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GE Profile 164D3370P003, Owner'S Manual

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Important Safety Information

Read All Safety Information 
Before Using

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the
following sections.

WARNING

•

Read and follow the
specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on page 2.

•

This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section on
page 10.

•

Do not mount this
appliance over a sink. 

•

Install or locate this
appliance only in
accordance with the
provided Installation
Instructions.

•

This over-the-range oven
was designed for use over
ranges no wider than 42
inches. It may be installed
over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.

•

Do not operate this
appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

•

Do not cover or block 
any openings on the
appliance.

•

Use this appliance only
for its intended use as
described in this guide.
Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This
microwave oven is
specifically designed to
heat, dry or cook food,
and is not intended 
for laboratory or
industrial use.

This microwave oven is
UL listed for installation
over electric and gas
ranges.

This microwave oven is
not approved or tested
for marine use.

Safety
Precautions

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Summary of Contents for Profile 164D3370P003

Page 1: ...ers 50 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 GE Appliances 11 Important Safety Information Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Special Notes About Microwaving 6 Operating Instructions Features of Your Microwave 11 The Controls on Your Microwave 12 Time Cooking 17 Temperature Cooking 27 Automatic Cooking 32 Other Features 36 49 40002 164D3370P003 ...

Page 2: ...ace and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service per...

Page 3: ...ill need it to obtain service under warranty Help us help you 800 626 2000 Before you call for service there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better Read this manual It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your microwave properly If you received a damaged oven immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Check the section titled...

Page 4: ...ith the provided Installation Instructions This over the range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 42 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Use this appliance onl...

Page 5: ...liance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic con tainers before placing them in 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 If materials inside oven should ignite keep the oven door closed turn the ...

Page 6: ...e oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens 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 boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause...

Page 7: ... if the container is opened pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to you...

Page 8: ...ey may also ignite Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Do not use paper products when the microwave convection oven is operated in the convection or combination mode Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers Not all plastic wrap is suitable for us...

Page 9: ...e supervision The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see Automatic Fan feature Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the microwave often Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven smother ...

Page 10: ...Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance Do not use an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker Grounding Instructions Filler Panel ...

Page 11: ... Broiling section for instructions 4 Door Handle Pull to open the door The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate 5 Door Latches 6 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 7 Receptacle for Temperature Probe Probe must be securely inserted into the receptacle before the oven will Temp Cook Convection Temperature Co...

Page 12: ...XPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Press Enter DEFROST AUTO TIME Press once Food weight 12 Quick Start The Controls on Your Microwave Oven Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model DEFROST AUTO TIME MICRO COOK I II COOK 1 10 POWER LEVEL ADD 30 SEC BROIL CONVECTION COOK COMBINATION 1 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5...

Page 13: ...lly selected Combination ROAST WELL Press twice automatically selected Press Enter Option POPCORN Starts more lesstime immediately BEVERAGE Starts immediately REHEAT Starts more lesstime immediately COOK Food type 1 7 13 TEMP COOK HOLD PROBE ROAST COOK CONVECTION COOK COMBINATION PROBE BEVERAGE POPCORN REHEAT COOK SENSOR 2 3 HELP Press this pad and any feature pad for usage instructions and tips G...

Page 14: ...ood to let you know when it is ready How It Works Microwave Convection Combination Cooking Microwave energy is Hot air circulates around Microwave energy and Method distributed evenly for food to produce browned convection heat fast thorough cooking exteriors and seal in juices combinetocookfoods Heat Microwave energy Circulating heated air Microwave energy and Source circulating heated air Heat H...

Page 15: ...rk or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes cookies or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help produce a light tender crust Use glass or glass ceramic casserole or baking dishes for egg and cheese recipes because they are easier to clean Combination Cooking Use glass or glass ceramic ...

Page 16: ...er heat to the inside of the food An example of this is shown with power level 3 the defrost cycle If micro wave energy did not cycle off the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted Here are some examples of uses for various power levels Power Level Best Uses High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reh...

Page 17: ...hange the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press MICRO COOK I II again 5 Enter the second cook time 6 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Micro Cook I Micro Cook II counts down 1 Press MICRO COOK I II 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you ...

Page 18: ... 10 min In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water 11 4 to 11 2 lbs fresh spears 1 bunch 10 to 13 min In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 11 4 to 11 2 lbs 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole chopped frozen spears 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water Cabbage fresh 1 medium head 9 to 11 min In 11 2 or 2 qt casse...

Page 19: ...e 1 4 cup water frozen 10 oz package 5 to 7 min In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water Potatoes fresh cubed 4 potatoes 10 to 12 min Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in white 6 to 8 oz each 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time fresh whole 1 6 to 8 oz 3 to 4 min Pierce with cooking fork Place in sweet or white center of the oven Let stand 5 minutes Spinach fresh 10 to 1...

Page 20: ... packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and micro waved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for m...

Page 21: ...er half the time and shield warm areas with foil When finished separate pieces and let stand to complete defrosting Poultry Chicken broiler fryer 16 to 20 min Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap cut up 21 2 to 3 lbs and turn over after half the time When finished separate pieces and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand to finish defrosting Chicken whole 18 to 22 min Place wrapped ...

Page 22: ...e minimum time Cooking Tip Some foods cook faster using convection cooking than in regular oven cooking Resume Feature If your foods are not quite done you can bake them for two more minutes at your previous settings using the Resume feature 1 Press Convection COOK 2 Press START What happens when Convection Cooking During convection cooking a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the...

Page 23: ...ing lower the oven temperature 25 50 F and check food at the minimum time Cooking Tips Do not use metal cookware with Combination Cook Check the Cookware and Accessories section for correct cookware when combination cooking Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices and prevent spattering What happens when Combination Cooking Combination cooking combines microwave cooking and convect...

