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Using the timed microwave features.

Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

ips

Consumer Support

Vegetable

Amount

Time

Comments

Asparagus

(fresh spears)

1 lb.

7 to 10 min.

In 1

1

⁄

2

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. 

Med-High (7)

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

Beans

(fresh green)

1 lb. cut in half

12 to 17 min.

In 1

1

⁄

2

-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen green)

10-oz. package

6 to 9 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

(frozen lima)

10-oz. package

6 to 9 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Beets

(fresh, whole)

1 bunch

18 to 25 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

Broccoli

(fresh cut)

1 bunch (1

1

⁄

4

to 1

1

⁄

2

lbs.)

7 to 10 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh spears)

1 bunch (1

1

⁄

4

to 1

1

⁄

2

lbs.)

9 to 13 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. 

(frozen, chopped)

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole.

(frozen spears)

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Cabbage

(fresh)

1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)

8 to 11 min.

In 1

1

⁄

2

- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(wedges)

7 to 10 min.

In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Carrots

(fresh, sliced)

1 lb.

6 to 9 min.

In 1

1

⁄

2

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

1 medium head

9 to 14 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(fresh, whole)

1 medium head

9 to 17 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

5

1

⁄

2

to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn

(frozen kernel)

10-oz. package

4 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

1 to 3 ears

3 to 5 min.

In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, 

per ear

use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup 
water. Rearrange after half of time. 

(frozen)

1 ear

5 to 7 min.

Place in a round glass baking dish. Cover with vented 

2 to 3 ears

2 to 4 min.

plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time. 

per ear 

Mixed vegetables 

(frozen)

10-oz. package

4 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Peas

(fresh, shelled)

2 lbs. unshelled

9 to 12 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(frozen)

10-oz. package

4 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

11 to 14 min.

Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole 
with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.

(fresh, whole, sweet

1 (6 to 8 oz.)

2 to 5 min.

Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart, 

or white)

in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spinach

(fresh)

10 to 16 oz.

5 to 8 min.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

(frozen, chopped, and leaf) 

10-oz. package

5 to 8 min.

In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

Squash

(fresh, summer, and yellow)

1 lb. sliced

4 to 7 min.

In 1

1

⁄

2

-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

(winter, acorn, or butternut)

1 squash 

7 to 11 min.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt. 

(about 1 lb. each)

glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. 
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes. 

Summary of Contents for JTP85

Page 1: ...er Pan and Grid 35 Microwave Oven 33 Oven Door 34 Oven Lightbulb 35 Self Cleaning Lower Oven 31 32 Shelves 35 Troubleshooting Tips 36 38 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 41 42 Warranty 43 Write the model and serial numbers here Model ____________________ Serial ______________________ You can find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side Cooking Center...

Page 2: ...door bent hinges and latches broken or loosened door seals and sealing surfaces MICROWAVE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by metal or foil touching the side of the oven foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes recycled paper towels containing small meta...

Page 3: ...ied service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Before ...

Page 4: ...oths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven Always keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven Do not store flammable material in an oven or near the cooking center Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance For your safety never use...

Page 5: ...it breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place Avoid hea...

Page 6: ...etal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Oversized food or oversized ...

Page 7: ...facturer s recommendations Do not microwave empty containers Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put ...

Page 8: ...light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high The microwave fan may operate with both ovens off It is cooling the control and will turn itself off Some TV radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven A dull thumping...

Page 9: ...n walls Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensilsorfoodintheovenwhennotinuse After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the oven Do not use the oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Never leave jars or ca...

Page 10: ...ting Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the microwave oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Your model may have one of the following controls ...

Page 11: ...rost for meat poultry and fish TIME COOK Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds POWER LEVEL Press to choose the power level you want to set Watch the display while pressing this pad to select the power level Number Pads After pressing a function pad press the number pads to set the exact amount of time you want to cook for For example if you press the 1 2 and 5 pads y...

Page 12: ...level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over such as scal...

Page 13: ...IME COOK pad Enter cooking time Change power level if you don t want full power Press the POWER LEVEL pad Select a desired power level 1 10 Press the TIME COOK pad again Enter the second cook time Change the power level if you don t want full power Press the POWER LEVEL pad Select a desired power level 1 10 Press the START pad At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down Express Cook This is...

Page 14: ...e 1 2 cup water fresh whole 1 medium head 9 to 17 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water frozen 10 oz package 51 2 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn frozen kernel 10 oz package 4 to 8 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Corn on the cob fresh 1 to 3 ears 3 to 5 min In 2 qt glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk per ear use no water if corn has been hu...

Page 15: ...ets frozen 1 lb 9 to 12 min Shellfish small pieces 1 lb 3 to 7 min Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after half the time Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 10 oz package 3 to 7 min Meat Bacon 1 lb 3 to 6 min Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Franks 1 lb 3 to 6 min Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes...

