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GE Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
31-9173
Advantium 240
Technical Service Guide
JULY 2008
GE Consumer & Industrial
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CUSTOM
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CONV
BAKE
WARM
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DEFROST
OVEN LIGHT
EXPRESS
REHEAT
START
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BACK
POWER
HELP
OPIONS
FAVORITE
RECIPES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing
this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test
purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the
necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2008
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in any form without written permission from the General Electric Company.
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PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.
A. DO NOT OPERATE OR ALLOW THE OVEN TO BE OPERATED WITH THE
DOOR OPEN.
B. IF THE OVEN OPERATES WITH THE DOOR OPEN, INSTRUCT THE USER
NOT TO OPERATE THE OVEN AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER
IMMEDIATELY.
C. MAKE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CHECKS ON ALL OVENS TO BE
SERVICED BEFORE ACTIVATING THE MAGNETRON OR OTHER
MICROWAVE SOURCE, AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY:
1. INTERLOCK OPERATION.
2. PROPER DOOR CLOSING.
3. SEAL AND SEALING SURFACES (ARCING, WEAR AND OTHER
DAMAGE).
4. DAMAGE TO OR LOOSENING OF HINGES AND LATCHES.
5. EVIDENCE OF DROPPING OR ABUSE.
D. BEFORE TURNING ON MICROWAVE POWER FOR ANY TEST OR
INSPECTION WITHIN THE MICROWAVE GENERATING COMPARTMENTS,
CHECK THE MAGNETRON, WAVE GUIDE OR TRANSMISSION LINE AND
CAVITY FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT, INTEGRITY AND CONNECTIONS.
E. ANY DEFECTIVE OR MISADJUSTED COMPONENTS IN THE INTERLOCK
MONITOR, DOOR SEAL AND MICROWAVE GENERATION AND
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR
ADJUSTED BY PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE THE
OVEN IS RELEASED TO THE OWNER.
F. A MICROWAVE LEAKAGE CHECK TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE
FEDERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON
EACH OVEN PRIOR TO RELEASE TO THE OWNER.
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Table of Contents
Capacitor and Diode .......................................................................................................................................................33
Cavity Light..........................................................................................................................................................................30
Circulation Blower Assembly.......................................................................................................................................36
Component Access Chart ............................................................................................................................................23
Component Locator Views...........................................................................................................................................17
Components........................................................................................................................................................................23
Control Boards and Panel Connections .................................................................................................................20
Control Features............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Control Panel Assembly.................................................................................................................................................26
Convection Heater Assembly and Thermistor....................................................................................................41
Damper Assembly............................................................................................................................................................35
Demo Mode.........................................................................................................................................................................15
Diagnostics and Service Information......................................................................................................................47
Door Assembly...................................................................................................................................................................25
High Voltage Transformer............................................................................................................................................33
Humidity Sensor................................................................................................................................................................43
Installation ...........................................................................................................................................................................16
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left and Right Door Switch Assemblies..................................................................................................................44
Lower Heater Assembly ................................................................................................................................................40
Low Voltage Transformer .............................................................................................................................................29
Magnetron and Magnetron TCO................................................................................................................................34
Microwave Leak Test.......................................................................................................................................................48
Noise Filter ...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Noise Filter Fuse ...............................................................................................................................................................31
Nomenclature .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Oven Removal / Partial Removal...............................................................................................................................24
Proof Feature......................................................................................................................................................................14
Schematics and Wiring Diagrams............................................................................................................................51
Sensor & Keypanel Failure Detection......................................................................................................................48
Service Test Mode.............................................................................................................................................................49
Speed Cook System.........................................................................................................................................................10
Standard Test Load..........................................................................................................................................................48
Surge Filter...........................................................................................................................................................................32
Surge Filter Fuses..............................................................................................................................................................32
Turntable Motor.................................................................................................................................................................43
Upper Heater Assembly ................................................................................................................................................38
Upper Heaters, Convection, and Oven Cavity TCOs.........................................................................................37
Vent Motor Assembly......................................................................................................................................................38
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................53
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Feature Pack
Designates Features - the higher
the number, the more features.
