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RECOMMENDED

MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Chops

Turn over.

Separate and shield

5 minutes

where necessary.

Frankfurters,

Separate.

Remove defrosted

2 minutes

Sausage

pieces.

Ground Meat

Turn over.

Remove defrosted areas

5 minutes

and break apart.

Beef Patties

Turn over.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Roast

Turn over and

Shield if necessary.

90 minutes

shield.

Ribs

Turn over.

Remove defrosted

10 minutes

pieces. Shield if
necessary.

Steak

Turn over.

5 minutes

Stew

Turn over and

Separate and remove

5 minutes

separate.

defrosted pieces.

Whole Chicken

Turn over and

shield.

Turkey Breast

Turn over.

(breast side up)

Turn over and shield.

Shield where
necessary.

10 minutes;

run cold water
in cavity.

20 minutes in
refrigerator;
run cold water
in cavity.

Chicken Pieces

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted Pieces.

Cornish hens (whole)

Remove wrapper
and turn over.

Cornish hens

Turn over.

10 minutes;

run cold water
in cavity.

5 minutes

Fish fillets

Turn over.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, scallops

Separate.

Separate and remove

5 minutes

defrosted pieces.

Whole fish

Turn over and

Hold under

shield tail and

cold running

head.

water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After the first or second signal, shield warm

with small pieces of foil.

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Summary of Contents for JHP69GN

Page 1: ... Defrosting by Time 15 Hold Time 14 Minute Second Timer 13 14 Probe 17 18 SurfaceCooking 27 28 Controls 27 GE Appliances IProblem Solver 49 50 Thermostat Adjustment Do It Yourself 30 More questions cail GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Care and Cleaning 42 48 Broiler Pan and Rack 45 Cooktop 45 Cooktop Surface Light 48 Lower Oven Door 44 Lower Oven Light 48 Microwave Oven 42 MicrowaveOvenLamp 43 Probe...

Page 2: ...hat sold you the cooking center Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the s...

Page 3: ...authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this book All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER Do not...

Page 4: ...er on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother J flaming pan on surface unit by covering ii completely with well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray or if available use a dry chemical or am type extinguisher Naming grease outside a pan can be put out Ly covering with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered...

Page 5: ...crowave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two no harm is done However try to avoid operatin...

Page 6: ...ons 2 Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision m Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven To prevent burns from splashing liquid stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven Use of the DOU...

Page 7: ...llage before starting the Self Clean operation Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Book Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and other cookware If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven OFF and disconnect the power supply Have serviced by a qualified technician After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler...

Page 8: ...ever shock always be certain that the controls for all possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the surface units are at the OFF position and all coils smoking point are cool before attempting to remove the unit Never try to move a pan of hot fat especially a Do not immerse or soak the removable surface deep fat fryer Wait until the fat has cooled units Do not put them in a dishwasher Do not sel...

Page 9: ... or servicing of l 4 inch thick plywood between the cooking center and carpeting LEVELING THE COOKING CENTER Leveling screws are located on each corner of the base of the cooking center By removing the bottom drawer you can level the cooking center on an uneven floor with the use of a nutdriver To remove the drawer pull the drawer straight out and lift over the guide stops To replace the drawer li...

Page 10: ...wFEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER L I H 10 ...

Page 11: ...wer 3 47 15 Lower Oven Door Gasket I 7 39 44 16 Broiler Pan and Rack 35 37 38 lower oven only 45 Do not clean in the Self Clean oven Explained Feature Index on page 17 Bake Unit lower oven May be 4 44 lifted gently for wiping oven floor 18 Lower Oven Shelves 7 29 with Stop Locks 33 35 39 44 19 Lower Oven Shelf Supports 29 44 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Baking Roasting and Broi...

Page 12: ...perature until you either open the door or press the CLEAR OFF pad 8 POWER LEVEL Press this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from the automatic power level 10 High for cooking or power level 3 Low for defrosting 12 9 CI EAIW FF W Ieii pressed i shut 1 1 the microwalc ojen an l eraks 11 m icrowule sclti n s exccp tile imc of do 10 START Af cr ull selecti ms MC ma...

Page 13: ...h remains cool and only the water in the cup heats then the dish is microwave safe All these things are normal with Dimming of the oven light and Some TV Radio interference your microwave oven change in the blower sound may might be noticed while using Steam or vapor escaping from occur while operation at power your microwave oven It s similar round the door levels other than high to the interfere...

Page 14: ...s the 1 0 0 and O pads to hold for ten minutes n6 Press the TIME COOK pad TIME COOK 7 Press the 2 5 0 and O pads to set 25 minutes of cooking time c1 8 Press the START pad START As each function is automatically performed the oven display shows instructions entered and the function 9 When time is up the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as ...

