GE JTP85 User manual

GE Appliances
Part No. 164D3333P098 Pub. No. 49-8862 12-97 CG
Cooking Center
Microwave
JTP85
Owner’s Manual
The electrical output of the
microwave oven in this cooking
center is 900 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
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 not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
■Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
■The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
■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:
■door (bent)
■hinges and latches (broken or
loosened)
■door seals and sealing surfaces.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns,
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. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This cooking center is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
■Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
■Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
■Be sure the cooking 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 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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
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■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 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 manual.
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 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
an area where appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
■Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or
hang on the door. They could damage
the cooking center and cause severe
personal injury.
■
CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above an
oven; children climbing on the oven to
reach items could be seriously injured.
■Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the cooking center.
■Wear proper clothing. Loose fitting or
hanging garments should never be worn
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
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth. Such cloths can
catch fire on a hot element.
■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 flammable material in an oven
or near the cooking center.
■Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
■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.
■Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the cooking center.
■Do not touch heating elements or 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 any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first.
■Potentially hot surfaces include 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.
■Do not use water on grease fires. 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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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.
WARNING!
WHEN COOKING PORK…
Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave
Energy” section in this manual.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
■Do not over-cook 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 containers before placing bags
in oven.
■Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
■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 over-cook 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 any time—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.
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 baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is
thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute
the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent
scalding when warming formula or breast
milk. The container may feel cooler than
the milk really is. Always test the milk
before feeding the baby.
■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.
■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.
■As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
MICROWAVE OVEN

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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does
not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled
“suitable for microwaving.”
■If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-
safe, use this test: Place in the oven both
the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—
set the measuring cup either in or next to
the dish. Microwave 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.
■If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in
microwave ovens.
■Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed
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.
■Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of 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 metal
cookware should not be used in a
microwave oven. Electrical shock or
fire could occur.
■While paper plates may be used for timed
cooking and defrosting, do not use them
with Auto Sensor cooking. Use microwave-
safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover
with plastic wrap.
■Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
■“Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they
are not, plastic could burst during or
immediately after cooking, possibly
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.
■Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4²high; remove the top foil cover
and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at
least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
■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 over-cooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to short
periods of over-cooking. In longer
exposures to over-cooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
■
Follow these guidelines:
■Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
■Do not microwave empty containers.
■Do not permit children to use
plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFFpad and correct the problem.
WARNING!
ARCING
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point.
They can actually get super heated and not bubble at all.
Super heated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2
minutes per cup.
After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or
putting anything into it.
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, we
recommend the following: before removing
the container from the oven:
■Allow the container to stand in the oven for
30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off.
■Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
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 used in the microwave.
SUPER HEATED WATER
■Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
■Light reflection around the door or the
outer case.
■Dimming of the oven light and change
in the blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other than high.
■The microwave fan may operate with both
ovens off. It is cooling the control and will
turn itself off.
■Some TV-radio interference might be
noticed while using your microwave oven.
It’s similar to the interference caused by
other small appliances and does not
indicate a problem with your oven.
■A dull thumping sound while the oven
is operating.
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■ Stand away from the oven when opening
the oven door. 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 unobstructed.
■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
■ Keep the cooking center clean and free of
accumulations of grease or spillovers,
which may ignite.
■ 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 the heating elements.
■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
■ Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.
■ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can catch on fire.
■ Do not use the oven for a storage 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 the broiler pan
out of the oven and clean it. Leftover
grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next
time you use the pan.
■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
or near your oven.
■ Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Manual.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or 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.
■Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the probe, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.
■Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting a self-cleaning cycle.
■If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn the oven off and disconnect the
power supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
■Listen for a fan— a fan noise should be
heard sometime during the cleaning
cycle. If not, call for service before self-
cleaning again.
SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN
Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Information
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . 2, 3
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . 2, 4–6
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . . 7
Operating Instructions
Using the Microwave Oven 9–16
Microwave Control Panel . . . . .9
Auto Sensor Controls . . . 14–16
Lower Oven Control Panel . . . 17
Using the Lower Oven . . .17–26
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . 24
Care and Cleaning
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven 25, 26
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . .29
Oven Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting Tips
Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 30–32
Customer Service
Product Registration . . . . . . . 33
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Service Telephone
Numbers . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Congratulations!
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.
Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are
committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s
Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.
Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your cooking center.
That’s important, because your new cooking center will be part of your family for
many years. And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.
We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will
continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your cooking center properly. Just a little preventive care on your
part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your
cooking center.
You’ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call
For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips
first, you may not need to call for service at all.
READ THIS MANUAL
GE & You, A Service Partnership.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Write the model and serial numbers here:
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You can find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side.
