GEAppliances JHP69GN Use And Care Manual

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Aluminum Foil .......................5, 7,34,36-38

Electronic Control Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Lower Oven ......................................29-4 1

Baking ............................................3 1-34

Broiling ............................................3 7,38

Controls

..............................................30

Roasting ..............................................35. 36

Self-Cleaning Oven ...........................39

Shelves .................................29. 33, 35,39

Timed Baking ..............................3 1,32

Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-26

Automatic Cooking ..........................22-25

Automatic Defrosting ......................20, 21

Automatic Roasting ..........................l8, 19

Automatic Simmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

Cooking By Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cooking by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Defrosting by Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18

Surface Cooking ...................................27, 28

Controls

............................................27

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P roblem Solver .......................49, 50

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................30

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Page 1: Microwave Cooking Center
Microwave Cooking Center P roblem Solver .......49, 50 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself ..........30 More questions ?...cail Operating Instructions, Tips GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000...
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
HELP US HELP YOU... – Before using your cooking center, read Be sure your cooking center is registered. this book carefully. It is important that we, the manufacturer, know the location of your cooking center should a need occur It is intended to help you operate and maintain your for adjustments.
Page 3 Before performing any service, DISCONNECT THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION Enforcement Act requires the Governor of PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR California to publish a list of substances known to SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) — Use only dry pot holders—moist or Do not touch the surface or oven units or the damp pot holders on hot surfaces may interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let be hot enough to burn even though they are dark pot holders touch hot surface units.
Page 5 Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS egg mixtures. TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section. 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.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) — Do not use a thermometer in food you are Spontaneous boiling—Under certain , microwaving unless the thermomet~r is designed special circumstances, liquids may start or recommended for use in the microwave oven. to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
Page 7 Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the elf-Cleaning Lower Oven: broiler pan and other cookware. Stand away from the cooking center when If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn opening the oven door. The hot air or steam the oven OFF and disconnect the power supply. which escapes can cause burns to hands, face Have serviced by a qualified technician.
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Never leave the surface units unattended at Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat “. high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause greasy spillovers that may catch on fire. spillovers when food is added.
Page 9 When the floor covering ends at the front of the cooking center, the area that the cooking center will -ems, is heavy and can settle into soft floor rest on should be built up with plywood or similar coverings such as cushioned vinyl. When moving material to the same level or higher than the floor the cooking center on this type of flooring, use care.
Page 10 FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER —...
Page 11 Explained Feature Index on page on page Feature Index 5,26 17 Bake Unit (lower oven) May be 1 Microwave Oven Floor 4,44 lifted gently for wiping oven floor. 2 Microwave Oven Lamp 7,29, 18 Lower Oven Shelves 3 Receptacle for Probe 6, 18 33-35, with Stop Locks...
Page 12: Oven Control Panel
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL PANEL ENTER MICRO COOK DEF TIMER ROAST TEMP COOK :::;R DOOR STOP T WEIGHT LBS LATCHEO r, ?,,. .——.—. CONVENTIONAL BAKE STOP OVEN TIMER TIME TIME The clock must be set hcfore an} conventional oven 1.
Page 13 Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap lake sure all the cookware used. in your can be used to cover dishes in order to retain microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Page 14: Hold Time
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND TIMER (continued) Using a Holding Time The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook or the Auto...
Page 15 4. Press the START pad. When the cycle is completed, the oven control signals START and the oven automatically shuts off. advantages of a microwave oven. Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, 5. Turn the package over, close the door and repeat but you may change this for more flexibility.
Page 16: Cooking By Time
COOKING BY TIME – The time cooking’ feature allows you to select the 3. Select your cook time. Press 1, 2 and O to set cooking time. The oven shuts off automatically. Because automatic power level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most need to change the power level.
Page 17: Probe
switches the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the The Temperature Probe Temperature probes provided with The temperature probe is a food other products, such as those used thermometer that gauges the for ovens, are designed to internal temperature of your food;...
Page 18: Probe
AUTOMATIC ROASTING – Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should , to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto are reached.
Page 19 Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking. Approximate Time Food Final Tem~erature* Hold Minutes** Code (minutes per pound) Beef Tender Roast Rare 10-13 Medium 13–15 Well 15-17 5-1o Pork Loin Roast 14–17 Precooked Ham 115°F.
Page 20: Automatic Defrosting
AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see the Conversion Guide). Then press the START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes the power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
Page 21 RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary. Frankfurters, Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes Sausage pieces. Ground Meat Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes and break apart. Beef Patties Turn over.
Page 22: Automatic Cooking
AUTOMATIC COOKING The Auto Cook feature makes cooking your favorite foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food. NOTE: Use of the metal Double Duty’” shelf with Automatic Cooking is NOT recommended.
Page 23 Match the amount of food to the size of the Appropriate containers and coverings help assure container. Fill containers at least half full. good cooking results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and Always use microwave-safe containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
Page 24: Automatic Cooking Control Guide
AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE — Do not open the oven door during Auto cycle. The Add 1/4- 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables. door may be opened after the oven control signals Be sure the outside of container and the inside and the countdown time is displayed.
Page 25 4uto Cook Food Code Container Comments Meats and Seafood 8–20 Chicken pieces 12 x 8 x 2–in. min. Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters. lbs.) glass dish (Up to 12 x 8 x 2–in. 6–9 min. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, Fish fillets (1 lb.) glass dish venting one corner.
Page 26 HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY SHELF – The wire shelf is specifically designed for added ~ Use the shelf only when cooking food on capacity heating and reheating in your microwave 2 Ievels. Food microwaves best when placed oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated directly on the oven floor.
Page 27: Controls
Surface Cooking with Infinite Heat Controls At both OFF and HI positions, there is a slight niche so control “clicks” at those positions. The word HI marks the highest setting; the word WM marks the lowest setting. In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight “clicking” sounds during cooking, indicating heat settings selected are being maintained.
Page 28 SURFACE COOKING TIPS (continued) Deep Fat Frying Do not overfill cookware with fat that may spill over when adding food. Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch food frying at high temperatures. Keep range and hood clean from grease. Wok Cooking Do not use woks that have support rings.
Page 29: Before Using Your Oven
Before Using Your Oven 4. Keep this book handy so you can refer to it, 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to especially during the first weeks of using your set them properly. Read over the directions for the new cooking center.
Page 30: Controls
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Oven Controls The control knobs for the lower oven are marked OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP. The OVEN SET knob has settings for BAKE, TIME BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN and OFF. When you turn the knob to the desired setting, OVEN the proper heating units are then activated for that operation.
Page 31: Timed Baking
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system. It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven’s performance.
Page 32 (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Press the STOP TIME pad. Quick Reminder STOP TIME 1. Press the BAKE TIME pad. 2. Press the number pads. Press the number pads 7,0 and O to enter 7:00 to 3.
Page 33 NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside For best baking results, follow these suggestions: surfaces of the cooking center get hot too. Oven Shelves Arrange the oven Type of Food Shelf Position shelf or shelves in the desired locations Angel food cake while the oven is Biscuits or muffins...
Page 34: Baking 3
BAKING (continued) Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. Cookies When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Page 35 used for self-cleaning only. Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore. oven controls are set for BAKE or TIME BAKE.
Page 36: Roasting Guide
ROASTING (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A.
Page 37: Aluminum Foil
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil unit in the oven. You can broil in the upper or the lower oven. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled.
Page 38: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE — 5. When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty 1. Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes edges hang over the sides. These could soil the oven. with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded 6.
Page 39 3. Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame (A), Quick Reminder: under the front edge of the oven vent, the door I iner outside the door gasket and the front edge of the 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. oven cavity (about 1 inch into the oven).
Page 40 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) to Set the Oven for Cleaning 1. Turn the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to To begin cleaning immediately, press the START pad. The display shows CLEAN. The controls will snap into final position START when the CLEAN location is reached.
Page 41 Questions and Answers Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? correct time of’ day, can 1 still self-clean my o!-en? wipe out excessive soil might the enameled Yes. This is the s~)und 0[’ the A. Yes. the self’-clean cycle. the shelves may deep gr:.lj CO](M.
Page 42: Microwave Oven
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.
Page 43: Microwave Oven Lamp
Microwave oven Your shelf accessory is designed for use in the microwave oven only; do not use it in the lower oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.
Page 44 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door Lower oven Do not rub or clean the door gasket—the fiberglass The oven door is removable, material of the gasket has an extremely low but it is heavy. You may need resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting help removing and replacing the oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient door.
Page 45: Broiler Pan And Rack
Broiler Pan and Rack Lower oven After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.
Page 46 CARE AND CLEANING (continued) To replace a surface unit: Surface Units and Drip Pans Replace the drip pan into the recess in the To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up setting for a minute.
Page 47: Control Panel And Knobs
Removable Storage Drawer The storage drawer is a good place to store cookware and bakeware. Do not store plastics and flammable material in the drawer. Wipe with soap and water. Rinse well. Do not overload the storage drawer. If the drawer is Do not use cleansing powders or harsh abrasives too heavy, it may slip off the track when opened.
Page 48: Cooktop Surface Light
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lower Oven Light Bulb The light bulb is located on the back wall of the oven. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or unplug the range from the electrical outlet. Let the bulb cool completely before removing it.
Page 49 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “ERROR’’APPEARS When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less IN THE DISPLAY than 80°F. or more than 199”F. Door opened during the Auto cycle of Auto Cook function. Close the door and press the START pad.
Page 50: Lower Oven Door
PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) — PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FOOD DOES NOT ROAST . The OVEN SET knob not set on BAKE position. OR BAKE PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections. Roasting pan is too small. Improper cookware is being used.
Page 51 We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifycm e~er need “ In-Home Repair Service scheduled ata time tll;it’scon~’eniel~t foryou, M~in)C;ECc)nsllltle~- Ser\ice p.m. Saturdays). convenience our factt)r?-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-–so most repairs can be handled in just une visit.
Page 52 Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE MICROWAVE here. Proof of original purchase date COOKING CENTER obtain service – WARRANTY under warranty. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This warranty is extended to WHAT IS COVERED the original purchaser and any For one year from date of original owner for products succeeding free of...

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