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Brand
P = GE Profil e
Z = Monogram
Configuration
B = Wall Oven
C = Monogram Wall Oven
Product Color
BB = Black
SS = Stainless Steel
WW = White
Model Year Designator
Model Number
The nomenclature plate is located
on the inside door frame.
The mini-manual is located behind
the small access panel on the right
side of the oven.
Nomenclature
Nomenclature
The letter designating
the year repeats every
12 years.
Example:
T - 1974
T - 1986
T - 1998
Serial Number
The first two characters of the serial number
identify the month and year of manufacture.
Example: AR123456S = January, 2008
A- JAN 2008 - R
D - FEB 2007 - M
F - MAR 2006 - L
G - APR 2005 - H
H - MAY 2004 - G
L - JUN 2003 - F
M - JUL 2002 - D
R - AUG 2001 - A
S - SEP 2000 - Z
T - OCT 1999 - V
V - NOV 1998 - T
Z - DEC 1997 - S
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Introduction
The new Advantium oven uses breakthrough Speedcook technology to harness the power of light. The
Advantium oven cooks the outside of foods much like conventional radiant heat, while also penetrating the
surface so the inside cooks simultaneously. While halogen light is the primary source of power, a convection
system and ceramic heater assist in the cooking, with a "microwave boost” added in some cooking
algorithms. Foods cook evenly and fast, retaining their natural moisture.
Features and Benefits
Speedcook Oven - Delivers oven quality food up to four times faster than a conventional oven. No
preheating required.
True European Convection Oven - 1500-watt convection oven mode bakes and roasts at temperatures
ranging from 250 to 450°F.
Sensor Microwave Oven - 950-watt sensor microwave oven mode automatically delivers perfect cooking
results.
Warming Oven - Keeps prepared foods warm and fresh, and retains perfect moistness and crispness.
Proof Feature - Specialized mode allows dough to rise quickly.
16-in. Turntable - Removable metal and glass trays easily handle large casserole dishes.
Rounded Rear Wall - Allows complete turntable rotation of 9-in. x 13-in. casserole dish for even cooking.
Installation Flexibility - Fits either a 27-in. or 30-in. wall oven cabinet (installation kit included).
Preprogrammed Recipes - Provide quick and easy programming of over 175 Speedcook food selections.
Favorite Recipes - User can program up to 30 favorite recipes.
Multi-Level Cooking - Removable rack allows cooking of multiple dishes at once.
SPEED
COOK
CUSTOM
SPEED COOK
CONV
BAKE
WARM
COOK
DEFROST
OVEN LIGHT
EXPRESS
REHEAT
START
CLEAR
LOCK/UNLOCK
HOLD 5 SECONDS
BACK
POWER
HELP
OPIONS
FAVORITE
RECIPES
TIMER
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PAUSE
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Turntable
The turntable must always be in
place, on the oven floor, for all
cooking. Be sure the turntable is
seated securely over the spindle
in the center of the oven with the
marked side facing up.
Metal Tray or Metal Grill Tray
Put food directly on the metal tray or
metal grill tray and place on the
turntable when using the speedcook,
broil, toast, warm and convection bake
features.
Wire Oven Rack
Put food directly on the metal tray or
in an oven-safe dish on the wire oven
rack only when convection baking on
two levels.
Clear Glass Tray
Place on turntable when using microwave
features. Place food or microwave-safe
cookware directly on tray.
Upper Halogen Lamps
Two 1200W halogen lamps cook food
from above in speedcook, broil and toast.
Window
Allows cooking to be viewed while
keeping microwaves confined in
the oven.
Door Handle
Pull to open the door.
Door Latches
The door must be securely latched fo
the oven to operate.
Lower Ceramic Heater
One 500W ceramic heater cooks foo
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from the bottom in speedcook, broil
and toast.
Control Panel
The pads used to operate the oven
are located on the control panel.
Rear Convection System
One 1500W heating element cooks
food with a convection fan circulatin
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the hot air throughout the cavity in
speedcook, broil, convection bake,
toast and warm.
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Control Features
With your Advantium oven, you can cook with high-intensity halogen lights, ceramic heaters, convection heating
element, and/or conventional microwave energy.
