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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Tr

oubleshooting T

ips

Consumer Support

Using the microwave convenience cooking features.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

Beverage

Press the 

BEVERAGE

pad to heat a cup of

coffee or other beverage.

Snacks

The Snacks feature automatically sets the
microwaving times and power levels to warm a
variety of snack foods.

Press the 

SNACKS

pad.

Select snack type 1–6 (see the
Snacks Guide).

Enter the number of items or the
food weight in ounces.

Press the 

START

pad.

Hint:

You can press and hold the 

SNACKS

pad

during cooking to display the remaining
microwaving time.

Snacks Guide

Food Type

Quantity or Weight

1 Bread, rolls, muffins

1 to 4

2 Sandwiches

1 to 2

3 Pizza (leftover slices)

1 to 4

4 Dessert toppings

1 to 4

5 Soup

8 to 40 oz.

6 Cheese dip

4 to 16 oz.

Cook

The Cook feature automatically sets the cooking
times and power levels for a variety of foods.

Press the 

COOK

pad.

Select food 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 instructions 
for adding water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

3 Fresh Vegetables

4 to 16 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water 
for each serving. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

4 Potatoes

8 to 40 oz.

Pierce skin with fork. Place potatoes on the turntable.

5 Fish

4 to 16 oz.

Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

6 Chicken Pieces

4 to 40 oz.

Use oblong, square or round dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap 
or wax paper.

7 Ground Meat

8 to 48 oz.

Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat into dish. Cover with lid 

(beef, pork, turkey)

or vented plastic wrap.

8 Bacon

2 to 10 oz.

Layer strips on a plate, 4 to a layer. Cover each layer with a paper 
towel.

9 Pizza (frozen, 

4 to 16 oz.

Follow package instructions to prepare pizza for microwaving.

microwaveable)

Summary of Contents for JTP86SHSS

Page 1: ...ning Door 34 Light Bulb 35 Microwave Oven 33 Shelves 36 Troubleshooting Tips 37 39 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Product Registration 41 42 Warranty 43 Write the model and serial number...

Page 2: ...or your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion electric shock or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life PRECAUTIONS TO AVO...

Page 3: ...king center is securely installed in a cabinet that 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 o...

Page 4: ...cloths 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 cover...

Page 5: ...aker 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 ex...

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 us...

Page 7: ...upport 7 ge com If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem ARCING Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the...

Page 8: ...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 di...

Page 9: ...area Items stored in an oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use After broiling always take any broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftove...

Page 10: ...ing 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 o...

Page 11: ...owave 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 you want to set You w...

Page 12: ...evel 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 rota...

Page 13: ...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 p...

Page 14: ...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 packa...

Page 15: ...en 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...

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 ERR...

Page 17: ...e 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...

Page 18: ...od 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...

Page 19: ...he 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 Re...

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 On Off To turn the beeper sound on or off press and hold the 8...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...ating 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...

Page 23: ...t The time of day may be incorrect will flash in the display when the there has been a power outage BROIL HI LO Pad Press to select the broil function BAKE Pad Press to select the bake function SELF C...

Page 24: ...to activate the no shutoff 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...

Page 25: ...ress 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 di...

Page 26: ...gel food cake A B Bundt or pound cakes B B Biscuits muffins B or C C or D brownies cookies cupcakes layer cakes pies Casseroles B or C C or D Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recip...

Page 27: ...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 pe...

Page 28: ...RT pad After pressing the START pad SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed Seconds will not be shown in the display un...

Page 29: ...section Press the CLEAR OFF pad to clear the display 29 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the lower oven timed baking and roasti...

Page 30: ...mperature or twice to increase 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 pr...

Page 31: ...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 t...

Page 32: ...k temperature and the LOCKED or LOCKED DOOR light goes off When the LOCKED or LOCKED DOOR light goes off you will be able to open the door After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven...

Page 33: ...de of the door frequently Use a damp cloth to remove all soil Do not use abrasives such as cleaning powders or steel and plastic pads They may mar the surface Outside Clean the outside of the microwav...

Page 34: ...y When surface is cool clean and rinse Do not use oven cleaners cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door Care and cleaning of the cooking center 34 The door is very heavy Be care...

Page 35: ...hen the oven is completely cool Bulb Socket Tab Maximum length 31 2 Glass cover Lower Oven Light Bulb on some models NOTE The glass cover on some models should be removed only when cold Wearing latex...

Page 36: ...ean the oven shelves with an abrasive cleanser or steel wool After cleaning rinse the shelves with clean water and dry with a clean cloth NOTE The shiny silver colored oven shelves on some models may...

Page 37: ...amount Varying density and amount sometimes require more undercooked in the of foods being cooked cooking time microwave oven Food not turned or stirred Turn or stir food and begin again as called fo...

Page 38: ...not work be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Oven controls improperly set See the Using the lower oven section Lower oven control You forgot to enter Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or...

Page 39: ...or for a longer period of time LOCKED or LOCKED The self clean cycle has been Close the oven door DOOR flashes in the selected but the door is not lower oven display closed LOCKED or LOCKED The oven...

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

Page 41: ...protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much mo...

Page 42: ...ere Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registrat...

Page 43: ...ow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your...

Page 44: ...abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call...

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