GE JGHP66GEN User manual

Microwave Cooking Center
Safew hIstructions....................2-8
Anti-Tip Bracket...................................2, 4,39
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ...................2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ....................5, 26,27,29,38
Electronic Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Lower Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....21–32
Adjusting Oven Thermostat ..................23
Baking..................................................23.26
Broiling ................................................29, 30
Controls ...................21, 23,24,27,29,31
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......27,28
Self-CleaningOven............................31,32
Shelves............................................8, 22,25
TimedBaking............................................24
Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–18
Automatic Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Automatic Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking By Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooking by Time ...............................16-1 7
Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Preparation
Flooring .............................................................9
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Problem sohfer........................4l, 42
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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning .................33-39
BroilerPanandRack...................................36
Cooktop........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............33,36
LowerOvenDoor.........................................37
LowerOvenLight........................................37
MicrowaveOven..........................................33
Surface Burners/Drip Pans................34, 35
Minor Adjustments
OvenDoorHeight........................................40
BroilandOvenBurner................................40
Consumer Services ...................43
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty........................................BackCover
The electrical ou(out of the microwave oven
in this cooking center is 750 watts.
(IEC-705 list Procedure)
Model- JGHP66GEN
GE Appliances

HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your cooking center, read
this book carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new cooking center properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label located in the burner box
under the
cooktop.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
cooking center. Before sending in this card, please
write these numbers here:
Mo~Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your cooking center.
If you received a damaged cooking center...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that 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.
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A WARNING
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● ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
● INJURY TO PERSONS
W COULD RESULT.
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● INSTALL THE ANTI-TIP
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DEVICE PACKED WITH
THE RANGE.
“ SEE THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
● Immediately call your gas supplier from a
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
of this or any other appliance. instructions.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
● If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
● Do not try to light any appliance. —Installation and service must be performed
● Do not touch any electrical switch; do not by a qualified installer, service agency or
use any phone in your building.
the ~as smmlier.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~ ENERGY
(a) 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 not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
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to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) 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.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Be sure your cooking Please check with your supplier
center is registered. to be sure he has done so; also
It is important that we, the send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If
manufacturer, know the location
of your cooking center should you move, or if you are not the
original purchaser please write
a need occur for adjustments. to us, stating model and serial
Your supplier is responsible for
numbers. This appliance must
registering you as the owner.
be registered. Please be certain
that it is.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by venting with an open window
or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Cooking Center
When you get your cooking center, have the
installer show you the location of the gas cut-off
valve and how to shut it off if necessary.
● Have your cooking center instalkd and properly
grounded by a qualified instiller, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should by performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
● Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the cooking center before operating it, to
prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing
material ignite.
● Plug your cooking center into a 120-volt
grounded outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about
the grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly-grounded three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical Code. Do
not use an extension cord with this appliance.
● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your cooking center unless it is specifically
recommended
in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
● Be sure your cooking center is correctly
adjusted by a qualified service technician or
installer for the
type of gas (natural or LP)
which is to be used. Your cooking center can be
converted for use with either type of gas. See
Installaticin Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made by
a qualified service technician in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for the convmsion.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WA~lNG–Allcooking centers can
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tip and injury could result. To
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prevent accidental tipping
of the range, from abnormal
usage, including excess loading of
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the oven door, attach it to the
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floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device supplied. (See the
Installation Instructions.) To
insure the device is properly
installed and engaged, remove the drawer panel
and inspect the rear leveling leg, Make sure it
fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the cooking center out from the wall for
any reason, make sure the rear legs are returned to
their position in the device when you push the
range back. Please refer to the Anti-Tip device
information in this guide. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the cooking
center and injury,
● This cooking center is specifically designed
to heat or cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use.
● After prolonged use of the lower oven, high
floor temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the cooking center over vinyl tile
or linoleum that cannot withstand such type
of use. Never install it directly over interior
kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Cooking Center
“ Do not leave children alone—children should
not be left alone or unattended in area where
appliance is in use. They should never be alIowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
c Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooking center.
● Let burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
● Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the door, storage drawer or cooktop. They
could damage the cooking center and even tip it
over causing severe personal injury.
● Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in the cooking center or
near it.
● CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER OR
ON THE COOKTOP— CHILDREN CLIMBING
ON THE COOKING CENTER TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
● Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
heating elements and may cause severe burns.
* Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in bums from staam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth.
* Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room.
● Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven when not in use.
● DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
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● Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan cm surface unit
by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by
covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-
purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flame in
the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
control to OFF or use a dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
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● When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170”F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
Microwave Oven:
● Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
section.
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food, Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filament should be avoided, as they may
also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave 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
operating the oven empty at all times—it saves
energy and prolongs the life of 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 the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shutoff power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
● Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—will
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Such use of the microwave oven could result in
injury.
● Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even without their lids; especially meat and
egg mixtures,
● Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it
to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
● Foods with unbroken outer “skin)) such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should
be
pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
● Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
● Use metal only as directed in this book. Foil
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strips as used & meat roasts are helpful when
used as shown in cookbook. TV dinners may be
microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 inch high;
remove top foil cover and return tray to box,
When using metal in microwave oven, keep metal
(other than the metal shelfj at least 1 inch away
from sides of oven.
Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may
be needed to handle the cookware.
The oven floor can become too hot to touch.
Be careful touching the floor during and after
cooking,
Foods cooked in liauids (such as oastal
may tend to boil ov&- more rapidl~ than’ foods
containing less moisture.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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● Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed
or recommended for use in
the microwave oven,
● Remove the temperature probe from the
oven when not using it to cook with. If you
leave the probe
inside the oven without inserting
it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy,
it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and
damage oven walls.
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● Hot foods and steam can cause
-i~”~ 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,
● Plastic Cookware-Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic
may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften
or char if subjected to short periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking,
the food and cookware could ignite. For these
reasons:
1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with
the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3)
Do
not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
● Not all plastic wrap is suitaMe for use
in microwave owms. Check the package for
proper use.
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● ~~Boi]ab]e91 cooking pouches and
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... tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed on
the package.
If they are not, plastic could burst
during or immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury, Also, plastic storage containers
should be at Ieast partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
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● Spontaneous builing—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 tlw liquid briefly before
removing the container from the microwave oven.
Surface Cooking
● Always use the LITE position when igniting
top burners
and make sure the burners have
ignited,
* Never leave surface burners unattended at
high flame settings. 130ilover causes smoking
and greasy
spillovers that may catch on fire.
. Adjust top burner flame size so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the
cookware.
Excessive flame is hazardous.
● To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition
of flammable materials, and spillage, turn
cookware handles toward the side or back
of the
range without extending over adjacent burners.
● Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary
fm the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are
located at the rear of the cooktop and at the top
of the oven door.
* Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if
the wok has a round metal ring-that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok.
This
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This
may cause a
carbon monoxide level
abov~ that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
● Always turn surface burner to OFF before
removing cookware.
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● When flaming foods am under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flames.
● If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create afire hazard.
Q If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and
call a qualified service technician. Never use an
open flame to Iocate a leak.
● Carefully watch foods
being fried at a high
flame setting.
● Foods for frying
should be as dry as
possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on
fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over sides of pan,
● Use least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too
full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is
added,
● If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying,
stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
● Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
● Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
● Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat has cooled.
● Use proper pan size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware
having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner
grates. To avoid
spillcwers, make sure cookware
is large enough to contain the food properly. This
will both save cleaning time and prevent
hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy
spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite.
Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped
and remain cool.
● When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
● Keep all plastics away from top burners.
● Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop-
they may melt if left too close to the vent.
* Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may
ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in
closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
* To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
Lower Oven:
● Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
● Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
● Stand away from the cooking center when
opening the oven door. The hot air or steam
which escapes can cause burns to hands, face
an&or eyes.
● Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
e Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the cooking center.
* Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
If shelves must be handled
when hot, do not let potholder contact heating
units in the oven.
● Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
* When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
● Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
SeIf-Cleaning Lower Oven:
● Stand away from the cooking center when
opening the oven door.
The hot air or steam
which escapes can cause burns
to hands, face
and/or eyes.
● Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
● Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
● Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
● Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the cooking center.
● Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled
when hot, do not let pot holder contact heating
units in the oven.
● Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
● When using cooking or roasting bags in oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
● Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
● Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket
is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
● Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
● 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 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 pan can catch fire the next time you
use the pan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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Your cooking center, like so many other household When the floor covering ends at the front of the
items, is heavy and can settle into soft floor cooking center, the area that the cooking center will
coverings such as cushioned vinyl. When moving rest on should be built up with plywood or similar
the cooking center on this type of flooring, use care. material to the same level or higher than the floor
Do not install the cooking center over kitchen covering. This will allow the cooking center to be
carpeting unless you place an insulating pad or sheet moved for cleaning or servicing.
of l/4-inch thick plywood between the cooking center
and carpeting.
LEVELING THE COOKING CENTER
Leveling legs are located on each corner of the base Both of the rear leveling legs will engage the Anti-tip
of the
cooking center. bracket (allow for some side to side adjustment).
Your cooking center must be level in order to produce Allow a minimum clearance of l/8-inch between the
proper cooking and baking results. After it is in its cooking center and the leveling legs to permit
final location, place a level horizontally on an oven
installation into the Anti-tip bracket.
shelf and check the levelness front to back and side
to side. Level the cooking center by adjusting the
leveling legs.
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FEATURES OF YOUR COOKtNG CENTER
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Appearance may vary slightly.
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Feature Index
18 Cooktop Light Switch
19 Oven Vent
20 Lift-Up Cooktop
21 Model and Serial Numbers
Located in burner box under
cooktop.
22 Surface Burner Controls
23 Door Latch Lever
Use for self-clean cycle only
24 Broiler Pan and Rack
25 Oven Shelf Supports
For roasting, baking, and
broiling positions of shelves,
see suggestions in the
cooking guides
26 Oven She]ves
27 Removable Oven Door
28 Storage Drawer
29 Anti-Tip Bracket.
See Installation Instructions
30 Removable Oven Bottom
Easily removed for oven cleaning
31 Oven Interior Light
32 Surface Burners, Grates and
Chrome Drip Pans
33 Cooktop Light
34
Tem~erature Probe
Explained
on
Daze
Explained
on page
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Feature Index
1 Door Handle Door must be
securely latched for oven to operate
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2 Inside Door Latch
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36
3 Window and Metal Shield
Allows cooking to be viewed
while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
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6,7,20,
34,35
31.32
4 Removable Glass Tray
Must always be in place
when the oven is on.
5 Oven Light Microwave Oven
6 Cooking Guide. Suggested
cooking times for many
frequently prepared foods.
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27,29,
30.36
7,22,25
7 Receptacle for Temperature
Probe
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8 Microwave Oven Vent
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9 Display and Touch
Control Panel 12,34 ‘, 22,25,36
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10 Minute Timer
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11 Digital Clock
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12 Automatic Oven Timer
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Timer lowers oven cooking
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13 Oven Set Knob 23,24,27,
29,31,34 22,37
14 OVEN “ON” Light
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6,7,20,
34,35
15 LOCKED& CLEANING Lights
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16 Oven Temp Knob 23,24,27,
29,31,34 18,33
17 Lower Oven Light Switch
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MICROWAVE OVEN
FEATURES OF YOUR
ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
The electronic control panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s
designed to be easy to use and understand. The control
panel has six function pads (TIME COOK 1, TIME
COOK 2, AUTO DEFROST, REHEAT TIME, TIMER,
TEMP COOK), three operation pads (POWER LEVEL,
START, and CLEAWOFF), ten indicator lights (Enter
Weight, Enter Category, Meat, Poultry, Fish, Auto Defrost,
Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2, Timer, Temp Cook) and ten
number pads (O–9).
1. Display. Shows the cooking time or temperature, power
level settings and weights (when using Auto Defrost) as
they are entered. Serves as a countdown timer during
cooking. When the microwave is not in use, a colon
will appear in the display.
The indicator lights show which function is in operation
and prompts the next entry.
2. TIME COOK 1. Press this pad to program the oven to
cook for a set amount of time at any power level.
3. AUTO DEFROST. Press this pad to program the oven
to defrost by weight. The oven automatically sets the
power levels and the defrosting times.
4. Number Pads. Press these pads to enter cooking times,
defrosting times, temperature, power levels, weight of
food (when using Auto Defrost) and the minute timer.
5. START. After all selections are made, use this pad to
start the microwave oven.
6. TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It
functions as a kitchen timer, a hold timer after defrost or
as a delay timer before microwave timer or temperature
cooking. Press this pad to set the minute timer.