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.
Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under
the warranty.
IMPORTANT!
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.
This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.
Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.
If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us, stating
model and serial numbers. Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service,
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE
Answer Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Using the microwave oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings
Display
Displays the time during cooking functions,
the power level being used, the Auto Codes,
the Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking
mode and instructions. The display is blank
when the microwave oven is not in use.
NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in
minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On
the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1:30 is
one hour, 30 minutes).
AUTO SENSOR CONTROLS
The top row of pads lists specific items you
may choose to heat or cook.
REHEAT
Use when foods need a quick warm up.
CANNED VEGETABLES
Use when cooking canned vegetables.
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Use when cooking frozen vegetables.
FRESH VEGETABLES
Use when cooking fresh vegetables.
POTATOES
Use when cooking whole potatoes.
FISH FILLETS
Use when cooking fish fillets.
CHICKEN PIECES
Use when cooking chicken pieces.
MORE/LESS
Press to add or subtract time from the
automatic time set by the sensor.
POPCORN
Press to pop popcorn.
ADD 30 SEC
Each time you press this pad the set time is
increased 30 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
time by using the number pads.
CLEAR/OFF
Press once to interrupt or change a
function. Press twice to clear the display.
Number Pads
Press these pads to set the exact amount of
time you want to cook for. For example; if
you press the 1, 2 and 5 pads, you have set 1
minute and 25 seconds.
START
After all selections are made, press this pad
to start the oven. The START pad must be
pressed to turn on any function.
KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds. Press the number pads to
set the time. Press START. Press CLEAR/OFF
twice to clear the display. Does not turn on
microwave energy. This timer cannot be
used while the microwave is being used.
Use the lower oven timer.
AUTO DEFROST 1 LB/1 OZ
Use to set the exact weight of the foods you
need to defrost.
CONTROL LOCKOUT: The control can be locked so the
touch pads cannot be activated when pressed. Press START
3 times to activate the control lockout feature. To turn this
feature off press CLEAR/OFF 3 times.
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Using the microwave oven control and timer.
The microwave oven fan operates during microwave cooking and is also used to cool the control. Heat from the
lower oven, along with heat from the microwave oven, may also cause the fan to operate. The fan may operate
with both ovens off and will turn itself off.
To Set the Timer
The timer serves three functions; a
kitchen timer, sets a delay start time and
sets a hold or standing time.
You may program the microwave timer
to time cooking or other household
activities for up to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. The timer does not turn on
microwave energy.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
time. For example, to enter 2
minutes and 45 seconds, press
2, 4 and 5 in that order.
If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR/OFF
pad once, then press the KITCHEN TIMER
MIN/SEC pad to begin again.
Press the START pad.
You will see the countdown in the display.
The CLEAR/OFF pad can be pressed once
to stop the countdown and a second time
to clear the display.
When time is up, the oven control signals.
The display shows Enjoy your meal and
then goes blank.
NOTE: The minute/second timer is independent
of all the other functions and it does not control
the oven.
Power Level
By using POWERLEVEL you can change the
power level for cooking and defrosting. Most
cooking uses Power Level High but you may
choose the level you prefer.
To cook by a power level:
Press the POWER LEVEL pad from 1 to
6 times depending on the level you
require. See the Power Level Chart.
Press the number pads to set the
length of cooking time.
Press the START pad.
Power Level Chart
Press Power Level %Power
Once HIGH 100%
Twice DEFROST 30%
3 times MEDIUM HIGH 70%
4 times MEDIUM 55%
5 times MEDIUM LOW 30%
6 times LOW 10%
Using a Holding Time
The KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC pad can
also be used to set a holding time between
microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from one second up
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding
or standing time may be found in some
recipes or cookbooks.
Add 30 Seconds
The ADD 30 SECONDS pad provides a
convenient way to extend cooking time
by 30 seconds while the oven timer is
counting down. It will add 30 seconds
to the time shown each time the pad
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Using the timed microwave features for cooking.
Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place.
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 temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
The microwave oven will turn on immediately and
cook for a specific length of time.
Press the number pads to set the
length of cooking time.
Press the START pad.
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
You can set the microwave control to delay start
the oven to cook for a specific length of time.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired amount of delayed time.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad to select
the desired power level.
Press the number pads to set the
desired length of cooking time.
Press the START pad. The control
will signal and the display will show
Enjoy your meal when the program
is complete.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad once to
stop the function or twice to clear
the display.
NOTE:
■ Delay Start cannot be programmed with any
Auto Sensor Control function.
