Page 1: ...2 ALJ 10 ROMT feature W p23 THinv tobake tith Cook Codem your conieiitiond en p33 Howto operate the self cleaning oven p46 Questions Use the Problem Solver p51 YourDirect Line to General Electric The GE Answer Centd 800 626 2000 GE NE RAL ELECTRIC I ...
Page 2: ... send in your Consumer Product Owner ship Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original pur chaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be registered Please be certain that it is Write to General Electric Company Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builder that so...
Page 3: ...putfoodin theoven promptly afterthelightgoes out Always turn oven OFF before removing food a Don topen theoven door any moreoftenthan necessary during baking lfyoudo havetoopen it close itas soon as possible s Be suretowipe upexcessspill age before seif clean ing operation a ookcomplete oven meals instead ofjust onefood item Potatoes othervegetables and somedessertswill cook together with a main d...
Page 4: ...oor They couid damage the oven CAUTiON DO N S70RE ITEMS OF iNTEREST CHiLDREN IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Wear proper ciothing Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heat ing elements and may cause severe burns Use oniy dr...
Page 5: ...become too hot to touch Be careful touching the floor durihg and after cooking Do not use any thermometer in food you are microwaving unless that thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid and turn on microwave energy it c...
Page 6: ...tion against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls When using cooking or roast ing bags in oven follow the manufacturer s directions e Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire Se f C eaning Oven CB Do not ciean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do not use oven ciean...
Page 7: ...everal foods at once Do not use shelf without plastic spacers in place as shown See Safety Tips for special instructions When this shetf is not in use please remove from the oven Dispiay and Touch Control Pa Automatic Cooking Chart Quick reference for Codes for many frequently prepared foods 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Dispiay and Tach Controi Pads Latch Oven Vent Model and Seriai Numbers Interior Ove...
Page 8: ...d for de sired Code number and oven automatically microwavesat pm programmed power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking times until the food is done and oven shuts off See page 12 AUTO ROAST Insert Probe touch this pad and desired number pad for Code to slow cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program See page 23 AUK DEFROST Touch this pad then Code number and food we...
Page 9: ...TIME Use when baking or cleaning to enter the time of day you want oven to turn off NUMBER PADS Use to set any function requiring numbers for example time of day on clock minute second time oven tem perature internal food tempera ture starting and stopping times for Time Bake and self cleaning Broil Rates and Bake Codes COOK CODE A convenient shortcut for selecting 9 fre quently used cooking setti...
Page 10: ...mpossible time such as 12 84 the display flashes EEEE for Error To correct it just touch the correct number pads and the clock starts If PF appears touch the CLOCK pad and then the numbers to start the clock To check the time of day when dis play is showing other information simply touch the CLOCK pad Time of day shows for as long as your finger is on the pad To correct the time of day touch the C...
Page 11: ...mple to enter 10 minutes and 45 seconds touch 1 0 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake touch MIN SEC TIMER pad and begin again Step 3 Touch the MIN SEC TIMER pad This starts the timer immedi ately If you don t touch it the timer starts automatically after 6 seconds Word TIMER stays on display and time counts down to 0 00 Step 4 When time is up the display shows 0 00 and a signal sounds unti...
Page 12: ... Be careful of steam when removing tight covers When you remove cover direct the steam away from hands and face Be sure the outside of the cooking container and inside of microwave oven are dry A few foods need stirrring or rotating after partial cooking Check the Automatic Cooking Guide section on page 15 We suggest covering foods that tend to spatter to keep the interior of the oven clean This a...
Page 13: ... so on The Preference Control Another feature to give you flexi bility in Automatic Cooking is the preference control which can be used to fine tune the power of Codes 2 through 9 By simply add ing a 1 after a Code you can set the oven to cook using 20 0 less time than the code would regularly deliver For example if Code 4 cooks your vegetables more done than you like them set Code 41 next time an...
Page 14: ...e you should not open the door during the AUTO phase of cooking without affecting end cooking resuits 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 toq much remaining moisture in the oven Make sure you dry the oven completely before using...
Page 15: ...as wax paper the lid that came with the container or microwave safe plastic domes are ideal For examples of containers and coverings see page 12 and the following recipes Preference Control With Preference Control you can adjust the Automatic Cooking Fea turo to ywr individual taste by adding either l or 9 after Code number If after trying the suggested Code you would prefer less cooking time simp...
