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Built-in Microwave Cooking Center

Aluminum Foil

4,23,43,48,50

Model and Serial Numbers

 Registration

2

Oven

Care and Cleaning

48-51

Baking, Baking Guide

35-38

Clock

10, 11

Broiling, 

 Guide

42-44

Consumer Services

55

Door 

50

Control Panel

8,9

Light; Bulb 

 49

 Tips

Roasting, Roasting Guide 39–41

Features

 

 45-47

Microwave Oven

12-33

Shelves

34,45,51

Auto Cook

20-31

Temperature Probe 39,40,42,43

Auto Defrost

18,19

Thermostat Adjustment

50

Auto Roast

16,17

Timer

11

Auto Simmer

17

Vent Duct

49

Conversion Guide

18

Precautions

2-5

Double 

 

32,33

Problem Solver

52-54

Hold Timer

12

 Instructions

2-5

Light; Bulb Replacement 48

Back Cover

Power Level

14

Recipes

27,29,31

Reheating

33

Temperature Cook

15

Temperature Probe

15-17,48

Time Cook
Time Defrost

13

Timer

12

GE Answer Center

m

Microwaving Tips

6

 

 power output

of this oven is 

 watts.*

 watts 

Test 

GE Appliances

Summary of Contents for JKP76GP

Page 1: ... 33 Shelves 34 45 51 Auto Cook 20 31 Temperature Probe 39 40 42 43 Auto Defrost 18 19 Thermostat Adjustment 50 Auto Roast 16 17 Timer 11 Auto Simmer 17 Vent Duct 49 Conversion Guide 18 Precautions 2 5 Double Du SheK 32 33 Problem Solver 52 54 Hold Timer 12 Safe Instructions 2 5 Light Bulb Replacement 48 Warranq Back Cover Power Level 14 Recipes 27 29 31 Reheating 33 Temperature Cook 15 Temperature...

Page 2: ...nd serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 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 in the back of this book It lists causes of minor o...

Page 3: ...E HOUSEHOLD DISTR UTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE SE OR SWITCHWG 0 E CIRCUIT BREA R Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Do not operate this apptiance if it is not working properly or Kit has been damaged or dropped As with any appliance close supervision is nece...

Page 4: ...it saves energy and prolongs life of the oven Do not use the oven for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use timaterials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example cl...

Page 5: ...en Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM shelf accessory Remove the shelf from oven when not in use DO nOt StOW Or cook with sheW on floor of oven Product damage may result Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware They may be hot Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf The sheti could overheat Use of the shelf with Automatic Cooking feature is not recommended Self Cl mAng Lower Oven Stand away ...

Page 6: ...d 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 are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at hig...

Page 7: ... DUTYTM Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Tips for special instructions When this shelf is not in use please remove from the oven 10 Oven Floor 11 Automatic Cooking Guide Quick reference for codes for many frequently prepared foods 12 Display and Touch Control Pads I self cleaning Lower Oven I 13 Display and Touch Control Pads 14 Oven Vent 15 Automatic Oven Door Latch 16 In...

Page 8: ... done and oven shuts off 5 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad hen Code number and food weight The oven automatically sets Power Levels and defrosting time 6 NUMBER PADS Touch these pads to enter cooking defrosting time temperature Power Level Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost 7 TEMP COOWOLD Use the temperature probe to cook by using a temperature that you set Once food reaches this temperature ...

Page 9: ...or Self Cleaning mode Lets you enter length of cleaning operation 9 TIMER Lets you time any kitchen function 10 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day when display is showing other information 11 START Must be touched to start any cooking or cleaning function 12 CLEAWOFF Cancels all programs except Clock and Timer Also stops oven signals and stops self cleaning cycle 13 OVE...

Page 10: ...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 example after a 5 minute power interruption your clock will be 5 minutes slow To reset the clock touch the CLOCK pad SET TIME flashes and the slow time of day is displayed Enter the correct time of day by touching the app...

Page 11: ... your clock just reset it Q When changing the time of day if I touch the CLOCK pad and then discover that the time shown is right do I have to reset the clock A No The original time of day will reappear in a couple of minutes Q Can I change the clock while I m cooking food in the lower oven A No The clock cannot be changed during any program that uses the oven timer or the display You must either ...

Page 12: ...level Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes of defrosting time 15 00 appears on the display m 00 Step 6 Touch the TIME COOK pad Step 7 Touch 2 5 0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time COOK TIME flashes and 25 00 and POWER 10 appear on display Step 8 Touch the START pad DEF TIME and 15 00 counting down show on display As each function is automatically performed the oven display shows the ins...