■ If the oven door is opened during the delayed
portion of the program, the timer will continue
to count down. The door must be closed before
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Using the timed microwave features for defrosting.
Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place.
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 defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
How to Set Your Own Defrost Time
Even though your new control is equipped with
AUTO DEFROST, you also have the option of
setting your own defrost time.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice.
The display will show DEFROST.
Press the number pads to set the
defrost time. For example: Press 5, 0,
0 to set 5 minutes.
Press the START pad.
NOTE:
■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit, pierced or vented after
foods have partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
■ Prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted
and microwaved. If foods are in a foil container,
transfer them to a microwave-safe dish.
■ For even defrosting, some foods need to
be broken apart or separated during the
defrosting time.
How to Set a Timed Combination Defrost and Cooking Time
Press the POWER LEVEL pad twice.
Press the number pads to set the
defrost time.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad to set the
power level you desire.
Press the number pads to set the
length of cooking time.
Press the START pad.
You can press the POWER LEVEL pad during
cooking to see which function is in process.

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Timed Defrosting Chart
Food Defrost Time (min. per pound) Comments
Fish Fillets 6 to 8 minutes Turn the fillets over and rearrange halfway through the
defrosting time.
Shrimp 8 to 10 minutes Break apart halfway through the defrosting time. Remove
defrosted shrimp.
Scallops 14 to 16 minutes Break apart halfway through defrosting time. Remove
defrosted scallops.
Chops 8 to 10 minutes Separate, turn over and rearrange halfway through
defrosting time.
Chicken 8 to 10 minutes Separate halfway through defrosting time.
pieces
How to Set a Timed Combination Defrost, Hold and Cooking Time
Press the POWER LEVEL pad until the
display shows DEFROST.
Press the number pads to set the
length of defrosting time.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC
pad.
Press the number pads to set the
length of holding time.
Press the POWER LEVEL pad to set the
power level you desire.
Press the number pads to set the
length of cooking time.
Press the START pad.
You can press the POWER LEVEL pad during
cooking to see which function is in process.

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Using the microwave auto sensor controls.
Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place.
How to Set Your Microwave Using the Auto Sensor Controls
The Auto Sensor Controls allow you to
cook most of your favorite foods without
having to select cooking times and power
levels. By using the Auto Sensor Controls,
REHEAT, AUTO DEFROST and POPCORN
pads, your microwave does all the work
for you.
The Auto Sensor Controls work by
detecting a build-up of steam on the
sensor. As foods cook steam is produced.
When the steam is detected by the sensor,
the oven automatically calculates the
remaining cooking time. This method
takes all the guesswork out of cooking.
When the foods have cooked, the control
automatically shuts off the oven.
Press the desired Auto Sensor food
pad.
Press the START pad.
Keep the microwave oven door closed.
Do not open the microwave oven door
while AUTO is displayed. Steam escaping
from the oven can affect cooking
performance. If the door is opened, close
the door and press the START pad
immediately.
When cooking is finished press the
CLEAR/OFF pad twice.
NOTE:
■ When using the Auto Sensor Controls the oven
door should not be opened for longer than one
minute. Opening the door may cause inaccurate
cooking results. The oven door may be opened
to stir, turn or add foods when cooking time
begins to count down in the display.
■ The room temperature should not be above
95°F. when using the Auto Sensor Controls.
■ Do not use the Auto Sensor Controls for foods
that are less than 4 ounces. Foods less than
4 ounces should be cooked by power and
time only.
■ When using the Auto Sensor Controls, make
sure the glass tray in the oven is dry to assure
the best cooking results.
■ For proper cooking results, be sure to cover
foods completely with vented plastic wrap
(except potatoes). Do not cover potatoes. Place
foods in a casserole dish with a properly fitting
lid that does not seal. DO NOT use plastic
snap-on lids.
Auto Sensor Cooking Chart
Food Pad Amount Comments
CANNED VEGETABLES 10 ounces Vegetables should be at room temperature. When the remaining
cooking time appears in the display, open the door and stir the food.
FROZEN VEGETABLES 10 to 28 ounces Cover the vegetables with plastic wrap or a lid that is vented on one
corner. Do not use vegetables frozen with butter or sauce.
FRESH VEGETABLES 1/2 to 2 lbs. Cover the vegetables with a lid or plastic wrap that is vented on
before peeling, one corner.
trimming, etc.
POTATOES 1 to 4 Whole potatoes must be pierced several times before cooking. Place
8 to 9 ounce whole potatoes on a microwave-safe dish. Do not cover potatoes.
potatoes
FISH FILLETS 1/2 to 2 lbs. Place fish fillets in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish. Cover
the dish with plastic wrap that is vented on one corner. When time
appears in the display, rearrange fillets.
