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GE JKP85 Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances
The electrica!
output of the
microwave
oven in this cooking
center is 1000 watts.
(IEC-705Test Procedure)
Part No. 764D3333P755
Pub, No, 49-8923
77-98 CO

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances The electrica! output of the microwave oven in this cooking center is 1000 watts. (IEC-705Test Procedure) Part No. 764D3333P755 Pub, No, 49-8923 77-98 CO...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! Foryour 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 AVOIDPOSSIBLE E XPOSURE T OEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not operate tim oven if it is damaged.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    IMPORTANT S AFETY NOtiCE The Califomia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very stoat amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan 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.

  • Page 5: Microwave Oven

    MICROWAVE OVEN Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure ToExcessive Microwave Energy" section in this manual Tereducetherisk of fire in the oven cavity." Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-tbr example, dosed Do not over-cook fbod. Careihlly attend jars-will explode and should not he applimlce if paper, plastic or other heated in this microwave oven.

  • Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWA V E-SAFE COOKWARE 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.
  • Page 7 ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem, Metal, such as lwist-ties, poulu 7 pins, or Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by." gold-_immed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper rowels containing small Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.

  • Page 8: Self-Cleaning Lower Oven

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN 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. {iiiiiii_!iiiSi Do not use tile oven to di)_ newspapers.
  • Page 9 And we hope you _dl] be pmt of ours for a long time to come. We thank you ibr buying GE. We appreciate your Dirt hase, and hope you xdH _ontinue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
  • Page 10 Usingthe microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the following controls. MICROWAVE OVEN SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING MICROWAVE OVEN GUIDE B_HINDDO0t_ SENSOR COOKING CONVENIENCE COOKING...
  • Page 11 The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1.'30is one hour, 30 minutes). Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings Display NumberPads After pressing a time(ion pad, press the Displays the time during cooking...

  • Page 12: Changing Themicrowavepower Level

    Changing themicrowavepower level. Thepower level may be entered or changed immediately aRer entering the feature time for 77meCook, .time Defrost or Express Cook. Thepower level may also be changed during time countdown. Tochange the power level... Here are some examples of uses for Pressthe TIMECOOK pad or the TIME DEFROST pad.
  • Page 13 Usingthe timed microwave features. Time Cook I you to microwa e secon ,s. any time up t O minutes Press the STARTpad. You may open tile door (hiring Time Power level 10 (High) is ram)mark ally set Cook to (lie( k tile fi)od. Close tile but you may ( hange it fi)r more flexibility.
  • Page 14 Using the timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Amount Time Comments Asparagus (freshspears) 1 Ib, 7 to 10 min. In 17, qt, cesserole, p iece 1/4 cupwater. Med High(7) (frozenspears) 10 oz, package 5 to 8 m[n, In 1 qt, casserole.

  • Page 15: Time Defrost

    A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power. Time Defrost Allows yout, e, thet° Defrost, g defr°st for aselected uide for sugges edlength Defrosting Tips :,Foods frozen inpaperorplasticcanbe defrosted ih thepackage.
  • Page 16 Usingthe microwave sensorcooking features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Sensor Cooking The proper comainers and covers are essential for best sensor cooldng. ,_ Always use illicrow_lve-s;-i[econlnhlers and (over them Mth lids or vetoed plastic wrap.
  • Page 17 Reheat r. ] Somefoodsnot recommended for use with TheReheat f eaturereheats singleservings of REHEAT--Itis besttouse TimeCookfor previously cooked foodsor a plateof leRovem. thesefoods: Place coveredfi)od in llle o_en. Press tim REHEATpad. The oven _ Bread produds. ess [Imel IN1oreume immedialely. SI el'IS :_ Foods that must be reheated ml(_vered.
  • Page 18 Usingthe microwave convenience cooking features. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage ii i!i !i Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of coJt!ee or od_er be_ erage. Snacks Snacks Guide TheSnacks feature automatically s etsthe microwawng timesandpowerlevelsto warma Food Type...
  • Page 19 Usingthe microwave auto feature. TheDefrost Auto/]Tme feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press Defrost Auto/]Tme once for Auto Defrost or twice for .time Defrost. Auto Defrost Conversion Guide UseAutoDefrost f ormeat,poultryandfishup to6 pounds, U seTime Defrost f or mostother frozen foods.
  • Page 20 Usingthe othermicrowave features. Cooking Complete Reminder." Toremind you that you have food in the oven, the oven wifl beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFFpad. Clock Pressto enter the tFne of day or to checkthe time of day while microwaving.
  • Page 21 Child tock-Out Youmay lock the control panel to prevent the When tlle conuol panel is locked, an t microwave from being accidentally started or will be displayed t(_file exneme riglu. usedby children. To lock or unlock tlle comrols, press and hold the CLEAR/OFF p ad fi)r about 3 se( ollds.
  • Page 22 Usingthe lower oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Your model may have one of the following controls. LOWER OVEN LOWER OVEN MICROWAVE FANMAYOPERATE W_ILE LOWE_ OW_ ISIN USE, € TIME CONTROLS...
  • Page 23 The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1.'30is one hour, 30 minutes). Lower Oven Control, Clock and TimerFeatures and Settings Display CLEAR/OFFPad Press tiffs pad to cancel ALL oxen...
  • Page 24 Special features ofyour lower oven control Yournew touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. Thespecial feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day They remain in the control's memory until the steps am repeated.
  • Page 25 Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle Press the KITCHENTIMERON/Off At theendofa timedcycle, 3 shortbeepswill soundfollowedby onebeepevery 6 seconds pad. The displ_0, sho_s CONBEEP untiltheCLEAR/OFF pad i_pmssed, T his (comim_ous beep). Pressd_e contlbuous 5 second beepmaybe canceled. KITCHENTIMERON/OFF pad again.