Page 15: ...f the defrosting time Press the START pad 6 When the oven control signals open the door remove the package and separate the strawberries to finish defrosting To change the power level after setting the defrosting time press the POWER LEVEL pad then press the desired number for a new power Family size pre packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container tra...

Page 16: ...cooking If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking To change the power level after setting the Cook Time press the POWER LEVEL pad then press the desired number for the new power level How to Use the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal when you want to change power levels ...

Page 17: ...al temperature is TEMP 80 F or above the display shows the COOK temperature counting up m 6 When 125 F is reached the oven control signals 3 Press 1 2 and 5 to set 125 F and HOLd will be on the display The oven will D 4 Press the POWER LEVEL pad then hold the temperature POWER Press 5 to set medium power 7 Press the CLEAR OFF pad to stop the cycle LEVEL 8 Remove the probe and the roast from the ov...

Page 18: ... the oven wall How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium m 1 Press the AUTO ROAST pad u ROAST 1 2 Press the number pad 2 3 Press the START pad The display shows COOL and ROAST CODE 2 until the food temperature reaches 80 F 4 At 80 F the display switches to show the meat s internal temperature 5 When you select Auto Roast codes 1 2 3 or 4 the oven control signals with 3 beeps and TURn flashes on the display...

Page 19: ...e U S Dept of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast code 6 I I Approx Food Time Hours Comments Beef Pot Roast 5 7 I Chili 5 8 Add enough liquid to just cover the meat If adding vegetables make sure they are c...

Page 20: ...or code 2 4 Enter the weight For example press number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See the Conversion Guide After 4 seconds START flashes c1 5 Press the START pad START Twice during defrosting the oven control signals 3 times and TURn flashes and the oven shuts off TURn continues to flash until you open the door After turning the food close the door and press the START pa...

Page 21: ...hicken Turn over and shield Turkey Breast Turn over breast side up Turn over and shield Shield where necessary 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 20 minutes in refrigerator run cold water in cavity I Chicken Pieces Turn over Separate and remove 5 minutes defrosted Pieces Cornish hens whole Remove wrapper and turn over I I 1 I Cornish hens split Turn over 10 minutes run cold water in cavity 5 minu...

Page 22: ...the door and press the START pad immediately Automatic Cooking Codes Automatic cooking codes 1 through 9 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of popular foods See the Automatic Cooking control Guide section for specific foods and instructions For Example c1 1 Place covered food in the oven AUTO COOK Press the AUTO COOK pad B 2 Press the number pad for the desired code 3 Pr...

Page 23: ... wax paper P1astic wrap should c D g r 4 be lo over food to allow for expansion Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked goods reinsert tray into box and close ends of box Slit plastic pouches 1 in...

Page 24: ...ew all canned ve qetables Leftovers TV Dinners 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 4 6 Container Microwave safe container matched to size of food Mic...

Page 25: ...in 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 2 1 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 venting one corner Cover tightly with plastic wrap venting one comer Cover with wax paper Wher the oven control signals rotate dish 1 2 turn C...

Page 26: ...ports and not touching oven walls 1 I To prevent arcing remove the sheif when you ar not using it How to Heat or Reheat Several Different pes of Food Together When heating several different types of food together foods which must be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the floor This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the t...

Page 27: ...is on ooking Guide for Using Heats HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil NOTE MEDIUM HIGH 7 Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large amount of food MEDIUM 4 Saute and brown maintain slow boil on large amount of food LOW 3 Cook after starting at Hl cook with little water in covered pan 1 WM Steam rice cereal maintain serving temperature of most foods At HI MEDIUM HIGH 7 never leave f...

Page 28: ...HAN WATER Most syrup or sauce mixtures and all types of frying cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water Such temperatures could eventually harm cooktop surfaces surrounding surface units Observe Following Points in Canning 1 Be sure the canner fits over the center of the surface unit If your range or its location does not allow the canner to be centered on the cooking unit use smaller d...

Page 29: ...switch to turn light on and off when door is closed The s itch is located above the door of the lower oven Oven Shelves The shelves are designed 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 the cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out t...

Page 30: ...d that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold you can adjust the temperature yourself If you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not recommend the use of inexpensive th...

Page 31: ...en clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press the CLOCK pad and then the number pads to enter the time of day Press the START pad and the clock will be set How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the 4 Press the START pad correct position before you turn the oven on 5 When baking is completed the oven control The oven will tu...

Page 32: ...O to enter 7 00 to set the time you want the oven to turn off c1 6 Press the START pad The oven START automatically figures the Start Time so the oven will turn off when you want baking to be completed In this example baking will begin at 4 00 and the oven will turn off at 7 00 When the Baking Time is completed the oven control signals and the oven automatically shuts off n 7 Press the CLEAR pad o...