Page 16: ...tic wrap or wax paper Use Auto Cook Code 4 for fillets and Auto Cook Code 2 for seafood pieces Pork chops automatically cook well in 8 x 12x 2 in dish Cover with wax paper Add barbeque sauce or other sauce on each chop Micro wave using Auto Cook Code 8 Spare ribs and brisket should be automatically cooked in oblong glass container Cover with plastic wrap Make sure liquid covers meat Microwave usin...
Page 17: ...hicken to bag and tie with plastic tie Turn chicken on its side in 12x 8 x 2 in dish Marinate 1 hour on each side Place bird breast side up in dish Slash bag near closure Microwave on Auto Cook Code 9 When oven signals remove chicken and prepare Teriyaki sauce In 1 pt glass measuring cup stir together water and cornstarch Cut off one corner of cooking bag with scissors and drain juices into cup Mi...
Page 18: ...and time remaining appea on display Re cover and touch START to finish cooking Precooked canned vegetables should be placed in round container similar in size to amount being cooked at least half full Micro wave on Auto Cook Code 2 Stir before serving Pouches of frozen vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen should be slit in center before vegetables should be placed in suit placing directly on...
Page 19: ...e olives chopped and drained 12 o Ricotta or cottage cheese 1 2 cup grated Romano cheese 1 egg 2 tablespoons flour 4 oz Mozzarella cheese 1 4 cup grated Romano cheese 1 cup 8 oz sour cream optional Wash zucchini and cut into l 8 inch lengthwise slices In 12x8x 2 in dish place 1 2 of slices in 2 qt casserole place ground chuck onions tomato puree green chilies cumin Italian seasoning and olives Set...
Page 20: ...lly 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 24ayer size cake mix over nuts cover with wax paper Microwave on Auto Cook Code 91 Let stand 10 minutes before inverting to cool Caramel Biscuit Ring Spread 4cup melted butter and cup brown sugar in 8 in round glass dish Sprinkle wit...
Page 21: ...ix together cake mix butter nuts and cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle evenly over cherries or in three rows so cher ries are visible Cover with wax paper and tuck under dish Micro wave on Auto Cook Code 3 Pineapple Upside Down Cake Auto Cook Code 3 Approx Cooking Time 10 min Makes 1 8 in round Cake 1 4 cup butter 1 3 cup brown sugar packed 1 can 8 1 4 oz pineapple slices 4 maraschino or candied che...
Page 22: ...sserole turkey tetrazinni All others with precooked ingre dients such as franks and beans chow mein With raw ingredients such as ham burger patty stew hamaghetti cas serole scalloped potatoes seafood casseroles Chili 4 5 6 9 2 3 qt casserole with lid to dish 12 16 min 18 22 min 1S24 min 3 qt casserole with lid to dish 25 40 min Meats and Seafood Chicken pieces up to 3 he Fish Fillets 1lb Meatloaf ...
Page 23: ...asts on trivet in 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 cook book Insert probe into center meaty area Place meat in oven with probe to the right Insert cable end of probe firmly into rece...
Page 24: ...so ceramic ridge bottomed roasting dishes usually work well Plastic trivets may 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 doesn t my roast con tinue to cook during the holding time A When your food reaches finished temperature the oven automatic...
Page 25: ...e If ERROR appears after you enter food weight check the Code Chart to make sure weight corre sponds to the code number you entered Step 5 Touch START pad Defrost time begins counting down on display Step 6 When half the defrosting time is up the oven signals and TURN flashes in the display Open the door and turn your food over Step 7 Close the door and touch the START pad defrosting will not cont...
Page 26: ...n dinners can be defrosted and microwave cooked Check your Cookbook for other defrosting tips Questions and Answers Q When 1press START 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 HIGH Q Can I Defrost small items in a hurry J Yes but they will need more fre quent attention than usual Raise the Power Level after en...
Page 27: ...nd fan shut off Step 2 Touch TIME COOK The display shows 0 and Power m Enter Cook Time flashes Questions and Answers Q I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the time allowed my dish wasn t done What happened A Since house power varies due to time or location many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking Set the oven for minimum time test the fo...
Page 28: ...frozen food has been completely defrosted before insert ing 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 heating Cover foods as dir...
Page 29: ... 6 Touch TiME COOK pad Display shows Enter Cook Time 0 and Power 10 Step 7 Touch pads 2 5 and MIN for 25 minutes of cooking time Display shows Cook Time 25 00 and Power 10 29 Step 8 Touch START pad Display shows Def Time Left Power 3 and 15 00 counting down As each function is automatically performed display shows the information you entered as you set up the oven to defrost hold and cnnk Question...