  • Page 26: Using The Lower Oven

    Using the lower oven. To avoid possib/e burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... !_:: L:_7_,_2;11 ,_--_- _q i ¸ The shekes hme stop-locks, so d_at when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you tilt tl_e front end tap and pull it out.

  • Page 27: Broiling Guide

    How to Set the Oven for Broiling Press II_eBROILHI/LOpad once/br Pla(e the meat or fish on the broiler HIBroil, grid in the broiler pan. To (hange Io LOBroil, press 1he Follow suggested sheK positions Broiling Guide, BROILHI/tO pad again. lf your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks Press 1he START pad.
  • Page 28 Using the lower oven clock and timer. To Set the Clock The tlotk must be set to the (x)rlet:l time Press d_e CROCK pad. of day ti)r the automafi( oven timing Press ll_e mlmber pads. tim( fions to work properly The time of day tanner be changed...
  • Page 29 Usingthe lower oven timed baking and roasting features. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to sit for more than 7hour before or after cooking, Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria, Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth, How to Set an immediate Start and Automatic Stop...
  • Page 30 Adjust the lower oven thermostat--Do it yourse/f! Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.

  • Page 31: Using The Self-Cleaning

    Using the self-cleaning lower oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. We re( ommend venting your kitchen xdth an open xdndow or using a Clean tile top, sides and outside of the...
  • Page 32 Using the self-cleaning lower oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning The door locks automatically. Tile display Press dm SELFCLEAN pad. will show tile stmt dine.
  • Page 33 Care and cleaning of the cooking center. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center. How to RemovePackaging Tape To assure no dmnage is done to the finish App b, with a soft cloth mid all()-_ to soak. of the produ(t, the satest way to remove Wipe d U and then apply an applian(...
  • Page 34 Care and cleaning of the cooking center. Oven Shelves (lower oven) ('Jean tlle oxen shelx es ``ddl an abrasive To make tile shelves slide more easily apply a small am()unt of vegetable oil cleanser or steel ``_ eel. After cleaning, rinse file shelves and rack``_4tll clean or cooldng oil to a paper u rwel and _dpe tile edges of die _wen shelves _ddl dm...
  • Page 35 Lower Oven Light Bulb CAUTION,"Before replacing your oven Toreplace the cover: light bulb, disconnect the electrical Place it imo groo_e ofd_e light power to the cooking center at the main re( epm(le. Pull _dre tinward fuse or circuit breaker panel. d_e (emer of din (o'_ er undl it snaps into pla(e.
  • Page 36 BeforeYouCall ForService... Troubleshooting tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to carl for service. Possible Causes What To Do Contro/par_/on You forgot to press the • Press file START pad. microwave oven START pad.
  • Page 37 Possible Causes What To Do "F-- and a number or Youhave a function * PressflleCLEAR/OFF pad.Allow the oven lo (eel f()r one /offer'flash in the error code. hour. I)ul file oven b_wk imo owr_Jlion. Ioweroven display If the function code •...
  • Page 38 BeforeYouCall ForService... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Oo Lower oven light does Light bull) is loose or defective. * Tighlen or replace 1lie bulb. not work Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service. Lower oven will Oven controls °...
  • Page 39 All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care _ technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace: One Year Anypart ofthe mi(row_x e (oo_ng (enter which falls due m _ deiect in m_t efi_fls From the date of the or workm_mship.

  • Page 40: Service Telephone Numbers

    Service Satisfaction If you are not satisfied wit h tile service you re( eive from GE: Firs_ contact tile people who serviced your appliance. Nex_ if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including...

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