GE Convection Grill Combination Microwave Use and care manual

GE Cooking Guide
Convection, Grill, Combination, Microwave
This Cooking Guide is a quick reference for using some of the features of the new Microwave Oven and its unique convection, grilling
and combination features. See the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
CONVECTION
Use to bake like a normal oven using time and temperature.
The turntable support and black metal tray must be used.
WITH PREHEAT:
1Press CONVECTION.
2Enter the desired oven temperature, between 250°F and 450°F.
3Press START/PAUSE to begin preheating.
4The oven will signal when it reaches the set temperature.
If you do not open the oven door within 1 hour, the oven will turn
off automatically.
5Place the food in the oven. Use Caution! Oven surfaces can be hot!
6Close the oven door.
7Enter the cooking time using whole minutes.
8Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
WITHOUT PREHEAT:
1Place the food in the oven.
2Press CONVECTION.
3Enter the desired oven temperature, between 250°F and 450°F.
4Enter the cooking time using whole minutes.
5Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
NOTE: The metal tray may be very hot. Always use oven mitts when
removing the tray or food dish.
GRILL
Choose GRILL-1 for heat from both the top and bottom heating
elements. Choose GRILL-2 for heat from the top element only.
The turntable support and black metal tray must be used.
For foods that cook best with heat from the top and bottom:
1Place food in the oven.
2Press GRILL. “GRILL-1—ENTER GRILL TIME” will be displayed.
3Enter grilling time using whole minutes.
4Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
For foods that cook best using heat from the top only:
1Place food in the oven.
2Press GRILL two times. ”GRILL-2—ENTER GRILL TIME”
will be displayed.
3Enter grilling time using whole minutes.
4Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
NOTE: The metal tray may be very hot. Always use oven mitts when
removing the tray or food dish.
COMBINATION 1 (Microwave and Convection)
Use Combination 1 for convection heat and microwave energy at the
same time.
The turntable support and black metal tray must be used.
The convection rack may be used for 2-layer baking.
WITH PREHEAT:
1Press COMBINATION. ”COMBI-1—ENTER OVEN TEMP 250–450”
will be displayed.
2Enter a temperature between 250°F and 450°F.
COMBINATION 1 (Microwave and Convection) (cont.)
WITH PREHEAT (cont.):
3Press START/PAUSE to begin preheating.
4The oven will signal when it reaches the set temperature.
If you do not open the oven door within 1 hour, the oven will turn
off automatically.
5Place the food in the oven. Use caution! Oven surfaces can be hot!
6Close the oven door.
7Enter the cooking time using whole minutes.
NOTE: Microwave Power Level is programmed at Level 4. You can
change it by pressing POWER/TEMP. Enter a Power Level between
1 and 4.
8Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
WITHOUT PREHEAT:
1Place the food in the oven.
2Press COMBINATION. “COMBI-1—ENTER OVEN TEMP 250–450”
will be displayed.
3Enter a temperature between 250°F and 450°F.
4Enter the cooking time using whole minutes.
NOTE: Microwave Power Level is programmed at Level 4. You can
change it by pressing POWER/TEMP. Enter a Power Level between
1 and 4.
5Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
COMBINATION 2 (Microwave and Grill)
Use Combination 2 for microwave energy and heat from the top
and bottom.
The turntable support and black metal tray must be used.
1Place the food in the oven.
2Press COMBINATION two times. “ENTER COMBI-2 COOK TIME”
will be displayed.
3Enter the desired cooking time using whole minutes.
NOTE: Microwave Power Level is set at Level 4 and GRILL-1 (top and
bottom heaters on). To change either the Microwave Power Level or
Grill setting, press POWER/TEMP. Select a Microwave Power Level
between 1 and 4 first. Then select the Grill setting by pressing 1to utilize
the top and bottom heaters, or 2for the top heater only.
4Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
MICROWAVE (Traditional Microwave Cooking)
The turntable support and glass tray must be used.
1Place the food in the oven.
2Press TIME COOK.
3Enter the desired cooking time.
4Change the power level if you need less than the highest power
level (10). Press POWER/TEMP and enter 1 to 10.
5Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
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GRILL 1 (Uses both the Top and Bottom Heaters)
Food Type Serving Size Cooking Time Options/Comments
Boneless Chicken Breasts 2 large (6–7 oz. each) 20 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 13 min.
Boneless Pork Chops 2 (4–5 oz. each) 16 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 8 min.
Rib Eye Steaks (Medium) 2 (3/4″thick) 15 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Strip Steaks (Medium) 2 (1/2″–3/4″thick) 17 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Filet Mignon (Medium) 2 (1–11⁄4″thick) 19 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Hamburger Patties 2 (4 oz. each) 15 min. Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 10 min.
Salmon Filets 2 (5–6 oz. each) 13 min.
Shrimp 1/2 lb. 9 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Regular Crust 12″pizza 19 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Rising Crust 12″pizza 25 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Deep Dish Singles 2 pizzas 20 min.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich 2 sandwiches 10 min. Turn over after 7 min.
GRILL 2 (Uses the Top Heater Only)
Food Type Serving Size Cooking Time Options/Comments
Cheese Sticks (Frozen) 2 servings (4 sticks) 11 min. Place food in star pattern on tray.
COMBINATION 1 (Uses both Microwave Power and Convection Heat)
Food Type Serving Size Cooking Time Options/Comments
Baked Potatoes 8–10 oz. each 30 min. Preheat oven to 400°F; use default Microwave PL4.
Whole Chicken 3.5–4 lbs. 55 min. Preheat oven to 375°F; use default Microwave PL4.
COMBINATION 2 (Uses both Microwave Power and Grill Heaters)
Food Type Serving Size Cooking Time Options/Comments
Fish Sticks (Frozen) 2 servings (12 fish sticks) 5 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1; place food in star pattern.
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) 2 servings (10 nuggets) 3 min. Use Microwave PL4, Grill 1.
Crinkle-cut Fries (Frozen) 2 servings 10 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
Potato Nuggets (Frozen) 2 servings (18 nuggets) 8 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
Burritos (Frozen) 2 burritos 9 min. Use Microwave PL2, Grill 1.
Bagel Bites (Frozen) 8 pieces 4 min. Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
BEST COOKING METHODS
Use this chart as a guide to cooking common foods. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
COOKING TIPS
HARDWARE
Glass Tray—Use the glass tray only for MICROWAVE cooking, including DEFROST, POPCORN, BEVERAGE, REHEAT and EXPRESS modes.
Black Metal Tray—Use the metal tray only for CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL modes.
Rack—The rack should only be used for two layer baking in CONVECTION mode.
COOKWARE
CONVECTION/GRILL—When possible, place food directly on black metal tray. If necessary, oven-safe Glass, Glass-Ceramic or Metal cookware
may be used. Note: Metal pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning is important.
COMBINATION—When possible, place food directly on black metal tray. If necessary, oven-safe Glass or Glass-Ceramic cookware may be used.
Do not use Metal cookware or items with metal trim as they may cause arcing (sparking) and damage the cookware or oven.
RECIPE CONVERSION
COMBINATION 1 (Microwave and Convection)—In general, normal recipe cook times should be reduced by 30% due to the addition of
microwave power. For example, if the recipe states to cook a roast at 400°F for 60 minutes, the cooking time should be set to 42 minutes.
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