Page 30: ... Shelves The shelves are designed with stop Iocks When you place them cor rectly on the supports they ll stop before coming completely out of the oven What s more they will not tilt when you re removing food or when you are placing food on them To remove shelvesfrom the oven make sure they re cool Then lift up the rear of the shelf and pull it for ward with the stop locks along the top of the shel...
Page 31: ...k when minimum time shown on recipe is up Then cook food longer if necessary Note Cooking controls will not work after automatic oven cleaning until the oven has cooled and you touch the CLEAN pad and unlatch the door Step 6 If you wish you may set the Minute Second Timer to the desired cooking time as indicated in your recipe see page 11 When the set time is up the control signals until the MIN S...
Page 32: ...ure is reached oven signals Center the pan on the oven shelf Step 5 Touch MIN SEC TIMER and number pads 2 5 0 and O to enter 25 minutes cooking time Timing begins automatically is six seconds Step 6 When oven signals touch MIN SEC TIMER pad to stop signal Check to make sure brownies are done Remove the pan Touch CLEAR OFF to turn oven off Step 7 Let brownies cool and then cut into squares Question...
Page 33: ...propriate number pad to enter the desired Code setting L Step 4 Touch the START pad to begin baking The display shows BAKE and the programmed oven temperature for six seconds If the settings are not what you want touch CLEAR OFF to cancel the program and Wgin again A few seconds after baking begins the display shows the actual oven tem perature as it rises Step 5 Many baked goods require preheatin...
Page 34: ...ven taking care not to let them touch the oven walls Step 5 Touch MIN SEC TIMER pad then touch number pads 3 and O for 30 minutes the minimum cooking time recommended Timing begins automatically in six seconds Step 6 When 30 minutes are up the oven signals Touch the MiN SEC TIMER pad again to turn the signal off Check cake for doneness If it s not completely done leave it in the oven for another f...
Page 35: ...olls Shelf B maybe used Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shinv Oblona or Muffin Pans 375 4250 350 3750 Cakes without shortening Angel food Jelly roll Sponge Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan A Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper 325 3750 375 4000 325 350 X 5 10 15 8 8 7 Cakes Bundt cakes cupcakes Fruit cakes Layer Layer Chocolate Loaf Metal or Ceramic Pan Shi...
Page 36: ... sdone evenly Some how ever can be cooked successfully without thawing Check the packer s label for specific directions 1 3 Step 3 Touch BAKE pad Display shows BAKE and a flashing indi cater light points to OVEN TEMP Step 4 Touch number pads 3 2 and 5 to enter 325 oven tempera ture The exception is small poultry which is roasted at 3 75 How to Set Oven When Using Temperature Probe For many foods e...
Page 37: ...tiest part of inner thigh from below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey Casseroles or Fish Insert probe into center of dishes such as meatloaf or casseroles When cooking fish insert probe from just above gill into meatiest area parallel to backbone Ham or Lamb Insert probe into cut end meatiest part of ham or lamb without a bone For bone in ham or lamb insert probe into center of lowest lar...
Page 38: ... carve It will rise about 5 to 10 internal temperature to compensate for tem perature rise if desired remove roast from oven at 5 to 10 less than temperature on chart S Frozen roasta can beconventionally roastedby adding 10 to 25 minutes per pound more time than given in chart for refrigerated 10 min per lb for roasts under 5 Ibs Defrost poult before roasting Approximate Roaatlng Time In Winutaa p...
Page 39: ...end of cable into oven wall receptacle See page 37 Step 2 Touch COOK CODE pad With probe insefied in food When you Oven automaticallyroastsfood setthis at this to this code no oven temp internal tem 1 325 130 325 lW 325 170 325 190 375 190 6 35 P 170 Step 3 Enter appropriate code by touching a number pad from 1 to 6 Step 4 Touch START pad to begin cooking for six seconds the display shows BAKE and...
Page 40: ...finished food temperature Then display shows BAKE actual temperature of the oven as it rises and actual rising temperature of the food Step 5 When meat reaches preset temperature oven automatically turns off and signal sounds Touch CLEAFUOFF pad to shut signai off Remove roast from oven CAUTION PROBE WILL BE Ha Wear oven mitt or use potholder to remove it Step 6 Let roast stand for 10 or 20 minute...
Page 41: ...roper tem perature is maintained in the oven with the door partially open Turn food only once during cooking Broii Rate Settings 5 High Ioo power 4 Medium High 97 power 3 Medium o 90 power 2 Medium Low 84 power 1 Low 78 power How to Set Oven for Broiling For regular broiling like you ve always been used to do this Step 1 Touch the BROIL pad Dis play shows BROIL Step 2 Touch the START pad to begin ...
