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AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED

MIN.–MAX.

CODE

FOODS

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

Turn over.

Separate and shield 

5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters, 

Separate.

Remove defrosted 

2 minutes

Sausage

pieces.

Ground Meat

Turn over.

Remove defrosted areas 

5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties

Turn over.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Roast

Turn over and 

Shield if necessary.

90 minutes

shield.

Ribs

Turn over.

Remove defrosted 

10 minutes

pieces. Shield if 
necessary.

Steak

Turn over. 

5 minutes

Stew

Turn over 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.

Cornish Hens (split)

Turn over.

5 minutes

Fish Fillets

Turn over.

Separate and remove 

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, Scallops

Separate.

Separate and remove 

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole Fish

Turn over and 

Hold under

shield tail and 

cold running

head.

water.

1

Meat

0.1–6.0 lbs.

2

Poultry

0.1–6.0 lbs.

3

Seafood

0.1–3.0 lbs.

Summary of Contents for JKP76

Page 1: ...ng 19 20 Automatic Simmer 20 Cooking by Temperature 18 Cooking by Time 17 Defrosting by Time 16 Double DutyTM Shelf 31 32 Electronic Controls 10 Probe 18 19 Problem Solver 53 54 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 38 More questions call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 49 52 Broiler Pan and Rack 52 Double DutyTM Shelf 49 Lower Oven Door 51 Lower Oven Light 52 Lower Oven Shelves 51 ...

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: ... 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 appliance This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance...

Page 4: ... other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent openings surfaces near the openings and crevices around the oven door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at l...

Page 5: ... to handle the cookware The oven floor can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor during and after cooking Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Allow the container to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off When cooking pork follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an ...

Page 6: ...center when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed Keep the oven free from grease buildup Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven Keep the cooking center clean...

Page 7: ...lf cleaning mode malfunctions turn off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further he...

Page 8: ...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 3 2 1 27 26 25 24 23 20 21 22 19 18 12 17 16 13 12 15 14 11 9 4 5 6 7 4 8 10 ...

Page 9: ...3 11 Microwave Receptacle for the Temperature Probe 18 19 12 Oven Grille 45 50 13 Microwave Oven Controls 10 12 13 49 14 Automatic Cooking Guide 25 26 Quick reference for codes for many frequently prepared foods 15 Microwave Oven Floor 6 49 16 Lower Oven Controls 11 13 49 17 Oven Vent Lower Oven 7 33 18 Automatic Oven Light Switch Lower Oven 33 19 Automatic Oven Door Latch Lower Oven 46 47 Used fo...

Page 10: ...Level 3 LOW for defrosting 06 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...

Page 11: ...he time of day on the clock the timer the oven temperature the internal food temperature and the stopping times for Time Bake and self cleaning 12 CLEAR OFF Cancels all programs except clock and timer Also stops the oven signal and stops the self cleaning cycle 13 OVEN LIGHT Press this pad to turn the oven light on and off How to Recall a Setting If you want to check the setting for any function s...

Page 12: ... This enters the time and starts the clock START 1 CLOCK Quick Set Clock 1 Press the CLOCK pad 2 Press the number pads to enter the time 3 Press the START pad Timer You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 11 hours 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 ...

Page 13: ...he duration of any function that displays a Start Time and Stop Time Pressing the CLOCK pad will make the time of day reappear NOTE The time of day cannot be changed during a lower oven cooking operation Questions and Answers Q When I came home the display showed PF instead of the time What happened A Your home had a brief power failure while you were gone Nothing is wrong with your clock just res...

Page 14: ...ightly covered by a skin or membrane Pierce potatoes egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around the door or the outer case Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high The microwave fan may operate with...

Page 15: ...d 0 pads to set 25 minutes of cooking time 8 Press the START pad As each function is automatically performed the oven display shows instructions entered and the function 9 When time is up the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour after defrosting Ro...

Page 16: ...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 START TIME DEFROST 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 contain...

Page 17: ...ing 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 START TIME COOK 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 your cooking...

Page 18: ...Press the TEMP COOK HOLD pad 3 Press 1 5 and 0 for 150 F 4 Press the POWER LEVEL pad Press 5 for medium power 5 Press the START pad If the internal temperature of the roast is less than 80 F the display will show COOL if the roast s internal temperature is 80 F or above the display shows the temperature counting up 6 When 150 F is reached the oven control signals and HOLd will be on the display Th...

Page 19: ...nd 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 flash...

Page 20: ...a Meat cooked to a final temperature of 140 F or less may still contain bacteria Recommended standing time before serving Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast code 6 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 hour...

