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AUTO ROAST GUIDE

Use containers and coverings as directed in the Automatic Roasting section. 
Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking.

Approximate Time

Food

Code

Final Temperature*

(minutes per pound)

Hold Minutes**

Beef

Tender Roast 

Rare

1

115°F.

10–13

0

Medium

2

125°F.

13–15

0

Well

3

145°F.

15–17

5–10

Pork

Loin Roast

4

175°F.

14–17

10

Precooked Ham

1

115°F.

12–15

0

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 lbs.)

5

190°F.

10–12

10

Whole Turkey (up to 12 lbs.)

5

190°F.

10–12

10–15

(Insert probe into meatiest area of inner  
thigh from below end and parallel to leg.)

Turkey Breast

4

175°F.

10–12

10–15

(Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

* Meat cooked to a final temperature of 140°F. or less may still contain bacteria.

** Recommended standing time before serving.

Approx.

Food

Time/Hours

Comments

Beef

Pot Roast

5–7

Add enough liquid to just cover the meat. If adding vegetables make sure they 
are completely covered by liquid.

Chili

5–8

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Chicken

Stewing

4–6

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end
and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.

Broiler/Fryer

3–4

Same procedure as above.

Ham or Pork

Roast

4–6

Add 4 cups liquid.

Soup

Stock/Vegetable

7–10

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.

Split Pea

5–7

Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

AUTOMATIC SIMMER GUIDE

Auto Roast Code 6

Summary of Contents for JKP69

Page 1: ...c Roasting 17 18 Control Panel 10 Cooking by Temperature 16 Cooking by Time 15 Defrosting 16 19 20 Double Duty Shelf 29 30 Hold Timer 12 13 Problem Solver 51 52 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 39 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 47 50 Lower Oven Broiler Pan and Grid 50 Lower Oven Door 49 Lower Oven Light 50 Lower Oven Shelves 49 Microwave Oven 47 48 Consumer...

Page 2: ...h 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 must be removed from the chrome trim on cooking center parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Own...

Page 3: ...at 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 ap...

Page 4: ...cts 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 tho...

Page 5: ...result in injury This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use 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 bo...

Page 6: ... damage oven walls 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 allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed on the packa...

Page 7: ... 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 cleaning cycle is used Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning cycle Listen for a fan a fan noise should be heard sometime during the cleaning cycle If not call for...

Page 8: ...F MICROWAVE FAN MAY OPERATE WHILE OVEN IS CLEANING TIME DEFROST TEMP COOK HOLD POWER LEVEL AUTO COOK AUTO DEFROST AUTO ROAST HOLD TIMER START 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR OFF BAKE BROIL PROBE AUTO SELF CLEAN COOK TIME STOP TIME CLOCK TIMER ON OFF 2 1 26 25 24 23 22 21 19 20 18 17 11 16 11 13 14 3 4 5 6 3 7 10 8 9 12 15 ...

Page 9: ... Controls 10 12 17 20 22 26 28 13 Microwave Oven Floor 5 47 14 Microwave Oven 23 24 Automatic Cooking Guide Quick reference for codes for many frequently prepared foods Explained Features on Page 15 Lower Oven Controls 31 33 35 37 40 42 45 16 Lower Oven Vent 6 50 17 Lower Oven Automatic Light Switch 18 Lower Oven 44 46 Automatic Door Latch 19 Lower Oven Light 50 20 Lower Oven Broil Element 48 21 L...

Page 10: ...6 AUTO COOK Press this pad and then the number pad for the desired Code number The oven automatically sets the Power Levels and the cooking times 07 AUTO DEFROST Press this pad then the Code number and the food weight The oven automatically sets the Power Levels and the defrosting time 08 AUTO ROAST Insert the probe press this pad and the desired number pad for the Code to slow cook or temperature...

Page 11: ...order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Some microwaved foods require stirring rotating or rearranging See the cookbook 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 Features of Your Microwave Oven Control Panel Microwave Tips All these thing...

Page 12: ...e oven control signals Using a Holding Time The hold timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Programming Delayed Cooking 1 To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and enter the Cook Time or the temperature 2 Press the HOLD TIMER pad and e...

Page 13: ... spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour after defrosting 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 Defrosting is automatically set on Power Level 3 but can be changed by pressing the POWER LEVEL pad and the desir...

Page 14: ...separate the strawberries to finish defrosting To change the power level after setting the defrosting time press the POWER LEVEL pad then press the desired number for a new power level Press the START pad Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfe...