7. TIME COOK 2. Used with the TIME COOK 1 pad to
program the oven for two-stage cooking (when two
power levels are required).
8. POWER LEVEL. Press this pad to select a power level
other than the automatic power level 10 (HI) when
microwaving or cooking with the probe.
9. REHEAT TIME. Press this pad to program the oven to
select one of six pre-programmed reheating times.
10. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to clear all information
previously entered.
11. TEMP COOK. Press this pad to select the probe
function and cook foods to a desired done temperature.
When setting the control panel, a beep will be heard each
time a selection is registered.
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If cooking is completed before the set time has elapsed,
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● Make sure all the cookware used in your ● Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap
microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware plastic wrap so steam can escape.
which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a ● Some microwaved foods require stirring,
metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is
labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
rotating or rearranging.
● Steam builds up pressure in foods which
● If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
use this test: Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers
Place in the oven both the dish to prevent bursting.
you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with one
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
cup water— set the measuring
cup either in or next to the dish.
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Microwave for 1 minute at high. If
the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish 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
around the door. levels other than high.
to the interference caused by
● Light reflection around the door ● A dull thumping sound while the other small appliances and
or the outer case. oven is operating.
does not indicate a problem with
your oven.
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE TIMER
When the microwave oven is not in use, the control
panel can serve as a convenient timer and will signal
when through.
To set the minute timer:
1. Press the TIMER pad.
2. Press the number pads to set the amount of time.
The Timer can be set for any time from 1 second
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press the START pad.
The timer will count down in the display window and
the timer indicator light will
flash. When the set time
is up, the word “END” will appear in the display
window. Press the CLEAWOFF pad to clear the display.
If the minute timer is used during a cooking
function, the cooking function time will show in the
display while the timer is in use. When the set minute
timer time is up, the control will beep three times. To
display the remaining minute timer time during a
cooking function, press the TIMER pad. The minute
timer time will appear in the display
t-or three minutes.
AUTO DEFROSTING
The glass tray must always be in place when Select one of the three food categories (Meat,
operating the oven. The Auto Defrost function Poultry or Fish) and enter the weight of the food.
automatically calculates the exact amount of A preprogrammed standing time of five minutes is
defrosting time and the correct power level included in the calculated item to allow complete
needed to defrost food.
defrosting before cooking begins.
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MICROWAVE OVEN
AUTO DEFROSTING
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How to Set Auto Defrost
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1. Press the AUTO DEFROST pad.
AUTO
DEFROST
The Auto Defrost Indicator Light
will appear and flash in the display
window. The Enter Category Indicator
Light will also flash.
2. Press the AUTO DEFROST pad again to select
the food category. The indicator light will move
across the display window under the three choices
(Meat, Poultry, Fish) as the AUTO DEFROST
pad is pressed.
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3. Press the appropriate number pads
to enter the weight of the food. Food
weights must be entered in pounds and
tenths of pounds. Refer to the chart
below for conversion of package
weights in ounces into decimal numbers.
For example: Press the number pads 1 and 2 for
weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). See the
Conversion Guide. If the weight is not entered
within three seconds after choosing the food
category, the Enter Weight Indicator Light will
appear and flash in the display as a signal to enter
the weight of the food.
If an entered weight is not within the range of the
minimum and maximum weights for each category,
the control will beep, signaling that the food is too
large or too small to be defrosted using the Auto
Defrost function.
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4. Press the START pad.
START
The Auto Defrost Indicator Light will continue to
flash in the display. When the pre-programmed
defrosting time has run out, the oven control will beep
and the word “END” will appear in the display.
Stand Time
When using the Auto Defrost
feature, it is necessary to allow food
to stand in order to finish defrosting
the interior. You may take the food
out of the oven if you wish. In some
cases, it should stand in your
refrigerator. Stand time
recommendations are given in
the Auto Defrost Guide.
Conversion Guide
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If the weight of food is stated
in pounds and ounces, the ounces
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MANUAL DEFROSTING
The oven can also be programmed Example: To set the oven to
Remember that since Time Cook 1
to defrost foods other than the
defrost for three minutes:
is the most common function, the
pre-programmed food categories.
