GE JKP62G Use And Care Manual Download Page 36

YOUR GE MICROWAVE COOKING CENTER

WARRANTY

Save 

proof of original purchase date such 

as your sales 

slip or 

 check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

any part of the microwave
cooking 

 that fails because

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner 

 products

purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington, 

 In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop
or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer 
servicers during normal working
hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY.
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL 

 FACTORY SERVICE or

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE

SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED 

● 

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 
800.626.2000
consumer information service

● 

Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

. Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● 

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTOR IS  NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some 

states 

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No. 

Pub. 

 49-8131

6-90 

Summary of Contents for JKP62G

Page 1: ...nd Serial Numbers 2 Broiling Broiling Guide 23 24 Problem Solver 31 33 Control Settings 17 Safety Instructions 3 5 Delay Stop Start 19 Warranty Back Cover Light Bulb Replacement 17 29 Roasting Roasting Guide 21 22 Self Cleanin Instructions 25 26 Shelves 17 30 Thermostat Adjustment 28 Timer 17 Vent Duct 29 Microwave Oven 9 16 Auto Roast 10 11 Auto Simmer 11 GEABWW CenteP Control Panel 8 80fi626 266...

Page 2: ...serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY40225 If you received a damaged cooking center Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the cooking center Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on pages 31 through 33 It lists causes of minor operati...

Page 3: ...pped c with any appliance i e supervision is necessary when used by chtidren Do nat l ve child n al n children should not be lefi done or unattended in area where appliance is in use They shodd never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Don t allow anyone to ciimb stand or hang on the door They could damage the oven CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST C LDREN SHOULD N BE S MD IN CAR ABOVE...

Page 4: ...erages Even if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury UM metal ody as direeted in cookbook Foil strips as used on meat ro sts are helpful when used as shown in cookbook TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove top foil cover and return tray to box When using meti in microwave oven keepmeti pt forN ...

Page 5: ...ookware They may be hot Do not use microwave b dish on shelf The shelf could overheat lf Clem bwer Oven s nd away fmm the QV when opening oven door The hot air or steam which mca can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Don t heat unopened W containers in the oven fiwure couid bniid up and the eontaiuer conid burst causing an i ury Keep oven vent dUCtS unobstructed Keep oven free from g e buildup...

Page 6: ...g ps 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 glme with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you...

Page 7: ...oods at once See Safety Tips for special instructions When this shelf is not in use please remove from the oven 9 Oven Floor 10 Display and Touch Control Pads I ml 0 0 1 I Self Cleaning hwer Oven I I 11 Oven Set Clean Knob Oven Shelves 12 Oven Temp Clean Knob 20 Oven Frame 13 Oven Interior Light Button 21 Door Gasket 14 Self Cleaning Oven Clean 22 Window Light 23 Door Liner 15 Lock Light 24 Broile...

Page 8: ... pads to enter cooking defrosting time time of day temperature power level Auto Roast Codes conventional oven Bake start and stop times and to change cleaning time on self clean oven 7 BAKE TIME Touch this pad and then number pads to enter baking or roasting time The oven turns off automatically at the end of that time if OVEN SET knob is on TIME BAKE 8 TEMP COOK HOLD Use the temperature probe to ...

Page 9: ...he way through the defrosting time Q Family size pre packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved Remove from foil container and place in a microwave safe dish Check your cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press the START pad I hear a dull thumping noise What is it A This sound is normal It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 ...

Page 10: ... no trivet Add 1 2 cup water to roast dish cover with plastic wrap Allow room for probe when covering Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firml into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef to Metium 1 Touch AU ROAST pad AU appears on display and ENTER ROAST CODE flashes Touch number pad 2 ROAST CODE 2 appears on display and START flashes Touch START Display ...

Page 11: ...15 125 145 175 1 15 10 13 13 15 15 17 14 17 12 15 0 0 5 1o 10 0 Poultry Whole Chicken 3 lbs Whole Turkey up to 12 lbs Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg Turkey Breast Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area 5 5 4 10 12 10 12 10 10 15 10 15 90 90 75 10 12 Recommended standing time before serving Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast code 6 Approx Time...

Page 12: ...MICRO TEMP COOK 160F and POWER 5 show on display Step 5 Touch START pad If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F display will show COOL if temperature is 90 F or above display shows temperature counting up Step 6 When 160 F is reached the oven will sound and display HOLD The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and f...

Page 13: ... Step 5 Set your cooking time Step 3 Select your cooking time Touch 1 2 and O for one minute and 20 seconds MICRO COOK TIME flashes and POWER 10 and 1 20 appear on display Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of How to Change Power hvel After setting cook time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch the START pad Step 7 MICRO COOK TI...

Page 14: ...over 4 inches high or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf following cookbook directions I eftovers maybe placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls ordividedplates Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your To position the DOUBLE DUTY...

Page 15: ...owave at High 10 reversing position of foods top to bottom afier half of time Also heat several small bowls of leftovers this way stirring and reversing positions after half of time Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf while foods which are ody warmed should be placed on the floor This is because microwave ...

Page 16: ...for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven Step 2 Touch TIME DEFROST pad The display shows O and POWER 3 ENTER MICRO DEF TIME flashes Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time 15 00 appears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level Step 4 ...