Page 15: ...If there is no time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking To change the power level after setting the Cook Time press the POWER LEVEL pad then press the desired number for the new power level How to Use the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal when you want to change power levels during yo...

Page 16: ...d frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe It s best to Time Cook these foods Q Why did PRObE flash after I touched the START pad A PRObE will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you press the TEMP COOK HOLD pad and forget to use the probe Q Can I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in the food A...

Page 17: ...ble end of probe firmly into receptacle on the oven wall Wax paper How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium 1 Press the AUTO ROAST pad Press number pad 2 Press the START pad The display shows COOL and CODE 2 until the food temperature reaches 80 F 2 At 80 F display switches to show the meat s internal temperature 3 When you select Auto Roast Codes 1 2 3 or 4 the oven control signals with 4 beeps and TURn ...

Page 18: ... Meat cooked to a final temperature of 140 F or less may still contain bacteria Recommended standing time before serving Approx Food Time Hours Comments Beef Pot Roast 5 7 Add enough liquid to just cover the meat If adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid Chili 5 8 Precook meat Place probe 1 inch from top surface Stir after 3 hours if possible Chicken Stewing 4 6 Add 4 cu...

Page 19: ...2 4 Enter the weight For example press the number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces see the Conversion Guide 5 Press the START pad Twice during defrosting the oven control signals 4 times TURn flashes 4 times and oven shuts off TURn remains on display Open the door attend your food see the Automatic Defrost Guide close the door and press the START pad When Defrosting Time is c...

Page 20: ...r and Separate and remove 5 minutes separate defrosted pieces Whole Chicken Turn over and Turn over and shield 10 minutes shield run cold water in cavity Turkey Breast Turn over Shield where 20 minutes in breast side up necessary refrigerator Chicken Pieces Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted pieces Cornish Hens whole Remove wrapper 10 minutes and turn over run cold water in cavity C...

Page 21: ...Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply press three control pads AUTO 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 press the START pad immediately Auto Cook Codes Auto Coo...

Page 22: ...til first oven control signal then rotate dish 1 2 turn if necessary 4 Close door and press START pad to finish cooking If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides add a 9 after the code In this example code 59 would provide 20 longer cooking time than the regular code 5 would provide Do not open oven door during Auto cycle When oven signals and countdown time is displayed door may be o...

Page 23: ...turn to original box with pasta and reclose box If tray is more than 1 Frozen Entrees 2 Cook in container 17 20 min deep remove food and place in see comments depending microwave safe dish and cover If dinner on size is in paper board container remove from box and cook in original container Frozen Pouch 2 3 8 min When microwaving meals containing 2 Meals pouches make 1 inch slit in center of each ...

Page 24: ...65 90 min Cover with plastic wrap venting one up to 5 lbs dish corner Shrimp up to 1 lb 4 11 2 qt glass dish 4 6 min with lid Rice Regular raw 9 2 qt casserole with lid 21 28 min Follow instructions on rice package 1 cup Instant 1 cup 1 2 qt casserole with lid 5 8 min Follow instructions on rice package Vegetables Fresh such as carrots 2 2 qt casserole with lid 10 15 min Add 1 4 to 1 2 cup water a...

Page 25: ... plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked goods reinsert tray i...

Page 26: ...ork chops automatically cook well in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Add barbecue sauce or other sauce on each chop Cover with plastic wrap Microwave using Auto Cook Code 6 Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed Chuck roasts should be placed in a cooking bag with 1 2 cup water Cut slits in top of bag as directed on package Place in a microwave safe dish Use Auto Cook Code 7 Ho...

Page 27: ...als and time remaining appears on display Recover and press the START pad to finish cooking Precooked canned vegetables should be placed in round container Container should be no more than 1 3 full Microwave on Auto Cook Code 8 Stir before serving Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should be placed in suitable size container at least half full and covered with lid or plastic wrap Add 1 or ...

Page 28: ...tomatically Grease bottom and sides of microwave safe fluted cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1 3 cup chopped nuts or coconut Carefully pour batter from one box 2 layer size cake mix over nuts cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook Code 6 Let stand 15 minutes before inverting to cool Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread 1 4 cup melted butter and 1 2 cup brown sugar in 8 inch round gla...

Page 29: ... hot Do not store microwave browning dish on the Double Duty shelf Use of the Double Duty shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended Do not use the Double Duty shelf to cook batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch Positioning the Shelf To position the Double Duty shelf tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides...

Page 30: ...om and rotate foods 1 2 turn Continue microwaving at High 10 for 6 minutes Check dinners for heating If one dinner seems less done than desired return it to the box and continue heating on floor 1 to 2 more minutes How to Heat or Reheat Several Different Types of Food Together When heating several different types of food together foods which must be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf whil...