CHICKEN PIECES 1/2 to 3 lbs. Cover chicken pieces with plastic wrap that is vented on one corner.
When time appears in the display, rearrange chicken pieces.

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Using Auto Sensor Popcorn
Set the desired weight of the
prepackaged microwave popcorn
using the chart below.
Press the POPCORN pad: Weight
Once 3.5 oz.
Twice 3.0 oz.
3 times 1.75 oz.
CAUTION: If prepackaged popcorn is of a
different weight, do not use the popcorn setting, or
inadequate popping or a fire may occur. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions.
After making your selection, press
the START pad.
NOTE:
■ Use prepackaged, room temperature
microwave popcorn. Follow the manufacturer’s
directions.
■ Pop only one bag at a time.
■ After popping, open the bag carefully; popcorn
and steam are extremely hot.
■ Do not reheat unpopped kernels or reuse
the bag.
■ Never leave the microwave unattended when
popping popcorn.
Using Auto Sensor Reheat
Use Auto Sensor Reheat when foods
need a quick warm-up. The reheat
feature reheats one to three servings of
previously cooked foods. To use this
feature:
Press the REHEAT pad.
Press the START pad.
The sensor will detect the steam from
the foods and adjust the power level
and heating time for you.
NOTE:
■ Do not reheat bread and pastry products. Use
manual power and time.
■ Do not reheat raw or uncooked food.
■ You cannot use Auto Sensor Reheat if the
microwave oven cavity is warm. The display
will let you know if the cavity is too warm
for the sensor to work properly. You can still
time cook in the microwave by choosing your
own cooking time instead of using Auto
Sensor Reheat.
■ Do not reheat beverages.
■ Do not reheat frozen foods.
For best results when using Auto Sensor
Reheat follow these recommendations:
■ Follow the directions given in the recipes. Use
the proper container.
■ Foods should always be covered loosely but
completely. Use a casserole lid which does not
seal or vented plastic wrap. DO NOT USE ANY
SNAP CLOSING LIDS.
■ When covering dishes with plastic wrap,
securely mold the wrap around the sides of the
dish and then vent one corner or side. Bones
should not pierce through the wrap. Large
dishes may need two overlapping pieces of
vented plastic wrap.
■ CAUTION: Steam builds under plastic wrap
and lids. Use caution when removing them
from the containers. It is best to remove the
wrap or lid from the side away from you to first
release the steam.
■ All foods must be previously cooked and must
be at room temperature or refrigerator
temperature.
■ Foods weighing less than 4 ounces and more
than 32 ounces should be reheated by power
and time only.
■ Foods should have a covered standing time of
3 to 5 minutes.
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Using the microwave auto sensor controls.
Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place.
Conversion Chart for Auto Sensor Defrost
Ounces Hundredths of a Pound
0 0–.05
1–2 .06–.15
3–4 .16–.25
5 .26–.35
6–7 .36–.45
Ounces Hundredths of a Pound
8 .46–.55
9–10 .56–.65
11–12 .66–.75
13 .76–.85
14–15 .86–.95
Using the More/Less Pad
After using Auto Sensor Cooking a few
times, you may decide you would prefer
your foods cooked for more or less time.
The preprogrammed Auto Sensor
cooking time can be adjusted using the
MORE/LESS pad. If you are satisfied with
the cooking results using only the Auto
Sensor Controls you will not need to use
the MORE/LESS pad.
To use the MORE/LESS pad:
Press the desired Auto Sensor
food pad.
Press the MORE/LESS pad once for
more cooking time or twice for less
cooking time.
Using Auto Sensor Defrost
The AUTO DEFROST pad allows you to defrost
meat, poultry and seafood by weight using the
auto sensor of your microwave oven. When you
set the exact weight of the foods the sensor
automatically sets just the right defrost time and
changes the power levels during defrosting to
give even results.
After auto defrosting, meat needs to
stand in order to let the inside defrost.
You may take the food out of the oven
during this standing time.
You must set the weight of foods by
pounds and ounces.
Press 1 LB to set the pound weight.
Each time the pad is pressed the
weight increases by 1 pound.
Press 1 OZ to set the ounces
you need.
During auto defrosting, the control will beep to
let you know when to turn foods.
General Information On Auto Sensor Defrost
The shape and size of food will determine
the maximum weight the oven can
accommodate. The recommended
maximum weight is:
■ 4 lbs. for meats
■ 6 lbs. for poultry
■ 3 lbs. for seafood
The standing time or power level may be
programmed after the AUTO DEFROST
pad is pressed. Set a standing time or
power level and then press the START
pad. After the Auto Defrost function is
finished the standing time or power level
will automatically follow.