Page 17: ...s into correct position under shelf supports Shelf Positions 1 1 10 1 Oven Controk The controls for the oven are marked OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP The OVEN SET control has settings for BAKE TIME BAKE BROIL CLEAN for lower oven and OFF When you turn the knob to the desired setting the proper heating units are then activated for that operation The OVEN TEMP control maintains the temperature you set from...

Page 18: ...ds How to Time Bake The Conventional oven timer control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set Emples of Immediate Start oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically or Delay Start and Stop setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn offat a preset stop time will be described How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic S...

Page 19: ...E pad ENTER BAKE STOP TIME and O appear on display Step 5 Touch number pads 7 0 and O to enter 7 00 for the time you want the oven to turnoff 7 00 and BAKE STOP TIME are displayed Step 6 Touch START pad The oven automatically figures the start time so oven will turn off when you want baking to be completed 4 00 and BAKE START TIME are displayed In this example baking will begin at 4 00 and oven wi...

Page 20: ...nge Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Fruit cakes Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans A B B A 375 425 350 3750 For thin rolls Shelf B ma be used Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan A B A 325 3750 375 4000 325 3500 Two piece pan inconvenient Line pan with wax paper Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan Shiny Metal Pan with ...

Page 21: ...or Frozen Roask Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pQunds more time for larger roasts Thaw most frozen poultry before Step 2 Place in oven on shelf in A or B position No preheating is necessary roasting to ensure even doneness Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked suc...

Page 22: ...t poultry before roasting rise if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less than temperature in the guide mm 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 Ham raw For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above Poultry ...

Page 23: ...g 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 DON place asheetof 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 Questions Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed when broiling chicke...

Page 24: ...layer I I Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties Well Done A to in thick c Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time 7 4 5 Beef Steaks Rare l inch thick c Medium 1 to 1 Ibs c Well Done c Rare Ih in thick c Medium 2 to 2 Ibs c Well Done c Chicken 1 whole A 2 to 2fi Ibs split lengthwise 7 9 13 10 15 25 7 9 13 7 8 14 16 20 25 Steaks less than 1 inch cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended ...

Page 25: ...o final position when the CLEAN location is reached T Step 2 Slide Latch Handle to the right as far as it will go 3 00 CLEAN TIME and OVEN DOOR LA HED appear on display The oven is programmed to clean for 3 hours but you may change the cleaning time to 172 to 4 hours by first touching the CLEAR pad and then the number pads E EE appears on display if you enter a clean time less than 11 2 or more th...

Page 26: ...lings 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 if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil and you should switch the OVEN SET knob to OFF Open windows to rid room...

Page 27: ... grille by removing the 3 screws on top and the 3 screws on the bottom of the grille using a blade type screwdriver The lamp is located on the left side behind the grille Gently twist the bulb to break the white silicone adhesive attached to the bulb and socket to prevent damage during shipping Unscrew the bulb and replace with a bulb of same type and wattage available from your GE supplier Screw ...

Page 28: ... stains to bake onto the floor if grease is present These may be removed with Bon Ami brand cleanser After using this cleaner rinse and dry thorougtiy foflowing instructions on can Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls it may scratch the paint I I Conventional Oven Mjtiim Oven Thermostat Use time given on recipe when cooking for first time Oven thermostats may drift from the fact...

Page 29: ...it from functioning properly during cooking and cleaning The oven lamp bulb is covered with a glass removable cover which is held in place by a bail shaped wire Remove oven door ifdesiti to reach cover easily To remove cover Hold hand undercover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of same hand firmly push back wire bail until it clears cover Lift off cover DO N REMOVE ANY SCREWS REMOVE C...

Page 30: ...e removed do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while cleaning Wash rinse and then polish with a dry cloth DO NW USE steel wool abrasives ammonia acids or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel If acids should spill on the oven while it is hot use a dry paper towel or cloth to wipe up right aw...

Page 31: ...ecause starting temperatures of foods varied widely Varyi density and amount of fds will sometimes require more cooking time w Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book Incorrect power levei entered Di not rotati turned or stirred as called for in recipe Too mmy dishes in oven at same time Food not thoroughly defrosted p o r use of cov rings Ch...

Page 32: ... service Oven controls not properly set Door left in locked position r cleaning Light bulb is loose or burned out Button operating oven light is defwtive Clock not set Touch CLOCK pad and enter time If it cannot be reset by touching pads electrical service m your residence has mused interference signals on the main power line Dticonnectyow CooMng Center at the main fise or circuit breaker pael Wai...

Page 33: ...ed to a safe temperature FAN STAYS ON WHEN Q Self cleaning fantohep campornen cool R IS OPENED I Microwave power is not on udess microwave oven is h operation Ml these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dull thumping sound while oven Some TV Radio interference around the door is operating at power levels other might be noticed while using your Light reflection ...

Page 34: ...Notes 34 ...

Page 35: ...r chase a GE contract whfle your war ranty is stall in effect and you ll receive a substantial discount With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices Telecommunication Device for me De Pam andAccesories 8M 626 2002 kdividu qu led to service their o appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts syst...

Page 36: ... ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Servicetripstoyourhometo 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 CenteF 800 626...

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