Page 31: ...nction 08 COOK TIME Press for Timed Baking operations 09 STOP TIME Use along with COOK TIME to set the oven to start automatically at a time you select and AUTO SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you select 10 TIMER ON OFF Press to select the timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes 11 CLEAR OFF Pre...

Page 32: ...ours and 59 minutes The timer counts down in minutes 1 minute at a time until the last minute is reached The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached When the timer reaches 0 TIMER flashes in the display and the control will beep 4 times followed by one beep every minute until TIMER ON OFF is pressed When you set an oven temperature the oven automatically starts to heat When ...

Page 33: ...Can I check the time of day while the display is showing timer function A Yes Simply press CLOCK and the time of day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad plus 3 additional seconds Power Failure If PF appears in the display you had a power failure When the power went out the current time was stored in the control s memory Then when the power was restored the time of day was continued For ...

Page 34: ...king Roasting and Broiling sections The oven is vented through a duct that s located on the left side of the oven just above the door Moisture and vapors from the oven are vented through it when the oven is in use Never cover the hole in the duct To do so prevents it from functioning properly during cooking and cleaning Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed corr...

Page 35: ...rature does not shorten preheat time Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary 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 continued next page How to Set Your Oven...

Page 36: ...ng may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results during baking use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time 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 spillove...

Page 37: ...her than the one displayed is desired 3 Press COOK TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of cooking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed 5 Press START The display shows the oven temperature that you set and the cooking time...

Page 38: ...ress STOP TIME to check the stop time you have set or press COOK TIME 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 temperature set and the cooking time countdown 7 At the end of timed baking 150 and HOLD will show in the display indicating that the oven is holding at 150 F Press CLEAR OFF to turn the oven off and ...

Page 39: ...es To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press BAKE 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before ON appears press and hold BAKE for about 4 seconds The time display will change to the oven adjustment display When Adj shows in the display adjust the oven temperature 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the INCREASE pad to increase the tempe...

Page 40: ...Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside of t...

Page 41: ...sirloin tip rump or top round Medium 35 39 22 29 150 160 Well Done 40 45 30 35 170 185 Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Rare 21 25 20 23 140 150 Medium 25 30 24 28 150 160 Well Done 30 35 28 33 170 185 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Well Done 35 45 30 40 170 180 Ham precooked 325 To Warm 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 Poultry 3...

Page 42: ...re placing the broiler pan with food in the oven Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn the food only once during broiling You may need to move the food to a higher shelf position Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the m...

Page 43: ...es Ground Beef 1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done C 12 11 is recommended Rare 11 2 inches thick C 10 7 8 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35...

Page 44: ...es and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket ...

Page 45: ...the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Press AUTO SELF CLEAN The display will show the last clean time used You can change the clean time to any time between 11 2 to 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in you...

Page 46: ...nd damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A This is caused by excessive soil Turn the oven off Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled and the word LOCKED is off in the display Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during...

Page 47: ...da and water keeps the interior fresh Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor That s because there s little heat except in the food or sometimes in the cookware 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 Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily When the window is soile...

Page 48: ...t with a similar 125 volt 20 watt bulb which is available from your GE supplier 5 Screw replacement bulb into socket and replace light cover and grill Reconnect power to cooking center Lower Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillovers residue ...

Page 49: ...ed scouring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results 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 NOTE The ga...

Page 50: ... enough to break if touched with a moist cloth or towel When cleaning avoid touching warm light bulbs with cleaning cloths if the light cover is removed The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover which is held in place with a wire Remove the oven door if desired to reach the cover easily To remove Hold your hand under the cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of the ...

Page 51: ...ion Humidity or moisture in the oven will lessen the cooking time in the Auto Cook function Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of containers are dry Some standing time is recommended for certain vegetables cooked in the Auto Cook function PROBE APPEARS The probe not inserted properly into the receptacle or food ON THE DISPLAY The probe not used although the AUTO ROAST or the TEMP COO...

Page 52: ...sed on the broiler grid has not been fitted properly and slit FOOD DOES NOT ROAST BAKE and START not pressed OR BAKE PROPERLY Shelf position is incorrect See the Baking or Roasting sections IN LOWER OVEN Roasting pan is too small The oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section Improper cookware is being used LOWER OVEN WILL NOT Oven too hot to accept ...

Page 53: ...53 Problem Solver NOTES ...

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Page 55: ... 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 year contract you re ...

Page 56: ... to the 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 leg...

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