GE JHP70GN User manual

Microwave Cooking Center
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Safety instructions ....................2-8
Operating Instructionsr Tips
Aluminum Foil......................,5, 7, 34, 36-38
Electronic Control Features 12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Exhaust System ............................................42
Lower Oven............................................29.4 1
Baking ..................................................3 1-34
Broiling ..37, 38
Controls ..............,,...,,...,,,..,,.30, 32,35,39
Roasting .................,...,,...,.................;.3 5, 36
Self-Cleaning Oven .......,...,,..,,....,.....39-41
Shelves ......,......................7, 29, 33,35, 39
Timed Baking .........................,,,..,.......3 1, 32
Microwave Oven 13–26
Automatic Cooking ..........................22-25
Automatic Defrosting ......................20, 21
Automatic Roasting ..................,....,.. 18, 19
Automatic Simmer,,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19
Cooking By Temperature,..,,,.., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Double DutyT~ Shelf .....................6, 24, 26
Defrosting by Time.,, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hold Time 14
Minute/Second Timer 13, 14
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18
Surface Cooking, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,28
Controls ......................................................2 7
Problem Solver .......................4g, 50
Thermostat Adjustment–
Do It Yourself...............................,.. ,....,.........30
More questions
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GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000
Care and Cleaning ...............,,43 -48
Broiler Pan and Rack ...................,,..,,,.........46
Cooktop..........................................................46
Cooktop Surface Light,...,....,......................48
Lower Oven Door.............................,..,...,,..,45
Lower Oven Light ...........................,........,...48
Microwave Oven..,,....................................,.43
Microwave Oven Lamp .............................,44
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............,44
Removal of Packaging Tape .........,............43
Surface Unit/Drip Pans ..................,...,,,....,46
Preparation
Flooring and Leveling ...................,,...,,...,,....,9
Consumer Services ..,................5l
Important Phone Numbers ........................5l
Model and Serial Numbers .,...,....................2
Warranty ..,.....,...............................Back Cover
The electrical ou(out of the microwave oven
in this cooking center is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
GE Appliances
Model J’HP70GN
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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 inside the upper oven
on the left side.
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:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your cooking center.
Be sure your cooking center is registered.
It is important that we, the manufacturer. know the
location of your cooking center should
a need occur
for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you
as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has
done so; also send in your Consumer product
Ownership Registration Card. If you mo~e, or if
you are not the original purchaser please write to us,
stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance
must be registered. Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
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 yoLl
can comect yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
the back of this guide. details—including your phone number—to:
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
Manager, Consumer Relations ‘
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the GE Appliances
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Appliance Park
further help. Louisville, KY 40225
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your FINALLY, if your problem is
still not resolved, write:
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
cases, this will solve the problem. 20 North Wacker Drive
.,..
Chicago, IL 60606
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
door open since open-door operation can result particularly important that the oven door close
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is properly and that there is no damage to the:
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety (1) door (bent)
interlocks. (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven f’rent (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
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to accumulate on sealing surfaces. anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
● The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
● Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
If your model has q surface lamp, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.
When using electrical appliances basic safety
precautions should be followed, including
the following:
~.RNING—Toreduce theriskofburns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
● Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
● Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
“ Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
technician
in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
● This appliance must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment grounding conductor should
be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on
the appliance.
“ 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 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 store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
● Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
● Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
● This cooking center is not approved or tested
for marine use.
● Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
● Do not leave children alone-children should
not be left alone or unattended in area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
c Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or cooktop. They could
damage the cooking center and even tip it over
causing severe personal injury.
● 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.
● Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooking center.
● Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the oven.
● 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can catch
fire on a hot surface unit,
● For your safety, 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.
● Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, 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 OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHERAPPLIANCE.
● Keep hood and grease inters clean to maintain
good venting and to avoid grease fires.
● Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials
”accumulate in the cooking center
or near it.
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$ It ● Do not use water on grease fires.
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Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother
flaming pan on surface unit by covering
pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray, or if available, use a 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
extinguisher.
s Do not touch the surface or oven units or the
interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may
be hot enough to burn even though they are dark
in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact
surface units, areas nearby surface units or any
interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas
facing the cooktop, oven vent openings, surfaces near
the openings, and crevices around the oven door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
● 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.
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Iicrowave Oven:
9 Avoid heating baby food in glass jars,
even without
their lids; especially meat and
~ Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO
egg mixtures,
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section.
● Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside
the egg yolk and will
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
* Foods with unbrokfin outer “skin” such as
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, appies, chicken
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks should be
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
pierced to allow steam to esca.pfi during cooking.
paper or plastic containers before placing them
● Da not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build
up. This can cause the
containerlo burst, possibly
resulting in injury.
in the 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 filaments 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 lfibeled 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 shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
● Use foil only as directed in this book.
TV dinners maybe microwaved in foil trays
less than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box. When using metal
in microwave oven, keep it 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.
c The oven floor can become too hot to touch. Be
careful touching the floor during and after cooking.
● Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing
less moisture.
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● Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—will
explode and should not be heated. Such use of
the
microwave oven could result in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● 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,
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it can create electrical arcing in the oven, and ‘-
damage oven walls.
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Q Hot foods and steam can cause
..-= burns. Be careful when opening any
containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes: To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
● 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 DOUBLE DUTY
TM
shelf accessory.
—Remove the shelf from the oven when not in use.
—Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor
of the oven. Product damage may result.
● 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.
s Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
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. ~~Boilable” cooking pouches and
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
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
-Do not use a microwave browning dish on
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers
should be at least 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.
the shelf. The shelf could overhea~, Use of
the shelf with the Automatic Cooking feature
is not recommended.
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elf-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 build-up.
● Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If shelves must be handled
when hot, do
rw( let pot holders contact oven units.
● 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 the
oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
● Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
– If overheated, they can catch on 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. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the
inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle
is used.
c Be sure to wipe up excess spillage 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 pan can catch on fire the next time you use
the pan.
Surface Cooking Units:
● Use proper pan size-This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size.
Select cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized cookwa,e will expose a
portion of the surfac~ unit to direct Coi.tad and
may result in ignition of clothing, Proper
relationship of cookware to the surface unit will
also
impiove efficiency.
● Be sure the drip pans and the duct are
not covered and are in place. Their absence
during cooking could damage cooking center
parts and wiring.
s Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this book. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the cooking center.
● Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
containers are suitable for cooktop service;
others may break because of the sudden change
in temperature.
● To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of
the cooktop without extending over nearby
surface units.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
c Always turn the surface units to OFF before
removing the cookware.
● Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or .
MED HI heat settings.
● To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at the OFF position and all coils
are cool before attempting to remove the unit.
● Do not immerse or soak the removable surface
units.
Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not ‘
self-clean the surface units in the oven.
● Never clean the cooktop surface when it
is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
wet cloths could cause steam burns if used on a
hot surface.
“ When flaming foods are under the hood,
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
● 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 the sides
of the pan.
● Use little 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.
Exhaust System
● Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
● Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
to buildup on the hood or in the filter.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

our 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’
tlooring, 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 I/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 LISC of’ a nutdriver.
To remove the drawer, pLIll the drawer straight out and lift over the
~~Ll ide stops.
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To replace the drawer, lift over the guide stops and slide drawer into place.
WHEN POWER IS CONNECTED TO COOKING CENTER
The panel displays all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappew and “RESET” appears in the display. Press the CLOCK pad and
se{ [he clock, and then press the START pad.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs
and you must reset the clock.
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