SPEEDCOOK/Repeat Last
Press this pad to access the pre-set
speedcook menu. Press and hold for
3 seconds to repeat the last cooking
selection.
CONVECTION BAKE/BROIL
Press this pad to convection bake, broil
or toast.
CUSTOM SPEEDCOOK
Press this pad to set your own
speedcook program.
WARM/PROOF
Select WARM to keep hot, cooked
foods at serving temperature.
Select PROOF to create a warm
environment useful for raising
yeast-leavened products.
COOK (Microwave)
Press this pad to microwave food.
EXPRESS (Microwave)
Press for 30 seconds of microwave
cooking time. Each time the pad
is pressed an additional 30 seconds is
added to the remaining cooking time.
The oven starts immediately.
DEFROST (Microwave)/OVEN LIGHT
Press this pad to defrost frozen foods,
soften or melt. While cooking, press
this pad to light the cavity for 4
seconds.
REHEAT (Microwave)
Press this pad to reheat previously
cooked foods, a plate of leftovers or
beverages.
FAVORITE RECIPES
Press this pad to add, edit (change) or
remove a reci
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TIMER
Press this pad to set the minute timer.
Display
Shows and instructs the use of all
features on the oven.
SELECTOR DIAL–Turn to select, press
to enter First turn, then press the dial
to make option, food, power level or
temperature selections. Also use the
dial to increase (turn clockwise) or
decrease (turn counterclockwise)
cooking times.
START/PAUSE
Press this pad to start or pause any
cooking function.
CLEAR/OFF
Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
programs except the control lock,
clock and timer.
BACK
Press this pad to step back one or
more levels in the program process.
HELP
Press this pad to find out more about
your oven’s features.
POWER/TEMP
During cooking, press this pad
and turn/press the selector dial
to change the microwave power
level, the convection bake temperature
or the speedcook power levels.
OPTIONS
Press this pad to set the Clock
and access the Beeper Volume, Auto
Recipe Convert, Clock Display ON/OFF,
Display Scroll Speed, Delay Start and
Reminder features.
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Cooking Times
When Speedcooking preprogrammed foods, you
may see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display
several seconds after you press START/ PAUSE. The
oven automatically senses the electrical voltage
level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up
or down for proper cooking.
Oven Heat
No preheating time is required during Speedcook
cycles. The oven begins cooking immediately.
The door and inside of the oven will be very hot. Use
caution when opening the door and removing food.
Be cautious of steam or vapor that may escape
from around the door.
Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper,
plastic, or foil when Speedcooking.
When cooking for an extended period of time, the
oven may automatically reduce the power levels to
maintain the appropriate level of oven heat.
Sounds
Clicks and a fan blowing are normal sounds
during cooking. The electronic control is turning
components on and off.
Interference
TV/radio interference might be noticed while using
the microwave, similar to the interference caused
by other small appliances. It does not indicate a
problem with the microwave. Move the radio or TV
as far away from the microwave as possible, or
check the position of the TV/radio antenna.
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Lights
When the oven is on, light may be visible around the
door or outer case.
The halogen lights will dim and cycle on and off
during a Speedcook cycle, sometimes even at full
power levels. This is normal. The oven senses the
heat level and adjusts automatically.
The oven cavity light will not come on during any
cooking cycle but will come on whenever the door
is opened. To view food while cooking, press the
DEFROST pad, then the inner halogen heater will
light the oven cavity for 4 seconds.
Cooling Fans
The fans will be on during cooking. At the end of
cooking, the fans may continue to run for a short
time to cool internal components. The fans will
automatically shut off when the internal parts of the
oven have cooled. The oven vent will emit warm air
while the oven is on.
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Speed Cook System
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Halogen Lamp and Ceramic Heaters
Two 1200-watt halogen bulbs cook food from above.•
One 500-watt ceramic heater cooks food from below.•
Rear Convection Heat Element
A 1500-watt convection element operates when using convection bake.•
The 1500-watt convection element is automatically added with certain foods.•
Microwave
A microwave “boost” is automatically added with certain foods.•
The oven can also be used as a 950-watt microwave oven.•
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