Page 13: ...per or plastic can be defrosted in the package Family size pre packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved Remove from foil container and place in a microwave safe dish For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time Check the cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When I press the START pad I hear a dull ...

Page 14: ... Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for the minimum time test the food for doneness and cook your food a little longer if necessary Q I touched the number pads and selected my power level When I touched the START pad however my oven didn t come on Why not pad Step 3 Select your first cook time A The TIME COOK pad must be For example touch 2 1 and 5 for a to...

Page 15: ...display will show HOLD The oven will then hold the temperature Step 7 Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture cont...

Page 16: ... top or sides of the oven Cover with wax paper Pork or ham roasts need no trivet Add 1 2 cup water to roast dish and cover with plastic wrap Allow room for probe when covering Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium m A o 1A 1 Touch the AUTO ROAST pad AUTO and TEMP appear on display and ENTER CO...

Page 17: ... Automatic Simmering including guides and recipes Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F and hold at that temperature until done Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast Display shows COOL until food is 80 F then switches to show food temperature until 180 F m Oven switches to Hold at 180 F until you remove food and turn off oven If stirring is recommended you can reset oven by retouching I Approx...

Page 18: ...TO DEFROST pad gm 3 Enter selected code from guide For example poultry calls for Code 2 m 4 Enter weight For example touch Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces see Conversion Guide at right mice during defrosting the oven beeps 4 times TURN flashes 4 times and oven shub off TURN remains on display Open the door attend your food see guide on next page close the door and tou...

Page 19: ...ater in cavity Whole Chicken Turn over and shield Shield where necessary I I I Turkey Breast Turn over breast side UP 20 minutes in refrigerator Separate and remove defrosted pieces 5 minutes I Chicken Pieces I Turn over Cornish hens whole Remove wrapper and turn over 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minutes I Cornishhens split I I Turnover I Fish fillets I Turn over Separate and remove defro...

Page 20: ...iety of foods including meats fish casseroles vegetables leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked Foods Not Recommended AUTO COOK desired CODE and START The word AUTO appears on the display and the sensor is activated to sense steam from food Keep Door Closed Do not open the oven door while the word AUTO is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect cooking performance If the door...

Page 21: ...OOK pad m Beep sounds when steam is sensed and AUTO is replaced by cook time Rotate or stir food if necessary When done oven beeps and stops How to Adjust AUTO 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 o less time than the code would regularly provide For example if CODE 4 cooks your seafood more done than you like it set...

Page 22: ...I use Auto Cook to cook pudding or sauces A Most pudding and sauce recipes require stirring many times during cooking therefore Time Cook is recommended Q My scalloped potatoes were not completely cooked when I removed the dish after Auto Cook What is wrong A If you prepared the sauce in the oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven...

Page 23: ... fit If lids are not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be loose over food to allow for expansion Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges tr or frozen entrees in paperboard avs remove trav from box but do no remove film ver tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see Automatic Cooking Control Guide For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked...

Page 24: ...rs except for those with pasta Frozen Entrees Frozen Pouch Meals Frozen Lasagna Casseroles With precooked ingredients in a white sauce such as tuna noodle casserole turkey tetrazzini With raw ingredients such as hamburger patty stew scalloped potatoes seafood casseroles Auto Cook Code 1 1 1 2 2 2 5 4 6 Container Microwave safe container matched to size of food Microwave safe container matched to s...

Page 25: ...e safe dish 2 qt casserole with lid Approx Time 8 20 min 6 9 min 25 30 min 7 9 min 7 9 min 22 25 min 1 hr 30 min 1 hr 45 min 60 65 min 65 90 min 4 6 min 21 28 min 5 8 min 10 15 min 8 16 min depending on number 8 10 min 12 13 min 7 9 min 12 14 min Comments Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters Cover tightly with plastic wrap Cover tightly with plastic wrap Cover with wax paper When oven signals ...

Page 26: ...p Use Auto Cook Code 1 Chuck roasts should be placed in a microwave safe dish with 1 2 cup water Cover with plastic wrap venting one comer Use Auto Cook Code 7 Spare ribs 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 How to Ad...

Page 27: ...closure Microwave on Auto Cook Code 5 When oven signals remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki sauce In l pt glass measuring cup stir together water and cornstarch Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup Microwave at High 10 for 2 minutes stirring once Remove chicken from bag to serving platter Pour sauce over chicken just before serving Classic Ham Loaf Auto Cook Co...

