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Страница 1: ...aning 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 numbers here Model ____________________ Serial ______________________ You can find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side Cooking Center Microwave The microwave oven in this cooking center ...
Страница 2: ...For 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 AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important ...
Страница 3: ...oking 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 or hang on the oven door This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not repair or replace...
Страница 4: ...hcloths 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 ...
Страница 5: ...eaker 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 heating ...
Страница 6: ...metal 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...
Страница 7: ...Support 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 oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being us...
Страница 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 dishes recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Covering Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows ex...
Страница 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 Leftover grease in a 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 cans of fat drippings in or near you...
Страница 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 ...
Страница 11: ...rowave 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 will also see a defrost level This setting will allow you to choose your own defrost power level by using the number pads Number Pads After pressing a function pad press the number pads to set the exa...
Страница 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...
Страница 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 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 a quick...
Страница 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...
Страница 15: ...zen 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 if nec...
Страница 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...
Страница 17: ...me 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 feature...
Страница 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...
Страница 19: ...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 small pieces ...
Страница 20: ...y 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 pad for about 3 seconds Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 12 hours Press the DELAY START pad Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microw...
Страница 21: ...e 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 hou...
Страница 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 ...
Страница 23: ...et 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 CLEAN Pad Press to select the self cleaning function See the Using the self cleaning lower oven section OVEN LIGHT Pad Press to turn the oven light on or off Number Pads Use to set any function requir...
Страница 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 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 ...
Страница 25: ...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 pad NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Cook and Hold Your n...
Страница 26: ...ngel 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 recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered in the oven as much as possible Pans shou...
Страница 27: ...s 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 16 Do not C 13 16 Do not Cut through back of 6 to 8 oz each turn over turn over shell Sp...
Страница 28: ...ART 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 until the last minute is counting down 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 b...
Страница 29: ...l 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 roasting features on some models ge com NOTE Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking Room tempera...
Страница 30: ...emperature 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 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 r...
Страница 31: ...s 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 3 hours and 5 hours depending...
Страница 32: ...ck 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 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...
Страница 33: ...ide 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 microwave oven with soap and a damp cloth then rinse with a damp cloth and dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Chrome is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel Door Surface When clean...
Страница 34: ...ly 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 careful when removing and lifting the door Do not lift the door by the handle To remove the door Fully open the door Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame to the unlocked position A tool such a...
Страница 35: ...when 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 gloves may offer a better grip CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover and b...
Страница 36: ...lean 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 be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However the shelves will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned during the self cleaning cycle To make the shelves slide more easil...
Страница 37: ...d 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 for in the recipe Too many dishes in the Do not overload your microwave oven oven at the same time Food not thoroughly defrosted See the Using the microwave sensor controls section Improper cookware or...
Страница 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 the signals after entering a 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 l...
Страница 39: ...n 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 door is locked Press the CLEAR OFF pad Allow the oven to cool DOOR light is on when because the temperature you want to cook in the inside the oven has not lower oven dropped below the locking temper...
Страница 40: ...Notes Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 40 ...
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