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    ge.com 49-80335 11-05 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . . 2–9 Operating Instr uctions Microwave Control Panel . . . .10, 11 Microwave Oven Controls . . . . .10–21 Lower Oven Control Panel . . . .22, 23 Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . . .22–32 Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . .30 Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . . 31, 32 Sensor Contro[...]

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    IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic 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 se[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING —Grounding Instructions: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment gro[...]

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    4 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 out[...]

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    5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Read and follow the specific “Precautions to A void Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section in this manual. T o reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper ,[...]

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    6 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 wh[...]

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    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. T o 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. Spont[...]

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    8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ 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 w[...]

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    READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ge.com 9 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. W ARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN ■ Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door . [...]

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    10 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Y our model may have one of the following controls.[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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. NOTE: The time on the microwave display is[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the timed microwave features. ge.com T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . Press the TIME COOK pad. Enter coo[...]

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    14 Using the timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For T ime Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water . Me[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power . T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost exp[...]

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    16 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave sensor cooking 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 container[...]

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    17 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press the REHEA T pad. The oven starts immediately . The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time r[...]

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    18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave convenience cooking features. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Snacks The Snacks feature automa[...]

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    19 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave auto feature. ge.com The Defrost Auto/T ime feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press AUTO DEFROST once for Auto Defrost or twice for T ime Defrost. Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up t[...]

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    20 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the other microwave features. Cooking Complete Reminder: T o remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Clock Press to enter the time of day or[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Child Lockout Y ou may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. T o lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for about 3 seconds. When the control panel is locke[...]

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    22 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Y our model may have one of the following controls.[...]

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    23 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Lower Oven Control, Clock and T imer 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 or automatic oven operations. NOTE: T[...]

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    24 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Special features of your lower oven control. Y our 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 d[...]

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    25 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com T ones at the End of a T imed 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. T o cancel the 6-second beep:[...]

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    Using the lower oven. Y ou 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. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cu[...]

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    How to Set the Oven for Broiling Leave the door open to the broil stop position. The door stays open by itself, yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven. NOTE: Food can be broiled with the door closed, but it may not brown as well because the oven heating element will cycle on and off. Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the b[...]

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    28 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven clock and timer . T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven[...]

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    Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . Press the BAKE pad. Using the number pads, enter the desired temperature. Press the COOKING TIME pad. NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may need to add additional[...]

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    30 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Y ou may 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 [...]

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    31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the self-cleaning lower oven. ge.com The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan[...]

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    32 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 (available on JKP86 models only) Press the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the numbe[...]

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    Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven. Removable T urntable and T urntable Support T o prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. W ash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher . The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember , do not operate the microwav[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Do not rub or clean the door gasket— it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door , you should have it replaced. T o clean the inside[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com 35 Lower Oven Light Bulb (on some models) NOTE: The glass cover (on some models) should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. Before replacing the bulb, disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fu[...]

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    36 It’ s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water , rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar[...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 37 Before Y ou Call For Service… ge.com T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control panel on Y ou forgot to press [...]

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    Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 38 T roubleshooting T ips Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “F— and a number or Y ou have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one letter” flash in the er ror code. hour . Put the oven back into operation. lower[...]

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    Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lower oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. not work Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service. Lower oven will Oven controls • See the Using the self-cleaning lower oven section. not self-clean improperly set. The oven temperature is • Allow the oven to [...]

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    Notes. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40[...]

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    42 Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 ge.com First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Owners[...]

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    43 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support GE Built-In Microwave Cooking Center W arranty . ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than[...]

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    Register Y our Appliance ge.com Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty , should the need arise. Y ou may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material. Printed in the United State[...]