Page 28: ...rred after oven signals and time remaining appears on display Re cover and touch START to finish cooking Frozen Vegehbles PrecookeWcanned 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 Pouches of frozen vegetables vegetables should be placed in should be slit 1 2 in center an...

Page 29: ...er crumbs evenly over top Cover Microwave on Auto Cook Code 2 When done center will be just barely set Let stand 5 minutes before serving Eggplant Italiano Auto Cook Code 5 Approx Cooking Time 18 min Makes 4 to 6 Servings 1 2 1 to 2 1 2 1 medium eggplant cans 8 oz each tomato sauce teaspoons oregano cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese pkg 6 oz Mozzarella ch ese slices Peel eggplant slice l 8 in thic...

Page 30: ...e safe covered container Use Auto Cook Code 1 for Baked Pears also Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes should be stirred well before microwaving especially if sugar is added Cover use Auto Cook Code 2 and stir once or twice after oven signals and time appears on display Touch START and finish cooking Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread 1 4 cup melted butter and 1 2 cup brown sugar in 8 in round glass dish Spr...

Page 31: ...bes evenly in 8 inch round dish Mix sugar cinnamon salt raisins pecans almonds cheese and apple together Sprinkle evenly over bread cubes Measure milk into l qt measuring cup Add butter Microwave at High 10 for 4 minutes or until butter is melted Rapidly stir in beaten eggs with a fork and mix well Pour over bread mixture Cover with plastic wrap Microwave on Auto Cook Code 61 Streuseled Apples Aut...

Page 32: ...mportant to arrange foods properly and this is shown on the next page Cookware size is also important select from among the suggestions at right Also food size should be considered foods over 4 inches high or 3 k 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 cookb...

Page 33: ... High 10 for 6 minutes Reverse positions top to bottom and rotate foods 1 2 turn Continue microwaving at High 10 for 6 minutes Check dinners for doneness If one dinner seems less done than desired return it to the box and continue heating it on Place on floor large or dense the oven floor 1 to 2 more minutes foods which need the most heating such as leftover fried How to Reheat Several chicken cas...

Page 34: ...signed with stop locks so when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To ...

Page 35: ...en touch BAKE pad m Am Step 4 Touch START pad to begin baking Display shows BAKE TEMP the oven set temperature and actual oven temperature as the oven heats When set temperature has been reached the control beeps six times and PrE7 flashes in the display The display then shows the set temperature continuously Step 5 Center food on the shelf Make sure at least 1 inch of space is left between the co...

Page 36: ...he time of day Cook Time counting down and oven set temperature To Set Delay Start Quick Reminder 1 Touch BAKE pad 2 Touch number pads to enter baking temperature 3 Touch COOK TIME pad 4 Touch number pads to enter cooking time 5 Touch STOP TIME pad 6 Touch number pads to enter Stop Time 7 Touch START pad Follow these steps for the oven to start at a later time When cooking time is up the oven hold...

Page 37: ... signals Center the pan on the oven shelf Step 5 Touch TIMER ON OFF pad and number pads 2 and 5 to enter 25 minutes cooking time Touch START pad to begin timing Step 6 When oven signals touch TIMER ON OFF pad to stop signal Check to make sure brownies are done Remove the pan Touch CLEAWOFF to turn oven off Questions and Answers Q Why aren t my foods done even though they ve cooked the full time A ...

Page 38: ...deepest browning For thin rolls Shelf B maybe used For thin rolls Shelf B maybe used Plain rolls Sweet rolls Cakes wi hout shortening Angel food Jelly roll Sponge Cakes Bundt cakes Cupcakes Fruitcakes Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan 30 55 10 15 45 60 Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or...

Page 39: ...ose the door m A Step 3 Touch BAKE pad Step 4 Touch number pads 3 2 and 5 to enter 325 F oven temperature The exception is small poultry which is roasted at 375 F m Am Step 5 Touch START pad to begin roasting Display shows oven temperature as it rises past 100 F and signal sounds when desired temperature is reached Step 6 When food is cooked touch CLEAWOFF pad to turn oven off How to Set Oven When...

Page 40: ... meat Insert probe into meatiest part of inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey e Casseroles or Fish Insert probe into center of dishes such as meat loaf or casseroles When cooking fish insert probe from just above gill into meatiest area parallel to backbone Ham or Lamb Insert urobe into cut end meatiest part o ham or lamb without a bone For bone in ham or lamb insert pr...

Page 41: ...ded 10 to 25 minutes per pound more for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This time than given in guide for allows roasts to firm up and m es refrigerated roasts 10 minutes per them easier to carve Internal pound for roasts under 5 pounds temperature will rise about 5 to Defrost poultry before roasting 10 F to compensate for temperature rise if desired remove the roast from oven sooner at 5 to 10 F less ...