Page 33: ...a without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat higher temperature does not shorten preheat time 10 minutes After the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping Baking Pans Jse the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner cri...

Page 34: ...t A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil N...

Page 35: ... knob to BAKE and the OVEN TEMP knob to 325 F Small poultry may be cooked at 375 F for best browning 4 After roasting is complete turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF and then remove the food from the oven Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing after being removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to car...

Page 36: ...across the grain of the meat unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat ROASTING GUIDE I Oven Type Temperature Meat Tender cuts rib high quality 325 sirloin tip rump or top round Lamb leg or bone in shoulder 325 Veal shoulder leg or loin 325 Pork loin rib or shoulder 325 Ham precooked 325 Poultry Chicken or Duck 325 Chicken pieces 350 Turkey 325 Doneness Rare Medium Well Done Rare Med...

Page 37: ...ol during the meal for easiest cleaning Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler rack However you must mold the foil tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are ...

Page 38: ...Beef 1 lb 4 patties Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick 10 6 8 12 10 15 25 35 c Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done 1 inch thick 1 to IX Ibs c c c c c c A 5 6 11 7 8 14 16 20 25 Steaks less than I inch thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat IX inch thick 2 to 2X Ibs 10 15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes per side for cut up chicken Brush each side w...

Page 39: ...nse well with a vinegar and water mixture This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Clean the to sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water Also clean under the oven vent grille E above the oven with soap and water Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover D is in place Do not let ...

Page 40: ...ess the oven temperature is at a safe level After a Clean Cycle After cleaning is complete the oven door will stay locked until the oven cools If you cannot slide the lattiheasily to unlock the door allow additional time for cleaning Never force the latch handle The latch slides easily Fording the latch handle may damage the door lock Turn the Oven Set knob to OFf and the oven Temp knob to WM Pres...

Page 41: ... I_ir l l ICi clc LIn ings FII i lure to wipe out excessive soil might aiso CULIW L strong odor when cleaning Q f d at causes the hair like lines on the enameled surfm w of my o en Q My o en shel es have become gray after the self clean cycle is this normal A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves may ose some iuster and change to a deep gr lj CO M Q Gn I cooli food on the cooktop while the ov...

Page 42: ...s after cooking helps air out the inside of the microwave An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor That s because there s little heat except in the food or sometimes in the cookware Some spatters wipe up with a paper towel some may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a suds...

Page 43: ...ront of the lamp cover Lift the lamp cover and gently twist the bulb to break the white silicone adhesive attached to the bulb and socket which is present to prevent damage during shipping Unscrew the bulb and replace with a bulb of the same type and wattage available from your GE supplier Screw the replacement bulb into the socket and replace the screw in the lamp cover Re connect electrical powe...

Page 44: ...ing oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced NOTE The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Inside Gasket Gasket Outside Gasket Outside of the door Use soap and water to t...

Page 45: ... can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack anywhere in the cooking center Do not clean the broiler pan or rack in the self cleaning oven Iiii y Porcelain Enamel Cooktop The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if misused This finish is acid resistant rIowever any acid foods spilled such as fruit juices tomato or vinegar should not be permitted to r...

Page 46: ...opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly Drip Pans Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or a plastic bag with 1 4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with clean water and polish with a cle...

Page 47: ...sier cleaning The knob stem has a groove in each side The groove on one side has a spring clip The other groove is clear see illustration Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob into the clear groove on the stem Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution but do not soak To clean the outside glass fini...

Page 48: ...0 watt household bulb Cooktop Surface Light and Starter CAUTION Do not touch the bulb when it is hot or with wet hands Never wipe light area with a wet cloth Interrupt electrical supply to the cooking center before removing To replace bulb 1 Remove the retaining panel remove 3 screws securing the top of the lamp glass panel 2 Carefully pull the lamp glass out by the top edge lifting it upward and ...

Page 49: ...ficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown oven circuit fuse a tripped oven circuit breaker the main fuse or the main circuit breaker depending on nature of the power supply If a circuit breaker is involved reset it If the control box uses fuses the oven fuse a cartridge type should be changed BUT ONLY BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS If after doing one of t...

Page 50: ...tch handle is not moved all the way to the right Excessive spills spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up prior to elf cleaning The START pad not pressed The latch handle is not moved all the way to the right The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF Wait until the oven has cooled and the latch slides easily to open the door Reset the oven for either B...

Page 51: ...earing or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of GE access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may appliances and a brochure to call N O TDD GEA 800 833 4322 to request assist in planning a barrier free infc rrnation or service kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these it erns free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure f...

Page 52: ...RES 800 432 2737 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 Center t 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation p...

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