Use the Time Cook
1 function at
1. Press the number pads 3,0, and O.
oven is programmed to begin the
low power (30%) to defrost food 2. Press the POWER LEVEL pad. Time Cook 1 function when
numbers are entered without
item; such as breads, baked goods 3. Press number pad 3. “30” will selecting a function. Therefore, it
and casseroles. appear in the display window.
is not necessary to press the TIME
4. Press the START pad. The COOK 1 pad before entering the
Time Cook 1 Indicator Light
cooking time.
will appear in the display&d
continue to flash until the
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defrosting time is completed.

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
CODE RECOMMENDED
FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
] Chops
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5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
Frankfurters,
Sausage
Ground Meat Turn over.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
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Turn over.
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5 minutes
Turn over and
Shield if necessary.
shield.
90 minutesRoast
Ribs
Turn over.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
10 minutes
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Turn over.
Turn over and Separate and remove
separate. defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Stew
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Whole Chicken
Turn over and Turn over and shield.
shield. 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turn over.
Shield where
necessary. 20 minutes in
refrigerator
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Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Turn over.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
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Chicken Pieces
5 minutes
Cornish hens (whole) Remove wrapper
and turn over. 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
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Turn over. 5 minutes
Fish fillets Turn over.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Separate.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
5 minutes
5 minutes
Hold under
cold running
water.
Shrimp, scallops
Whole fish
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas
with small pieces of foil.
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MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook 1
NOTE: The glass tray must always by in place when
operating the oven.
Time Cook 1 is the function most often used to cook
most foods for a chosen time at a chosen power
level. The oven will automatically cook on high (HI)
power unless a lower power level is selected.
Since Time Cook
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the oven is programmed to begin the Time Cook 1
function when numbers are entered without
selecting any function. Therefore, it is not necessary
to press the TIME COOK
1 pad before entering a
cooking time.
For Example: To set the oven for l!A minutes
on high (HI):
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1. Press the number pads 1,3 and O.
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2. Press the START pad.
START
The Time Cook 1 Indicator Light will appear in the
display and continue to flash until the cooking time
is completed.
When the time has run out, the oven control will beep
four times. The word “END” will appear in the
disp~ay
and the oven will shut off.
To change the power level after setting the
Time Cook 1 function, press the POWER LEVEL
pad, then press the desired number pad for the new
power level.
Time Cook 1 and 2 llvo-Stage Cooking
To program the oven for two-stage cooking, use the
Time Cook 1 and 2 functions.
For Example: to cook an item for 4 minutes on high
(HI), then cook for 8 minutes on medium (50%):
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1. Press the number pads 4,0 and O.
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NOTE: Since Time Cook
1 is the most common
function, the oven is programmed to begin the
Time Cook 1 function when numbers are entered
without selecting a function. Therefore it is not
necessary to press the TIME COOK 1 pad before
entering the cooking time.
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2. Press the TIME COOK 2 pad.
3. Press the number pads 8,0 and O.
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4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad,
then press 5.
During the first stage, the Time Cook 1 Indicator
Light will flash in the display window and the Time
Cook 2 Indicator Light will glow. During the second
stage, the Time Cook 2 Indicator Light will flash.
To change the power level after setting either
the Time Cook 1 or the Time Cook 2 function,
first press the TIME COOK 1 pad (or the TIME
COOK 2 pad), then press the POWER LEVEL
pad, and then press the desired number pad for
the new power level.
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5. Press the START pad.
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Auto Defrosting and Two-Stage Cooking
The oven can be programmed to go automatically
from Auto Defrost into cooking, using the Time Cook
1 and the Time Cook 2 functions.
An automatic holding period is preprogrammed as
part of the defrosting time to ensure complete and
even defrosting before cooking begins.
To program the oven to cook after using Auto
Defrost:
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1. Program the oven for Auto Defrost,
following the instructions under the
How to Set Auto Defrost section to
enter food category and weight.
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TIME
2. Press the TIME COOK 1 pad, then the
COOK
1
appropriate number pads to enter the
desired amount of cooking time.
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POWER
3. If a power level other than high (HI)
LEVEL
is desired, press the POWER LEVEL
pad, then the appropriate number pad
to enter the power level.
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4. If a second cooking stage is required,
press the TIME COOK 2 pad, then the
appropriate number pads to enter the
desired amount of cooking time.