Page 42: ...rred doneness Where two thicknesses and times are given together use first times given for thinnest food Step 9 When Broiling is completed touch CLEAWOFF Serve food immediately and leave pan outside oven to cool during meal for easiest cleaning Broiling with the Temperature Probe Caution Probe is not recommended when preheating the oven is required because you might be burned touching the hot broi...

Page 43: ...on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions Answers Q Why should I leave the door closed when broiling chicken A Chicken is the only food recommended for closed door broiling This is because chicken is relatively thicker than other foods you broil Closing the door holds more heat in the oven which allows chicken to cook evenly throughout Q When broiling is it necessar...

Page 44: ...gle layer Ground Beef Well Done Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time 6 7 1 in thick 1 to 1X Ibs 7 5 6 8 9 6 7 9 12 16 18 Steaks less than 1 in thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat 1 X in thick 2 to 2X lbs Chicken 450 1 whole 2 to 2fi lbs split lengthwise B LO 18 20 Reduce time about 5 to 10 min p...

Page 45: ...the oven with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Do not let water run down through openings in the top of the door B To help prevent water from getting in these slots when cleaning open the door as far as it will go Clean the door gasket C using a clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide Repeated soaking may be needed depending on the amount of soil Frequent cl...

Page 46: ...ime 5 Touch STOP TIME pad 6 Touch number pads to enter Stop Time 7 Touch START pad con rol b eps and display shows Delay Start is setting the oven timer ProbE briefly Remove the probe to start the clean cycle automatically and repeat steps 1 and 2 to reset at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the m correct time of day Am For example Let ...

Page 47: ...clean sponge to soak the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning A Excessive grease is the cause Touch the CLEAWOFF pad Open windows and doors to rid the room of smoke Let the oven cool for at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up excess grease and reset the cleaning cycle Q Is the crackling sound I hear during cleaning normal A Ye...

Page 48: ...e after use Wipe it with a sudsy cloth then rub metal parts with a plastic scouring pad if necessary Rinse and dry You may also wash the probe in an automatic dishwasher Microwave Oven Oven Lamp To replace microwave oven lamp first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel Step 1 Remove grill above microwave oven To do so open microwave oven door then remove the two screws from the bo...

Page 49: ...ey may mar the surface Door Surface When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Using a Brown N Sear Dish Use Bon Ami brand cleanser High heat generated on the bottom of the Brown N Sear Dish can cause scorched appearing stains to bake onto the floor if grease is present These may b...

Page 50: ...ly at the factory and is more apt to be accurate than the oven it replaced If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler you can adjust it yourself To decide how much to change the temperature set the oven temperature 25 F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe then bake The results of this test should give you an idea of how much the temperature should be changed To adjust thermos...

Page 51: ...ids should spill on the oven while it is hot use a dry cl ing powders or harsh paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away When the abrasives These might surface has cooled wash and rinse scratch the surface For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish witb dry cloth On self cleaning lower oven clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket T...

Page 52: ...d in the Auto Cook function Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish Check cookbook or Auto Roast section of this book Incorrect power level entered Dish not rotated turned or stirred as called for in recipe Too many dishes in oven at same time Food not thoroughly defrosted Improper use of coverings Check cookbook and this book for instructions PROBE APPEARS ON DISPLAY ERROR APPEARS ON DISPLA...

Page 53: ...cleaning Let oven cool below 5W F Probe is still plugged into the oven receptacle Remove it Light bulb is Ioose or bulb is burned out OVEN LIGHT pad is defective Oven is in Self Clean mode Clock ot set Touch CLOCK pad and enter time If it cannot be reset by touching pads electrical service to your residence has caused interference signals on the main power line Disconnect your cooking center at th...

Page 54: ...ed up prior to self cleaning Door is open M e sure door is securely closed Latch is not in CLEAN position Be sure oven door is securely closed CLEAN pad not touched START pad not touched Oven hasn t cooIed to less than 500 F If the display flashes F and a num r you have a function error code Press CLEAWOFF pad If the failure code repeats disconnect all power to the range Call for service If you ne...

Page 55: ...ice thek own apphces can have needed parts or accessories sent direcdy to their home free of shipping charge The GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and dl GE Genuine Rend Par are fully warranted WSA Masmfiard and Discover cards are accepted User maintenance instrucdons contied h W booUet cover p d ktended to be performed by any user Other servitig genedy shodd be referred to quti...

Page 56: ...LECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 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 Cente 800 6...

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