Page 42: ...lps prevent the possibility of fire from overheated drippings Q Should I salt the meat before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Piercing meat with a fork also lets juices escape That s why you should use tongs to turn meat When broiling poultry or fish brush each side often with butter Q When broiling is it always necessary to use a rack...
Page 43: ...in single layer c Ground Beet Well Done Medium Medium Rare l lb 4 patties in thick 2 10 3 8 4 6 Space evenly Up to 8 patties take about same time c c c 10 8 6 Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 1 l ibs 1 5 3 1 5 7 9 13 10 15 25 35 13 7 a 14 16 20 25 Steaks iess than l in cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Siash fat Il in thick 2 2 ibs Chicken I...
Page 44: ...robe Step 1 Place 1 to l thick steak on top of rack in broiler pan Lay probe on top of steak to determine position of probe and distance from edge to center of largest muscle Mark with thumb where edge of meat or fat meets probe Make sure that no more than 2 of probe not counting the handle will stick out of the meat Step 2 Lift probe from meat keeping thumb in place on probe Insert probe as near ...
Page 45: ...nd the display showed Prob What happened A Code setting 14 is a temperature controlled cooking cycle You forgot to use the temperature probe Q Does the oven have to be pre heated A For most broiling purposes no You may preheat it if you wish when broiling very thin foods or to increase browning Q May I change the broil rate or finished food temperature when using Codes 10 through 14 No If you want...
Page 46: ...st ones Clean spatters or spills around the oven front and outside the door gasket but do not clean the gasket see Cleaning Chart on page 49 Step 2 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light switch is off Step 3 Touch the CLEAN pad Dis play shows CLEAN and flashing indicator points to DOOR LATCH If door is not latched within 15 seconds display reverts to OFF and you have to start over During...
Page 47: ...d Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A Heating and coolingduring cleaning It scommon The hair likelinesdon taffectyour oven s performance Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning A Some types of soil leave a depositof ash Youcan removeit with a damp sponge or cloth Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What s the matter A Aftercleaning oven shelves may b...
Page 48: ... metal at least one inch away from sides of oven Cleaning Outside Clean the outside of your microwave 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 i...
Page 49: ...ove Hold hand undercover so it doesn tfallwhen released With fingersof same hand firmlypush back wire bail untilitclears cover Liftoffcover DO N X REMOVE ANY SCREWS 10 REMOVE COVER Replace bulbwith 40 watt home appliance bulb To repiace cover Place it intogrooveof lamp receptacle Pullwire bail fotwardto center ofcoveruntil it snaps into place When in place wire holds 1 coverfirmly Be certain wire ...
Page 50: ...ives 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 away When the sur face has cooled wash and rinse For other spills such as fat smatterings etc wash with soap and water when cooled and then rinse Polish wit...
Page 51: ... caiied for in recipe Too many dishes in ov6n at same time i od not thoroughly defrosted Improper use of coverings check Cookbook and this book for instructions MICROWAVE OVEN FAN Microwave oven fan is used during self cieaning of conventional oven COMES ON WHEN OVEN to keep components cooi Microwave power is not on iS OFF o PROBE APPEARS Probe not inserted properly into oven receptacle or food ON...
Page 52: ...L and START pads not touched BROIL PROPERLY If using a lower broil rate the correct number from 1 5 was not touched after BROIL Probe not fully inserted into the oven receptacle or food when using Cooking Code Control Improper shelf position is being used F od is being cooked on a hot pan Utensils are not suited for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil rack has not been fitted properly and s i...
Page 53: ...ning CLEAN pad not touched START pad not touched OVEN WON T UNLOCK Oven hasn t cooled to a safe temperature CLEAN LATCH RELEASE pad not touched before attempting to move latch FAN STAYS ON WHEN DOOR Self cleaning lower oven uses microwave oven fan to keep components IS OPENED cool Microwave power is not on unless microwave oven is in operation If you need more help call toll free The GE Answer Cen...
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Page 55: ...er help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Inmost cases this will solve the problem NEXT ifyou are stillnot pleased writeall the details including your phone number tm Manager Consumer Relations General Electric Appliance Park Louisville Kentucky40225 FINALLY if your problem isstillnot resolved write MajorAppliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wa...
Page 56: ...Y SERVICE GENERAL ELECXRIC HOTPOINT FA 71URYSERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSJOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to yourhome to teach you howto use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operatingthe product please contactyourdealer or our Consumer Affairsoffice at the address below or call tollfree The GE Answer CenteP 800 626 2000 consumer...