~ow~~ 5. If a power level other than high (HI)
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LEVEL is desired, press the POWER LEVEL
pad, the press the appropriate number
pad to enter the power level.
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6. Press the START pad.
START
NOTE: The oven will automatically cook on high
(HI) unless a lower power level is selected.
The oven will begin the program by defrosting.
During the defrost stage, the Auto Defrost Indicator
Light will flash in the display and the selected
Category Indicator Light will glow. The Time Cook 1
and the Time Cook 2 indicator lights will glow.
During the first cooking stage, the Time Cook 1
Indicator Light will flash and the Time Cook 2
Indicator Light will glow. During the second cooking
stage, the Time Cook 2 Indicator Light will flash.
AUTOMATIC REHEAT
The Reheat time feature is a time-saving convenience
useful for heating small amounts of food or
beverages. The Reheat time function has six different
preprogrammed reheating times. Press the REHEAT
TIME pad from one to six times or press and hold the
pad to select one of the pre-programmed settings:
10 seconds press the REHEAT TIME pad once
30 seconds press the pad twice or press and hold
the pad until “30” appears in the display
1 minute
1 minute,
30 seconds
press the pad three times or press
and hold the pad until “1:00” appears
in the display
press the pad four times or press
and hold the pad until “1:30” appears
in the display
2 minutes press the pad five times or press
and hold the pad until
“2:00” appears
in the display
3 minutes press the pad six times or press
and hold the pad until
“3:00” appears
in the display
For Example: To set the oven for 1% minutes on high
(HI) power:
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1. Press the REHEAT TIME pad four
times, or press and hold the pad until
“1:00” appears in the display.
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2. Press the START pad.
The oven will automatically begin cooking on high
power for the pre-programmed amount of time. The
Time Cook 1 Indicator Light will appear and flash.
When the time has run out, the oven control will beep
four times. The word “END” will appear in the
display and the oven will shut off.
To change the power level after setting either
the Automatic Reheat function, press the
REHEAT TIME pad, then press the POWER
LEVEL pad, and then press the desired number
pad for the new power level.
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MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
The temperature probe is used to cook foods to a ● The probe can become hot during cooking. Use a
preselected “done” temperature. The probe senses pot holder to remove the probe from the food and
the internal temperature of the food and turns off the the receptacle.
microwave energy when the food reaches the preselected
● The probe cannot be used in the lower oven.
temperature. The probe must be used when the Temp
Cook feature is used.
● Do not use the probe with a browning dish.
Using the probe can eliminate guesswork when
microwaving certain food items, especially meats
and poultry.
● The probe should be inserted into the center of the
food item, not touching fat or bones. The probe
should not touch plastic or paper or any part of the
interior of the oven.
● Never operate the oven empty with the probe
plugged in.
● Position the probe so that the probe jack easily
reaches the receptacle.
● If the probe is not inserted properly into the food,
heating may continue indefinitely and can overcook
or burn foods.
● If the probe should fail for any of the above reasons,
the word “END” will appear in the display and the
oven will beep continuously. Remove and reinsert
the probe, then reprogram the desired time and
temperatures.
sensor handle cable end
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
1. Insert the temperature probe into the roast. Place 5. Press the START pad.
the food in the oven and attach the cable end of the The word “COOL” will appear and remain in the
probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall.
The Temp Indicator Light will appear and flash in display until the internal temperature of the food
the display. The oven will beep.
reaches approximately 85°F. The display will then
count up in 5° increments until the preset temperature
2. Press the TEMP COOK pad. is reached. The Temp Cook Indicator Light will
3. Press the appropriate number pads to select the
desired “done” temperature
The number 1 is already programmed, therefore
enter only the second and third numbers of the
desired temperature.
For example: To set the temperature for
120”F., press
2, 0. The temperature can be set for any temperature
from 100”F. to
199°F.
4. If high (HI) is the recommended cooking power
level, press the START pad. If a power level other
than high (HI) is required, press the POWER
LEVEL pad, then press the appropriate number pad
to enter the desired power level.
continue to flash in {he display.
To check the temperature setting while
cooking, press the TEMP COOK pad. The
selected “done “ temperature will appear in
the display for a few seconds.
