shows 0 ENTER COOK TIME flashes Step 7 Touch pads 2 5 0 and O for twenty five minutes of cooking time 25 00 appears on display w flil Step 8 Touch START 15 00 counting down shows on display As each function is au...
Page 16: ...ans 5 minutes at Power Level 10 On the following page is shown many frequently prepared foods and their Codes It s easy though to make Cooking Codes for many other recipes Just select one or two digits representing the length of cooking time desired and a final digit for the Power Level required The Cooking Codes given on the guide are for the minimum time needed to avoid overcooking which can dry...
Page 17: ...e defrosting Check Cookbook for specific information Cake Whole Iced 23 Chicken Cut up 2 3 lbs 143 Dessert Topping Whipped 13 Doughnuts or Pastries 24 13 Fish Fillets 1 lb 83 Hamburgers 2 lbs 123 Pie Fruit Filling J Whole 83 Roast 4 5 lbs 403 Steak or Chops 2 lbs 83 oven Always use microwave safe containers and microwave techniques as described in the Cookbook To set Cooking Codes for many other f...
Page 18: ...r change than switching to lower settings Step 2 Turn either clockwise or counterclockwise to desired heat setting Control must be pushed in to set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it maybe rotated without pushing in HI MED HI MED Low Quick start for cooking bring water to boil Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of fbod Saute and brown mainta...
Page 19: ...sils extending more than l inch beyond edge of trim ring is not recommended However when canning with wdter bath or pressure canner large diameter utensils may be used This is because boiling wdter temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding heating unit HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER CANNERS OR UI HER LARGE DIAMETER UTENSILS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS YI H...
Page 20: ...utter add eggs and cover skillet LOW Cook only 3 to 4 minutes for soft cooked 15rn nutcs for hard cooked Continue cooking at MED HI until whites arc just set tibout 3 to 5 more minutes LOW then add eggs When bottoms of eggs have lust set carefully turn over to cook other side LOW Carefully add eggs Cook uncovered about 5 minutes at MED HI Cove rcd Skillet If you do not cover skillet btistc eggs wi...
Page 21: ...r side Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surf cc Piincakes or French toast Skillet or Griddle MED HI Heat skillet 8 to 10minutes Grease lightly Pasta Noodles or spaghetti MED HI Cook uncovered until tender For large amounts HI may be needed to keep water at rolling boil throughout entire cooking time MED HI for foods cooking 10minutes or less MED for f...
Page 22: ...ach time oven temperature drops below preset temperature Step 4 Set your Minute Timer to the desired cooking time as indicated in your recipe If your cooking time is longer than sixty minutes Minute Timer must be reset Most foods cook satisfactorily without preheating If preheating is required put your food in the range promptly after Oven Cycling Light goes out Step 5 Place food inside the oven 3...
Page 23: ... rolls Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans B A 350 3750 o For thm rolls Shell B may be used Cakes without shortening Angel hod Aluminum Tube Pan A 3 5 3750 30 55 Twmpiecc pun is uonvcnwnt Jelly roll Metal Jelly Roll F n B 375 4 x 0 IO 15 Line pan with waxed paper Sponge Metal or Ceramic Pan A 3 5 J500 45 60 Cakes Bundt c kes Metal or Ceramic Pm A B 3 5 J500 45 65 Cupcakes Shiny Metal Muffin P ns B 350 375...
Page 24: ... hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached For Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen pou...
Page 25: ...ignals when food has than temperature on guide reached set temperature Do not place probe in stuffing Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal lype Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs 6 to 8 lbs Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin tip 325 Rare 24 30 18 22 130 1400 rump or top round Medium 30 35 22 25 150 1600 Well Done 35 45 28 33 170 I 85 Ltimb Leg or bone in s...
Page 26: ... cool during broiling Stopping fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan prevents rack from serving its purpose and juices may become hot enough to catch fire 2 DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum foil on shelf To do so may result in improperly cooked foods damage to oven finish and increase in heat on outside surfaces of the oven estions l nswfxs m a Q Why should I leave the door closed w...
Page 27: ...lices iround Beef l lb 4 patties Space evenly Well Done to X in thick c 7 4 5 Up to 8 p ttics take about same time Beef Steaks Rare l inch thick c 7 7 Sicaks less than 1 inch cook through Medium 1 to l Ibs c 9 9 bctorc browning P n trying IS Well Dorw c 13 13 rccomincndut Rare lY in thick c 10 7 8 Slash tit Medium 2 to 2 z lbs c 15 4 16 Well D mc c 25 0 25 Chicken I whole A 35 10 15 Rcducc times a...
Page 28: ...east one inch away from sides of oven Cleaning Outside Clean the outside of your micro wave oven with soap and water then rinse and dry The outer pane of the window is glass Wipe it clean with a damp towel Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Cleaning Inside Keep it clean and sweet smelling Opening the oven door a few min utes after cooking helps air out the inside An o...
Page 29: ... oven Vent Duct Oven is vented through a duct located under the right rear Calrod unit To clean duct re move Calrod unit and drip pan ring Lift out vent duct In replac ing make sure the duct opening is under the opening in drip pan Correct positioning is important to allow moisture and vapors to be released from oven Never cover the hole Lamp Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven lamp bul...
Page 30: ...me trim rings around the surface units should never be cleaned in the self cleaning oven Neither should reflector pans of foil or shiny chrome HOW to Set Oven for Cieaning Step 1 Turn OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to CLEAN Controls will snap into final position when the CLEAN location is reached Step 2 Push and hold in LATCH RELEASE BUTTON while sliding LATCH HANDLE to the right as far as it will g...
Page 31: ...ing just used the oven the LOCKED light came on and I could not move the LATCH HANDLE Why A After several continuous high temperature bakings or broilings the LOCKED light may come on The oven door can t be latched for self cleaning while the LOCKED light is on If this happens let the oven cool until the LOCKED light goes off Then the oven door can be latched for self cleaning Q What should I do i...
Page 32: ...under the unit To clean Wipe around the edges of the surface unit opening in the range top Clean the area below Rinse all washed areas with a damp cloth or sponge To replace Place drip pan in the surface unit cavity found on top of the range Line up the drip pan so the unit receptacle can be seen Insert the terminals of the plug in unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle G...
Page 33: ...ing cycle If spillover or spattering should occur in cooking hmction wipe the door with soap and w ter DO N rub or damage gasket Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in the rectangular flanges on the door Oven Gasket Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket Oven Liner Soap and Water Cool before cleaning Frequent wiping with soap and water will prolong the time between major clea...
Page 34: ...f position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Wrong cookware is being used When roasting pan is too small A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting MOISTURE INSIDE Be sure oven vent duct is not covered with some material AND OUTSIDE OVEN Be sure oven vent duct is positioned properly OVEN WILL N Automatic time dial dials not set or ...
Page 35: ...cause of starting food temperature food density or amount of food in oven Touch TIME COOK and add cooking time for completion Incorrect power level entered Check Cookbook for recommended power level or changing levels during cooking if necessary Dish was not rotated turned or stirred Some dishes require specific instructions Check Cookbook or recipe for these instructions Too many dishes in oven C...
Page 36: ... clean agitate in hot detergent solution Light brushing may be used to help remove imbedded soil and dust With careful use and handling filters will last for years However if replacement becomes necessary obtain a filter from your dealer Remove and Replace Filters y 1 Cooking top Place finger in recess at front edge of filter push filter to rear until front edge clears the exhaust opening lower th...
Page 37: ...IRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wac...
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Page 40: ...FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 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 The GE Answer Cente 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you ...