Page 16: ... than 1 75 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press the POPCORN pad The oven starts immediately If you open the door while POP is displayed ERROR will appear Close the door press the CLEAR OFF pad and begin again How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpop...

Page 17: ... hot Some foods not recommended for use with REHEAT It is best to use Time Cook for these foods Bread products Foods that must be reheated uncovered Foods that need to be stirred or rotated Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating How to Change the Automatic Settings To reduce time by 10 Press the 1 pad after the feature pad To add 10 to cooking time Press the 9 pad after the ...

Page 18: ...ood type 1 9 see the Cook Guide below Enter weight in ounces Press the START pad Hint Press and hold the COOK pad during cooking to display the remaining cook time Cook Guide Food Type Weight Comments 1 Canned Vegetables 4 to 20 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 to 16 oz Use microwave safe casserole or bowl Follow package instructio...

Page 19: ...nce Using the Conversion Guide at right enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces Press START Time Defrost is explained in the Using the timed microwave features section Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with sma...

Page 20: ... on or off press and hold the 0 pad for about 3 seconds The Display On Off feature cannot be used while a cooking feature is in use Sound Level The beeper sound level can be adjusted Press the 8 pad Choose 0 3 for mute to loud Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours Press the DELAY START pad Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the micro...

Page 21: ... time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN SEC pad NOTE The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating To cancel the timer during the countdown press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN SEC pad Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder time can be set up to 12...

Page 22: ...rating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the lower oven controls Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Your model may have one of the following controls ...

Page 23: ...time of day may be incorrect will flash in the display when the there has been a power outage BROIL HI LO Pad Press this pad to select the broil function BAKE Pad Press this pad to select the bake function SELF CLEAN Pad Press this pad to select the self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning lower oven section OVEN LIGHT Pad Press this pad to turn the oven light on or off Number Pads U...

Page 24: ... to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Centigrade selections Press the BAKE and BROIL HI LO pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF Press the BROIL HI LO pad The display will show...

Page 25: ...display shows SF Press the CLOCK pad once The display will show 12 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr If this is the choice you want press the START pad Press the CLOCK pad again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF If this is the choice you want press the START...

Page 26: ...up the front and push the shelf in How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Press the BAKE pad Press the number pads to set the desired temperature Press the START pad Check food for doneness at minimum timeonrecipe Cook longerifnecessary Press the CLEAR OFF pad when cooking is complete Shelf Position Type of Food 27 Oven 30 Oven Frozen pies B or C C or D on cookie sheet Angel food cake A B bund...

Page 27: ...Done C 12 11 E 12 10 through before browning Rare 11 2 thick C 10 7 8 E 10 8 Pan frying is Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 E 15 14 16 recommended Well Done C 25 20 25 E 25 20 25 Slash fat Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 C 25 10 Reduce time about 2 to 21 2 lbs 5 to 10 minutes split lengthwise per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil skin side down first Lobster Tails 2 4 B 13...

Page 28: ...90 minutes as 1 hr 30 minutes If you make a mistake press the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad and begin again Press the START pad When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special features of your lower oven control section under Tones at the End...

Page 29: ...The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop You can set the oven control to delay start the oven cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day Press the BAKE pad Using the number pads enter...

Page 30: ...crease The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the number pads the same way you read them For example to change the oven temperature 15 F press 1 and 5 When you have made the adjustment press the START pad to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally The type of margarine will affect baking performance Most recipes for baking have be...

Page 31: ...xtremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any oven Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN pad Using the number pads enter the desired clean time if a time other than 4 hours is needed Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours You can change the clean time to any time between...

Page 32: ...the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be remov...

Page 33: ...s are easy to remove from walls and floor if they are wiped up soon after the food is removed 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 Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad causing electrical shock Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily When the window is ...

Page 34: ...se well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door Do not let water drip into the vent openings If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge scrubber for best results Spillage of marinades fruit juices tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately When ...

Page 35: ...gent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the cooking center After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Lower Oven Heating Element...

Page 36: ...od not turned or stirred Turn or stir food and begin again as called for in the recipe Too many dishes in the Do not overload your microwave oven oven at the same time Foodnotthoroughlydefrosted See the Using the microwave sensor controls section Improper cookware or See the Microwave safe cookware section of the coverings being used Important Safety Instructions section Humidity or moisture in Ma...

Page 37: ... bake temperature SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time cooking time or or cleaning time delay start Food does not bake or Oven controls improperly set See the Using the lower oven section roast properly in the Shelf position is incorrect See the Using the lower oven section lower oven or the shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or See the Using the lower oven section cookware of improper size be...

Page 38: ... starting the clean cycle Heavily soiled ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period of time LOCK DOOR flashes The self clean cycle has been Close the oven door in the lower oven selected but the door is not display closed LOCKED DOOR light The oven door is locked Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool is on when you want to because the temperature cook in the lower oven insi...

Page 39: ...Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 39 Notes www GEAppliances com ...

Page 40: ...40 Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 40 ...

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