To change the power level after setting the
Temp Cook temperature, press the POWER
LEVEL pad to the desired number for the new
power level.
Automatic Hold
When the preselected “done” temperature is reached, For example: To set the holding temperature for
the oven control will beep and the word “END” will
145”F. after cooking to an internal “done” temperature
appear in the display. The oven will continue to hold of
180”F.:
the food at the “done” temperature until the probe and
food are removed from the oven. You may want to 1. Press the CLEAR OFF pad.
hold the food at the done temperature or a lower 2. Press 4,5.
(serving) temperature
until ready to serve. A holding 3. Press the START pad. The word “HOLD” will
temperature can be set to a temperature lower than the appear in the display. The oven will hold the food
cooking temperature (but not lower than
140”F.).
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at the selected temperature until the probe and the
food are removed from the oven.

SURFACE COOKING
Clock
To set the clock, push in the center knob of the
minute timer and turn the knob in either direction to
set the digital clock numerals to the correct time.
After setting the clock, let the knob out and turn the
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minute tim& pointer to OFF.
Minute Timer
The minute timer is the large dial To set the minute timer, turn the
to the left of the digital clock. Use center knob clockwise, without
it to time all your precise cooking
pushing in, until the pointer
operations. The minute timer knob reaches the number of minutes you
also changes the digital clock. want to time (up to 60).
At the end of the set time, a
buzzer sounds to tell you time is
up. Turn the knob, without pushing
in,
until the pointer reaches OFF
and the buzzer stops.
SURFACE COOKING
Electric Ignition
Your surface burners are lighted by electric ignition, eliminating the need
for standing pilot lights with constantly burning flames.
In case of a power outage, you can light the surface burners with a match.
Hold a lighted match to the burner, then turn the knob to the LITE position. To
avoid burning your hand, use extreme caution when lighting burners this way.
To Light a Burner
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Push the control knob in and turn it
to LITE. You will hear a little
clicking noise—the sound of the
electric ignition spark that lights
the burner.
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After the burner ignites, turn the
knob to adjust the flame size.
● Do not operate the burner for an
extended period of time without
cookware on the grate. The finish
on the grate may chip without
cookware to absorb the heat.
● Check to be sure the burner
you turn on is the one you want
to use.
● Be sure the burners and grates
are cool before you place your
hand, a pot holder, cleaning
cloths or other materials on them.
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SURFACE COOKING
SURFACE COOKING
(continued)
How to Select Flame Size
Watch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. FOR SAFE HANDLING . . .
.
The flame size on a gas burner should match the OF COOKWARE,
cookware you are using. NEVER LET THE
FLAME EXTEND UP
THE SIDES OF THE
COOKWARE. Any flame larger than the bottom
of the cookware is wasted heat and only serves to
heat the handle.
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Cookware
Aluminum: Medium-weight cookware is Heatproof Glass Ceramic: Can be used for
recommended because it heats quickly and evenly. either surface or oven cooking. It conducts heat
Most foods brown evenly in an aluminum skillet. very slowly and cools very slowly. Check cookware
Use saucepans with tight-fitting lids for cooking with manufacturer’s directions to be sure it can be used
minimum amounts of water. on gas cooktops.
Cast Iron: If heated slowly, most skillets will give Stainless Steel: This metal alone has poor heating
satisfactory results. properties, and is usually combined with copper,
Enamelware: Under some conditions, the aluminum or other metals for improved heat
enamel of some cookware may melt.
Follow distribution. Combination metal skillets generally
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations for work satisfactorily if they are used
cooking methods.
as the manufacturer recommends. at medium heat
Glass: There are two types of glass cookware—
those for oven use only and those for surface cooking
(saucepans, coffee and teapots). Glass conducts heat
very slowly.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you
use only a flat-bottomed
wok. They are available
at your local retail store.
Do not use woks that w
have support rings. Use
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of these types of woks,
with or without the ring
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in dace, can be ,\/
ring over the burner
grate may cause the burner to work improperly
resulting in carbon monoxide levels above allowable
current standards. This could be dangerous to your
health. Do not try to use such woks without the ring.
You could be seriously burned if the wok tipped over.
Cooktop Light
A full-width fluorescent light in the backsplash
illuminates the cooktop. Use the switch under the
upper control panel to turn the lights on and off.
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