Page 24: ... about 1 8 inch thick This will help keep spattering and smoking to a minimum When using the broiler pan be sure to use the spatter shield otherwise meat juices may become hot enough to catch fire If you use aluminum foil to line the drip pan or spatter shield you must mold the foil tightly to it Cut slits in the spatter shield so fat and meat juices drain into the drip pan What happens when Conve...

Page 25: ...This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes Press one of the Express Cook pads from 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 Express Cook 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK...

Page 26: ...s of foil After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Enter Food Food in Weight Ounces tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 5 9 10 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once ...

Page 27: ...e does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven Do not leave the probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food If it touches the oven wall it may damage the oven Cooking Tips Do not twist drop or bend the probe Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting the probe The probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick ev...

Page 28: ...perature 4 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a power level 1 10 5 Press START 6 When the temperature is reached the microwave will signal Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes The oven beeps when the hold time is complete Temp Cook Hold TEMP COOK HOLD 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 7 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 8 9 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COO...

Page 29: ...ne inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooking lower the oven temperature 25 50 F and check food at minimum time Convection Cooking with the temperature probe Convection cooking with the temperature probe allows you to cook foods precisely to the degree of doneness desired while the constantly circulating hot a...

Page 30: ...eached For Best Results Allow at least one inch between the pan and the walls of the oven When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking to convection cooking lower the oven temperature 25 50 F and check food at minimum time Combination Cooking with the temperature probe Combination cooking with the temperature probe allows you to enjoy the benefits of combination cooking with the ...

Page 31: ... roasts should be roasted by using the probe Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat Make sure the handle does not touch the food or the top or sides of the oven What happens in Combination Roast Combination Roast is similar to Combination Temperature Cooking It uses both microwave and convection cooking as w...

Page 32: ...use food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts ...

Page 33: ...20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 se...

Page 34: ...sible to even out the temperature If food is not hot enough use Micro Cook to reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot Some Foods Not Recommended For Use With Reheat It is best to use Micro 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...

Page 35: ...lf when using the Cook feature COOK Cook 1 Canned Vegetables 4 16 oz Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 2 Frozen Vegetables 4 16 oz Follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 3 Fresh Vegetables 4 16 oz Add 1 4 cup water per serving Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap 4 Potatoes 1 2 2 lbs Pierce skin with fork Place potatoes on the oven floor 5 Fish Fill...

Page 36: ...r Never use the shelf for microwave only cooking Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave only cooking Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for convection and combination cooking Use potholders when handling the shelf and cookware They will be hot Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield while microwaving Place the shelf on the upper supports for convection broiling Shelf To tu...

Page 37: ...SCROLL SPEED AM PM Scroll Speed Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time Micro Cook I II Temp Cook Hold or Combination Roast 4 Press START The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven wi...

Page 38: ...ng REMINDER NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indicator will no longer be lit Reminder REMINDER 1 EXPRESS COOK 4 EXPRESS COOK 7 5 EXPRESS COOK 6 EXPRESS COOK 8 9 3 EXPRESS COOK 2 EXPRESS COOK 0 DISPLAY ON OFF SCROLL SPEED AM PM Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any ti...

Page 39: ... CLEAR OFF for about three seconds When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed to the extreme right Child Lock Out CLEAR OFF An automatic fan feature protects the microwave from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically...

Page 40: ...nt 1 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT 2 Enter the time you want the light to turn on Select AM or PM 3 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT again and enter the time you want the light to turn off Select AM or PM 4 Press AUTO NITE LIGHT NITE will stay lit to remind you that the feature is set You can review the auto nite light settings by pressing AUTO NITE LIGHT To erase your settings and turn off the automatic feature pre...

Page 41: ...ating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape Shielding In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens ...

Page 42: ... on any part of your microwave Temperature Probe Clean immediately after using To clean wipe with sudsy cloth then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary Rinse and dry The probe can also be washed in the dishwasher Shelf Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher Do not clean in a self cleaning oven Broiler Pan Spatter Shield and Drip Pan Remove spatter shield from drip pan C...

Page 43: ...t Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the micro wave Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and detergent Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the mi...

Page 44: ...l power to the oven Replace with 40 watt incandescent bulbs Order WB02X4253 from your GE supplier High intensity 40 watt bulbs 40S11N 1 available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements Cooktop Light Night Light 1 To replace the oven light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug 2 Remove the top grille by taking out the 2 ...

Page 45: ...ters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is used The grease filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed Reusable Grease Filters To remove slide it to the rear using the tab Pull it down and out To clean the grease filter soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove...

Page 46: ...r Charcoal Filter on some models To remove the charcoal filter disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull the plug Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it To Remove Charcoal Filter Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrappi...

Page 47: ...circuit breaker may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Power surge Unplug the microwave oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted Make sure the 3 prong plug on the into wall outlet oven is fully inserted into wall outlet Probe has been Insert the probe properly into the wall forgotten or not receptacle inserted properly The cooktop light is This is normal located below the oven floor ...

Page 48: ...e features will not operate when cooking pads was the oven is hot pressed when the temperature inside the oven was greater than 200 F Steam or vapor escaping from around the door Light reflection around door or outer case Dimming oven light and change in the blower sound at power levels other than high Dull thumping sound while oven is operating TV radio interference might be noticed while using t...

Page 49: ...49 Notes ...

Page 50: ...le controls for a variety of GE appliances and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional tele typewriter may call 800 833 4322 to request information or service For Customers With Special Needs GE Service Numbers We ll be there 800 626 2224 With a service contract GE...

Page 51: ...ho serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased Next if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Consumer Relations GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Finally if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 Further Service 800 626 2000 Para obtener la versión en español de est...

Page 52: ... purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Owner s Manual 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 Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an in...

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