For successful defrosting, meats should
be packaged properly for freezing. Freeze
meats, poultry and fish in packages with
only 1 or 2 layers of food. To aid in
separating layers, place two pieces of wax
paper between layers. Package in heavy-
duty plastic wraps, bags or freezer paper.
Meats packaged in grocery stores are
labeled with weight in pounds and
hundredths of a pound. You will need to
convert this weight into ounces.
Place roasts and whole poultry on a
microwave-safe rack in a microwave-safe
dish in the oven. Check food for warm
spots halfway through defrosting, and
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Using the lower oven controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Lower Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self-
cleaning mode and the times set for the
timer on automatic oven operations.
NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in
minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On
the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1:30 is
one hour, 30 minutes).
If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and
the oven control signals, this indicates a function
error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to
cool for one hour. Put the oven back into operation. If the
function error code repeats, disconnect the power to the
oven and call for service.
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power failure. Reset the clock.
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation when
the power outage occurred, the clock and all
programmed functions must be reset.
The time of day will flash in the display when the
oven is first turned on.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press this pad to select the broil function.
BAKE Pad
Press this pad to select the bake function.
OVEN LIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn the oven light on
or off.
SELF CLEAN Pad
Press this pad to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Using the self-cleaning
lower oven section.
CLEAR/OFF Pad
Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requiring numbers
such as the time of day on the clock,
the timer, the oven temperature, the
internal food temperature, the start time
and length of operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.
START Pad
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad
Press this pad to select the timer feature.
CLOCK Pad
Press this pad before setting the clock.
DELAY START Pad
Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF
CLEAN pads to set the oven to start and
stop automatically at a time you set.
COOKING TIME Pad
Press this pad and then press the number
pads to set the amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
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Special features of your lower oven control.
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and
how you may activate them.
The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day clock. They remain in
the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, press the START pad. The special features will remain in memory after a
power failure.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the
oven on, the control will automatically turn off the
oven after 12 hours during baking functions or
after 3 hours during a broil function.
If you wish to turn off this feature, follow
the steps below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the DELAY START pad. The
display will show 12 shdn (12 hour
shut-off). Press the DELAY START
pad again and the display will show
no shdn (no shut-off).
Press the START pad to activate the
no shut-off 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 F (Fahrenheit).
Press the BROIL HI/LO pad again. The
display will show C (Centigrade).
Press the START pad.
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock down the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The
display will show LOC OFF.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad again.
The display will show LOC ON.
Press the START pad to activate
the control lockout feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.
When this feature is on and the touch
pads are pressed the control will beep
and the display will show LOC.
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect
the CLOCK, KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF and OVEN
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Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6
second beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
pad. The display shows CON BEEP
(continuous beep). Press the
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad
again. The display shows BEEP.
(This cancels the one beep every
6 seconds.)
Press the START pad.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock.
If you would prefer to have a 24 hour
military time clock or black-out the clock
display, follow the steps below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the CLOCK pad once. The
display will show 12 hr. If this is
the choice you want, press the
START pad.
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 new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after
the cooking function is finished.
To activate this feature, follow the steps
below.
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads
at the same time for 3 seconds until
the display shows SF.
Press the COOKING TIME pad.
The display will show Hld OFF.
Press the COOKING TIME pad again
to activate the feature. The display
will show Hld ON.
Press the START pad to activate
the cook and hold feature and
leave the control set in this special
features mode.

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Using the lower oven.
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Before you begin…
The shelves have stop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they will
stop before coming completely out, and
will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the shelf out to the bump on the
shelf support.
To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, place the end of the shelf
(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up the
front and push the shelf in.
The lower oven has 7 shelf positions.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
Press the BAKE pad.
Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.
Press the START pad.
Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE: A cooling fan may automatically turn on
and off to cool internal parts. This is normal, and
the fan may continue to run even after the oven is
turned off.
Type of Food Shelf Position
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet) C or D
Angel food cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, C or D
cookies, cupcakes, layer
cakes, pies
Casseroles C or D
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating is necessary for
good results when baking cakes, cookies,
pastry and breads.
For ovens without a preheat indicator light or
tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking pans
are centered in the oven as much as
possible. Pans should not touch each
other or the walls of the oven. If you need
to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 11⁄2²between pans, from
the front, back and sides of the wall.
Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Aluminum foil may also be used to catch a
spillover.
Never entirely cover a shelf with
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
shelf several inches below the food.
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.