Page 21: ... 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 comp...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...uto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number you can set the oven to cook for 20 less time than the code would regularly provide For example if Code 5 cooks your chicken more than you like it set code 51 next time and you ll get 20 shorter cooking time If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides add a 9 after the code For the chicken in the exam...

Page 25: ...d Thick foods such 1 Microwave safe 4 min cup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper as canned ravioli container matched to chunky soups beef size of food stew all canned vegetables Leftovers 1 Microwave safe 4 min cup Cover with lid to dish or wax paper container matched to size of food TV Dinners 2 Cook in container 8 10 min If foil tray is no more than 3 4 deep except for those see comments remove...

Page 26: ...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 27: ... 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 28: ...ode 1 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 Spareribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in an oblong glass container Cover with plastic wrap Make sure liquid covers meat Microwave using Auto Cook Code 7 Rotate dish when oven signals and remaining time is displayed...

Page 29: ...ning 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 Frozen Vegetables 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 30: ...utomatically 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 gl...

Page 31: ...ok with shelf on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and containers They may be hot Do not store microwave browning dish on the metal shelf Use of the Double Duty shelf with Automatic Cooking is not recommended Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf Also ...

Page 32: ...ottom 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 w...

Page 33: ...anel to turn the light on when the door is closed NOTE The oven light will turn off automatically and cannot be turned on during the self clean function 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 functionin...

Page 34: ...r 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 Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time 3...

Page 35: ...ns so one is not directly above the other Baking Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning 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...

Page 36: ...ed along with the oven temperature you set and the cook time that you entered 5 Press the START pad The display shows the time of day the oven temperature that you set and the Cook Time that you entered counting down 6 The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 7 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to turn the oven off and to clear the display if necessary Rem...

Page 37: ...on the display Press the COOK TIME pad and enter the correct Cook Time 7 Press the START pad The oven will turn on automatically The oven will cook for the programmed time and then shut off automatically 8 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to turn the oven off and to clear the display if necessary Remove the food from the oven NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork sh...

Page 38: ...Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press the BAKE pad 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Immediately before ON appears press and hold the BAKE pad for about 4 seconds The time display will change to the oven adjustment display 4 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the 1 pad to increase the temperature in 5 degree increments Press the 0 pad to decrea...

Page 39: ...cessary 2 Check the weight of the meat Place it fat side up or for poultry breast side up on a roasting rack in a shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with rack is a good pan for this 3 Press the BAKE pad 4 Press the number pads until the desired temperature is displayed 5 Press the START pad When the oven starts ...

Page 40: ...BEFORE INSERTING Plug Probe Handles appearance may vary Cable After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or on the broiler pan rack follow these steps for proper probe placement 1 Lay the probe on the outside of the meat along the top or side and mark with your finger where the edge of the meat comes to on the probe Point should rest in the center of the thickest meaty part of the roast 2...

Page 41: ...ows the actual food temperature starting at 85 F 8 When the internal temperature of meat reaches the number you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals Press the CLEAR OFF pad Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food Do not use tongs to pull on it they might damage it CAUTION To prevent possible burns do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has co...

Page 42: ...r pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Tem...

Page 43: ...erm broil This is normal and the fans may continue to run even after the oven is turned off BROIL Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot ...

Page 44: ...d Beef 1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Up to 8 patties Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 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 Well Done C 12 11 frying is recommended Rare 11 2 inch 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 10 15 Red...

Page 45: ...nt of the oven door with soap and water Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille 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 and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and...

Page 46: ... calculated Stop Time LOCKED flashes in the display while the door locks automatically then it appears steadily It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off 5 When the LOCK light is off open the door NOTE Both the lower oven fan and the microwave fan may operate during the self clean function and continue to operat...

Page 47: ... plus the time of day For example If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is 6 00 the Stop Time that appears on the display will be 9 00 5 Press the number pads to change the Stop Time to a later time of day if desired For example If you set Stop Time at 11 00 oven will start clean cycle at 8 00 and end at 11 00 The door latches automatically 6 Press the START pad The lower left display s...

Page 48: ...cle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the...

Page 49: ...sy 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 soiled wash it with a damp cloth Rinse thoroughly and dry Wipe metal ...

Page 50: ...rd Replace it 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 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 re...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...e warm 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 o...

Page 53: ...ng the Auto Cook function 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 oven receptacle or food ON THE DISPLAY The probe not used although the...

Page 54: ...rference signals on the main power line Disconnect your cooking OR BLINKS center at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Wait one minute and reconnect power Reset the clock FOOD DOES NOT BROIL and START pads not pressed BROIL PROPERLY The door not left ajar as recommended IN LOWER OVEN Improper shelf position is being used See the Broiling section Necessary preheating was not done Food is being ...

Page 55: ...and your 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 multi...

Page 56: ...g 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 gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instr...

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